SPC - Student Pilot Certificate Aviation Weather Information Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pilot is reviewing the following METAR prior to a local flight: KOKC 182253Z 18015G25KT 10SM SCT040 25/15 A2992. What information does this report provide about the wind?

Accepted Answer

The wind is from 180 degrees true at 15 knots, with gusts to 25 knots.

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The wind is from 180 degrees magnetic at 15 knots.

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The visibility is 18 statute miles with winds at 15 knots.

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The wind is variable from 150 to 250 degrees at 18 knots.

Question 2

You are planning a cross-country flight and are concerned about potential icing conditions. Which of the following weather advisories is most pertinent to your flight planning?

Accepted Answer

An AIRMET Zulu for moderate icing and freezing levels.

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An AIRMET Sierra for mountain obscuration.

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A Convective SIGMET for embedded thunderstorms.

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A TAF indicating calm winds.

Question 3

Which of the following weather products provides a forecast of weather conditions expected at a specific airport for a specified period, typically 24-30 hours?

Accepted Answer

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

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Pilot Weather Report (PIREP)

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Meteorological Aerodrome Report (METAR)

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Area Forecast (FA)

Question 4

During a preflight briefing, you are told that the temperature is 15°C and the dew point is 12°C at your departure airport. What potential weather concern should this information raise?

Accepted Answer

These conditions are ideal for the formation of fog or low clouds.

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The close temperature-dew point spread indicates a high likelihood of carburetor icing.

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The high temperature indicates a risk of severe thunderstorms.

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There is no significant weather concern with this temperature-dew point spread.

Question 5

A student pilot is on a solo cross-country flight and encounters unforecast weather that is more severe than anticipated. Which type of in-flight weather advisory would warn of severe turbulence that is hazardous to all aircraft?

Accepted Answer

SIGMET

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AIRMET Tango

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Center Weather Advisory (CWA)

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Pilot Weather Report (PIREP)

Question 6

In a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), what does the code 'BECMG 1820 30015KT' indicate?

Accepted Answer

A gradual change in wind conditions to 300 degrees at 15 knots is expected between 1800Z and 2000Z.

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Temporarily between 1800Z and 2000Z, the wind will be from 300 degrees at 15 knots.

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From 1800Z, the wind is forecast to be 300 degrees at 15 knots.

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There is a 30% probability of winds from 150 degrees at 18 knots.

A pilot is reviewing the following METAR prior to a local flight: KOKC 182253Z 18015G25KT 10SM SCT040 25/15 A2992.What information does this report provide about the wind?

A pilot is reviewing the following METAR prior to a local flight: KOKC 182253Z 18015G25KT 10SM SCT040 25/15 A2992.
What information does this report provide about the wind?