Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

What weather conditions in Central Europe are typically found in high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

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 2

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

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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

Question 3

Moderate to severe turbulence has to be expected...

Accepted Answer

On the lee side of a mountain range when rotor clouds are present.

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With the appearance of extended low stratus clouds (high fog).

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Overhead unbroken cloud layers.

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Below thick cloud layers on the windward side of a mountain range.

Question 4

What should a private pilot remember about METAR?

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It reports observed aerodrome weather at a specific time

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It always reduces landing distance

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It applies only after landing

Question 5

In METAR, FG indicates...

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fog

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mist

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drizzle

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smoke

Question 6

Which statement about airframe icing is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It is most likely in visible moisture at temperatures near or below freezing

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It occurs only in dry warm air

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It improves lift

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It affects only the radio

Question 7

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

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Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 8

Which statement about weather alternates is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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They should be reviewed because destination weather can deteriorate

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They remove reserve fuel requirements

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They are used only by helicopters

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They replace NOTAM

Question 9

What information is NOT found on Low-Level Significant Weather Charts (LLSWC)?

Accepted Answer

Radar echos of precipitation

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Information about icing conditions

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Information about turbulence areas

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Front lines and frontal displacements

Question 10

What kind of reduction in visibility is not very sensitive to changes in temperature?

Accepted Answer

Haze (HZ)

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Patches of fog (BCFG)

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Radiation fog (FG)

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Mist (BR)

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