Meteorology - FAA Drone Quiz

Question 1

What is the ceiling of controlled airspace at Collin Co Rgnl McKinney (TKI)?

Accepted Answer

2,900' MSL

Answer

2,311' MSL

Answer

2,900' AGL

Question 2

How are the weather conditions at Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) best described?

Accepted Answer

Visibility of 16 statute miles, wind speed of 5 knots

Answer

Scattered clouds at 700 feet, temperature of 16 °C

Answer

Wind coming from NE, visibility obscured by fog

Question 3

What is the floor of controlled airspace around Sandpoint airport?

Accepted Answer

2,831 feet MSL

Answer

2,131 feet AGL

Answer

700 feet MSL

Question 4

How tall is the tallest tower in the group of towers approximately 15 statute miles south of Minot International Airport?

Accepted Answer

1,081' AGL

Answer

2,772' AGL

Answer

3,149' MSL

Question 5

Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot?

Accepted Answer

For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning.

Answer

For determining frontal trends and air mass characteristics.

Answer

For a forecast of cloud coverage, visibilities, and frontal activity.

Question 6

What are characteristics of unstable air?

Accepted Answer

Turbulence and good surface visibility.

Answer

Turbulence and poor surface visibility.

Answer

Nimbostratus clouds and good surface visibility.

Question 7

The vertical limits of that portion of Class E airspace designated as a Federal Airway over Magee Airport are

Accepted Answer

1,200 feet AGL to 17,999 feet MSL.

Answer

700 feet MSL to 12,500 feet MSL.

Answer

7,500 feet MSL to 17,999 feet MSL.

Question 8

What is the CTAF frequency at Garrison (D05)?

Accepted Answer

122.9

Answer

118.675

Answer

193.7

Question 9

You have been hired to use your small UAS to inspect the railroad tracks from Blencoe (SE of Sioux City) to Onawa. Will ATC authorization be required?

Accepted Answer

No, your entire flight is in Class G airspace.

Answer

Yes, Onawa is in Class D airspace that is designated for an airport.

Answer

Yes, you must contact the Onawa control tower to operate within 5 miles of the airport.

Question 10

While monitoring the Cooperstown CTAF you hear an aircraft announce that they are midfield left downwind to RWY 13. Where would the aircraft be relative to the runway?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is East.

Answer

The aircraft is South.

Answer

The aircraft is West.

Quiz Meteorology - FAA Drone Quiz

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