Exam quiz Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

The altimeter can be checked on the ground by setting...

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QNH and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

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QFE and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

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QNE and checking that the indication shows zero on the ground.

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QFF and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

Question 2

In practical private flying, which option correctly describes temperature-dew point spread?

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A small spread indicates high humidity and possible mist, fog or low cloud

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It applies only after landing

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It changes magnetic variation

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

Question 3

Which statement about pressure gradient is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It determines fuel grade

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It removes turbulence

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It is unrelated to wind

Question 4

Mountain side updrafts can be intensified by ...

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Solar irradiation on the windward side

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Solar irradiation on the lee side

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Warming of upper atmospheric layers

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Thermal radiation of the windward side during the night

Question 5

Which meteorological statement is correct? In TAF, TEMPO indicates...

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temporary fluctuations expected for less than one hour at a time and less than half the period

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It removes the need for alternates

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 6

Which practical rule applies to temperature-dew point spread?

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A small spread indicates high humidity and possible mist, fog or low cloud

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It is a runway marking

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

Question 7

In normal private flying, which statement about cumulonimbus is correct?

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It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing, hail and wind shear

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It is checked only once per year

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 8

Information about pressure patterns and frontal situation can be found in which chart?

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Surface weather chart.

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Wind chart.

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

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Hypsometric chart.

Question 9

Orographic cloud forms when...

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air is forced to rise over terrain

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air descends and warms only

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pressure is constant everywhere

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wind is zero

Question 10

Which meteorological statement is correct? Radiation fog forms mainly...

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on clear nights with light wind and moist air

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It is a radio licence condition

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It is a runway marking

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It replaces NOTAM

Question 11

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about QNH?

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It is the altimeter setting to indicate elevation above mean sea level

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It is cloud amount

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It removes the need for alternates

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It is a runway marking

Question 12

From this METAR, what can be concluded? METAR EGXX 121150Z 31008KT 9999 BKN025 M02/M05 Q1024

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temperature is minus 2 °C

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dew point is plus 5 °C

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QNH is 1004 hPa

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visibility is 999 m

Question 13

Which force causes "wind"?

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Pressure gradient force

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Centrifugal force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

Question 14

Which practical rule applies to mountain wave?

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It can produce strong turbulence and downdraughts downwind of terrain

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It removes rotor risk

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It is a radio licence condition

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It replaces NOTAM

Question 15

What situation is called "over-development" in a weather report?

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Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers

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Widespread spreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer

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Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon

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Development of a thermal low to a storm depression

Question 16

Which statement about temperature inversion is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can trap haze, mist or low cloud and reduce visibility

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It always creates strong thermals

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It removes fog risk

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It changes aircraft registration

Question 17

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of cumulonimbus?

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It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing, hail and wind shear

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is a type of runway marking

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 18

How should sea breeze be understood by a private pilot?

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It is a local circulation caused by differential heating of land and sea

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It is a radio licence condition

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It changes magnetic variation

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

Question 19

What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?

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Haze (HZ)

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Patches of fog (BCFG)

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Radiation fog (FG)

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Mist (BR)

Question 20

What pressure pattern can be observed when a cold front is passing?

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Shortly decreasing, thereafter increasing pressure

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Continually decreasing pressure

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Continually increasing pressure

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Constant pressure pattern

Question 21

Which answer contains every state of water found in the atmosphere?

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Liquid, solid, and gaseous

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Liquid and solid

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Gaseous and liquid

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Liquid

Question 22

Which practical rule applies to temperature inversion?

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It can trap haze, mist or low cloud and reduce visibility

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It changes aircraft registration

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It always improves visibility

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 23

What is the correct operational meaning of weather alternates?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 24

What should a private pilot remember about pressure gradient?

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is checked only once per year

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It removes turbulence

Question 25

The symbol labeled (2) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005)

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Warm front.

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Front aloft.

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Cold front.

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Occlusion.

Question 26

What is correct about pressure gradient?

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It is a radio licence condition

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It guarantees smooth air

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 27

Which process may result in an inversion layer at about 5000 ft (1500 m) height?

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Widespread descending air within a high pressure area

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Intensive sunlight insolation during a warm summer day

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Ground cooling by radiation during the night

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Advection of cool air in the upper troposphere

Question 28

Which statement about weather alternates is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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They remove reserve fuel requirements

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They are used only by helicopters

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They replace NOTAM

Question 29

Which meteorological statement is correct? Wind shear is a change of wind...

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speed or direction over a short distance

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It guarantees smooth air

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It is checked only once per year

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

Question 30

When reviewing the flight, what is correct about cumulonimbus?

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It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing, hail and wind shear

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It applies only after landing

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is a type of runway marking

Question 31

During VFR flight planning, what is correct about mountain wave?

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It can produce strong turbulence and downdraughts downwind of terrain

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It guarantees smooth lift everywhere

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 32

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about wind shear?

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It can cause sudden changes in airspeed, flight path and performance

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It changes licence privileges

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 33

Which practical rule applies to warm fronts?

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It is a runway marking

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It replaces NOTAM

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 34

In normal private flying, which statement about sea breeze is correct?

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It is a local circulation caused by differential heating of land and sea

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It changes magnetic variation

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is a radio navigation aid

Question 35

What is the correct operational meaning of QNH?

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It is the altimeter setting to indicate elevation above mean sea level

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It always reduces landing distance

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It is aircraft empty mass

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It always improves visibility

Question 36

What type of turbulence is typically found close to the ground on the lee side during Foehn conditions?

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Turbulence in rotors

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Inversion turbulence

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Clear-air turbulence (CAT)

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Thermal turbulence

Question 37

Which meteorological statement is correct? Structural icing is most likely in...

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visible moisture at temperatures near and below 0 °C

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It changes magnetic variation

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It replaces NOTAM

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

Question 38

What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-004).

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Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 39

What is correct about carburettor icing weather?

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It can occur in humid air even when outside temperature is above freezing

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It is a radio licence condition

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It replaces NOTAM

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It affects only jet engines

Question 40

A TAF is primarily...

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an aerodrome forecast

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a runway inspection report

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a NOTAM

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an airworthiness certificate

Question 41

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...

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Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Question 42

A low QNH compared with standard pressure means...

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the altimeter would overread if left on 1013 hPa near the ground

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the altimeter is unusable

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temperature is always high

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wind is always calm

Question 43

What clouds and weather can typically be observed during the passage of a cold front?

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Strongly developed cumulus clouds (Cb) with showers of rain and thunderstorms, gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

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Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

Question 44

Which meteorological statement is correct? In METAR, TS indicates...

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thunderstorm

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dust

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It always improves visibility

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It applies only after landing

Question 45

A boundary between a cold polar air mass and a warm subtropical air mass showing no horizontal displacement is called...

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Stationary front.

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Cold front.

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Warm front.

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Occluded front.

Question 46

What is correct for this METAR? METAR EGXX 121150Z 31008KT 9999 BKN025 M02/M05 Q1024

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temperature is minus 2 °C

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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dew point is plus 5 °C

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

Question 47

In normal private flying, which statement about temperature inversion is correct?

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It can trap haze, mist or low cloud and reduce visibility

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is a runway marking

Question 48

In normal private flying, which statement about cold fronts is correct?

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They can bring cloud, showers, turbulence and rapid weather changes

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It is a radio licence condition

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It is checked only once per year

Question 49

Which meteorological statement is correct? Wind around a low-pressure area in the northern hemisphere flows...

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anticlockwise and slightly inward near the surface

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It removes the need for alternates

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It applies only after landing

Question 50

Structural icing is most likely in...

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visible moisture at temperatures near and below 0 °C

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dry air at +25 °C

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clear sky at ISA +20

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vacuum system failure only

Question 51

Which meteorological statement is correct? An isobar is a line joining points of equal...

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pressure

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visibility

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is checked only once per year

Question 52

Before departure, how should weather alternates be understood by a private pilot?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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It always reduces landing distance

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It always improves visibility

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It is a runway marking

Question 53

Freezing rain is particularly hazardous because...

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supercooled droplets freeze on impact

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it is always dry snow

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it cannot affect aircraft

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it improves visibility

Question 54

An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by...

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Ground cooling during the night.

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Large-scale lifting of air.

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Intensifying and gusting winds.

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Thickening of clouds in medium layers.

Question 55

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should cold fronts be understood?

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They can bring cloud, showers, turbulence and rapid weather changes

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It guarantees smooth air

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

Question 56

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

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Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

Question 57

For pre-flight preparation, what is the correct operational meaning of sea breeze?

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It is a local circulation caused by differential heating of land and sea

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It applies only after landing

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It replaces NOTAM

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It occurs only above clouds

Question 58

Stable air is commonly associated with...

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layer cloud and poor vertical mixing

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strong thermals only

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cumulonimbus always

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dust devils only

Question 59

Which meteorological statement is correct? A temperature-dew point spread becoming small indicates...

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increasing risk of cloud or fog

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It removes the need for alternates

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It guarantees smooth air

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It replaces NOTAM

Question 60

How does air temperature change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?

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From +15° to -50°C

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From +20° to -40°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

Question 61

Which type of ice forms by very small water droplets and ice crystals hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Rime ice

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Clear ice

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Mixed ice

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Hoar frost

Question 62

What is the mass of a cube of air with edges 1 m long at MSL according to ISA?

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1,225 kg

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0,01225 kg

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0,1225 kg

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12,25 kg

Question 63

In normal private flying, which statement about wind shear is correct?

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It can cause sudden changes in airspeed, flight path and performance

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It changes magnetic variation

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It replaces NOTAM

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

Question 64

In METAR, BR indicates...

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mist

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fog

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heavy rain

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snow grains

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