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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of wind shear?

Accepted Answer

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

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It replaces NOTAM

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It improves landing distance

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It determines aircraft empty mass

Question 3

Which option correctly describes wind shear?

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

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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 4

SIGMET warnings are issued for...

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FIRs / UIRs

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Specific routings.

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Airports

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Countries

Question 5

QFE set on the altimeter indicates...

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height above the reference aerodrome

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altitude above mean sea level

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transition altitude

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pressure altitude at sea level

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Which practical rule applies to QNH?

Accepted Answer

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 11

In day-to-day private flying, which statement is correct for temperature inversion?

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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 the need for alternates

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 12

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 13

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

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They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It always reduces landing distance

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They are engine cooling devices

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 applies only to turbine aircraft

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It guarantees smooth lift everywhere

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It removes rotor risk

Question 17

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

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

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It occurs only in dry warm air

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It improves lift

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It affects only the radio

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

Which practical rule applies to mountain wave?

Accepted Answer

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 20

What is the mean height of the tropopause according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere)?

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11000 m

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18000 ft

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11000 ft

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36000 m

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

In normal private flying, which statement about mountain wave is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can produce strong turbulence and downdraughts downwind of terrain

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It always improves visibility

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 26

What should a private pilot remember about METAR?

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It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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It always reduces landing distance

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It applies only after landing

Question 27

In practical private flying, what should a private pilot remember about pressure gradient?

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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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 28

What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)?

Accepted Answer

Radar echos of precipitation

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Information about icing conditions

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Information about turbulence areas

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Front lines and frontal displacements

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It improves lift

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It always improves visibility

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It applies only after landing

Question 30

What wind conditions can be expected in areas showing large distances between isobars?

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Variable winds, formation of local wind systems

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Formation of local wind systems with strong prevailing westerly winds

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Strong prevailing easterly winds with rapid backing

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Strong prevailing westerly winds with rapid veering

Question 31

When briefing a VFR flight, 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 applies only after landing

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It is a runway marking

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It is checked only once per year

Question 32

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 33

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

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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 34

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 35

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

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

Question 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

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

Accepted Answer

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 40

What weather phenomena have to be expected around an upper-level trough?

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Development of showers and thunderstorms (Cb)

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Calm wind, forming of shallow cumulus clouds

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Calm weather, formation of lifted fog layers

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Formation of high stratus clouds, ground-covering cloud bases

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

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 42

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

Accepted Answer

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 43

What weather conditions can be expected during "Foehn" on the windward side of a mountain range?

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Layered clouds, mountains obscured, poor visibility, moderate or heavy rain

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Dissipating clouds with unusual warming, accompanied by strong, gusty winds

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Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms

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Calm wind and forming of high stratus clouds (high fog)

Question 44

What is the gas composition of "air"?

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Oxygen 21 % Nitrogen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

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Oxygen 21 % Water vapour 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

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Oxygen 78 % Water vapour 21 % Nitrogen 1 %

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Nitrogen 21 % Oxygen 78 % Noble gases / carbon dioxide 1 %

Question 45

What is correct about pressure gradient?

Accepted Answer

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 46

Which of the following conditions are most favourable for ice accretion?

Accepted Answer

Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds)

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Temperatures below 0° C, strong wind, sky clear of clouds

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Temperatures between +10° C and -30° C, presence of hail (clouds)

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Temperatures between -20° C and -40° C, presence of ice crystals (Ci clouds)

Question 47

Weather and operational information about the destination aerodrome can be obtained during the flight by...

Accepted Answer

ATIS

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VOLMET

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PIREP

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SIGMET

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

A stronger gradient normally indicates stronger wind

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It is checked only once per year

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It always reduces landing distance

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

Stationary front.

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Cold front.

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Warm front.

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Occluded front.

Question 50

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 applies only to turbine aircraft

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It is wind direction

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It is aircraft empty mass

Question 51

Which practical rule applies to sea breeze?

Accepted Answer

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

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It is a runway marking

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It is checked only once per year

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

Question 52

Which type of cloud is associated with prolonged rain?

Accepted Answer

Nimbostratus

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrostratus

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Altocumulus

Question 53

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 54

Which practical rule applies to weather alternates?

Accepted Answer

They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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They are used only by helicopters

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

Question 55

What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low?

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the warm-sector isobars

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To the northwest during winter, to the southwest during summer

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To the northeast during winter, to the southeast during summer

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Parallel to the warm front line to the south

Question 56

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according to ISA is...

Accepted Answer

0,65° C / 100 m.

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3° C / 100 m.

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1° C / 100 m.

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0,6° C / 100 m.

Question 57

What is the correct operational meaning of QNH?

Accepted Answer

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 58

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 59

What is correct 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 a radio licence condition

Answer

It replaces NOTAM

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It affects only jet engines

Question 60

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

Answer

It determines aircraft empty mass

Answer

It removes the need for alternates

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It is a radio licence condition

Question 61

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

It guarantees smooth air

Answer

It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It changes licence privileges

Question 62

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 63

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 64

Which statement gives the best operational interpretation of METAR?

Accepted Answer

It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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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

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