Meteorology - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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

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

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

Question 2

Given the following information, what is the true altitude? (rounded to the nearest 50 ft) QNH: 983 hPa Altitude: FL 85 Outside Air Temperature: ISA - 10°

Accepted Answer

7300 ft

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7900 ft

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9400 ft

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7600 ft

Question 3

What is meant by "inversion layer"?

Accepted Answer

An atmospheric layer where temperature increases with increasing height

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An atmospheric layer where temperature decreases with increasing height

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A boundary area between two other layers within the atmosphere

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An atmospheric layer with constant temperature with increasing height

Question 4

The "spread" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

Difference between actual temperature and dew point.

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Relation of actual to maximum possible humidity of air.

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Maximum amount of water vapour that can be contained in air.

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Difference between dew point and condensation point.

Question 5

What type of fog emerges if humid and almost saturated air, is forced to rise upslope of hills or shallow mountains by the prevailling wind?

Accepted Answer

Orographic fog

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Steaming fog

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Radiation fog

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Advection fog

Question 6

An inversion layer close to the ground can be caused by...

Accepted Answer

Ground cooling during the night.

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Large-scale lifting of air.

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Intensifying and gusting winds

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Thickening of clouds in medium layers.

Question 7

What information can be obtained from satallite images?

Accepted Answer

Overview of cloud covers and front lines

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Temperature and dew point of environmental air

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Turbulence and icing

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Flight visibility, ground visibility, and ground contact

Question 8

What is the ISA standard pressure at FL 180 (5500 m)?

Accepted Answer

500 hPa

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250 hPa

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300 hPa

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1013.25 hPa

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

From +15° to -50°C

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From +20° to -40°C

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From +30° to -40°C

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From -15° to 50°C

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Parallel to the the warm-sector isobars

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To the northwest during winter, to the southwest during summer

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To the northeast during winter, to the southeast during summer

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Parallel to the warm front line to the south

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