Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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 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 2

Which practical rule applies to TAF?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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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 3

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 4

The movement of air flowing together is called...

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Convergence

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Divergence

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Confluence

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Subsidence

Question 5

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

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It can produce strong turbulence and downdraughts downwind of terrain

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It occurs only over oceans

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It removes the need for alternates

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It is a runway marking

Question 6

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...

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QFF

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QNH

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QNE

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QFE

Question 7

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

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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 8

Wind shear is a change of wind...

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speed or direction over a short distance

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temperature over a year

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pressure at sea level only

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humidity in a fuel tank

Question 9

In METAR, OVC means...

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8 oktas cloud cover

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3 to 4 oktas

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no cloud below 5000 ft

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few clouds

Question 10

In normal private flying, which statement about TAF is correct?

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It forecasts aerodrome weather for a specified period

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It changes magnetic variation

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is only a fuel receipt

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