Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which practical rule applies to cumulonimbus?

Accepted Answer

It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing, hail and wind shear

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It changes magnetic variation

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It replaces NOTAM

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

Question 2

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about temperature inversion?

Accepted Answer

It can trap haze, mist or low cloud and reduce visibility

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It removes fog risk

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

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It always improves visibility

Question 3

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 isohypses.

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

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Perpendicular to the isobars.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 5

What conditions are mandatory for the formation of thermal thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity

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Conditionally unstable atmosphere, low temperature and low humidity

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Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidity

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Absolutely stable atmosphere, high temperature and low humidity

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It is associated with thunderstorms, severe turbulence, icing, hail and wind shear

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It is a runway marking

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It always reduces landing distance

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It always improves visibility

Question 7

In METAR, BR indicates...

Accepted Answer

mist

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fog

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heavy rain

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snow grains

Question 8

Which statement about wind shear is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It can cause sudden changes in airspeed, flight path and performance

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It improves landing distance

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It exists only in cruise above FL300

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It changes licence privileges

Question 9

What is the correct operational meaning of warm fronts?

Accepted Answer

They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It is unrelated to wind or cloud

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It is a runway marking

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

Question 10

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about warm fronts?

Accepted Answer

They are often associated with layered cloud and widespread precipitation

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It guarantees smooth air

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It changes magnetic variation

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It replaces NOTAM

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