Meteorology - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

At what rate does the temperature change with increasing height according to ISA (ICAO Standard Atmosphere) within the troposphere?

Accepted Answer

It decreases by approximately 2 °C per 1000 ft.

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Increases by 2° C / 1000 ft

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Decreases by 2° C / 100 m

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Increases by 2° C / 100 m

Question 2

Which meteorological statement is correct? Freezing rain is particularly hazardous because...

Accepted Answer

supercooled droplets freeze on impact

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ice crystals that cannot adhere to an aircraft

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rain that remains above freezing on every aircraft surface

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precipitation that melts existing ice immediately in every case

Question 3

Which practical rule applies to carburettor icing weather?

Accepted Answer

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

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it occurs only in falling snow

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it is impossible when outside temperature is above freezing

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it affects only jet-engine exhaust systems

Question 4

The altimeter can be checked on the ground by setting...

Accepted Answer

QNH and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

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QFE and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

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QNE and checking that the indication shows zero on the ground.

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QFF and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

Question 5

In normal private flying, which statement about wind shear is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

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it guarantees improved performance throughout every encounter

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it can affect an aeroplane only above FL 300

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it changes temperature while wind speed and direction remain constant

Question 6

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should temperature-dew point spread be understood?

Accepted Answer

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

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very dry air is guaranteed

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condensation is impossible if the air cools further

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relative humidity necessarily decreases as the spread narrows

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

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 9

Carburettor icing can occur...

Accepted Answer

at temperatures well above 0 °C when humidity is high

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it occurs only when outside air temperature is below freezing

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it requires the aircraft to be inside a snow shower

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humidity has no influence on its formation

Question 10

For pre-flight preparation, what is the correct operational meaning of sea breeze?

Accepted Answer

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

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night-time flow caused by land remaining warmer than the sea

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a daytime offshore wind caused by land warming faster than the sea

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a wind caused only by a frontal passage with no land-sea heating difference

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