UAG - Unmanned Aircraft General Aviation Weather Sources Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot is planning a flight for later in the day.
Which weather product should be consulted to get an understanding of the forecast conditions expected at the specific destination airport around the planned flight time?

Accepted Answer

A TAF, because it provides a forecast of expected weather conditions for a 5-statute mile radius around an airport.

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A METAR, because it provides a detailed report of current surface weather observations.

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A PIREP, because it contains real-time, in-flight observations from other pilots.

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A Convective SIGMET, because it warns of severe thunderstorm activity.

Question 2

A remote pilot is reviewing the following METAR: KLAX 182154Z 25015G25KT 10SM SCT040 23/11 A2992. What information can be derived from this report for a planned sUAS operation?

Accepted Answer

The wind is from 250 degrees true at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet AGL.

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The wind is from 250 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 25 knots, and the sky is overcast at 4,000 feet.

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Visibility is 10 nautical miles, and the temperature is 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

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The altimeter setting is 29.92 inches of mercury, and there are scattered clouds at 400 feet AGL.

Question 3

Which of the following automated weather systems is generally more sophisticated, providing information on the type and intensity of precipitation, and is a joint effort by the NWS, FAA, and DOD?

Accepted Answer

ASOS (Automated Surface Observing System)

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AWIS (Automated Weather Information Service)

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ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)

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AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System)

Question 4

A remote pilot needs a broad overview of weather patterns, including frontal systems and pressure centers, for a cross-country sUAS operation. Which of the following would be the most appropriate resource?

Accepted Answer

A Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA)

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A Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

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A Pilot Report (PIREP)

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An Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)

Question 5

While conducting pre-flight planning, you hear on the local airport's automated broadcast that the visibility is 2 statute miles and the cloud ceiling is 700 feet. What operational limitation does this impose on an sUAS flight under Part 107?

Accepted Answer

The flight is prohibited due to visibility being less than the required 3 statute miles.

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The flight is prohibited because minimum visibility is 5 statute miles.

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The flight is permissible as long as the sUAS remains below 400 feet AGL.

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The flight is permissible, but the drone must stay at least 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.

Question 6

What is the primary difference between a METAR and a TAF?

Accepted Answer

A METAR provides current, observed weather conditions, while a TAF is a forecast of future weather conditions.

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A METAR is a forecast for a large geographical area, while a TAF is for a specific airport.

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A TAF is issued every 20 minutes, while a METAR is issued only four times a day.

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A METAR reports cloud heights in MSL, while a TAF reports them in AGL.

A remote pilot is planning a flight for later in the day.Which weather product should be consulted to get an understanding of the forecast conditions expected at the specific destination airport around the planned flight time?

A remote pilot is planning a flight for later in the day.
Which weather product should be consulted to get an understanding of the forecast conditions expected at the specific destination airport around the planned flight time?