Exam quiz Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which action best supports safe management of temperature-dew point spread?

Accepted Answer

Monitor small spreads, especially near evening or morning.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 2

Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centres and fronts?

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Surface weather chart

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Hypsometric chart

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Prognostic chart

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Wind chart

Question 3

QNH is 1018 hPa and QFE is 1003 hPa. What is the approximate aerodrome elevation using 27 ft per hPa?

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About 400 ft

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About 200 ft

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About 650 ft

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About 15 ft

Question 4

At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere?

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Decreases by 2° C / 1000 ft

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Decreases by 2° C / 100 m

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Increases by 2° C / 100 m

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Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft

Question 5

SIGMET warnings are issued for...

Accepted Answer

FIRs / UIRs.

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Specific routings.

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Countries.

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Airports.

Question 6

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 7

What is the best planning conclusion for a small temperature-dew point spread in the evening?

Accepted Answer

consider the risk of mist or fog formation.

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Continue without checking updated weather.

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Assume VMC is guaranteed.

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Use QFE instead of weather information.

Question 8

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...

Accepted Answer

QFF

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QFE

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QNE

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QNH

Question 9

What change of wind direction can be expected during the passage of a polar front low in Central Europe?

Accepted Answer

Veering wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, veering wind during passage of the cold front

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Veering wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing wind during passage of the cold front

Question 10

QNH is 1005 hPa and QFE is 980 hPa. What is the approximate aerodrome elevation using 27 ft per hPa?

Accepted Answer

About 680 ft

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About 480 ft

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About 930 ft

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About 25 ft

Question 11

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate should be assumed with a mean value of:

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0.6° C / 100 m.

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2° C / 1000 ft.

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1.0° C / 100 m.

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0° C / 100 m.

Question 12

Why is temperature-dew point spread important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It indicates the likelihood of saturation, mist or fog.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 13

How do dew point and relative humidity change with decreasing temperature?

Accepted Answer

Dew point remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Dew point decreases, relative humidity increases

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Dew point increases, relative humidity decreases

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Dew point remains constant, relative humidity decreases

Question 14

Temperatures will be given by meteorological aviation services in Europe in which unit?

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Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Degrees Fahrenheit

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Gpdam

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Kelvin

Question 15

Why is updated METAR and TAF review important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

Weather can change after initial planning and affect VFR suitability.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 16

In METAR/TAF coding, what does SN mean?

Accepted Answer

Snow.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 17

What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the alps?

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Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind

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Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern

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High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe

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Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

Question 18

QNH is 998 hPa and QFE is 975 hPa. What is the approximate aerodrome elevation using 27 ft per hPa?

Accepted Answer

About 620 ft

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About 420 ft

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About 870 ft

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About 23 ft

Question 19

In METAR/TAF coding, what does FEW mean?

Accepted Answer

Few clouds.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 20

In METAR/TAF coding, what does -RA mean?

Accepted Answer

Light rain.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 21

Clouds in high layers are referred to as...

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Cirro-.

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Nimbo-.

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Strato-.

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Alto-.

Question 22

With regard to thunderstorms, strong up- and downdrafts appear during the...

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Mature stage.

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Initial stage.

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Dissipating stage.

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Thunderstorm stage.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Overcast Ns clouds

Question 24

Winds blowing uphill are defined as...

Accepted Answer

Anabatic winds.

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Subsident winds.

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Katabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

Question 25

Which action best supports safe management of surface wind gusts?

Accepted Answer

Use gust information in performance and handling decisions.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 26

Surface temperature is 20°C and dew point is 12°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

Accepted Answer

About 3200 ft AGL

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About 2400 ft AGL

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About 4200 ft AGL

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About 800 ft AGL

Question 27

In METAR/TAF coding, what does SCT mean?

Accepted Answer

Scattered cloud.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 28

Which action best supports safe management of reduced visibility?

Accepted Answer

Delay, divert or remain clear if below minima or personal limits.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 29

In a METAR, "(moderate) showers of rain" are designated by the identifier...

Accepted Answer

SHRA

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TS

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+RA

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+TSRA

Question 30

Which statement about a cold front is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is often associated with showers, cumuliform cloud and improved visibility after passage.

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It always produces calm clear weather before passage.

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It eliminates turbulence.

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It can never produce thunderstorms.

Question 31

What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?

Accepted Answer

Gust front

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Anvil-head top of Cb cloud

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Freezing Rain

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Electrical discharge

Question 32

Which action best supports safe management of updated METAR and TAF review?

Accepted Answer

Check the latest reports and forecasts before departure.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

At the polar front

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At the geographic poles

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

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At the equator

Question 34

What clouds and weather may result from a humid and unstable air mass, that is pushed against a chain of mountains by the predominant wind and forced to rise?

Accepted Answer

Embedded CB with thunderstorms and showers of hail and/or rain

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Thin Altostratus and Cirrostratus clouds with light and steady precipitation

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Overcast low stratus (high fog) with no precipitation

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Smooth, unstructured NS cloud with light drizzle or snow (during winter)

Question 35

Cold air inflow in high tropospheric layers may result in...

Accepted Answer

Showers and thunderstorms.

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Stabilisation and calm weather.

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Frontal weather.

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation.

Question 36

What is meant by "inversion layer"?

Accepted Answer

An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

Question 37

Regarding the type of cloud, precipitation is classified as...

Accepted Answer

Rain and showers of rain

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Showers of snow and rain

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Light and heavy precipitation

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Prolonged rain and continuous rain

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

By alignment and distance of isobaric lines

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By annotations from the text part of the chart

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By alignment of lines of warm- and cold fronts

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By alignment and distance of hypsometric lines

Question 39

Why is sea fog important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can move inland and rapidly reduce visibility.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 40

What has to be considered when taking off in a ground inversion?

Accepted Answer

During climb, a sudden decrease in speed and climb performance has to be expected

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Due to low temperatures close to the ground, icing has to be expected

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Climb should be performed with the lowest possible speed and maximum power

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During the climb, a sudden increase in speed and climb performance has to be expected

Question 41

Which statement about radiation fog is correct?

Accepted Answer

It commonly forms overnight under clear skies, light wind and moist air.

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It forms mainly in strong midday sun.

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It requires dry air and strong turbulence.

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It occurs only over warm seas.

Question 42

What is the best planning conclusion for strong wind perpendicular to a mountain ridge?

Accepted Answer

expect possible mountain wave and rotor turbulence.

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Continue without checking updated weather.

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Assume VMC is guaranteed.

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Use QFE instead of weather information.

Question 43

Surface temperature is 22°C and dew point is 10°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

Accepted Answer

About 4800 ft AGL

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About 4000 ft AGL

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About 5800 ft AGL

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About 1200 ft AGL

Question 44

Which action best supports safe management of shower activity?

Accepted Answer

Keep separation from heavy showers and CB.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 45

Which statement about CAVOK is correct?

Accepted Answer

It indicates visibility, cloud and weather conditions meeting defined criteria.

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It means the runway is closed.

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It is a turbulence forecast.

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It means QNH is standard.

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altocumulus

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Cumulus

Question 47

Which action best supports safe management of pressure tendency?

Accepted Answer

Use it with charts and forecasts, not alone.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 48

Which statement about icing is correct?

Accepted Answer

It requires visible moisture and a suitable temperature range.

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It occurs only in clear dry air.

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It affects only fixed-wing aircraft.

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It always decreases mass.

Question 49

Which conditions are likely for the formation of advection fog?

Accepted Answer

Warm, humid air moves over a cold surface

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Cold, humid air moves over a warm ocean

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Warm, humid air cools during a cloudy night

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Humidity evaporates from warm, humid ground into cold air

Question 50

The term "tropopause" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

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The boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere.

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The height above which the temperature starts to decrease.

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The layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature.

Question 51

Which statement about TAF is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is an aerodrome forecast.

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It is a current runway inspection only.

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It is a transponder code.

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It is a fuel calculation method.

Question 52

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

Accepted Answer

11000 m

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11000 ft

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36000 m

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18000 ft

Question 53

Which statement about supercooled water droplets is correct?

Accepted Answer

They can freeze on impact with the aircraft.

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They are ice crystals that cannot adhere.

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They occur only at +25°C.

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They prevent airframe icing.

Question 54

The pressure at MSL in ISA conditions is...

Accepted Answer

1013.25 hPa.

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1123 hPa.

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113.25 hPa.

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15 hPa.

Question 55

Why is pressure tendency important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can indicate changing weather systems.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 56

What information can be found in the ATIS, but not in a METAR?

Accepted Answer

Operational information such as runway in use and transition level

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Information about current weather, for example types of precipitation

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Approach information, such as ground visibility and cloud base

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Information about mean wind speeds, maximum speeds in gusts if applicable

Question 57

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 approach to an aerodrome at the coast with a strong sea breeze.

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During warm summer days with high, flatted Cu clouds.

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During cold, clear nights with the formation of radiation fog.

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

Clear ice

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Rime ice

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Hoar frost

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Mixed ice

Question 59

What is the gas composition of "air"?

Accepted Answer

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 60

What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)?

Accepted Answer

500 hPa

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250 hPa

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300 hPa

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1013.25 hPa

Question 61

The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... Use figure (MET-005)

Accepted Answer

Occlusion.

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Cold front.

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Front aloft.

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Warm front.

Question 62

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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SIGMET.

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PIREP.

Question 63

What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?

Accepted Answer

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

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

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

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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

Question 64

In METAR/TAF coding, what does OVC mean?

Accepted Answer

Overcast.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

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