AQT Aviation Weather & Meteorology

Question 1

What type of cloud formation indicates potential turbulence and thunderstorm activity?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus (CB)

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Fog

Question 2

What is a METAR?

Accepted Answer

A routine aviation weather observation report providing current conditions at an airport

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A type of aircraft instrument

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A navigation waypoint

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A maintenance record

Question 3

What causes wind shear and why is it dangerous to aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Sudden changes in wind speed/direction over a short distance, which can cause rapid loss of airspeed and altitude during critical flight phases

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Only strong headwinds during cruise

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Wind blowing across the runway

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High altitude jet stream winds

Question 4

What information does a TAF provide?

Accepted Answer

A forecast of expected weather conditions at an airport for a specific time period, typically 24-30 hours

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Current weather conditions

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Historical weather data

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Satellite imagery descriptions

Question 5

What is icing and how does it affect aircraft performance?

Accepted Answer

Ice accumulation on aircraft surfaces that increases weight, reduces lift, increases drag, and can block control surfaces and instruments

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Only affects windshield visibility

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Only occurs at temperatures above freezing

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Has no effect on jet aircraft

Question 6

What does a SIGMET warn about?

Accepted Answer

Significant meteorological hazards affecting all aircraft, including severe turbulence, icing, volcanic ash, and thunderstorms

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Minor weather changes

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Routine weather patterns

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Only visual flight rule conditions