Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Clouds are basically distinguished by what types?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus and stratiform clouds

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Layered and lifted clouds

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Thunderstorm and shower clouds

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Stratiform and ice clouds

Question 2

Which action best supports safe management of updated METAR and TAF review?

Accepted Answer

Check the latest reports and forecasts before departure.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 3

Why is convective SIGMET information important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It can indicate hazardous thunderstorms or severe turbulence.

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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 4

What factors are required for the formation of precipitation in clouds?

Accepted Answer

Moderate to strong updrafts

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Calm winds and intensive sunlight insolation

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The presence of an inversion layer

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High humidity and high temperatures

Question 5

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 6

What weather phenomenon designated by "2" has to be expected on the lee side during "Foehn" conditions? Use figure (MET-001).

Accepted Answer

Altocumulus lenticularis

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Cumulonimbus

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Altocumulus Castellanus

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Nimbostratus

Question 7

The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is...

Accepted Answer

Lower than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Proportional to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Higher than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

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Equal to the dry adiabatic lapse rate.

Question 8

What factors may indicate a tendency to fog formation?

Accepted Answer

Low spread, decreasing temperature

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Low spread, increasing temperature

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Low pressure, increasing temperature

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Strong winds, decreasing temperature

Question 9

Surface temperature is 22°C and dew point is 10°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

Accepted Answer

About 4800 ft AGL

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About 4000 ft AGL

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About 5800 ft AGL

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About 1200 ft AGL

Question 10

Surface temperature is 25°C and dew point is 15°C. Using the common rule of thumb, what is the approximate convective cloud base?

Accepted Answer

About 4000 ft AGL

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About 3200 ft AGL

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About 5000 ft AGL

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About 1000 ft AGL

Exam questions Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

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