Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

The barometric altimeter with QFE setting indicates...

Accepted Answer

Height above the pressure level at airfield elevation.

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Height above standard pressure 1013.25 hPa.

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True altitude above MSL.

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Height above MSL.

Question 2

What weather development will result from convergence at ground level?

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Ascending air and cloud formation

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Ascending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud dissipation

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Descending air and cloud formation

Question 3

What has to be considered when taking off in a ground inversion?

Accepted Answer

During climb, a sudden decrease in speed and climb performance has to be expected

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Due to low temperatures close to the ground, icing has to be expected

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Climb should be performed with the lowest possible speed and maximum power

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During the climb, a sudden increase in speed and climb performance has to be expected

Question 4

Which force causes "wind"?

Accepted Answer

Pressure gradient force

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Thermal force

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Coriolis force

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Centrifugal force

Question 5

"Foehn" conditions usually develop with...

Accepted Answer

Stability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.

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Instability, widespread air blown against a mountain ridge.

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Instability, high pressure area with calm wind.

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Stability, high pressure area with calm wind.

Question 6

What process results in the formation of "orographic fog" ("hill fog")?

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Warm, moist air is moved across a hill or a mountain range

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Evaporation from warm, moist ground area into very cold air

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Prolonged radiation during nights clear of clouds

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Cold, moist air mixes with warm, moist air

Question 7

Winds blowing uphill are defined as...

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Anabatic winds.

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Subsident winds.

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Katabatic winds.

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Convergent winds.

Question 8

What information can be found in the ATIS, but not in a METAR?

Accepted Answer

Operational information such as runway in use and transition level

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Information about current weather, for example types of precipitation

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Approach information, such as ground visibility and cloud base

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Information about mean wind speeds, maximum speeds in gusts if applicable

Question 9

What weather conditions can be expected in high pressure areas during winter?

Accepted Answer

Calm winds and widespread areas with high fog

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Changing weather with passing of frontal lines

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Calm weather and cloud dissipation, few high Cu

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 10

Which weather chart shows the actual air pressure as in MSL along with pressure centers and fronts?

Accepted Answer

Surface weather chart

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Hypsometric chart

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Prognostic chart

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Wind chart

Quiz Meteorology - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

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