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1-Marseille Information gives you the following meteorological information for Ajaccio and Calvi for 1600 UTC: Ajaccio: wind 360°/2 kt, visibility 2000 m, rain, BKN stratocumulus at 1000 FT, OVC altostratus at 8000 FT, QNH 1023 hPa. Calvi: wind 040°/2 kt, visibility 3000 m, mist, FEW stratus at 500 FT, SCT stratocumulus at 2000 FT, OVC altostratus at 9000 FT, QNH 1023 hPa. The ceilings (more than 4 oktas) are therefore:

050 1779 Meteorological Information

1000 FT at Ajaccio and 2000 FT at Calvi 1000 FT at Ajaccio and 9000 FT at Calvi 1000 FT at Ajaccio and 500 FT at Calvi 8000 FT at Ajaccio and 9000 FT at Calvi

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2-At Lyon (LFLY, N4545 E00500), at 1200 UTC, the sky is overcast with Stratocumulus and Altostratus and it is raining. Using the SWC in appendix, valid at 1200 UTC, we can estimate a weather improvement for Lyon

050 13689 CAT

1215 UTC 2100 UTC 0300 UTC the following day 1330 UTC

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3-The main components of an altostratus are

050 15059 Clouds and Fog

ice crystals and ice pellets. water droplets and snow grains. water droplets and water vapour. ice crystals and water droplets.

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4-Altostratus clouds are classified as

050 4040 Clouds and Fog

high level clouds medium level clouds convective clouds low level clouds

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5-The following sequence of clouds is observed at an airport: cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, nimbostratus. This is typical for:

050 13808 Clouds and Fog

the passage of a squall line. anticyclonic weather. the passage of a warm front. the passage of a cold front.

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6-What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SCT" ?

050 1776 Meteorological Information

3 - 4 oktas 5 - 7 oktas 1 - 4 oktas 1 - 2 oktas

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7-What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SCT"?

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5 - 7 octas. 6 - 8 octas. 8 octas 3 - 4 octas.

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8-What is the meaning of the abbreviation "BKN"?

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1 - 2 octas. 6 - 8 octas. 5 - 7 octas. 3 - 4 octas.

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9-The first clouds are thin, wispy cirrus, followed by sheets of cirrus and cirrostratus, and altostratus. The sun is obscured as the altostratus thickens and drizzle or rain begins to fall. The cloud base is lowering as Nimbostratus arrives. These phenomena indicate:

050 14150 Air Masses and Fronts

warm front cold front sea-breeze front trade wind front

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10-You observe the passage of the following cloud sequence: Cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, nimbostratus, which would suggest the passage of:

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an occluded front. a warm front. a cold front. a quasi stationary front

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11-The family of medium clouds include altostratus, altocumulus and nimbostratus. In moderate latitudes their height of base ranges from:

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2000 to 10000 feet. 3000 to 5000 feet. 6500 to 23000 feet. 2000 to 12000 feet.

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12-What is the meaning of the expression "FEW"?

050 10947 Meteorological Information

3 - 4 oktas. 8 oktas. 1 - 2 oktas. 5 - 7 oktas.

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13-A winter day in northern Europe with a thick layer of stratocumulus clouds and temperature close to zero degrees C at ground level, you can expect:

050 3485 Uncategorized Wind

Reduced visibility and light icing in clouds Turbulence due to a strong inversion, but no icing because clouds consist of ice crystals A high probability for icing in clouds. Severe icing may occur in the upper part due to accumulation of large droplets. Decreasing visibility due to snowfall below cloud base, but only light icing in clouds.

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14-What does the abbreviation "BKN" mean?

050 1622 Meteorological Information

Nil significant cloud cover 3-4 Eights of the sky is cloud covered 5-7 Eights of the sky is cloud covered 3-5 Eights of the sky is cloud covered

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15-The abbreviation BKN, with respect to cloud cover means:

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3 - 4 oktas half cover 5 - 7 oktas 1 - 4 oktas

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16-During a cross-country flight at FL 50, you observe the following sequence of clouds: Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus. Which of the following are you most likely to encounter ?

050 1265 Air Masses and Fronts

A strong downdraught. Decreasing temperatures. Increasing temperatures. Strong, gusty winds.

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17-The barometric compensator of an altimter is locked on reference 1013.2 hPa. The aircraft has to land on a point with an elevation of 290 feet where the QNH is 1023 hPa. The reading on the altimeter on the ground will be:

050 1773 The Atmosphere

560 FT. 11 FT. -10 FT. 20 FT.

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18-During the climb after take-off, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transition altitude. If the local QNH is 1023 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter reading during the resetting procedure ?

050 2514 The Atmosphere

It will decrease It will increase It is not possible to give a definitive answer It will remain the same

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19-Where, during a flight from Marseille to Dakar, in July, may the ITCZ be encountered?

050 1609 Climatology

At the latitudes of Algeria Near the Canary Islands At the latitudes of Gibraltar In the vicinity of Dakar

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20-You are flying over the sea at FL 250 and measure an outside temperature of -50°C. The pressure at sea level is 1023 hPa. What is your approximate true altitude calculated using normal vertical change in temperature with increase in height?

050 12823 Uncategorized Wind

23230 FT/AMSL. 26230 FT/AMSL. 23770 FT/AMSL. 26770 FT/AMSL.

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21-Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?

050 13817 Wind Uncategorized

201350Z 16004KT 8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG = 201350Z 04012KT 3000 BR OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 6000 = 201350Z 21005KT 9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO 24018G30KT TS = 201350Z 34003KT 0800 SN VV002 M02/M04 Q1014 NOSIG =

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22-Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?

050 2596 Uncategorized Wind

201350Z 21005KT 9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO 24018G30KT TS = 201350Z 34003KT 0800 SN VV002 M02/M04 Q1014 NOSIG = 201350Z 04012KT 3000 BR OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 6000 = 201350Z 16004KT 8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG =

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23-What kind of turbulence is dependent on the sun's radiation and therefore follows a pronounced diurnal pattern?

050 14871 Wind

Turbulence induced by wind speed Convective turbulence Mechanical turbulence Orographic turbulence

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24-You intend to overfly a mountain range. The recommended minimum flight altitude is, according to the aviation chart, 15000 FT/AMSL. The air mass that you will fly through is on average 15°C warmer than the standard atmosphere. The altimeter is set to QNH (1023 hPa). At what altimeter reading will you effectively be at the recommended minimum flight altitude?

050 1556 The Atmosphere

15900 FT. 13830 FT. 14100 FT. 14370 FT.

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25-You are planning to fly across a mountain range. The chart recommends a minimum altitude of 12000 feet above mean sea level. The air mass you will be flying through is an average 10°C warmer than ISA. Your altimeter is set to 1023 hPa (QNH of a nearby airport at nearly sea level). What altitude will the altimeter show when you have reached the recommended minimum altitude?

050 2522 The Atmosphere

12210 feet 11520 feet 11790 feet 11250 feet

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26-Which of these four METAR reports suggests that rain is most likely in the next few hours?

050 2595 Wind Uncategorized

05016G33KT 8000 OVC015 08/06 Q1028 NOSIG = 16002KT 0100 FG SCT300 06/06 Q1022 BECMG 1000 = 23015KT 8000 BKN030 OVC070 17/14 Q1009 BECMG 4000 = 34004KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 m05/m08 Q1014 NOSIG =

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27-Few 200 ft, Scattered 1200 ft, Broken 3500 ft, Overcast 10000 ft. How would that be reported in a METAR?

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FEW002 SCT012 BKN035 OVC100 FEW002 SCT012 BKN035 OVC010 FEW020 SCT120 BKN350 OVC100 FEW002 SCT012 BKN035 OVC1000

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28-An aircraft flying at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1006 hPa) experiences no change to true altitude. The reason for this is that:

050 2254 The Atmosphere

the air at Palma de Mallorca is colder than that at Marseille the air at Palma de Mallorca is warmer than that at Marseille one of the two QNH values may be incorrect the altimeters are erroneous, and need to be tested

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29-On a Significant Weather Chart, we see the following for the area where a VFR-flight will take place: BKN CU SC 100 / 023 If the flight is planned at FL 85, we can estimate that

050 10906 Uncategorized Wind

we will fly just below the cloud base where the cloud cover is between 5 and 7 oktas. we will probably have to divert around some cumulus tops. we will be in solid clouds and consequently a VFR flight is not possible. we will fly above a solid cloud cover.

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30-In the METAR shown below, the cloud base has been omitted. At what height might you expect the cloud base to be if cumulus cloud was present? 28005KT 9999 SCT??? 12/05 Q1020 NOSIG =

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SCT095 SCT082 SCT280 SCT028

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31-You are flying with an outside air temperature of -12°C and a TAS of 250 kt at FL 150 through 8 oktas NS. What type and degree of icing is most probable?

050 226 Flight Hazards

In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe clear ice. Over flat terrain, away from fronts, moderate to severe mixed ice. Over flat terrain, moderate hoar frost. In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe mixed ice.

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32-During a flight at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1015 hPa), an aircraft remains at a constant true altitude. The reason for this is that:

050 1549 The Atmosphere

the air at Marseille is colder than that at Palma de Mallorca. one of the two QNH values may be incorrect. the altimeters are erroneous, and need to be tested. the air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.

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33-During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1016 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1016 hPa), the true altitude is constantly decreasing. What is the probable reason for this ?

050 2256 The Atmosphere

The air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca The air at Palma de Mallorca is warmer than that at Marseille One of the QNH values must be wrong The altimeter is faulty

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34-During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1012 hPa), the true altitude is constantly increasing. What action, if any, should be taken ?

050 2255 The Atmosphere

Compensate by heading further to the left Recheck the QNH because one of the QNH values must be wrong None, the reason for the change is that the air around Palma is warmer than the air around Marseille Have your altimeter checked, because its readings are obviously wrong

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35-While mountain flying on a cold winter day, under fair weather conditions (QNH1013 hPa), you circle a mountain of known height at peak elevation. Comparing to the elevation of the mountain, the aneroid altimeter of your aircraft will therefore indicate... .

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peak elevation cannot be determined a lower altitude a higher altitude

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36-Around Paris on January 3rd at 1800 UTC, the surface temperature, under shelter, is 3°C. The sky is covered by 8 oktas of stratus. QNH is 1033 hPa. If the sky is covered all night, the minimum temperature of the night of January 3rd to January 4th should be

050 5534 The Atmosphere

significantly below 0°C. slightly above +3°C. slightly below +3°C. significantly above +3°C.

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37-On the Significant Weather Chart, we see the following indications:
SCT CU100/060
The forecast charts for FL 050 and FL 100 both indicate a wind from 320°/15 kt. In flight at FL 055 over an area of plains (flat country) during the validity period of the Significant Weather Chart, we observe moderate turbulence. This turbulence is caused by

050 10907 Meteorological Information

the surface radiation. a wind shear. the instability of the air mass between the surface and the top of Cumulus clouds. system waves.

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2-At Lyon (LFLY, N4545 E00500), at 1200 UTC, the sky is overcast with Stratocumulus and Altostratus and it is raining. Using the SWC in appendix, valid at 1200 UTC, we can estimate a weather improvement for Lyon

3-The main components of an altostratus are

4-Altostratus clouds are classified as

5-The following sequence of clouds is observed at an airport: cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, nimbostratus. This is typical for:

6-What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SCT" ?

7-What is the meaning of the abbreviation "SCT"?

8-What is the meaning of the abbreviation "BKN"?

9-The first clouds are thin, wispy cirrus, followed by sheets of cirrus and cirrostratus, and altostratus. The sun is obscured as the altostratus thickens and drizzle or rain begins to fall. The cloud base is lowering as Nimbostratus arrives. These phenomena indicate:

10-You observe the passage of the following cloud sequence: Cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, nimbostratus, which would suggest the passage of:

11-The family of medium clouds include altostratus, altocumulus and nimbostratus. In moderate latitudes their height of base ranges from:

12-What is the meaning of the expression "FEW"?

13-A winter day in northern Europe with a thick layer of stratocumulus clouds and temperature close to zero degrees C at ground level, you can expect:

14-What does the abbreviation "BKN" mean?

15-The abbreviation BKN, with respect to cloud cover means:

16-During a cross-country flight at FL 50, you observe the following sequence of clouds: Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus. Which of the following are you most likely to encounter ?

17-The barometric compensator of an altimter is locked on reference 1013.2 hPa. The aircraft has to land on a point with an elevation of 290 feet where the QNH is 1023 hPa. The reading on the altimeter on the ground will be:

18-During the climb after take-off, the altimeter setting is adjusted at the transition altitude. If the local QNH is 1023 hPa, what will happen to the altimeter reading during the resetting procedure ?

19-Where, during a flight from Marseille to Dakar, in July, may the ITCZ be encountered?

20-You are flying over the sea at FL 250 and measure an outside temperature of -50°C. The pressure at sea level is 1023 hPa. What is your approximate true altitude calculated using normal vertical change in temperature with increase in height?

21-Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?

22-Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?

23-What kind of turbulence is dependent on the sun's radiation and therefore follows a pronounced diurnal pattern?

26-Which of these four METAR reports suggests that rain is most likely in the next few hours?

27-Few 200 ft, Scattered 1200 ft, Broken 3500 ft, Overcast 10000 ft. How would that be reported in a METAR?

28-An aircraft flying at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1006 hPa) experiences no change to true altitude. The reason for this is that:

29-On a Significant Weather Chart, we see the following for the area where a VFR-flight will take place: BKN CU SC 100 / 023 If the flight is planned at FL 85, we can estimate that

30-In the METAR shown below, the cloud base has been omitted. At what height might you expect the cloud base to be if cumulus cloud was present? 28005KT 9999 SCT??? 12/05 Q1020 NOSIG =

31-You are flying with an outside air temperature of -12°C and a TAS of 250 kt at FL 150 through 8 oktas NS. What type and degree of icing is most probable?

32-During a flight at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1015 hPa), an aircraft remains at a constant true altitude. The reason for this is that:

33-During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1016 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1016 hPa), the true altitude is constantly decreasing. What is the probable reason for this ?

34-During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa) to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1012 hPa), the true altitude is constantly increasing. What action, if any, should be taken ?

35-While mountain flying on a cold winter day, under fair weather conditions (QNH1013 hPa), you circle a mountain of known height at peak elevation. Comparing to the elevation of the mountain, the aneroid altimeter of your aircraft will therefore indicate... .

36-Around Paris on January 3rd at 1800 UTC, the surface temperature, under shelter, is 3°C. The sky is covered by 8 oktas of stratus. QNH is 1033 hPa. If the sky is covered all night, the minimum temperature of the night of January 3rd to January 4th should be