Meteorology - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Given the following information, what is the true altitude? (rounded to the nearest 50 ft) QNH: 983 hPa Altitude: FL 85 Outside Air Temperature: ISA - 10°

Accepted Answer

7300 ft

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7900 ft

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9400 ft

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7600 ft

Question 2

What danger is most immenent when an aircraft is hit by lightning?

Accepted Answer

Surface overheat and damage to exposed aircraft parts

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Rapid cabin depressurization and smoke in the cabin

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Explosion of electrical equipment in the cockpit

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Disturbed radio communication, static noise signals

Question 3

What conditions are mandatory for the formation of thermal thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Conditionally unstable atmosphere, high temperature and high humidit

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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 4

The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of...

Accepted Answer

1,0° C / 100 m.

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2° / 1000 ft.

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0,6° C / 100 m.

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0,65° C / 100 m.

Question 5

What chart shows areas of precipitation?

Accepted Answer

Radar picture

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GAFOR

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Wind chart

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Satellite picture

Question 6

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 7

The symbol labeled (3) as shown in the picture is a / an... See figure (MET-005) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Accepted Answer

Occlusion

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Front aloft.

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Warm front.

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Cold front.

Question 8

Which of the following conditions are most favourable for ice accretion?

Accepted Answer

Temperatures between 0° C and -12° C, presence of supercooled water droplets (clouds)

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Temperaturs below 0° C, strong wind, sky clear of clouds

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Temperatures between +10° C and -30° C, presence of hail (clouds)

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Temperatures between -20° C and -40° C, presence of ice crystals (Ci clouds)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

What pressure pattern can be observed during the passage of a polar front low?

Accepted Answer

Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, rising pressure behind the cold front

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Falling pressure in front of the warm front, constant pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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Rising pressure in front of the warm front, rising pressure within the warm sector, falling pressure behind the cold front

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