Weather Service Private Pilot

(Refer to Figure 15.) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM? A) 12th 1800Z to 13th 2400Z. B) 12th at 1700Z. C) 1218Z to 1324Z.

A) 12th 1800Z to 13th 2400Z.

(Refer to Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from A) 180° true at 4 knots. B) 180° magnetic at 4 knots. C) 040° true at 18 knots.

A) 180° true at 4 knots.

(Refer to Figure 17.) Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for MKC at 6,000 feet. A) 200° true at 6 knots, temperature +3 °C. B) 050° true at 7 knots, temperature missing. C) 200° magnetic at 6 knots, temperature +3 °C.

A) 200° true at 6 knots, temperature +3 °C.

(Refer to Figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet? A) 230° true at 32 knots. B) 230° magnetic at 25 knots. C) 230° true at 25 knots.

A) 230° true at 32 knots.

(Refer to Figure 14.) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling? A) 505 feet AGL. B) 1,295 feet AGL. C) 6,586 feet AGL.

A) 505 feet AGL.

To best determine general forecast weather conditions covering a flight information region, the pilot should refer to A) Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA). B) Weather Depiction Charts. C) Satellite Maps.

A) Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA).

(Refer to Figure 15.) During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC? A) Greater than 6 statute miles. B) Not forecasted. C) Possibly 6 statute miles.

A) Greater than 6 statute miles.

(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does 'SHRA' stand for? A) Rain showers. B) A shift in wind direction is expected. C) A significant change in precipitation is possible.

A) Rain showers.

(Refer to Figure 12.) What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)? A) Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain. B) Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain. C) Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2 SM, with rain.

A) Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain.

What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET? A) Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter. B) Severe icing, severe turbulence, or widespread dust storms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles. C) Surface winds greater than 40 knots or thunderstorms equal to or greater than video integrator processor (VIP) level 4.

A) Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.

To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request A) an abbreviated briefing. B) a standard briefing. C) an outlook briefing.

A) an abbreviated briefing.

A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is A) an outlook briefing. B) a forecast briefing. C) a prognostic briefing.

A) an outlook briefing.

When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request A) an outlook briefing. B) a standard briefing. C) an abbreviated briefing.

A) an outlook briefing.

(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes A) overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z. B) overcast at 200 feet with a 40% probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z. C) overcast at 200 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

A) overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z.

When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state A) the aircraft identification or the pilot's name. B) true airspeed. C) fuel on board.

A) the aircraft identification or the pilot's name.

When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state A) whether they intend to fly VFR only. B) that they possess a current pilot certificate. C) the full name and address of the formation commander.

A) whether they intend to fly VFR only

(Refer to Figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be A) 1/2 statute mile. B) 3 statute miles. C) 6 statute miles.

B) 3 statute miles.

When the term 'light and variable' is used in reference to a Winds Aloft Forecast, the coded group and windspeed is A) 0000 and less than 7 knots. B) 9900 and less than 5 knots. C) 9999 and less than 10 knots.

B) 9900 and less than 5 knots.

Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms? A) Convective SIGMET. B) SIGMET. C) AIRMET.

B) SIGMET.

AIRMET's are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMET's and are intended for dissemination to A) only IFR pilots. B) all pilots. C) only VFR pilots.

B) all pilots.

(Refer to Figure 15.) The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is A) nimbostratus. B) cumulonimbus. C) scattered cumulus.

B) cumulonimbus.

(Refer to Figure 14.) The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is A) light to moderate. B) light to moderate rime. C) light to moderate clear

B) light to moderate rime.

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the Earth's surface of the A) lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast. B) lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration. C) lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin.

B) lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.

(Refer to Figure 12). The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means A) blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM. B) rain began at 1835Z. C) The barometer has risen .35" Hg.

B) rain began at 1835Z.

(Refer to Figure 14.) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are A) 090° at 21 MPH and -9 °F. B) 090° at 21 knots and -9 °C. C) 080° at 21 knots and -7°C.

C) 080° at 21 knots and -7°C.

(Refer to Figure 12). What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)? A) Calm. B) 110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots. C) 111° at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots.

C) 111° at 2 knots, gusts 18 knots

(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the "FM (FROM) Group" is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from A) 160° at 10 knots. B) 180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 13 knots. C) 180° at 10 knots.

C) 180° at 10 knots.

(Refer to Figure 17.) Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for DEN at 9,000 feet. A) 230° magnetic at 53 knots, temperature 47 °C. B) 230° true at 53 knots, temperature -47 °C. C) 230° true at 21 knots, temperature -4 °C.

C) 230° true at 21 knots, temperature -4 °C.

(Refer to Figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet? A) 230° true at 56 knots. B) 230° magnetic at 56 knots. C) 230° true at 39 knots.

C) 230° true at 39 knots.

(Refer to Figure 14.) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are A) 1,800 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL. B) 5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL. C) 7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.

C) 7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.

SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which aircraft? A) Small aircraft only. B) Large aircraft only. C) All aircraft.

C) All aircraft.

Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data? A) An outlook briefing. B) A supplemental briefing. C) An abbreviated briefing.

C) An abbreviated briefing.

(Refer to Figure 12.) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather? A) All. B) KINK, KBOI, and KJFK. C) KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.

C) KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.

Which type weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received? A) Outlook briefing. B) Abbreviated briefing. C) Standard briefing.

C) Standard briefing.

What should pilots state initially when telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information? A) The intended route of flight radio frequencies. B) The address of the pilot in command. C) The intended route of flight and destination.

C) The intended route of flight and destination.

What is indicated when a current CONVECTIVE SIGMET forecasts thunderstorms? A) Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area. B) Moderate or severe turbulence. C) Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.

C) Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers.

What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts? A) Magnetic direction and knots. B) Magnetic direction and miles per hour. C) True direction and knots.

C) True direction and knots.

(Refer to Figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast? A) No significant wind. B) Variable in direction at 4 knots. C) Variable in direction at 6 knots.

C) Variable in direction at 6 knots.

To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request A) a general briefing. B) an abbreviated briefing. C) a standard briefing.

C) a standard briefing.

(Refer to Figure 14.) The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is A) moderate from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet. B) moderate at 5,500 feet and at 7,200 feet. C) light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.

C) light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet.

When speaking to a flight service weather briefer, you should state A) the pilot-in-command's full name and address. B) a summary of your qualifications. C) whether the flight is VFR or IFR.

C) whether the flight is VFR or IFR.