Meteorology - SPL - Sailplane Pilot License

Question 1

The formation of medium to large precipitation particles requires...

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Strong updrafts.

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An inversion layer.

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A high cloud base.

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Strong wind.

Question 2

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

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QNH and comparing the indication with the airfield elevation.

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QFF 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.

Question 3

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

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Scattered Cu clouds

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Overcast low stratus

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Overcast Ns clouds

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Squall lines and thunderstorms

Question 4

How does air temperatur change in ISA from MSL to approx. 10.000 m height?

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From +15° to -50°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From +20° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

Question 5

What phenomenon is caused by cold air downdrafts with precipitation from a fully developed thunderstorm cloud?

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Gust front

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Electrical discharge

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Anvil-head top of Cb cloud

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Freezing Rain

Question 6

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

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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 7

What visual flight conditions can be expected within the warm sector of a polar front low during summer time?

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Moderate to good visibility, scattered clouds

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Good visibility, some isolated high clouds

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Visibilty less than 1000 m, cloud-covered ground

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Moderate visibility, heavy showers and thunderstorms

Question 8

What factor may affect the top of cumulus clouds?

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The presence of an inversion layer

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The spread

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Relative humidity

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The absolute humidity

Question 9

What weather is likely to be experienced during "Foehn" in the Bavarian area close to the alps?

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Nimbostratus cloud in the southern alps, rotor clouds at the lee side, warm and dry wind

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Cold, humid downhill wind on the lee side of the alps, flat pressure pattern

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High pressure area overhead Biskaya and low pressure area in Eastern Europe

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Nimbostratus cloud in the northern alps, rotor clouds at the windward side, warm and dry wind

Question 10

The term "tropopause" is defined as...

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The boundary area between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

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The layer above the troposphere showing an increasing temperature.

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The height above which the temperature starts to decrease.

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The boundary area between the mesosphere and the stratosphere.

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