Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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 2

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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1,0° C / 100 m.

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0° C / 100 m

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2° C / 1000 ft.

Question 3

What temperatures are most dangerous with respect to airframe icing?

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0° to -12° C

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=+5° to -10° C

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-20° to -40° C

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=+20° to -5° C

Question 4

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 5

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

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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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Backing wind during passage of the warm front, backing 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

Question 6

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 7

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

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When a shower is visible close to the airfield

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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 airfield

Question 8

What cloud type does the picture show? See figure (MET-004).Siehe Anlage 3

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Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 9

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

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Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Kelvin

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Gpdam

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Degrees Fahrenheit

Question 10

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

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