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PPL Flight Instruments and Weather Flashcards

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  1. A METAR reports 'BKN025'. What does this indicate?

    Answer: A broken ceiling at 2,500 feet AGL

    BKN025 means a broken cloud layer (ceiling) at 2,500 feet above ground level.

  2. In a METAR, the wind entry '24015G25KT' means the wind is from:

    Answer: 240 degrees at 15 knots gusting to 25 knots

    The format is direction/speed with G marking gusts, so 240° at 15 knots gusting 25.

  3. What weather product provides a forecast specific to an airport for a defined time period?

    Answer: TAF

    A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) forecasts conditions for a specific airport.

  4. An AIRMET Sierra is issued primarily for which hazard?

    Answer: IFR conditions and mountain obscuration

    AIRMET Sierra covers IFR ceilings/visibility and mountain obscuration.

  5. A pilot report (PIREP) is most valuable because it provides:

    Answer: Actual observed in-flight conditions

    PIREPs give real-time, firsthand conditions actually encountered by pilots.

  6. In METAR remarks, 'A2992' represents:

    Answer: An altimeter setting of 29.92 inHg

    The 'A' prefix gives the altimeter setting in inches of mercury, here 29.92.

  7. A SIGMET is issued for weather that is:

    Answer: Hazardous to all aircraft, such as severe turbulence or icing

    SIGMETs warn of significant weather hazardous to all categories of aircraft.