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

Question 1

What conditions are favourable for the formation of thunderstorms?

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Warm humid air, conditionally unstable environmental lapse rate

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Warm and dry air, strong inversion layer

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Clear night over land, cold air and patches of fog

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Calm winds and cold air, overcast cloud cover with St or As

Question 2

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

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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 3

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 4

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

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Surface weather chart.

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Wind chart.

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Significant Weather Chart (SWC).

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Hypsometric chart.

Question 5

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

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Troposphere

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Tropopause

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Stratosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 6

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

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Cloud forming due to condensation

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Stabilisation of inflowing air masses

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Descending air across widespread areas

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Evaporation over widespread water areas

Question 7

Which statement about low pressure is correct?

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It is associated with rising air and potentially more cloud and precipitation.

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It always produces unlimited visibility.

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It prevents frontal weather.

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It means pressure is highest at the centre.

Question 8

What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?

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The presence of an inversion layer

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Relative humidity

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The absolute humidity

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The spread

Question 9

In METAR/TAF coding, what does SN mean?

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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 10

What temperatures are most dangerous with respect to airframe icing?

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0° to -12° C

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+20° to -5° C

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+5° to -10° C

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-20° to -40° C

Question 11

Surface temperature is 25°C and dew point is 15°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

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About 4000 ft AGL

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About 3200 ft AGL

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About 5000 ft AGL

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About 1000 ft AGL

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

What is the best planning conclusion for rapidly building towering cumulus near the route?

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consider thunderstorm development and avoid the area.

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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 16

What is the name of the cold, katabatic wind phenomena blowing from northeast into the Adriatic Sea?

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Bora

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Scirocco

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Mistral

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Passat

Question 17

In METAR/TAF coding, what does BKN mean?

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Broken 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 18

Which statement about temperature inversion is correct?

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It is a layer where temperature increases with height.

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It is a layer where pressure increases with height.

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It always improves vertical mixing.

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It is the same as a cold front.

Question 19

Winds blowing downhill are defined as...

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Katabatic winds.

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Subsident winds.

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Anabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

Question 20

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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12.25 kg

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0.1225 kg

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0.01225 kg

Question 21

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

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Cold front.

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Warm front.

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Occlusion.

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Front aloft.

Question 22

The movement of air flowing apart is called...

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Divergence.

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Subsidence.

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Concordence.

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Convergence.

Question 23

Why is low cloud important for a PPL(H) flight?

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It can reduce terrain and obstacle clearance options.

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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 24

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

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Liquid, solid, and gaseous

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Liquid

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Liquid and solid

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Gaseous and liquid

Question 25

What is meant by "inversion layer"?

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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 26

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

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SHRA

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TS

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+RA

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+TSRA

Question 27

What danger is most imminent when an aircraft is hit by lightning?

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Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts

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Rapid cabin depressurization and smoke in the cabin

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Disturbed radio communication, static noise signals

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Explosion of electrical equipment in the cockpit

Question 28

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

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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 29

Which of the stated surfaces will reduce the wind speed most due to ground friction?

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Mountainous areas, vegetation cover

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Flat land, deserted land, no vegetation

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Oceanic areas

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Flat land, lots of vegetation cover

Question 30

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

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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 31

How do spread and relative humidity change with increasing temperature?

Accepted Answer

Spread increases, relative humidity decreases

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Spread remains constant, relative humidity increases

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Spread increases, relative humidity increases

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Spread remains constant, relative humidity decreases

Question 32

Why is convective SIGMET information important for a PPL(H) flight?

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It can indicate hazardous thunderstorms or severe turbulence.

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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 33

What chart shows areas of precipitation?

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Radar picture

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Satellite picture

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GAFOR

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Wind chart

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?

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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

Why is mountain wave important for a PPL(H) flight?

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It can produce severe turbulence and downdrafts downwind of terrain.

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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 36

What danger arises for a helicopter during flight through a ground inversion in winter?

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Ice formation below the inversion

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Cloud formation above the inversion

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Baffling wind conditions

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Electrostatic charges

Question 37

What can be expected for the prevailing wind with isobars on a surface weather chart showing large distances?

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Low pressure gradients resulting in low prevailing wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailing wind

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Strong pressure gradients resulting in low prevailing wind

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Low pressure gradients resulting in strong prevailing wind

Question 38

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 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 39

What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailing wind?

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Orographic fog

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Steaming fog

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Radiation fog

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Advection fog

Question 40

What is the best planning conclusion for freezing level close to planned altitude with visible moisture?

Accepted Answer

consider airframe icing risk.

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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 41

Why is surface wind gusts important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

They can affect control during hover, take-off and landing.

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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 42

What situation may result in the occurrence of severe wind shear?

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When a shower is visible close to the aerodrome

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Flying ahead of a warm front with visible Ci clouds

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Cross-country flying below Cu clouds with about 4 octas coverage

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During final approach, 30 min after a heavy shower has passed the aerodrome

Question 43

The term "tropopause" is defined as...

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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 44

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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Scattered cumulus clouds with showers and thunderstorms

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

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

Question 45

What are the air masses that Central Europe is mainly influenced by?

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Polar cold air and tropical warm air

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Arctic and polar cold air

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Tropical and arctic cold air

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Equatorial and tropical warm air

Question 46

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

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Ascending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud formation

Question 47

The barometric altimeter indicates height above...

Accepted Answer

A selected reference pressure level.

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Mean sea level.

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Standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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Ground.

Question 48

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 49

When air masses meet each other head on, how is this referred to and what air movements will follow?

Accepted Answer

Convergence resulting in air being lifted

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Divergence resulting in air being lifted

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Convergence resulting in sinking air

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Divergence resulting in sinking air

Question 50

The barometric altimeter with QNH setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above MSL.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above the pressure level at aerodrome elevation.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

Question 51

Which statement about high pressure is correct?

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It is often associated with subsidence and more stable air.

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It always produces thunderstorms.

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It means pressure decreases towards the centre.

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It is the same as a warm front.

Question 52

Which action best supports safe management of sea fog?

Accepted Answer

Consider coastal forecasts and alternates.

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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 53

Why is freezing level important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It helps assess icing risk in visible moisture.

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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 54

The movement of air flowing together is called...

Accepted Answer

Convergence.

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Subsidence.

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Divergence.

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Confluence.

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 isobars.

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Perpendicular to the isohypses.

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

Question 56

Which force causes "wind"?

Accepted Answer

Pressure gradient force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

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Centrifugal force

Question 57

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 58

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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Warm front

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Occluded front

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Cold front

Question 59

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

Accepted Answer

Altocumulus lenticularis

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Cumulonimbus

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Mature stage.

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Initial stage.

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Dissipating stage.

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Thunderstorm stage.

Question 61

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 62

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.

Question 63

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 64

In METAR/TAF coding, what does RA mean?

Accepted Answer

Rain.

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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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