Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about cold fronts?

Accepted Answer

They can bring cloud, showers, turbulence and rapid weather changes

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It removes the need for alternates

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It applies only after landing

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It changes magnetic variation

Question 2

The temperature lapse rate with increasing height within the troposphere according to ISA is...

Accepted Answer

0,65° C / 100 m.

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3° C / 100 m.

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1° C / 100 m.

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0,6° C / 100 m.

Question 3

Which practical rule applies to temperature-dew point spread?

Accepted Answer

A small spread indicates high humidity and possible mist, fog or low cloud

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It is a runway marking

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It applies only to turbine aircraft

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It is an aircraft maintenance forecast

Question 4

Orographic cloud forms when...

Accepted Answer

air is forced to rise over terrain

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air descends and warms only

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pressure is constant everywhere

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wind is zero

Question 5

Which meteorological statement is correct? Close spacing of isobars usually indicates...

Accepted Answer

stronger wind

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clear air turbulence only

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It determines aircraft empty mass

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It removes the need for alternates

Question 6

What is correct about carburettor icing weather?

Accepted Answer

It can occur in humid air even when outside temperature is above freezing

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It is a radio licence condition

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It replaces NOTAM

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It affects only jet engines

Question 7

Extensive high pressure areas can be found throughout the year ...

Accepted Answer

Over oceanic areas at latitudes around 30°N/S

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In areas showing extensive lifting processes

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In mid latitudes along the polar front

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In tropical areas, close to the equator

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Degrees Centigrade (° C)

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Kelvin

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Gpdam

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Degrees Fahrenheit

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It is harmless fair-weather cloud

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It guarantees smooth air

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It is a type of runway marking

Question 10

In normal private flying, which statement about sea breeze is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a local circulation caused by differential heating of land and sea

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It changes magnetic variation

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It means the aircraft is unserviceable

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It is a radio navigation aid

Exam questions Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

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