Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter)

Question 1

In METAR/TAF coding, what does BKN mean?

Accepted Answer

Broken cloud.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 2

Surface temperature is 16°C and dew point is 8°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

Accepted Answer

About 3200 ft AGL

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About 2400 ft AGL

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About 4200 ft AGL

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About 800 ft AGL

Question 3

In METAR/TAF coding, what does FEW mean?

Accepted Answer

Few clouds.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 4

In METAR/TAF coding, what does TS mean?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorm.

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Freezing rain.

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Clear sky below 5,000 ft.

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Variable wind direction.

Question 5

Which statement about isobars close together is correct?

Accepted Answer

They indicate a strong pressure gradient and stronger wind.

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They indicate calm wind.

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They show cloud base directly.

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They mean QNH is invalid.

Question 6

What is the usual direction of movement of a polar front low?

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the warm-sector isobars

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To the northeast during winter, to the southeast during summer

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To the northwest during winter, to the southwest during summer

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Parallel to the warm front line to the south

Question 7

What cloud sequence can typically be observed during the passage of a warm front?

Accepted Answer

Cirrus, thickening altostratus and altocumulus clouds, lowering cloud base with rain, nimbostratus

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Squall line with showers of rain and thunderstorms (Cb), gusting wind followed by cumulus clouds with isolated showers of rain

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Wind becoming calm, dissipation of clouds and warming during summer; formation of extended high fog layers during winter

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In coastal areas during daytime wind from the coast and forming of cumulus clouds, dissipation of clouds during evening and night

Question 8

Which statement about dew point spread is correct?

Accepted Answer

A small spread indicates air close to saturation.

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A large spread always means fog is forming.

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It is the same as wind chill.

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It measures cloud base in feet directly.

Question 9

Which statement about METAR is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is an aerodrome routine weather report.

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It is a long-term climate forecast.

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It is a maintenance release.

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It is an aircraft registration document.

Question 10

What is meant by "inversion layer"?

Accepted Answer

An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

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PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter): Meteorology 10 Questions no time limit

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PPL(H) - Private Pilot Licence (Helicopter): Meteorology 10 Questions no time limit

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