Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Why is inversion conditions important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

They can trap haze, mist or low cloud near the surface.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 2

What is the best planning conclusion for reported CB on the route?

Accepted Answer

avoid the cloud by a safe margin.

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Continue without checking updated weather.

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Assume VMC is guaranteed.

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Use QFE instead of weather information.

Question 3

With regard to global circulation within the atmosphere, where does polar cold air meet subtropical warm air?

Accepted Answer

At the polar front

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At the geographic poles

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At the subtropical high pressure belt

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At the equator

Question 4

Which statement about a warm front is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is often associated with layered cloud and prolonged precipitation.

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It always produces dust devils.

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It moves only from east to west.

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It has no cloud ahead of it.

Question 5

What wind is reported as 225°/15 kt?

Accepted Answer

South-westerly wind at 15 kt

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South-westerly wind at 15 km/h

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North-easterly wind at 15 kt

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North-easterly wind at 15 km/h

Question 6

What situation is called "over-development" in a weather report?

Accepted Answer

Vertical development of Cumulus clouds to rain showers

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Development of a thermal low to a storm depression

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Widespread spreading of Cumulus clouds below an inversion layer

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Change from blue thermals to cloudy thermals during the afternoon

Question 7

Which statement about supercooled water droplets is correct?

Accepted Answer

They can freeze on impact with the aircraft.

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They are ice crystals that cannot adhere.

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They occur only at +25°C.

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They prevent airframe icing.

Question 8

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 9

What cloud type can typically be observed across widespread high pressure areas during summer?

Accepted Answer

Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

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Overcast Ns clouds

Question 10

What is the best planning conclusion for surface wind veering strongly with height?

Accepted Answer

consider wind shear during take-off or landing.

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Continue without checking updated weather.

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Assume VMC is guaranteed.

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Use QFE instead of weather information.

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