FREE FAA-107 Weather Sources and Interpretation Questions and Answers

Question 1

(Refer to METAR: KXYZ 121853Z 18015G25KT 1/2SM +TSRA BKN008 OVC015 13/12 A2992) What are the current wind conditions?

Accepted Answer

Wind from 180 degrees at 15 knots, gusts to 25 knots.

Answer

Wind from 180 degrees at 25 knots, gusts to 15 knots.

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Wind from 150 degrees at 18 knots, gusts to 25 knots.

Answer

Wind from 250 degrees at 18 knots.

Question 2

(Refer to TAF: KABC 121730Z 1218/1318 15012KT P6SM BKN030 FM130200 18010KT P6SM SCT040) What weather is forecast for 0300Z on the 13th?

Accepted Answer

Wind from 180 degrees at 10 knots, scattered clouds at 4,000 feet.

Answer

Wind from 150 degrees at 12 knots, broken clouds at 3,000 feet.

Answer

Wind from 150 degrees at 12 knots, visibility 6 statute miles.

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Wind from 180 degrees at 12 knots, broken clouds at 3,000 feet.

Question 3

(Refer to METAR: KXYZ 121853Z AUTO 18015G25KT 3SM -RA BKN008 OVC012 13/12 A2992) What is the reported ceiling?

Accepted Answer

800 feet AGL.

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1,200 feet AGL.

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3 statute miles.

Answer

There is no ceiling reported.

Question 4

The valid period of a routine Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is typically:

Accepted Answer

24 hours.

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6 hours.

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12 hours.

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48 hours.

Question 5

In a METAR, what does the code `VC` indicate?

Accepted Answer

In the Vicinity.

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Violent Clouds.

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Variable Ceiling.

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Visual Conditions.

Question 6

Which weather product is a report of current surface weather observations, rather than a forecast?

Accepted Answer

METAR (Aviation Routine Weather Report).

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TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast).

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GFA (Graphical Forecasts for Aviation).

Answer

PIREP (Pilot Report).