Question 1

What does the international meteorological code TAF represent?

Accepted Answer

Aerodrome Forecast

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Weather Radar Forecast

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Aviation Weather Report

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Terminal Area Forecast

Question 2

What is the normal validity period for a TAF?

Accepted Answer

24 hours

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18 hours

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12 hours

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30 hours

Question 3

What abbreviation is used for visibility greater than 6 statute miles?

Accepted Answer

P6SM

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G6SM

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S6SM

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V6SM

Question 4

What code is used to indicate calm wind in a TAF?

Accepted Answer

00000KT

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CALMKT

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WIND00KT

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VRB00KT

Question 5

What codes are used to forecast temporary fluctuations or significant changes in weather?

Accepted Answer

TEMPO and BECMG

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FLUCT and CHANGE

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VAR and SHIFT

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TEMP and BECOME

Question 6

How is wind direction represented in an FD?

Accepted Answer

In degrees true to the nearest 10°

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In degrees based on the compass rose

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In degrees magnetic

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In degrees relative to the station

Question 7

What happens when wind speeds exceed 100 knots in an FD?

Accepted Answer

50 is added to the direction code, and 100 is subtracted from the speed code

Answer

100 is added to the direction code, and 50 is subtracted from the speed code

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The wind speed is coded as 99 knots

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The wind direction is coded as variable

Question 8

What code is used to indicate light and variable winds or wind speeds less than 5 knots?

Accepted Answer

9900

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LGT00

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0000

Answer

VAR00

Question 9

Where can pilots obtain weather information in Canada?

Accepted Answer

NavCanada

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NOAA

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Private weather stations only

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FAA

Question 10

What information should pilots provide when requesting weather information?

Accepted Answer

Pilot licence number, type of aircraft, flight plan type, and intended route

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Departure time, weather preferences, and alternate routes

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None of the above

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Aircraft weight, fuel capacity, and cruising speed

Question 11

How can pilots access the Pilot Briefing Service?

Accepted Answer

By calling 1-866-WX-BRIEF

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By contacting the FAA directly

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By using a weather app

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By visiting the NOAA website

Question 12

What do weather briefers provide during a PBS?

Accepted Answer

Interpretation and adaptation of meteorological information

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Raw meteorological data

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Only radar imagery

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Flight plans for pilots

Question 13

When is wind information transmitted with landing and take-off clearance?

Accepted Answer

When the wind speed is 15 knots or greater

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When the wind speed is 10 knots or greater

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When the wind speed is 20 knots or greater

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Always, regardless of wind speed

Question 14

What weather information is included in ATIS broadcasts?

Accepted Answer

Wind direction and velocity, visibility, sky condition, and temperature

Answer

None of the above

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Only wind direction and velocity

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Only visibility and temperature

Question 15

What aviation weather hazards does Environment Canadas bulletin board service predict?

Accepted Answer

Turbulence, icing, and volcanic ash

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None of the above

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Lightning, hail, and fog

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Wind shear, rain, and snow

Question 16

What weather information does NavCanadas Aviation Weather Web Site (AWWS) provide?

Accepted Answer

METAR, TAF, PIREP, and weather charts

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Only METAR and TAF

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Only PIREP and radar imagery

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None of the above

Question 17

What does the term CAVOK stand for?

Accepted Answer

Ceiling and visibility OK

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None of the above

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Clear air visibility OK

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Cloud and visibility OK

Question 18

What conditions are indicated by CAVOK?

Accepted Answer

No cloud below 5,000 feet, visibility of 6 statute miles or more, and no precipitation or thunderstorm activity

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None of the above

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No cloud below 10,000 feet, visibility of 10 statute miles or more, and no rain

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No cloud below 3,000 feet, visibility of 5 statute miles or more, and no fog

Question 19

What type of picture should a pilot form using weather information?

Accepted Answer

A three-dimensional picture of current and expected weather conditions

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A graphical representation of weather patterns

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None of the above

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A two-dimensional picture of current weather conditions

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