RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Aviation Weather Services Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot is reviewing the following METAR prior to a flight: KLAX 151753Z 26012G18KT 10SM SCT025 BKN040 21/10 A2992. What information does this report provide about the sky conditions?

Accepted Answer

There are scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and a broken ceiling at 4,000 feet.

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The sky is clear with excellent visibility.

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There is a single overcast cloud layer at 25,000 feet.

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The visibility is restricted by haze and there are few clouds at 4,000 feet.

Question 2

Which aviation weather product provides a forecast of weather conditions expected at a specific airport over a 24 to 30-hour period?

Accepted Answer

TAF

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SIGMET

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PIREP

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METAR

Question 3

A remote pilot is planning a mission in a mountainous region known for rapidly changing weather. Which of the following services would be MOST useful for obtaining a broad overview of forecasted weather, including turbulence and winds at various altitudes, over the entire operational area?

Accepted Answer

Graphical Forecasts for Aviation (GFA)

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Automated Terminal Information Service (ATIS)

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A single Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for the nearest airport

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Pilot Reports (PIREPs) only

Question 4

While reviewing pre-flight weather information, you encounter a report that includes the code 'RA'. What does this signify?

Accepted Answer

Rain

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Reduced Visibility

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Radiation Fog

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Ragged Clouds

Question 5

You are planning a drone operation for late afternoon. The current METAR shows clear skies, but the TAF for the valid period of your flight includes the notation 'BECMG 2224 30015G25KT BKN030'. What does this indicate for your planned flight time?

Accepted Answer

A significant change is expected, with winds becoming strong and gusty and a broken cloud layer forming.

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The weather will remain clear throughout the afternoon.

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A gradual improvement in conditions is expected.

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There is a 30% probability of thunderstorms.

Question 6

Which of the following weather phenomena is characterized by a rapid change in wind speed and/or direction over a short distance and can pose a significant hazard to sUAS operations?

Accepted Answer

Wind Shear

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Temperature Inversion

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High Density Altitude

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Advection Fog

A remote pilot is reviewing the following METAR prior to a flight: KLAX 151753Z 26012G18KT 10SM SCT025 BKN040 21/10 A2992.What information does this report provide about the sky conditions?

A remote pilot is reviewing the following METAR prior to a flight: KLAX 151753Z 26012G18KT 10SM SCT025 BKN040 21/10 A2992.
What information does this report provide about the sky conditions?