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Aviation Weather Services Flashcards

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  1. A remote pilot notices a rapidly falling barometric pressure trend over the past few hours. This most likely indicates:

    Answer: Approaching low pressure system with deteriorating weather

    A rapidly falling barometer typically signals an approaching low pressure system, which is associated with clouds, precipitation, and deteriorating weather conditions.

  2. Which product should a remote pilot consult for the most up-to-date short-range precipitation forecasts and storm cell locations?

    Answer: Nexrad radar imagery

    Nexrad (WSR-88D) radar imagery provides real-time precipitation intensity, storm cell locations, and movement, making it the best tool for short-range precipitation awareness.

  3. Under what condition would a remote pilot expect the most severe mountain wave turbulence?

    Answer: Strong winds (25+ knots) blowing perpendicular to a mountain range with a stable air mass

    Mountain wave turbulence is most severe when strong winds blow perpendicular to a ridge and the atmosphere is stable, allowing oscillating waves to develop downwind.

  4. The FA (Area Forecast) is divided into three sections. Which section covers conditions at and below 12,000 feet MSL relevant to VFR flight?

    Answer: VFR Clouds and Weather

    The 'VFR Clouds and Weather' section of the FA describes cloud and weather conditions at and below 12,000 feet MSL that affect VFR operations.

  5. A remote pilot sees the following in a METAR: 'SFC VIS 1/2'. What does this mean?

    Answer: Surface visibility is one-half statute mile

    'SFC VIS 1/2' in a METAR remark means the surface visibility (as reported by an observer at ground level) is one-half statute mile.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a Convective Outlook (AC) issued by the Storm Prediction Center?

    Answer: To forecast the probability and coverage of thunderstorm activity over the contiguous U.S. for the next 1-3 days

    The Convective Outlook forecasts the likelihood and organization of thunderstorm activity across the contiguous U.S. for Day 1, 2, and 3 outlooks.

  7. When winds are reported as '00000KT' in a METAR, a remote pilot should understand that:

    Answer: Winds are calm with no appreciable speed or direction

    '00000KT' in a METAR means winds are calm — zero degrees direction and zero knots speed, indicating essentially no wind at the observation time.