Unit 7 Exam
(Refer to figure 12.) Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?
A. All.
B. KINK, KBOI, and KJFK
C. KINK, KBOI, and KLAX
For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the earth's surface of the
A. Lowest reported obscuration and the highest layer of clouds reported as overcast
B. Lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration
C. Lowest layer of clouds reported as scattered, broken, or thin
(Refer to figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from
A. 180 degrees true at 4 knots
B. 180 degrees magnetic at 4 knots
C. 040 degrees true at 18 knots
(Refer to figure 12.) What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?
A. Calm
B. 110 degrees at 12 knots, peak gusts 18 knots
C. 111 degrees at 2 knots, peak gusts 18 knots
(Refer to figure 12.) The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means
A. Blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM
B. Rain began at 1835Z
C. The barometer has risen 0.35 inches Hg.
(Refer to figure 12.) What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)
A. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain
B. A. Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain
C. Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2SM, with rain
(Refer to figure 14.) The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are
A. 1,800 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL
B. 5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL
C. 7,200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL
(Refer to figure 14.) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are
A. 080 degrees at 21 knots and -7 degrees C
B. 090 degrees at 21 MPH and -9 degrees F
C. 090 degrees at 21 knots and -9 degrees C
(Refer to figure 14.) If the terrain elevation is 1,295 feet MSL, what is the height above ground level of the base of the ceiling
A. 505 feet AGL
B. 1,295 feet AGL
C. 6,586 feet AGL
(Refer to figure 14.) The intensity of the turbulence reported at a specific altitude is
A. Moderate from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet
B. Moderate at 5,500 feet and at 7,200 feet
C. Light from 5,500 feet to 7,200 feet
(Refer to figure 14.) The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is
A. Light to moderate rime
B. Light to moderate
C. Light to moderate clear
(Refer to figure 15.) What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM
A. 1200Z to 1200Z
B. 1200Z to 1800Z
C. 1800Z to 1800Z
(Refer to figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for
A. Rain showers are expected
B. A shift in wind direction is expected
C. A significant change in precipitation is possible
(Refer to figure 15.) Between 1000Z and 1200Z, the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be
A. 1/2 statute mile
B. 3 statute miles
C. 6 statute miles
(Refer to figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600Z until the end of the forecast?
A. Variable in direction at 6 knots
B. No significant wind
C. Variable in direction at 4 knots
(Refer to figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the "FM (FROM) Group" is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from
A. 180 degrees at 10 knots, becoming 200 degrees at 13 knots
B. 160 degrees at 10 knots
C. 180 degrees at 10 knots
(Refer to figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the clear sky becomes
A. Overcast at 2,000 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z
B. Overcast at 200 feet with a 40% probability of becoming overcast at 600 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z
C. Overcast at 200 feet with the probability of becoming overcast at 400 feet during the forecast period between 2200Z and 2400Z
(Refer to figure 15.) During the time period from 0600Z to 0800Z, what visibility is forecast for KOKC?
A. Greater than six statute miles
B. Not forecasted
C. Possibly six statute miles
(Refer to figure 15.) The only cloud type forecast in TAF reports is
A. Nimbostratus
B. Cumulonimbus
C. Scattered cumulus
To determine the freezing level and areas of probable icing aloft, the pilot should refer to the
A. Inflight aviation weather advisories
B. Area forecast
C. Weather depiction types
What is indicated when a convective sigmet forecasts thunderstorms?
A. Moderate thunderstorms covering 30 percent of the area
B. Moderate or severe turbulence
C. Thunderstorms obscured by massive cloud layers
What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET?
A. Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter
B. Severe icing, severe turbulence, or widespread dust storms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles
C. Surface winds greater than 40 knots or thunderstorms equal to or greater than video integrator processor (VIP) level 4
SIGMETs are issued as a warning of weather conditions hazardous to which aircraft?
A. Small aircraft only
B. Large aircraft only
C. All aircraft
Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?
A. Convective SIGMET
B. SIGMET
C. AIRMET
AIRMETs are advisories of significant weather phenomena but of lower intensities than SIGMETs and are intended for dissemination to
A. only IFR pilots
B. All pilots
C. only VFR pilots
(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet?
A. 230 degrees true at 32 knots
B. 230 degrees magnetic at 25 knots
C. 230 degrees true at 25 knots
(Refer to figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?
A. 230 degrees true at 56 knots
B. 230 degrees true at 39 knots
C. 230 degrees magnetic at 56 knots
What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?
A. Magnetic direction and knots
B. Magnetic direction and miles per hour
C. True direction and knots
When the term, "light and variable" is used in a winds aloft forecast, the coded group and wind speed is
A. 0000 and less than 7 knots
B. 9900 and less than 5 knots
C. 9999 and less than 10 knots
Radar weather reports are of special interest to pilots because they indicate
A. Location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and cell movement of precipiation
B. Location of precipitation along with type, intensity, and trend
C. Large areas of low ceilings and fog
How are low-level significant weather (sigwx) prognostic charts best used by a pilot
A. For overall planning at all altitudes
B. For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence)
C. For analyzing current frontal activity and cloud coverage
Short-range surface prognostic (prog) charts provide depictions of forecast
A. Surface pressure systems, fronts, and precipitation
B. Aviation weather hazards such as MVFR and IFR conditions, turbulence, and freezing levels
C. Areas of probable turbulence, icing, and IFR conditions
Low-level significant weather (SIGWX) charts provide depictions of forecast
A. Surface pressure systems and fronts
B. Aviation weather hazards such as MVFR and IFR conditions, turbulence, and freezing levels
C. Areas of probable precipitation, including ice, snow, and thunderstorms
You planned a route and obtained preliminary weather information to determine the feasibility of your flight. On the morning of your flight, an FAA-approved briefing consists of
A. Obtaining a standard briefing at 1800wxbrief.com
B. Obtaining recorded weather by telephone at 1-800-WX-BRIEF
C. Viewing official weather reports, forecasts, and charts at AviationWeather.gov
When telephoning a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information, pilots should state
A. The aircraft identification or the pilot's name
B. True airspeed
C. Fuel on board
To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request
A. A general briefing
B. An abbreviated briefing
C. A standard briefing
Which type weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received
A. Outlook briefing
B. Abbreviated briefing
C. Standard briefing
Which type weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?
A. An outlook briefing
B. A supplemental briefing
C. An abbreviated briefing
To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request
A. An abbreviated briefing
B. A standard briefing
C. An outlook briefing
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is six or more hours before the proposed departure time is
A. An outlook briefing
B. A forecast briefing
C. A prognostic briefing
When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request
A. An outlook briefing
B. A standard briefing
C. An abbreviated briefing
You plan to phone a weather briefing facility for preflight weather information. You should
A. Provide the number of occupants on board
B. Identify yourself as a pilot
C. Begin with your route of flight
When speaking to a flight service weather briefer, you should state
A. The pilot in command's full name and address
B. A summary of your flight qualifications
C. Whether the flight is VFR or IFR
To obtain a Flight Service briefing over the internet, go to
A. FSS.gov and enter your pilot certificate number
B. 1800wxbrief.com and sign up using your pilot credentials
C. Aviationweather.gov and select Standard Briefing
What considerations apply when using a cockpit display of radar data obtained from FIS-B
A. Echoes and terrain that are close to your aircraft can shield echoes that are farther away
B. The radar echoes that are depicted on the cockpit display can sometimes be more than 20 minutes old
C. The in-cockpit radar display lacks the accuracy and integrity of radar mosaics obtained from Flight Service
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