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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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 2

What should a private pilot remember about carburettor icing weather?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It changes magnetic variation

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

Which statement about temperature-dew point spread is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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

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A small spread means very dry air

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It determines transponder code

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It is unrelated to cloud formation

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

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 10

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of airframe icing?

Accepted Answer

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

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It always improves visibility

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It is a radio licence condition

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It is a runway marking

Question 11

Which force causes "wind"?

Accepted Answer

Pressure gradient force

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Centrifugal force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

Question 12

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of TAF?

Accepted Answer

It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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It replaces NOTAM

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It reports pilot medical validity

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It removes the need for alternates

Question 13

Which type of ice forms by large, supercooled droplets hitting the front surfaces of an aircraft?

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Clear ice

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Hoar frost

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Rime ice

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Mixed ice

Question 14

Light turbulence always has to be expected...

Accepted Answer

Below cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.

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Above cumulus clouds due to thermal convection.

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Below stratiform clouds in medium layers.

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When entering inversions.

Question 15

For safe PPL(A) operation, which option correctly describes wind shear?

Accepted Answer

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

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It applies only after landing

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It is checked only once per year

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 16

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

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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 occurs only over oceans

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It removes rotor risk

Question 17

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 18

The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...

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Strong updrafts.

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A high cloud base.

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Strong wind.

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An inversion layer.

Question 19

During VFR flight planning, how should QNH be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is wind direction

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 20

What is meant by "isothermal layer"?

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

Question 21

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 22

From this METAR, what can be concluded? METAR EGXX 121020Z 24012KT 9999 FEW020 12/08 Q1016

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QNH is 1016 hPa

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visibility is 2400 m

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cloud is overcast at 200 ft

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temperature is 8 °C

Question 23

The character of an air mass is given by what properties?

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Region of origin and track during movement

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Temperatures at origin and present region

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Wind speed and tropopause height

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Environmental lapse rate at origin

Question 24

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 25

Which meteorological statement is correct? A low QNH compared with standard pressure means...

Accepted Answer

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

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the altimeter is unusable

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It always improves visibility

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It guarantees smooth air

Question 26

A warm front often brings...

Accepted Answer

layer cloud and steady precipitation

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only dust devils

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clear sky at all levels

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volcanic ash only

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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

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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 28

In normal private flying, which statement about airframe icing is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It applies only after landing

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Surface weather chart.

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Wind chart.

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

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Hypsometric chart.

Question 30

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 31

Which statement is correct for wind shear?

Accepted Answer

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

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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 32

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

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Cold front.

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Front aloft.

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Occlusion.

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Warm front.

Question 34

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of warm fronts?

Accepted Answer

They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It replaces NOTAM

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They make visibility unlimited

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Liquid, solid, and gaseous

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Liquid and solid

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Gaseous and liquid

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Liquid

Question 36

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of temperature-dew point spread?

Accepted Answer

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

The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above MSL.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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True altitude above MSL.

Question 38

Given the following information, what is the true altitude? (rounded to the nearest 50 ft) QNH: 983 hPa Altitude: FL 85 Outside Air Temperature: ISA - 10°

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7300 ft

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7900 ft

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9400 ft

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7600 ft

Question 39

With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meet subtropical warm air?

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At the polar front

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At the equator

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At the geographic poles

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

Question 40

What visual flight conditions can be expected after the passage of a cold front?

Accepted Answer

Good visibility, formation of cumulus clouds with showers of rain or snow

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Scattered cloud layers, visibility more than 5 km, formation of shallow cumulus clouds

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Medium visibility with lowering cloud bases, onset of prolonged precipitation

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Poor visibility, formation of overcast or ground-covering stratus clouds, snow

Question 41

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of sea breeze?

Accepted Answer

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

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It replaces NOTAM

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It occurs only above clouds

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It removes the need for alternates

Question 42

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of pressure gradient?

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It replaces NOTAM

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It always reduces landing distance

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It is unrelated to wind

Question 43

In TAF, TEMPO indicates...

Accepted Answer

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

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a permanent change from the start

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a cancelled forecast

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a runway condition report

Question 44

Carburettor icing can occur...

Accepted Answer

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 45

Which meteorological statement is correct? Close spacing of isobars usually indicates...

Accepted Answer

stronger wind

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clear air turbulence only

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It removes the need for alternates

Question 46

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

Accepted Answer

Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

It can produce strong turbulence and downdraughts downwind of terrain

Answer

It guarantees smooth lift everywhere

Answer

It determines aircraft empty mass

Answer

It is a radio licence condition

Question 48

Which option correctly describes wind shear?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It applies only after landing

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It is a runway marking

Question 49

Close spacing of isobars usually indicates...

Accepted Answer

stronger wind

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calm wind

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no pressure gradient

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clear air turbulence only

Question 50

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 51

What process causes latent heat being released into the upper troposphere?

Accepted Answer

Cloud forming due to condensation

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Descending air across widespread areas

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Stabilisation of inflowing air masses

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Evaporation over widespread water areas

Question 52

Dew point is the temperature at which...

Accepted Answer

air becomes saturated if cooled at constant pressure

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pressure becomes zero

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wind becomes calm

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clouds disappear

Question 53

In normal private flying, which statement about pressure gradient is correct?

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It changes magnetic variation

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It determines fuel grade

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It removes the need for alternates

Question 54

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

Accepted Answer

It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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It changes magnetic variation

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is only a fuel receipt

Question 55

Above the friction layer, with a prevailing pressure gradient, the wind direction is...

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the isobars.

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Perpendicular to the isohypses.

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At an angle of 30° to the isobars towards low pressure.

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Perpendicular to the isobars.

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

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 57

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

Accepted Answer

Altocumulus lenticularis

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

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Cumulonimbus

Question 58

Which practical rule applies to temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

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 59

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should carburettor icing weather be understood?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is checked only once per year

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It is impossible above 0 degrees C

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

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 61

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

Accepted Answer

It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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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 62

What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

Large isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

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Large isobar spacing with strong prevailing westerly winds

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Small isobar spacing with calm winds, formation of local wind systems

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Small isobar spacing with strong prevailing northerly winds

Question 63

Which option correctly describes temperature-dew point spread?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is checked only once per year

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It determines transponder code

Question 64

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It changes magnetic variation

Answer

It replaces NOTAM

Answer

It applies only to turbine aircraft

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