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

Question 1

The symbol labeled (1) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005)

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Cold front.

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Front aloft.

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Occlusion.

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Warm front.

Question 2

Which statement about cold fronts is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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

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They always bring clear calm weather

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They occur only at night

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They remove icing risk

Question 3

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 4

How does inflowing cold air affect the shape and vertical distance between pressure layers?

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Decrease in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)

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Increasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)

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Decreasing vertical distance, raise in height (high pressure)

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Increase in vertical distance, lowering in height (low pressure)

Question 5

An aeroplane is at 3000 ft altitude with QNH 1005 hPa. What is the approximate pressure altitude?

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3220 ft

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3520 ft

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2920 ft

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3000 ft

Question 6

Weather phenomena are most common to be found in which atmospheric layer?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Tropopause

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Thermosphere

Question 7

The pressure which is measured at a ground station and reduced to mean sea level (MSL) by means of the actual atmospheric conditions is called...

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QFF

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QNH

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QNE

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QFE

Question 8

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

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

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It guarantees smooth air

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It determines aircraft empty mass

Question 9

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about sea breeze?

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

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It applies only after landing

Question 10

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about 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 guarantees smooth air

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It replaces NOTAM

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A small spread means very dry air

Question 11

When preparing a PPL(A) 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 to turbine aircraft

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It is a runway marking

Question 12

What is referred to as mountain wind?

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Wind blowing down the mountain side during the night

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Wind blowing uphill from the valley during daytime

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Wind blowing uphill from the valley during the night

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Wind blowing down the mountain side during daytime.

Question 13

What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? See figure (MET-001).

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Altocumulus lenticularis

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

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Cumulonimbus

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

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should wind shear be understood?

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

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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 exists only in cruise above FL300

Question 16

With other factors remaining constant, decreasing temperature results in...

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Decreasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

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Decreasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and decreasing relative humidity.

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Increasing spread and increasing relative humidity.

Question 17

What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?

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Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 18

Which practical rule applies to wind shear?

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

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It is a runway marking

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It always reduces landing distance

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It always improves visibility

Question 19

What should a private pilot remember about cumulonimbus?

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

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It is a radio licence condition

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It is checked only once per year

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 20

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 21

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

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It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It applies only after landing

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It replaces NOTAM

Question 22

In METAR, TS indicates...

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thunderstorm

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snow

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dust

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mist

Question 23

"Foehn" conditions usually develop with...

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Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.

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Instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.

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Instability, high pressure area with calm wind.

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Stability, high pressure area with calm wind.

Question 24

Which meteorological statement is correct? Microbursts are hazardous because they can cause...

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rapid changes in wind and strong downdrafts

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It is a runway marking

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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no effect near the ground

Question 25

A cold front often brings...

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showery precipitation and a wind shift

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only clear sky

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permanent fog

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no cloud

Question 26

In normal private flying, which statement about weather alternates is correct?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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They replace NOTAM

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It removes the need for alternates

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 27

Which meteorological statement is correct? A TAF is primarily...

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an aerodrome forecast

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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an airworthiness certificate

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 28

Carburettor icing can occur...

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at temperatures well above 0 °C when humidity is high

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only below -30 °C

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only with fuel tanks empty

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only in turbine engines

Question 29

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

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mist

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It always reduces landing distance

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heavy rain

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

Question 30

What condition may prevent the formation of "radiation fog"?

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Overcast cloud cover

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Calm wind

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Low spread

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Clear night, no clouds

Question 31

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

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A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It guarantees smooth air

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It replaces NOTAM

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It determines fuel grade

Question 32

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

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

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 33

What is the correct operational meaning of airframe icing?

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It is most likely in visible moisture at temperatures near or below freezing

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It always reduces landing distance

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It improves lift

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

Question 34

Which statement is correct for 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 radio licence condition

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It guarantees smooth air

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 35

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about temperature inversion?

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

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It removes the need for alternates

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It is a radio licence condition

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 36

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of 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 replaces NOTAM

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It always reduces landing distance

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It is unrelated to cloud formation

Question 37

Which meteorological statement is correct? Stable air is commonly associated with...

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layer cloud and poor vertical mixing

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It is a radio licence condition

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It replaces NOTAM

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dust devils only

Question 38

Which practical rule applies to QNH?

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

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It is aircraft empty mass

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It is a radio licence condition

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It replaces NOTAM

Question 39

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 40

Which statement about warm fronts is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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They always create clear skies

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They are engine cooling devices

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They make visibility unlimited

Question 41

Winds blowing uphill are defined as...

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Anabatic winds.

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Katabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

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Subsident winds.

Question 42

How should airframe icing be understood by a private pilot?

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It is most likely in visible moisture at temperatures near or below freezing

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 43

During a local VFR flight, what is the correct operational meaning of warm fronts?

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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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 an aircraft maintenance forecast

Question 44

What is the correct operational meaning of warm fronts?

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is a runway marking

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

Question 45

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 46

Heavy downdrafts and strong wind shear close to the ground can be expected...

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Near the rainfall areas of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog

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During approach to an airfield at the coast with a strong sea breeze

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During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds

Question 47

In METAR, OVC means...

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8 oktas cloud cover

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3 to 4 oktas

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no cloud below 5000 ft

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few clouds

Question 48

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of temperature inversion?

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

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It always improves visibility

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It is a runway marking

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 49

Radiation fog forms mainly...

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on clear nights with light wind and moist air

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in strong sunshine and dry air

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only above FL 100

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inside dry snow showers

Question 50

What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?

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Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

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Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air

Question 51

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 52

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It removes fog risk

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It always improves visibility

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It is harmless fair-weather cloud

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It guarantees smooth air

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It is a type of runway marking

Question 54

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of 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 replaces NOTAM

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It occurs only in snow

Question 55

In METAR, CAVOK means...

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visibility, cloud and significant weather meet specified favourable criteria

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cloud base exactly 500 ft

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runway closed by fog

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wind calm only

Question 56

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

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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 replace NOTAM

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It determines aircraft empty mass

Question 57

What process results in the formation of "advection fog"?

Accepted Answer

Warm, moist air is moved across cold ground areas

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Cold, moist air is being moved across warm ground areas

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

Question 58

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 59

How can wind speed and wind direction be derived from surface weather charts?

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By alignment and distance of isobaric lines

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By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines

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By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts

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By annotations from the text part of the chart

Question 60

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 61

Which meteorological statement is correct? In METAR, CAVOK means...

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visibility, cloud and significant weather meet specified favourable criteria

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 62

Which practical rule applies to cumulonimbus?

Accepted Answer

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

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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 63

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

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Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Overcast Ns clouds

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

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

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