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Question n° 1 - ID 1566
An aircraft is flying from south to north, above the polar front jet stream, at FL400 in the southern hemisphere. What change, if any, in
temperature will be experienced ?
(1) It increases.
(2) It decreases and then increases.
(3) It stays the same.
(4) It decreases.
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Question n° 2 - ID 0
On the approach, the surface temperature is given as -5*C. The freezing level is at 3000 FT/AGL. At 4000 FT/AGL, there is a solid cloud layer
from which rain is falling. According to the weather briefing, the clouds are due to an inversion caused by warm air sliding up and over an
inclined front. Would you expect icing?
Question n° 3 - ID 1774
A microburst phenomenon can arise in the
Question n° 4 - ID 12836
The air mass in the warm sector of a polar front is:
Question n° 5 - ID 13599
What conditions are necessary for vertical visibility to be reported?
Question n° 6 - ID 14264
Solid precipitation which is transparent or translucent and has a diameter of 5mm or less formed by the freezing of raindrops or refreezing of
melted snow, and usually bounces off hard surfaces, is a description of;
Question n° 7 - ID 2179
What prevents air from flowing directly from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas ?
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(1) The pressure gradient force
(2) Surface friction
(3) Coriolis force
(4) Katabatic force
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Question n° 8 - ID 2607
At which airport is the following weather development taking place? TAF 231200Z 231322 24014G32KT4000 +TSRASCT005 BKN015
BKN020CB BECMG 1416 29012KT 9999 BKN030TCU SCT100 TEMPO 1619 8000 SHRA BKN025TCU BECMG 1922 27012KT 9999
SCT030 OVC220 =
(1) EKCH
(2) ESSA
(3) LSZH
(4) EINN Please select A, B, C or D from above.
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Question n° 9 - ID 10871
Clouds in patches, sheets or grey or whitish layers made up of elements resembling large pebbles or rollers, together or not, and always clear
of the ground are:
(1) Nimbostratus.
(2) Stratus.
(3) Stratocumulus.
(4) Alto stratus.
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Question n° 10 - ID 4190
Which of the following conditions gives the highest value of the QNH?
Question n° 11 - ID 12801
Where is the projection of the polar front jet stream on the surface most likely to be found in relation to the cold and warm fronts of a
depression?
(1) Up to 200 NM either side of the cold front and up to 200 NM either side of the warm front
(2) 300 to 450 NM behind the cold front and 50 to 200 NM ahead of the warm front
(3) Up to 100 NM either side of the cold front and up to 200 NM either side of the warm front
(4) 50 to 200 NM behind the cold front and 300 to 450 NM ahead of the warm front
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Question n° 12 - ID 10850
A wind sounding in the region of a polar front jet stream gives the following windprofile (Northern hemisphere).; 900hPa 220/20kt ; 800hPa
220/25kt ; 700hPa 230/35kt ; 500hPa 260/60kt ; 400hPa 280/85kt; 300hPa 300/1 OOkt; 250hPa 310/120kt; 200hPa 310/80kt; Which
system is the jet stream associated with?
Question n° 13 - ID 1219
Which of the following clouds are classified as medium level clouds in temperate regions ?
Question n° 14 - ID 12842
Pressure altitude is obtained by:
Question n° 15 - ID 64
What is the effect of a strong low level inversion ?
Question n° 16 - ID 4103
Vertical wind shear is
(1) a change of horizontal wind direction and/or speed with horizontal distance
(2) a horizontal shear of vertical wind
(3) a change of vertical wind speed with horizontal distance
(4) a change of horizontal wind direction and/or speed with height
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Question n° 17 - ID 2549
Which of the following cloud types is a medium level cloud ?
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(1) cs
(2) AS
(3) ST
(4) sc
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Question n° 18 - ID 4253
What are the characteristics of the Bora ?
(1) It is a very cold wind that blows mainly in winter from a north-westerly direction in the Mediterranean
(2) It is a dry and hot southerly wind experienced in the Sahara desert, that often carries dust.
(3) It is a warm and moist, south-westerly wind experienced in the eastern Mediterranean, that usually carries precipitation.
(4) It is a cold and very strong wind that blows mainly in winter from a tableland downwards to the Adriatic
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Question n° 19 - ID 10874
Considering the North Atlantic at latitude 5CTN during winter, the mean height of the tropopause is approximately
(1) 54 000 FT
(2) 43 000 FT
(3) 31 000 FT
(4) 23 000 FT
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Question n° 20 - ID 1556
You intend to overfly a mountain range. The recommended minimum flight altitude is, according to the aviation chart, 15000 FT/AMSL. The air
mass that you will fly through is on average 15°C war mer than the standard atmosphere. The altimeter is set to ONH (1023 hPa). At what
altimeter reading will you effectively be at the recommended minimum flight altitude?
Question n° 21 - ID 10925
The passage of a warm front can be associated with areas of fog. The types of fog just in advance and just after the passage are respectively
Question n° 22 - ID 1548
You plan a flight over a mountain range at a true altitude of 15000 FT/AMSL. The air is on an average 15°C colder than ISA, the pressure at
sea level is 1003 hPa. What approximate indication should the altimeter (setting 1013.2 hPa) read?
Question n° 23 - ID 1276
In which of the following bands of latitude is the intertropical convergence zone most likely to be encountered in January, between Dakar and
Rio de Janeiro?
(1) 0°-7°N.
(2) 8°-12°S.
(3) 3°-8°S.
(4) 7°-12°N.
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Question n° 24 - ID 4055
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When otherwise calm and clear conditions exist a station on the shore of a large body of water will experience wind
(1) from the water in daytime and from the land at night
(2) continually from land to water
(3) continually from water to the land
(4) from the land in daytime and from the water at night
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Question n° 25 - ID 4197
Flight visibility from the cockpit during approach in a tropical downpour can decrease to minimal
Question n° 26 - ID 0
How long does a typical microburst last?
(1) 1 to 2 hours.
(2) 1 to 5 minutes.
(3) Less than 1 minute.
(4) About 30 minutes.
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Question n° 27 - ID 2517
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013,2 hPa. Which of these statements is
correct?
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Question n° 28 - ID 0
Which of the following phenomena should be described as precipitation at the time they are observed?
(1) FZFG
(2) HZ
(3) SN
(4) BCFG
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Question n° 29 - ID 12853
What is the most probable temperature at the tropical tropopause?
(1) -35°C
(2) -55°C
(3) -25°C
(4) -75°C
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Question n° 30 - ID 1202
What does dewpoint mean?
Question n° 31 - ID 2130
If a saturated air mass descends down a slope its temperature increases at
(1) a lower rate than in dry air, as condensation gives out heat.
(2) the same rate as if the air mass were dry.
(3) a lower rate than in dry air, as evaporation absorbs heat.
(4) a higher rate than in dry air, as it gives up latent evaporation heat.
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Question n° 32 - ID 12843
Over the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal tropical cyclones are
(1) frequently observed, in the average 15 per year over the Indian Ocean, but never over the Bay of Bengal.
(2) never observed.
(3) occasionally observed, in the average 12 per year.
(4) rare, in the average one every two years.
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Question n° 33 - ID 230
During which stage of thunderstorm development are rotor winds characterized by roll clouds most likely to occur ?
Question n° 34 - ID 13690
8/8 stratus base 200 FT/AGL is observed at sunrise at an aerodrome in the north of France; the QNH is 1028 hPa and there is a variable wind
of 3 kt. What change in these clouds is likely at 1200 UTC in summer and winter?
(1) Winter: OVC, base 500 FT/AGL; summer: SCT, base 3000 FT/AGL.
(2) Winter: SCT, base 3000 FT/AGL; summer: OVC, base 500 FT/AGL.
(3) Winter: BKN, base 2500 FT/AGL; summer: BKN, base 3500 FT/AGL.
(4) Winter: clear sky; summer: BKN CB, base 1500 FT/AGL.
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Question n° 35 - ID 12806
When is the RVR reported at most airports?
Question n° 36 - ID 10931
The term PROB as used in a TAF message, indicates the probability in percentage, of phenomena described during a specific period. The
numerical values immediately following the term PROB, are:
(1) 25 or 35
(2) 20 or 30
(3) 30 or 40
(4) 35 or 50
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Question n° 37 - ID 13829
In which situation is advection fog most likely to form?
Question n° 38 - ID 4134
The wind direction in a METAR is measured relative to
Question n° 39 - ID 2128
According to ISA the temperature in the lower part of the stratosphere
Question n° 40 - ID 1688
The temperature at FL 330 overhead London will be
(1) -39°C
(2) -57°C
(3) -33°C
(4) -45°C
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Question n° 41 - ID 10897
In relation to the total weight of the atmosphere, the weight of the atmosphere between mean sea level and a height of 5500 m is
(1) 99%
(2) 1%
(3) 50%
(4) 25%
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Question n° 42 - ID 1089
The most likely reason for radiation fog to dissipate or become low stratus is:
Question n° 43 - ID 12732
Lenticular clouds in mountainous areas indicate:
Question n° 44 - ID 1265
During a cross-country flight at FL 50, you observe the following sequence of clouds: Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus. Which of
the following are you most likely to encounter ?
Question n° 45 - ID 13694
In which of the following situations is the probability for severe thunderstorms the highest?
Question n° 46 - ID 2507
Which FL corresponds with the 300 hPa pressure level ?
(1) FL300
(2) FL390
(3) FL50
(4) FL100
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Question n° 47 - ID 10937
What name is given to the low level wind system between the subtropical high pressure belt and the equatorial trough of low pressure (ITCZ) ?
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Question n° 48 - ID 13650
In the northern hemisphere with an anticyclonic pressure system the geostrophic wind at 2000 FT over the sea is 060/15. At the same position
the surface wind is most likely to be
(1) 060/10
(2) 070/20
(3) 050/10
(4) 060/20
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Question n° 49 - ID 3484
Which of the following cloud types are most likely to produce light to moderate icing when they are not subject to orographic lifting and consist
of supercooled cloud droplets?
Question n° 50 - ID 1561
An aircraft is flying through the polar front jet stream from south to north, beneath the core. How would the OAT change, in the northern
hemisphere, during this portion of the flight?
Question n° 51 - ID 2245
The QNH at an airfield in California located 69 metres below sea level is 1018 hPa. The air temperature is 1CTC higher than a standard
atmosphere. What is the QFF?
Question n° 52 - ID 13658
After a clear night cumuliform clouds are formed in the morning. Why can the base of these clouds become higher during the day?
(1) The wind speed is increasing, because the cold air mass changes into a warm air mass.
(2) Because the stability increases.
(3) Because the surface temperature increases.
(4) Because the difference between the temperature and the dewpoint temperature at the initial condensation level becomes smaller.
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Question n° 53 - ID 4194
What values are used for the forecasted wind at higher levels?
Question n° 54 - ID 4181
If CAVOK is reported then
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(4) no low drifting snow is present
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Question n° 55 - ID 1207
How does relative humidity and the dewpoint in an unsaturated air mass change with varying temperature?
(1) When temperature decreases, the relative humidity and the dewpoint remain constant.
(2) When temperature increases, the relative humidity increases, and the dewpoint decreases.
(3) When temperature increases, the relative humidity decreases, and the dewpoint remains constant.
(4) When temperature decreases, the relative humidity decreases, and the dewpoint increases.
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Question n° 56 - ID 5535
On a clear sky, continental ground surface, wind calm, the minimum temperature is reached approximately
Question n° 57 - ID 13611
The radiosonde can directly measure:
Question n° 58 - ID 12859
What is the height of the lowest cloud forecast for Bangkok at ETA 1400 UTC ? TAF VTBD 271800Z 280024 VRB05KT 1200 BR TEMPO 0002
4000 BECMG 0205 9999 SCT015 BKN100 TEMPO 1118 04010G20KT 5000 TSRASCT009 BKN014 BKN018CB BECMG 2024 6000=
Question n° 59 - ID 4080
The geostrophic wind speed is directly proportional to the
Question n° 60 - ID 1580
What is the main cause for the formation of a polar front jet stream?
(1) The pressure difference, close to the ground, between a high over the Azores and a low over Iceland
(2) Strong winds in the upper atmosphere
(3) The varied elevations of the tropopause in the polar front region
(4) The north-south horizontal temperature gradient at the polar front
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Question n° 61 - ID 449
Which of the following is typical for the passage of an active cold front in the summer ?
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Question n° 62 - ID 1998
What does the term METAR signify?
(1) A METAR signifies the actual weather report at an aerodrome and is generally issued in half-hourly intervals.
(2) A METAR is a flight forecast, issued by the meteorological station several times daily.
(3) A METAR is a landing forecast added to the actual weather report as a brief prognostic report.
(4) A METAR is a warning of dangerous meteorological conditions within a FIR.
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Question n° 63 - ID 1589
What flying conditions are normally encountered when flying in cirrus clouds?
Question n° 64 - ID 13821
Which of the following statements is true with regard to mountain waves?
(1) The absence of cloud over high ground indicates the absence of mountain waves
(2) Mountain waves are not experienced beyond 100 miles downwind from initiating high ground, regardless of the height of the ground
(3) Flight with headwind toward high ground is likely to be more hazardous than flight with tailwind toward high ground
(4) Flight with tailwind toward high ground is likely to be more hazardous than flight with headwind toward high ground
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Question n° 65 - ID 1769
In METAR messages, the pressure group represents the
Question n° 66 - ID 2503
How would you characterise an air temperature of -3CTC at the 300 hPa level over western Europe?
(1) High
(2) Within +/-5°C of ISA
(3) Low
(4) Very low
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Question n° 67 - ID 13605
What is a characteristic of stable air?
Question n° 68 - ID 63
A parcel of unsaturated air is lifted to just below the condensation level and then returned to its original level. What is the final temperature of
the parcel of air?
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Question n° 69 - ID 10943
What surface wind is forecast for 2200 UTC ?; EDDF 272200Z 280624 VRB05KT4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 BECMG 1314 9000 SHRA
OVC015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600TSRAOVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KTBKN030 BECMG 2122 CAVOK
(1) Calm
(2) Variable/05 kt
(3) 260710 kt
(4) Variable/15 to 25 kt
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Question n° 70 - ID 1767
Refer to the following TAF for Zurich.; LSZH 061019 20018G30KT 9999 -RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 23012KT 6000 -DZ BKN015 BKN030
BECMG 1518 23020G35KT4000 RAOVC010=; The lowest cloud base forecast at ETA Zurich (1200 UTC) is:
Question n° 71 - ID 14261
In the middle of the eye of a hurricane the wind speed is;
Question n° 72 - ID 13603
What intensity and type of aircraft icing is likely to occur at FL 100 in a thunderstorm, with the freezing level at 7000 FT?
Question n° 73 - ID 1221
What is the main composition of clouds classified as "high level clouds"?
Question n° 74 - ID 12860
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate ?
(1) 3.0°C/1000FT
(2) 3.5°C/1000FT
(3) 1J°C/1000FT
(4) 2.0°C/1000FT
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Question n° 75 - ID 2563
At what degree of icing should ICAO's "Change of course and/or altitude desirable" recommendation be followed?
(1) Severe
(2) Extreme
(3) Moderate
(4) Light
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Question n° 76 - ID 1692
Refer to the TAF for Bordeaux airport.; FCFR31 281400; LFBD 1524 26015KT 9999 SHRA BKN020 TEMPO 1620 26020G30KT 8000 +SHRA
BKN015CB PROB30 TSRA =; Flight Lisbon to Bordeaux, ETA 1800 UTC. At ETA Bordeaux what is the lowest quoted visibility forecast ?
(1) 10 NM
(2) 8NM
(3) 10 or more km
(4) 8 km
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Question n° 77 - ID 1562
What is the average height of the arctic jet stream core?
Question n° 78 - ID 2717
On an aerodrome, when a warm front is approaching
Question n° 79 - ID 1771
In Geneva, the local QNH is 994 hPa. The elevation of Geneva is 1411 FT. The QFE adjustment in Geneva is
Question n° 80 - ID 13657
Advection of very cold air over a warm sea current can cause:
Question n° 81 - ID 13569
For an aircraft making an approach to an airfield located in square 3B, away from the vicinity of the fronts, the most likely weather conditions in
winter are:
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Question n° 82 - ID 4025
Which of the following statements concerning the lifting of a parcel of air is correct ?
Question n° 83 - ID 1209
During the late afternoon an air temperature of +12*C and a dew point of +5*C were measured. What temperature change must at least occur
during the night in order to induce saturation?
Question n° 84 - ID 13814
The arctic front is the boundary between:
Question n° 85 - ID 2007
Refer to the following TAF extract; BECMG 1821 2000 BR BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 2124 0500 FG W001 What does the abbreviation
"PROB3011 mean?
Question n° 86 - ID 2593
Which of the following meteorological phenomena can rapidly change the braking action of a runway?
(1) +FZRA
(2) HZ
(3) FG
(4) MIFG
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Question n° 87 - ID 457
In which of these cloud types can icing be virtually ruled out?
(1) cu
(2) CI
(3) sc
(4) NS
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Question n° 88 - ID 1997
Which thunderstorms move forward the fastest?
Question n° 89 - ID 13730
The ICAO Standard Atmosphere (ISA) assumes that temperature will reduce at the rate of
(1) 1,98°C per 1000 FT up to 36090 FT after which it re mains constant to 65617 FT
(2) 2°C per 1000 FT up to 36090 FT and will then inc rease at 0,3°C per 1000 FT up to 65617 FT
(3) 2°C per 1000 FT up to 65617 FT after which it wi ll remain constant to 104987 FT
(4) 1,98°C per 1000 FT up to 36090 FT and will then ri se at 0,3°C per 1000 FT up to 65617 FT when it will remain constant
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Question n° 90 - ID 10973
Which one of the following can provide the initial lifting leading to air mass thunderstorms?
Question n° 91 - ID 13663
An aircraft descents in layered clouds; the freezing level is situated at FL 60. At what levels is the probability for airframe icing the highest?
Question n° 92 - ID 1228
Which degree of aircraft turbulence is determined by the following ICAO description? "There may be moderate changes in aircraft attitude
and/or altitude but the aircraft remains in positive control at all times. Usually, small variations in air speed. Changes in accelerometer readings
of 0.5 to 1.0 g at the aircraft's center of gravity. Occupants feel strain against seat belts. Loose objects move about. Food service and walking
are difficult."
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(1) Severe.
(2) Moderate.
(3) Light.
(4) Violent.
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Question n° 93 - ID 12841
Radiation fog most frequently occurs in:
Question n° 94 - ID 2250
If the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1025 hPa, what is the approximate QFE?
Question n° 95 - ID 0
Freezing fog exists if fog droplets
Question n° 96 - ID 13572
The cloud type most applicable to most of square 3B is
(1) NS
(2) cs
(3) sc
(4) AS
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Question n° 97 - ID 2511
The QFF at an airfield located 400 metres above sea level is 1016 hPa. The air temperature is 10*C higher than a standard atmosphere. What
is the QNH?
Question n° 98 - ID 4151
A significant inversion at low height is a characteristic of
Question n° 99 - ID 2581
Which of the following best describes Zone B?
(1) Depression
(2) col
(3) Trough of low pressure
(4) Ridge of high pressure
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(1) a strong pressure gradient, relatively high sea temperatures and clear skies at night exist
(2) slack pressure gradient and clear skies result in relatively high land temperatures
(3) a strong pressure gradient, relatively high sea temperatures and overcast conditions persist
(4) a slack pressure gradient, relatively high sea temperatures and overcast conditions persist
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(1) Cumuliform clouds, small water droplets, temperatures between -2CTC and 25*C. Appears transparent and tends to take the shape of the
surface on which it freezes.
(2) Stratiform clouds, small water droplets, temperatures between -1CTC and -2CTC. Appears granular and tends to accumulate forward into
the air stream.
(3) Stratiform clouds, large water droplets, temperatures well below freezing. Appears opaque and builds forward from leading surface into a
sharp edge.
(4) Cumuliform clouds, large water droplets, temperatures between CTC and -15*C. Appears smooth and tends to spread back over an aircraft
wing.
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(1) Stratocumulus
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(2) Cirrocumulus
(3) Nimbostratus
(4) Altocumulus lenticularis
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(1) Cold maritime air flowing over a warmer land surface at a speed greater than 15 kt
(2) Clear skies at night over an inland marshy area
(3) A mild moist airstream flowing over colder surfaces with a wind in excess of 30 kt
(4) A mild moist airstream flowing over colder surfaces with the wind speed less than 15 kt
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(1) 45 km/h
(2) 60 km/h
(3) 55 km/h
(4) 35 km/h
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(3) In the stratosphere
(4) Close to the ground
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(1) It increases.
(2) It decreases.
(3) It increases up to 100%, then remains stable.
(4) It remains constant.
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(1) Convection.
(2) Radiation.
(3) Frontal lifting within stable layers.
(4) Subsidence.
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Question n° 116 - ID 0
Which of the following phenomena are formed when a moist, stable layer of air is forced to rise against a mountain range ?
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(4) A marked increase in wind velocity near the ground
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(1) 10 km.
(2) 4 km.
(3) 6NM.
(4) 6 km.
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(1) 05013KT 3500 MIFG SCT003 BKN005 19/14 01012 BECMG 8000=
(2) 02005KT CAVOK 24/09 01030 NOSIG=
(3) 30012KT 9999 SCT030 SCT200 20/16 01025 TEMPO 4000=
(4) 25014KT4500 SHRASCT015 BKN025CB 25/24 Q1006 NOSIG=
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(1) NW monsoon
(2) SE monsoon
(3) NE monsoon
(4) SW monsoon
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(1) RVR for runway 14 1500 m, visibility 400 m, QNH 1026 hPa, wind 160° at 3 kt.
(2) Visibility 1000 m, RVR 400 m, freezing level at 300 m, variable winds, temperature 2°C.
(3) RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency, visibility increasing in the next 2 hours to 2000 m, vertical visibility 300 m,
temperature-2°C.
(4) Visibility 400 m, RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency, dew point -2*C, freezing fog.
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(1) Aircraft will be damaged and an emergency landing will be absolutely necessary.
(2) Difficulty in walking, occupants feel strain against seat belts, loose objects move about.
(3) Aircraft may be out of control for short periods, occupants are forced violently against seat belts, loose objects are tossed about.
(4) Aircraft gets out of control and crashes.
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Question n° 131 - ID 10979
Which weather chart gives information about icing ?
(1) 3
(2) 1
(3) 4
(4) 2
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(1) Advectionfog.
(2) Cloud cover mostly scattered, isolated showers.
(3) 8 octas CS, AS without precipitation.
(4) Rain covering a large area, 8 octas NS.
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(1) ice crystals and water droplets but never supercooled water droplets
(2) only water droplets
(3) ice crystals, water droplets and supercooled water droplets
(4) only ice crystals
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(1) sc
(2) CB
(3) ST
(4) cs Please select A, B, C or D from above.
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(1) Because the gulf formation of the coastlines triggers a strong rotary circulation
(2) Because there is a maximum of humidity as a result of the trade winds long sea passage
(3) Because they are areas in which there is a strong progressive wind shear with increase of height
(4) Because there is a maximal temperature difference between land mass and sea
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(1) 8 km
(2) 3 km
(3) 5 km
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(4) 11 km
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(1) contour lines are lines that connect points with the same wind speed in the upper air
(2) the friction of the air with the earth's surface gives the airflow a diversion perpendicular to the gradient force.
(3) the coriolis force tends to balance with the horizontal pressure gradient force
(4) the coriolis force acts perpendicular on a line that connects high and low pressure system
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(1) minimum visibility at this aerodrome, with runway 23 being the one in service.
(2) visibility on runway 23.
(3) length of runway which a pilot in an aircraft on the ground would see, on the threshold of runway 23.
(4) portion of runway which a pilot on the threshold of any of the runways would see, with runway 23 in service.
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Question n° 164 - ID 13732
The region of the globe where the greatest number of tropical revolving storms occur is
(1) the south-western Indian ocean, affecting Madagascar, Mauritius and the island of Rnion.
(2) the Caribbean sea, affecting the West Indies, Mexico and the south-east coastline of the USA.
(3) the northern Indian ocean, affecting India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
(4) the north-west Pacific, affecting Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Chinese coastline.
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(1) Since the result of such readings seems impossible, you will have the instruments tested after landing.
(2) This phenomenon does not surprise you at all, since normally no large temperature differences are possible at these heights.
(3) This phenomenon is absolutely normal as you are crossing the jet core.
(4) You assume the front associated with the jet stream to be very weak with practically no temperature difference between the two air masses.
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(1) cs
(2) AS
(3) cc
(4) ST
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(1) The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in knots.
(2) The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is in knots.
(3) The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in miles per hour.
(4) The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is in miles per hour.
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(1) 25025KT
(2) 16020KT
(3) 22030KT
(4) 22010KT
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Question n° 171 - ID 228
At what time of the year are tornadoes most likely to occur in North America?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4) Question 172 of 1021 ID No. Q1684 At which position is the development of thunderstorms most likely, and what is the maximum
height of the CB clouds at 00 UTC? A Position A, FL 200. B Position B.FL 270. c Position C.FL 200. D Position D.FL 290.
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(1) the sky is overcast and the wind is weak
(2) the sky is clear and the wind is strong
(3) the sky is clear and the wind is weak
(4) the sky is overcast and the wind is strong
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(1) lost
(2) added but the result is an overall loss
(3) added
(4) neither added nor lost
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(1) -30°C
(2) -60°C
(3) -45°C
(4) -15°C
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(1) Anticyclone
(2) Trough of low pressure
(3) Depression
(4) Ridge of high pressure
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(1) 500 m
(2) 500 FT
(3) 1000 FT
(4) 1000 m
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(1) Symbol a)
(2) Symbol c)
(3) Symbol b)
(4) Symbol d)
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Question n° 188 - ID 1362
Of the four radio soundings, select the one that indicates ground fog:
(1) 4
(2) 3
(3) 2
(4) 1 x 2
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Question n° 190 - ID 225
The wind indicator for a weather observation receives the measured value from an anemometer. Where is this instrument placed?
(1) 4854 FT
(2) 7446 FT
(3) 6146 FT
(4) 6796 FT
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(1) A cold front passed the station early in the morning and a warm front during late afternoon
(2) Storm clouds due to warm air came close to and grazed the station
(3) A warm front passed the station early in the morning and a cold front during late afternoon
(4) A trough line passed the station early in the morning and a warm front during late afternoon
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(1) 700 m.
(2) 300 m.
(3) The RVR is unknown, because the "NOSIG" does not refer to RVR.
(4) 900 m.
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(1) Symbol a)
(2) Symbol b)
(3) Symbol d)
(4) Symbol c)
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(1) 3
(2) 2
(3) 1
(4) 4
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(1) Aircraft made by composite material may get severe damage, the crew may be blinded and temporarily lose the hearing.
(2) An aircraft has in the atmosphere the same qualities as a "Faradays cage", which means that struck of lightning seldom occurs. But if it
happens, the result will be an occasional engine failure. The crew may get a shock.
(3) An aircraft made by metal has a certain capacity to attract a lightning, but the lightning will follow the surface and therefore no damage will
be caused.
(4) Aircraft made by composite material can't conduct a lightning and will therefore very seldom be struck.
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Question n° 206 - ID 0
Which of the following circumstances most favour the development of radiation fog?
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(1) Greater density of the air at the surface
(2) Greater atmospheric pressure at the surface
(3) Coriolis force
(4) Surface friction
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(1) greater than both saturated adiabatic lapse rate and dry adiabatic lapse rate
(2) less than both saturated adiabatic lapse rate and dry adiabatic lapse rate
(3) less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate
(4) greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but less than dry adiabatic lapse rate
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(1) 4485 FT
(2) 4815 FT
(3) 5175 FT
(4) 3135 FT
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(1) above the core of the jet the horizontal temperature gradient runs from north to south
(2) below the core of the jet the horizontal temperature gradient runs from north to south
(3) the polar air is on the eastern side and above the core of the jet
(4) the polar air is below and to the east of the core of the jet
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(1) Nitrogen
(2) Hydrogen
(3) Water vapour
(4) Oxygen
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Question n° 215 - ID 0
Which FL corresponds with the 700 hPa pressure level ?
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(1) FL100
(2) FL390
(3) FL180
(4) FL300
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(1) the inbalance of the horizontal gradient force and the Coriolis force
(2) the curvature of the isobars
(3) frictional forces
(4) centripetal forces
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(1) 20630 ft
(2) 19310ft
(3) 18290 ft
(4) 21770 ft
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(1) mean position of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) during July
(2) northerly limit of the sub tropical jet stream during July
(3) mean position of the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) during January
(4) northerly limit of the SE trade winds during January
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(1) If the wind is from the north you are gaining altitude
(2) If you have a head wind you are gaining altitude
(3) If you have a tail wind you are losing altitude
(4) If the wind is from the south you are gaining altitude
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(1) Sandstorms.
(2) Fog.
(3) Stratus clouds and drizzle.
(4) Thunderstorms, showers of heavy rain.
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(1) CB
(2) cs
(3) cu
(4) AS
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(1) 40 km
(2) 16 km
(3) 11 km
(4) 8 km
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(1) neutral
(2) absolutely unstable
(3) absolutely stable
(4) conditionally unstable
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(1) a fall in temperature, rise in dew point temperature, wind backing and decreasing
(2) rapid improvement in visibility, pressure falling rapidly, wind veering and increasing
(3) rise in temperature, rise in dew point temperature, wind veers and decreases
(4) rise in temperature, rapid rise in pressure, wind backs and becomes gusty
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(1) Light
(2) Extreme
(3) Moderate
(4) Severe
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(1) Normally atmospheric pressure stops falling rapidly behind a warm front, the air temperature rises.
(2) At warm fronts thunderstorms are often observed.
(3) Cumulus clouds and a good visibility are normally observed in a warm sector in autumn.
(4) Cumulus clouds and a good visibility are normally observed in a warm sector in winter.
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(1) 1,98°C per 1000 FT up to 36090 FT after which it re mains constant to 65617 FT
(2) 2°C per 1000 FT up to 36090 FT and will then inc rease at 0,3°C per 1000 FT up to 65617 FT
(3) 1,98°C per 1000 FT up to 36090 FT and will then ri se at 0,3°C per 1000 FT up to 65617 FT when it will remain constant
(4) 2°C per 1000 FT up to 65617 FT after which it wi ll remain constant to 104987 FT
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(4) cold and dry air is advected in the upper part
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(1) 2°C/1000FT
(2) 0.5°C/100m
(3) 0.65°C/100m
(4) rc/ioom
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(1) Apart from the wet season(s) it is cloud and rain free
(2) In July it is frequently affected by clear skies and northerly winds from North Africa
(3) There is one wet season
(4) There are two wet seasons
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(1) Height above ground or water of the highest layer of cloud or obscuring phenomena aloft that covers 4 oktas or more of the sky.
(2) Height above ground or water of the lowest layer of cloud below 20000 ft covering more than half of the sky.
(3) Height above ground or water of the lowest layer of cloud that contributes to the overall overcast.
(4) Height above ground or water of the lowest layer of cloud independent on the amount of clouds.
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(1) The turbulence is a small scale one and can cause damage. The manoeuvring of the aircraft will be made more difficult or even impossible.
For the passengers the flight will be unpleasant.
(2) The turbulence can be resembled with the roughness of a washing-board (small scale) and will not have influence on the aircraft and its
solidity, but will make flight a little more difficult. The passengers will seldom notice anything of this turbule
(3) The turbulence is wave like which makes the flight unpleasant for the passengers but the manoeuvring will not be affected essentially.
(4) The turbulence is a large scale one (waving) so that the aircraft will be difficult to manoeuvre. The passengers will feel some discomfort.
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(1) When gusts are at least 10 knots above the mean wind speed
(2) With gusts of at least 35 knots
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(3) With gusts of at least 25 knots
(4) When gusts are at least 15 knots above the mean wind speed
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(1) 4 km
(2) 10 km or more
(3) 7 km
(4) 4000 yards
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(1) veers in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer
(2) veers in the friction layer and backs above the friction layer
(3) backs in the friction layer and backs above the friction layer
(4) backs in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer
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(1) TS
(2) SO
(3) SA
(4) DZ
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(3) Snow and ice on the runway.
(4) Strong inversion.
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(1) 700 FT
(2) OFT
(3) 1080 FT
(4) 380 FT
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(1) While occluding the warm front always becomes a front aloft.
(2) The precipitation zone of the cold front is in general wider than the precipitation zone of the warm front.
(3) The risk of fog is greater ahead of and behind the warm front than ahead of and behind the cold front.
(4) The wind backs more at the warm front than at the cold front.
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(1) Position 3
(2) Position 4
(3) Position 2
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(4) Position 1
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(1) angle between isobars and surface wind direction tends to be greatest in the mid afternoon
(2) surface wind speed tends to be highest at night
(3) wind tends to back from early morning until early afternoon
(4) surface wind speed tends to be highest during the mid afternoon
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(1) The new conditions are achieved between 1800 and 2100 UTC
(2) A quick change to new conditions between 1800 and 1900 UTC.
(3) Many short term changes in the original weather.
(4) Many long term changes in the original weather.
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(1) FL300
(2) FL400
(3) FL500
(4) FL200
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(4) Its average temperature is the same as ISA
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(1) Nimbostratus
(2) Stratus
(3) Alto stratus
(4) Cirro stratus
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(1) It can be used to estimate the air mass's relative humidity even if the air temperature is unknown
(2) It can be used together with the air pressure to estimate the air mass's relative humidity
(3) It can be higher than the temperature of the air mass
(4) It can only be equal to, or lower, than the temperature of the air mass
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(1) taking off from an airfield with a significant ground inversion (sky clear).
(2) flying in supercooled drizzle.
(3) flying inside convective clouds.
(4) flying inside stratiform clouds.
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(4) Vertical visibility 100 m.
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(1) AS
(2) CB
(3) cc
(4) ST
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Question n° 292 - ID 1697
Flight Munich to London. What is the direction and maximum speed of the jet stream affecting the route between Munich and London ?
(1) 050°/120kt
(2) 050°/120km/h
(3) 230°/120m/sec
(4) 220°/120kt
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(1) NS
(2) AS
(3) CI
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(4) CB
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(1) AS
(2) cs
(3) NS
(4) sc
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(1) NE
(2) N
(3) SE
(4) sw
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(1) In conditions of low humidity, through the particles of soot contained in the exhaust gases
(2) Through a decrease in pressure, and the associated adiabatic drop in temperature at the wing tips while flying through relatively warm but
humid air
(3) Through water vapour released during fuel combustion
(4) Only through unburntfuel in the exhaust gases
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(1) Wind 250°, thunderstorm with moderate hail, QNH 1 016 hPa
(2) Mean wind speed 20-38 knots, visibility 1200 metres, temperature 23*C
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(3) Gusts of 38 knots, thunderstorm with heavy hail, dew point 18*C
(4) Broken, cloud base 600 feet and 1500 feet, temperature 18°C
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(4) 300 hPa.
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(1) Decrease the speed /try to climb above the zone of convective currents if aircraft performance parameters allow.
(2) Decrease the speed /try to descend below the zone of convective currents.
(3) Increase the speed /try to climb above the zone of convective currents if aircraft performance parameters allow.
(4) Increase the speed /try to descend below the zone of convective currents.
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(1) TAF LSZH 101601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO 2201 32020G32KT 3000 TSRA BKN020CB =
(2) TAF LSZH 101601 VRB02KT8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618 00000KT3500 MIFG BECMG 1820 1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG W001 =
(3) TAF LSZH 101601 23012KT 6000 RABKN012 OVC030 TEMPO 2023 22025G40KT 1600 +SNRABKN003 OVC015 =
(4) TAF LSZH 101601 05020G35KT 8000 BKN015TEMPO 1720 05018KT 0300 +SHSN W002 =
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Question n° 313 - ID 1676
Over Paris at what flight level would you expect to find the tropopause according to the map?
(1) FL280
(2) FL330
(3) FL150
(4) FL300
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(1) the wind around a low pressure area is stronger than around a high pressure area;
(2) the geostrophic wind speed is less than the gradient wind speed in a low pressure area;
(3) the gradient wind in a low pressure area is weaker than in a high pressure area;
(4) the coriolis force in a high pressure area is smaller than the gradient force in a high pressure area;
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(1) Frequent lightning
(2) Rain or hail at the surface
(3) Continuous updraft
(4) Roll cloud
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(1) 1/300
(2) 1/50
(3) 1/150
(4) 1/500
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(1) a mild moist airstream flows over snow covered ground and the wind speed is less than 10 kt
(2) cold maritime airflows over a warmer surface and the wind speed is greater than 15 kt
(3) warm maritime airflows over a relatively warmer surface and the wind speed is greater than 15 kt
(4) cold air is forced over higher ground and further adiabatic cooling occurs
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(1) has a greater vertical extent above the equator than above the poles
(2) contains all oxygen of the stratosphere
(3) reaches the same height at all latitudes
(4) is the separation layer between the stratosphere and atmosphere
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(1) Temperature difference between equatorial low pressure trough and subtropical high pressure belt.
(2) Cold air advancing from temperate latitudes.
(3) Latent heat released from condensing water vapour.
(4) The equatorial jet stream.
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(1) -25°C.
(2) -35°C.
(3) -55°C.
(4) -75°C.
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(1) 5 to 7 oktas
(2) 1 to 4 oktas
(3) 3 to 5 oktas
(4) 5 to 8 oktas
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(1) -2°C
(2) +4°C
(3) +2°C
(4) o°c
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(1) convection
(2) a decrease in pressure
(3) subsidence
(4) a decrease in temperature
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(1) 4824 FT
(2) 6474 FT
(3) 6876 FT
(4) 6204 FT
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(1) Smooth appearance and builds forward from leading surfaces into a sharp edge. Most common in cumuliform clouds at temperatures
of-20°C to -25°C.
(2) Transparent appearance and tendency to take the shape of the surface on which it freezes. Stratiform clouds and temperatures only slightly
below freezing promote its formation.
(3) Milky granular appearance, forming on leading edges and accumulating forward into the air stream. Stratiform clouds at temperatures of
-1CTC to -2CTC are most conducive to its formation.
(4) Opaque rough appearance, tending to spread back over an aircraft surface. Most frequently encountered in cumuliform clouds at
temperatures slightly below freezing.
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(1) 24hourTAF.
(2) SPECI.
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(3) 9hourTAF.
(4) METAR.
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(1) 19040KT
(2) 14020KT
(3) 16030KT
(4) 17015KT
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(1) equatorial low pressure due to the proximity of the intertropical convergence zone over central Australia
(2) Antarctic high pressure due to the absence of any protective land mass between south Australia and Antarctica
(3) subtropical high pressure, with the occasional passage of fronts originating in the adjacent zone of westerly waves
(4) disturbed temperate low pressure, bringing an almost continuous succession of fronts resulting in strong winds, low cloud and rain
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Question n° 347 - ID 10917
The formation of clear ice on the leading edges of an aircraft is most likely to be caused by the
(1) instantaneous freezing of large supercooled water droplets and snow crystals
(2) relatively slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets
(3) instantaneous freezing of small supercooled water droplets
(4) relatively slow freezing of small supercooled water droplets and ice crystals
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(1) 996
(2) 1013
(3) 1030
(4) 1042
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Supercooled droplets can be encountered
(1) 1:80
(2) 1:500
(3) 1:800
(4) 1:10
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(1) Winter: OVC, base 500 FT/AGL; summer: SCT, base 3000 FT/AGL.
(2) Winter: BKN, base 2500 FT/AGL; summer: BKN, base 3500 FT/AGL.
(3) Winter: clear sky; summer: BKN CB, base 1500 FT/AGL.
(4) Winter: SCT, base 3000 FT/AGL; summer: OVC, base 500 FT/AGL.
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(1) Precipitation is generally in the form of showers but continuous rain occurs also. The greatest intensity is in July.
(2) Warm fronts are common with continuous rain. The frequency is the same throughout the year
(3) Showers of rain or hail occur throughout the year; the frequency is highest in January.
(4) Rainshowers, hail showers and thunderstorms occur the whole year, but frequency is highest during two periods: April-May and
October-November.
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Question n° 361 - ID 1095
What types of cloud will you meet flying towards a warm front ?
(1) At some 500 km from the front, groups of CB, later at some 250 km thickening AS
(2) At some 800 km CS, later AS, and at some 300 km NS until the front
(3) Extensive areas of fog. At some 100 km from the front NS begin
(4) At some 500 km AS, later CS and at some 80 km before the front CB
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(1) +SHSN
(2) MIFG
(3) VA
(4) BR
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(1) The Bergeron-Findeisen process is mainly based on the difference of maximum vapour pressure over water and over ice of the same
temperature
(2) The principle of the Bergeron-Findeisen process is mainly based on the difference in size of the cloud elements
(3) At mid-latitudes the coalescense process is usually the initial process in the formation of precipitation
(4) In the tropics stratiform precipitation does not occur
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The presence of altocumulus lenticularis is an indication of the
(1) That the weather in Nice after 0920 is also likely to be as predicted in the TAF
(2) That the weather conditions at 0920 were actually predicted in the TAF
(3) That the VOLMET speaker has got his locations mixed up, because there is no way the latest VOLMET report could be so different from the
TAF
(4) That the weather at Nice is clearly more volatile than the TAF could have predicted earlier in the morning
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(1) At a temperature greater than or equal to that of the ISA and where the QNH is greater than or equal to 1013.25 hPa
(2) In a very cold area with a QNH of 1015 hPa
(3) At a temperature less than or equal to that of the ISA and where the QNH is less than 1013.25 hPa
(4) In a cold low pressure region
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(1) CB
(2) cs
(3) ST
(4) AC
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(1) Col
(2) Trough of low pressure
(3) Ridge of high pressure
(4) Depression
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(1) Showers during some 2 hours until the warm front arrives. Drizzle in the warm sector within 12 hours. Rain or snow on the passage of the
cold front.
(2) Continuous rain or snow during 6 hours until the warm front arrives. The precipitation stops for several hours within the warm sector. On the
arrival of the cold front, showers within a couple of hours.
(3) Continuous rain or snow while the frontal wave passes for a period of some 24 hours.
(4) Rain or snow during about 12 hours until the warm front arrives. Within the warm sector the rain increases. Improvement on the passage of
the cold front.
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(1) SO;
(2) DZ;
(3) SA;
(4) TS;
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(1) Wind shear of any significance occurs only in connection with jetstreams.
(2) Wind shear occurs primarily at lower altitudes in the vicinity of mountain waves.
(3) At any level in the atmosphere if associated with either a change of wind direction and/or wind speed.
(4) Wind shear occurs only when there is a strong temperature inversion, or when the Jetstream is associated with a strong depression.
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(1) more southerly during the summer than during the winter.
(2) located near 65*N during the whole year.
(3) located near 55*N during the whole year.
(4) more southerly during the winter than during the summer.
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Question n° 385 - ID 41
ATIS information contains
(1) A concentrated downdraft with high speeds and a higher temperature than the surrounding air.
(2) An extremely strong wind gust in a tropical revolving storm.
(3) A small low pressure system where the wind circulates with very high speeds.
(4) A concentrated downdraft with high speeds and a lower temperature than the surrounding air.
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(1) +15°C
(2) -15°C
(3) +5°C
(4) -10°C
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(1) 11520 feet
(2) 12210 feet
(3) 11250 feet
(4) 11790 feet
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(1) NS.
(2) cs.
(3) ST.
(4) sc.
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(1) 25°-35°.
(2) 55°-75°.
(3) 35°-55°.
(4) 10°-15°.
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(1) Low
(2) High
(3) 20°C below standard
(4) Within +/-5°C of ISA
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(3) flight between two cloud layers, without precipitation, resulting in clear ice formation
(4) flight into supercooled rain, resulting in rime ice formation
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(1) 5°C
(2) -5°C
(3) o°c
(4) -15°C
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(1) SE coast
(2) NE coast
(3) N coast
(4) W coast
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(1) In summer from south-east Asia extending over southern India to central Africa.
(2) In summer from the Middle East extending over the southern part of the Mediterranean to southern Spain.
(3) In winter along the Russian coast facing the Arctic ocean.
(4) Throughout the year to the south of the Azorian high.
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(1) 8 km
(2) 11 km
(3) 14 km
(4) 16 km
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(4) clear ice accretion to the airframe
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(1) warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate is less than the saturated adiabatic lapse rate
(2) cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate is less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate
(3) cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate
(4) warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate
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(1) FL90
(2) FL 110
(3) FL150
(4) FL130
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(1) 27019G37KT 9999 BKN050 18/14 Q1016 NOSIG =
(2) 00000KT 0100 FG W001 11/11 01025 BECMG 0500 =
(3) 26012KT8000SHRABKN025 16/12O1018NOSIG =
(4) 34004KT7000 MIFG SCT260 09/08 Q1029 BECMG 1600 =
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(1) below AS type cloud, generally smooth air with light precipitation
(2) IMC in cumuliform cloud, moderate turbulence with a risk of rime icing
(3) overcast skies, moderate to heavy turbulence with the possibility of thunderstorms
(4) high CI and CStype cloud, light turbulence and poor visibility
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(1) Above the core in the boundary between warm and cold air.
(2) In the core of the jet stream.
(3) Looking downstream, the area to the left of the core.
(4) Looking downstream, the area to the right of the core.
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(1) The height of the freezing level over the station is approximately 12000 FT.
(2) The temperature at 10000 FT is in agreement with the temperature in the International Standard Atmosphere.
(3) Assuming that the MSL pressure is 1013.25 hPa the true altitude of an aircraft would actually be higher than the indicated altitude.
(4) The layer between 16000 and 18000 FT is absolutely unstable
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(1) wave-like disturbance in the monsoon regime of India, moving from east to west, with severe convective activity ahead of its trough
(2) disturbance in the higher levels associated with the equatorial easterly jet, moving from east to west, with severe convective activity in rear
of its trough
(3) small scale wave disturbance in the tropics, moving from east to west, with severe convective activity ahead of its trough
(4) wave in a trade wind belt, moving from east to west, with severe convective activity in rear of its trough
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(1) steep dry adiabatic lapse rate, wind speed increasing and changing direction rapidly with increase in height
(2) wind speed excess of 20 kt at the surface and increasing with height, wind direction perpendicular to the general direction of the range
(3) significant moisture loss due to precipitation, rapid lowering of the tropopause in the area of the mountain range
(4) conditional instability, wind speed constant from a direction parallel to the mountain range
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(1) 200/30
(2) 040/10
(3) 250/20
(4) 230/10
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(1) Fair weather CU.
(2) CU.CB.
(3) ST.
(4) CI.CS.
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(1) wind speed will always decrease with increasing height in the northern hemisphere
(2) stability increases in the layer
(3) wind will back with increasing height in the northern hemisphere
(4) stability decreases in the layer
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(1) NS.CU
(2) ST, AS
(3) CB.CC
(4) CU.CB
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(1) The temperature of the surface is higher than the dew point of the air and the dew point is lower than 0°C;
(2) Falling droplets on a surface with a temperature below freezing.;
(3) The temperature of the surface is lower than the dew point of the air and the dew point is lower than 0°C;
(4) Falling droplets on a surface while the air temperature is below freezing.;
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(1) The zone where the trade winds of the northern hemisphere meet those of the southern hemisphere.
(2) The zone where the Harmattan meets the north-easterly trade winds over Africa.
(3) The zone where the west winds meet the subtropical high pressure belt.
(4) The zone where cold fronts form in the tropics.
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(1) Turbulence due to a strong inversion, but no icing because clouds consist of ice crystals
(2) A high probability for icing in clouds. Severe icing may occur in the upper part due to accumulation of large droplets.
(3) Decreasing visibility due to snowfall below cloud base, but only light icing in clouds.
(4) Reduced visibility and light icing in clouds
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(1) FL240
(2) FL300
(3) FL350
(4) FL330
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Question n° 438 - ID 0
If the pressure surfaces bulge upwards in all levels then the pressure system is a
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(1) QNH
(2) QNE
(3) QFF
(4) QFE
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(1) for six month from the North East and for six month from the South West
(2) for six month from the North West and for six month from the South East
(3) the whole year from the North East
(4) the whole year from the South East
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(1) Stable air at mountain top altitude and a wind at least 20 knots blowing across the mountain ridge.
(2) Either stable or unstable air at mountain top and a wind of at least 30 knots blowing parallel to the mountain ridge.
(3) Unstable air at mountain top altitude and a wind at least 20 knots blowing across the mountain ridge.
(4) Moist unstable air at mountain top and wind of less than 5 knots blowing across the mountain ridge.
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Question n° 443 - ID 0
In a warm front occlusion
90
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(1) 190/40
(2) 030/40
(3) 210/40
(4) 240/20
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(1) SW monsoon in summer and NE tradewind in winter
(2) NE monsoon in winter and SE tradewind in summer
(3) NE tradewind in summer and SE tradewind in winter
(4) SW monsoon in winter and NE monsoon in summer
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(1) headwind.
(2) from the right
(3) from the left.
(4) tailwind.
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(1) In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe mixed ice.
(2) In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe clear ice.
(3) Over flat terrain, away from fronts, moderate to severe mixed ice.
(4) Over flat terrain, moderate hoarfrost.
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Question n° 465 - ID 57
Which FL corresponds with the 200 hPa pressure level ?
(1) FL300.
(2) FL100.
(3) FL390.
(4) FL50.
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Question n° 469 - ID 0
What relationship exists between the wind at 3000 feet and the surface wind?
(1) The surface wind is veered compared to the wind at 3000 feet and is usually weaker.
(2) They have the same direction, but the surface wind is weaker, caused by friction
(3) They are practically the same, except when eddies exist, caused by obstacles
(4) The wind at 3000 feet is parallel to the isohypses and the surface wind direction is across the isobars toward the low pressure and the
surface wind is weaker.
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(1) 55 kt
(2) 70 kt
(3) 50 kt
(4) 60 kt
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Question n° 472 - ID 1990
Which of the following types of jet streams can be observed all year round?
(1) The coldest air behind and the warm air in front of the occlusion; the less cold air mass is above ground level.
(2) The coldest air mass behind and the less cold air in front of the occlusion; the warm air mass is above ground level.
(3) The coldest air in front of and the less cold air is behind the occlusion; the warm air mass is above ground level.
(4) The coldest air in front of and the warm air behind the occlusion; the less cold air is above ground level.
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(1) 30 000 FT
(2) 32 000 FT
(3) 34 000 FT
(4) 39 000 FT
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In which weather report would you expect to find information about icing conditions on the runway?
(1) TAF
(2) GAFOR
(3) SIGMET
(4) METAR
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(1) In the northern hemisphere both westerly and easterly jet streams occur
(2) In the southern hemisphere no jet streams occur
(3) In the northern hemisphere only westerly jet streams occur
(4) In the southern hemisphere only easterly jet streams occur
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(1) ESSA
(2) LSZH
(3) ENFB
(4) EFHK
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Question n° 485 - ID 53
What is the approximate vertical interval which is equal to a pressure change of 1 hPa at an altitude of 5500 m ?
(1) o°c
(2) -4°C
(3) -8°C
(4) +4°C
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Which of the following cloud types can project up into the stratosphere?
(1) Altocumulus
(2) Cirro stratus
(3) Cumulonimbus
(4) Alto stratus
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(1) Severe turbulence occurs in the cloud, but hardly ever below the cloud.
(2) In temperatures lower than -23*C icing is still possible.
(3) The freezing level in the whole cloud lies lower than outside the cloud.
(4) If hail occurs, it only occurs in downdrafts.
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(1) A SIGMET is a brief landing forecast added to the actual weather report
(2) A SIGMET is an actual weather report at an aerodrome and is generally issued at half-hourly intervals
(3) A SIGMET is a flight forecast, issued by the meteorological station several times daily
(4) A SIGMET is a warning of dangerous meteorological conditions
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(ONH 1013,2 hPa)?
(1) the low pressure activity of the sea east of Canada is higher in winter.
(2) the strong winds of the north Atlantic in winter are favourable for the development of lows.
(3) the temperature contrasts between arctic and equatorial areas are much greater in winter.
(4) converging air currents are of greater intensity in winter.
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(1) Extension of the Azores high pressure area over the Alps
(2) Low pressure area in the western part of the mediterranean sea
(3) High pressure area in the western part of the Mediterranean sea
(4) High pressure area over Italy
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Question n° 499 - ID 0
Steaming fog (arctic sea smoke) occurs in air
(1) 16360 ft
(2) 16920 ft
(3) 15100 ft
(4) 15620 ft
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(1) Ratio between water vapour (g) and air (kg) X 100
(2) Ratio between water vapour pressure and atmospheric pressure X 100
(3) Ratio between air temperature and dewpoint temperature X 100
(4) Ratio between the actual mixing ratio and the saturation mixing ratio X 100
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(1) wind direction parallel to the mountain range - wind speed increasing with height- extensive isothermal layer between mountain crests and
the tropopause
(2) wind direction approximately at right angles to the mountain range - wind speed 30 kt and steadily increasing with height- an inversion just
above the crest level with less stable air above and below
(3) wind direction parallel to the general alignment of the mountain range - wind speed increasing with height- intense surface heating
(4) wind speed less than 15 kt and wind direction at right angles to mountains - intense radiation cooling at night particularly at the higher levels
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(1) AC
(2) ST
(3) NS
(4) sc
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(1) 2
(2) 3
(3) 1
(4) 4
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(1) Water vapour and high pressure
(2) A stratocumulus cloud with sufficient moisture
(3) An adequate supply of moisture, conditional instability and a lifting action
(4) A cumulus cloud with sufficient moisture associated with an inversion
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(1) Lifting
(2) Convection process
(3) Radiation
(4) Sinking
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(1) Because thunderstorms are forecast temporary for the next 2 hours.
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(2) Because the cloud base is below the highest minimum sector altitude.
(3) Because towering cumulus are observed.
(4) Because there are gusts reported.
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(1) It lies in the cold air; the wind reverses direction at the height of the core
(2) It lies at a height where there is no horizontal temperature gradient; the slope of the pressure surfaces at the height of the core is at its
maximum
(3) It and its surface projection lie in the warm air
(4) It lies in the warm air; its pressure surfaces are horizontal at the height of the core
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(1) the wind speed is greater than 10 kt and the condensation level is situated just above the turbulent layer
(2) the wind speed is less than 10 kt and the air is heated by the earth's surface
(3) in the friction layer mixing occurs by turbulence and the condensation level is situated below the top of the turbulent layer
(4) absolute instability exists at low level
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(1) You show no further interest in these reports, since they do not concern the route to be flown.
(2) Owing to these reports and taking into account the presence of heavy thunderstorms at planned FL 310 you select a higher flight level (FL
370).
(3) You cancel the flight since the expected dangerous weather conditions along the route would demand too much of the passengers.
(4) Because of the expected turbulence you select a flight level below FL 250.
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(1) LEMD
(2) LFPG
(3) EKCH
(4) LOVWV
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Question n° 535 - ID 10124
The core of the polar front jet stream is usually located in the
(1) Ragged altocumulus lenticularis is an indication for the presence of moderate/severe turbulence at the level of these clouds
(2) The atmosphere is unstable at the level of the mountain tops
(3) The axis of a rotor is horizontal and perpendicular to the mountains
(4) There are always rotor clouds
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(1) 2°C/1000FT
(2) 3°C/1000FT
(3) 2,5°C/1000FT
(4) 6,5°C/1000FT
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(1) FL 110
(2) FL100
(3) FL20
(4) FL80
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Question n° 543 - ID 10877
Convective weather phenomena include
(1) heavy showers, lightning strikes, hail, mist, squalls, light rain over a large area
(2) thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, haze, wind gusts, advection fog
(3) hail, lightning strikes, wind lulls, squalls, stratocumulus, low level wind maximum
(4) thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, wind gusts, heavy showers, lightning strikes
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(1) 4865 FT
(2) 3515 FT
(3) 4190 FT
(4) 4325 FT
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(1) haze
(2) showers of rain or snow
(3) drizzle
(4) low stratus
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Question n° 550 - ID 12827
TAF LSZH 250600Z 250716 00000KT0100 FG W001 BECMG 0810 0800 W002 BECMG 1012 23005KT2500 BR BKN005 TEMPO 1316 6000
SCT007 = Which of these statements best describes the weather that can be expected at 1200 UTC?
(1) Visibility 800 metres, fog, vertical visibility 200 feet, calm
(2) Visibility 2,5 kilometres, mist, cloud base 500 feet, wind speed 5 knots
(3) Visibility 6 kilometres, cloud base 500 feet, wind speed 5 knots
(4) Visibility 800 metres, fog, wind from 230°, cloud base 500 feet
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(1) Thunderstorms.
(2) Sand up to FL 150.
(3) Dust and poor visibility.
(4) Hail.
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(1) the Caribbean sea, affecting the West Indies, Mexico and the south-east coastline of the USA.
(2) the north-west Pacific, affecting Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the Chinese coastline.
(3) the south-western Indian ocean, affecting Madagascar, Mauritius and the island of Rnion.
(4) the northern Indian ocean, affecting India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
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(1) By interpolation of the wind information available from the 500 and 300 hPa charts, while also considering the maximum wind information
found on the Significant Weather Chart.
(2) By simple interpolation of wind information available from the 500 and 300 hPa charts.
(3) By reading wind direction and speed from the 500 hPa chart.
(4) By reading wind direction and speed from the 300 hPa chart.
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Question n° 557 - ID 1266
What cloud formation is most likely to occur at low levels when a warm air mass overrides a cold air mass?
(1) Cumulonimbus.
(2) Cumulus.
(3) Alto stratus.
(4) Nimbostratus.
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(1) FL390
(2) FL300
(3) FL50
(4) FL100
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Question n° 564 - ID 10945
What is the difference between radiation fog and advection fog ?
(1) Radiation fog forms due to night cooling and advection fog due to daytime cooling.
(2) Radiation fog forms due to surface cooling at night in a light wind. Advection fog forms when warm humid airflows over a cold surface.
(3) Radiation fog is formed by surface cooling in a calm wind. Advection fog is formed by evaporation over the sea.
(4) Radiation fog forms only on the ground, advection fog only on the sea.
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(1) It can be used together with the air pressure to estimate the air mass's relative humidity
(2) It can only be equal to, or lower, than the temperature of the air mass
(3) It can be used to estimate the air mass's relative humidity even if the air temperature is unknown
(4) It can be higher than the temperature of the air mass
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(1) USA
(2) Siberia
(3) Azores
(4) Iceland / Greenland
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The diameter of a typical tornado is
(1) sc
(2) NS
(3) CB
(4) cs
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Question n° 575 - ID 13651
Good visibility in the lower levels may be expected when
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A plain in Western Europe with an average elevation of 500 m (1600 FT) above sea level is covered with a uniform AC layer of cloud during the
summer months. At what height above the ground is the base of this cloud to be expected?
(1) ice crystals and water droplets but never supercooled water droplets
(2) only ice crystals
(3) only water droplets
(4) ice crystals, water droplets and supercooled water droplets
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(1) CU.CB.
(2) ST, CS.
(3) CI.SC.
(4) SC.NS.
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(1) 20 m/sec
(2) 15 m/sec
(3) 30 m/sec
(4) 25 m/sec
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?
(1) 23030KT
(2) 27020KT
(3) 30025KT
(4) 33025KT
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(1) The significant weather in a period 3 hours before and 3 hours after the time given on the chart
(2) The significant weather forecast for the time given on the chart
(3) The significant weather forecast for a period 6 hours after the time given on the chart
(4) The significant weather that is observed at the time given on the chart
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(1) FL410
(2) FL330
(3) FL360
(4) FL390
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(1) AS.NS
(2) SC.AS
(3) CB.ST
(4) NS.CC
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(1) ci
(2) cu
(3) AS
(4) sc
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(1) Thunderstorms may occur in the summer months over Central Europe.
(2) Radiation fog is unlikely in Central Europe in the winter.
(3) Moderate to strong Foehn in the Alps.
(4) Severe gradient wind likely over Central Europe. Please select A, B, C or D from above.
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(2) small and at a temperature below freezing
(3) at a temperature below -6CTC
(4) large and at a temperature below freezing
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(4) stratiform clouds with little or no turbulence
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(1) 80°N.
(2) 10°N.
(3) 30°N.
(4) 50°N.
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(1) m/sec.
(2) m/100FT.
(3) ktnOOFT.
(4) kt.
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(1) U
(2) t
(3) V
(4) W
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(1) Tropical
(2) Polar
(3) Temperate
(4) Subtropical
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Question n° 623 - ID 0
Visibility is reduced by haze when
(1) Cumulus
(2) Alto stratus
(3) Stratus.
(4) Cirro stratus.
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Question n° 628 - ID 452
In a situation with a weak pressure gradient and no thunderstorms around, what will the indication of the aneroid altimeter of an aircraft parked
on the ground do over a period of about ten minutes?
(1) 230/20
(2) 020/20
(3) 200/15
(4) 260/25
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(1) Broken CU base 2000 FT, visibility more than 5 km, occasional showers of rain or snow
(2) 6-8 oktas SC and ST, visibility moderate to poor in drizzle
(3) Mainly overcast at 8000 FT, visibility less than 5 km in continuous moderate rain
(4) Intermittent thunderstorms otherwise generally clear skies with good visibility
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(1) 16920 ft
(2) 15100 ft
(3) 15620 ft
(4) 16360 ft
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Question n° 635 - ID 4183
SIGMET information is issued as a warning for significant weather to
(1) Zone of moderate to severe turbulence moving towards the area north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Pilots advised to cross this area
above FL 260
(2) Moderate to severe clear air turbulence to be expected north of the Alps. Intensity increasing. Danger zone between FL 260 and FL 380
(3) Moderate to severe clear air turbulence of constant intensity to be expected north of the Alps
(4) Severe turbulence observed below FL 260 north of the Alps. Pilots advised to cross this area above FL 380
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(1) angle between isobars and surface wind direction tends to be greatest in the early afternoon
(2) wind tends to back from early morning until early afternoon
(3) surface wind speed tends to be highest during the early afternoon
(4) surface wind speed tends to be highest at night
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(1) The absence of cloud over high ground indicates the absence of mountain waves
(2) Flight with tailwind toward high ground is likely to be more hazardous than flight with headwind toward high ground
(3) Mountain waves are not experienced beyond 100 miles downwind from initiating high ground, regardless of the height of the ground
(4) Flight with headwind toward high ground is likely to be more hazardous than flight with tailwind toward high ground
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(1) NS
(2) sc
(3) cu
(4) CI
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(1) longitude
(2) rotation of the earth
(3) the wind
(4) latitude
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(1) LEMD
(2) LOVWV
(3) LFPO
(4) EDDL
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(1) 37 000 FT
(2) 29 000 FT
(3) 20 000 FT
(4) 56 000 FT
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(1) leeward side of a mountain range and is caused by significant moisture loss by precipitation from cloud
(2) leeward side of a mountain range and is caused by the condensation level being lower on the leeward side than on the windward side
(3) windward side of a mountain range and is caused by surface cooling and reverse airflow
(4) windward side of a mountain range and is caused by surface heating
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Question n° 651 - ID 59
In order to calculate QFE from QNH, which of the following must be known ?
(1) saturation of the warm air by rain falling into it and evaporating
(2) reduction of outgoing radiation due to clouds
(3) saturation of the cold air by rain falling into it and evaporating
(4) warm air moving over a cold surface
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(1) 08005KT
(2) 11020KT
(3) 05020KT
(4) 08015KT
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Question n° 657 - ID 4139
The QNH is equal to the QFE if
(1) the temperature to which moist air must be cooled to become saturated at a given pressure
(2) the lowest temperature to which air must be cooled in order to reduce the relative humidity
(3) the temperature below which the change of state in a given volume of air will result in the absorption of latent heat
(4) the lowest temperature at which evaporation will occur for a given pressure
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(1) The flights during the summer encountered, by chance, very unusual, favourable conditions.
(2) The wind components correspond to the seasonal change of the regional wind system.
(3) The flights happen to be in the area of the polar front jet stream.
(4) The flights in January encountered, by chance, very unusual, adverse wind conditions.
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(1) The ITCZ does not change its position during the course of the year.
(2) Thunderstorms seldom occur within the area of the ITCZ.
(3) Frequent and widespread thunderstorms are to be expected within the area of the ITCZ.
(4) The ITCZ is always associated with a strong jet stream.
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(1) strong downdraughts in the polar jet stream, associated with jet streaks
(2) water or ice particles falling out of a cloud that evaporate before reaching the ground
(3) strong katabatic winds in mountainous areas and accompanied by heavy precipitation
(4) gusts associated with a well developed Bora
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(1) Large water droplets, stability, no turbulence, showers and mainly rime ice.
(2) Small water droplets, stability, no turbulence and extensive areas of rain.
(3) Small water droplets, instability, turbulence, extensive areas of rain and rime ice.
(4) Large water droplets, instability, turbulence, showers and mainly clear ice.
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Question n° 665 - ID 0
A cold air pool
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Question n° 668 - ID 1204
The relative humidity of a sample air mass is 50%. How is the relative humidity of this air mass influenced by changes of the amount of water
vapour in it?
(1) Cirrocumulus
(2) Altocumulus lenticularis
(3) Stratocumulus
(4) Nimbostratus
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(1) AC
(2) CI
(3) ST
(4) CB
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Question n° 675 - ID 2513
An aircraft is descending to land under IFR. If the local QNH is 1009 hPa, what will happen to the altitude reading when the altimeter is reset at
the transition level ?
(1) The north side of the alps with a prevailing Foehn from the south.
(2) The north side of the alps with a prevailing Foehn from the north.
(3) Occlusions.
(4) Frontal zones.
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Question n° 682 - ID 3486
Which one of the following statements concerning the formation of aircraft icing is most correct ?
(1) A cloud consisting of both supercooled water droplets and ice crystals produces aircraft icing
(2) Probability of icing increases when dry snow starts to fall from a cloud.
(3) Greatest risk of icing conditions is experienced in cirrus clouds.
(4) Risk for icing increases when cloud temperature decreases well below minus 12 degrees C.
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(1) environmental lapse rate is less than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and saturated adiabatic lapse rate
(2) dry adiabatic lapse rate is less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but greater than environmental lapse rate
(3) environmental lapse rate is greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but less than dry adiabatic lapse rate
(4) environmental lapse rate is greater than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and saturated adiabatic lapse rate
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Question n° 686 - ID 67
Which of the following is a common cause of ground or surface temperature inversion ?
(1) Warm air being lifted rapidly aloft, in the vicinity of mountainous terrain.
(2) Heating of the air by subsidence
(3) Terrestrial radiation on a clear night with no or very light winds.
(4) The movement of warm air under cold air.
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(1) Bora
(2) Chinook
(3) Scirocco
(4) Harmattan
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Question n° 689 - ID 2335
What type of fog is most likely to form over flat land during a clear night, with calm or light wind conditions ?
(1) Orographic.
(2) Advection.
(3) Radiation.
(4) Steam.
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(1) At a temperature greater than or equal to that of the ISA and where the QNH is greater than or equal to 1013.25 hPa
(2) In a cold low pressure region
(3) At a temperature less than or equal to that of the ISA and where the QNH is less than 1013.25 hPa
(4) In a very cold area with a QNH of 1015 hPa
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(1) The warm air moves at approximately half the speed of the cold air
(2) The surface wind usually has its direction perpendicular to the front
(3) The weather conditions that it originates is a combination between those of an intense cold front and those of a warm and very active front
(4) The surface wind usually has its direction parallel to the front
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(1) frequent showers of rain and snow, good visibility outside precipitation
(2) overcast layer cloud - rain later
(3) advection fog and drizzle
(4) clear skies - radiation fog at night
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Question n° 699 - ID 61
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate ?
(1) 1J°C/1000FT
(2) 3.5°C/1000FT
(3) 3.0°C/1000FT
(4) 2.0°C/1000FT
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(1) 40 m/sec
(2) 50 km/h
(3) 10 km/h
(4) 10 m/sec
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(1) CB
(2) CI
(3) ST
(4) AC
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Question n° 704 - ID 0
Convective clouds are formed
(1) by stagnation of the air for a long period of time over areas having particular characteristics
(2) in the westerlies of the mid-latitudes
(3) by the influence of jet streams
(4) by widespread thunderstorms
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Question n° 706 - ID 1682
In what height range and at what intensity could you encounter turbulence in CAT area n*2?
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(1) re
(2) 1.5°C
(3) 0.35°C
(4) 0.6°C
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(1) temperature in a given area drops off very rapidly with height
(2) lifted air returns to its original level
(3) the lapse rate is TC per 100 m
(4) pressure is constant
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(1) surface divergence and upper level convergence causing widespread descent of air in the depression
(2) surface convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread ascent of air in the depression
(3) surface divergence and upper level convergence causing widespread ascent of air in the depression
(4) surface convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread descent of air in the depression
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(1) FL220
(2) FL180
(3) FL80
(4) FL150
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(1) Tropopause.
(2) Ionosphere.
(3) Stratosphere.
(4) Atmosphere.
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(1) 5555 FT
(2) 4625 FT
(3) 6515 FT
(4) 5225 FT
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(1) Warm depression.
(2) Warm high.
(3) Cold high.
(4) Cold low.
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(2) 1000 nautical miles, 5000 to 8000 feet, 30000 feet
(3) 200 nautical miles, 5 nautical miles, 18000 feet
(4) 1000 nautical miles, 150 nautical miles, 18000 feet
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(1) A cold air pool may only be recognized on the surface chart as a low pressure area.
(2) As a low pressure area aloft (e.g. on the 500 hPa chart).
(3) As a high pressure area aloft (e.g. on the 500 hPa chart).
(4) A cold air pool may only be recognized on the surface chart as a high pressure area.
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(1) Visibility for runway 14 800 metres, fog with hoarfrost, RVR for runway 16 more than 1500 metres
(2) RVR for runway 14 800 metres, vertical visibility 100 feet, calm, visibility improving to 800 metres in the next 2 hours
(3) Visibility 200 metres, RVR for runway 16 1500 metres, temperature -3°C, vertical visibility 100 metres
(4) Visibility 200 feet, RVR for runway 16 more than 1500 metres, vertical visibility 100 feet, fog with hoarfrost
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(1) 30 kt
(2) 10 kt
(3) 25 kt
(4) 15 kt
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Question n° 737 - ID 0
Runway Visual Range (RVR) is
(1) In October.
(2) In December.
(3) In March.
(4) In June.
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(1) decrease, only if the pressure at the surface is decreasing on your route
(2) increase, only if the temperature at your flight level is rising on your route
(3) increase
(4) decrease
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(4) LSZH VRB02KT 9000 BKN080 21/14 Q1022 NOSIG=
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(1) -6°C
(2) o°c
(3) +2°C
(4) -4°C
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(1) Summer.
(2) Autumn.
(3) Spring.
(4) Winter.
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(1) RVR for runway 14 1500 m, visibility 400 m, QNH 1026 hPa, wind 160° at 3 kt.
(2) RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency, visibility increasing in the next 2 hours to 2000 m, vertical visibility 300 m,
temperature-2°C.
(3) Visibility 400 m, RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency, dew point -2*C, freezing fog.
(4) Visibility 1000 m, RVR 400 m, freezing level at 300 m, variable winds, temperature 2°C.
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(1) 30-40 minutes and 4 km
(2) 5-15 minutes and 8 km
(3) 5-10 minutes and 12 km
(4) 1-5 minutes and 4 km
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(1) Environmental lapse rate less than dry adiabatic lapse rate with freezing level below the cloud base, high relative humidity and strong
surface winds
(2) Extensive isothermal layer, ice particles and water droplets must exist just below the freezing level and orographic lifting
(3) Environmental lapse rate greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate through a great vertical extent, high relative humidity and an initial
lifting process
(4) Environmental lapse rate less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate with dew point below CTC and considerable surface heating
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(1) 10 km or more
(2) 5 km
(3) 6 km
(4) 1200 metres
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(1) haze
(2) mist
(3) fog
(4) dust fog
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Question n° 760 - ID 12829
Which statement is correct for microbursts ?
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(1) Highest value of ONH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
(2) Lowest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
(3) Highest value of ONH and the highest positive temperature deviation from ISA
(4) Lowest value of QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation from ISA
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(1) -20°C
(2) -28°C
(3) -24°C
(4) -i6°e x -24°C
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Question n° 769 - ID 66
If atmospheric conditions exist such that the temperature deviation is ISA +1CTC in the lower troposphere up to 18000 FT, what is the actual
layer thickness between FL 60 and FL 120 ?
(1) less
(2) greater
(3) in rain - below 1 km, in drizzle - more than 2 km
(4) the same
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Which of the following best describes Zone C?
(1) South-southwest.
(2) South-southeast.
(3) South.
(4) Southwest.
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(1) +RA
(2) BCFG
(3) FG
(4) SA
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(1) Extreme
(2) Moderate
(3) Severe
(4) Light
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(1) CU.CB.
(2) CI.SC.
(3) ST, CS.
(4) SC.NS.
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(1) 19310ft
(2) 21770 ft
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(3) 20630 ft
(4) 18290 ft
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(1) Cirrus.
(2) Stratus.
(3) Nimbostratus.
(4) Altocumulus.
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(1) Khamsin
(2) Scirocco
(3) Harmattan
(4) Pampero
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(1) SPECI.
(2) TAF.
(3) ATIS.
(4) SIGMET.
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(4) North-easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
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(1) Afternoon.
(2) Morning.
(3) Early evening.
(4) Mid-day.
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(1) +3°C
(2) -3°C
(3) o°c
(4) +7°C
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(1) a METAR
(2) aTAF
(3) a SIGMET
(4) both a TAF and a METAR
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(1) +SHSN;
(2) BR;
(3) MIFG;
(4) VA;
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Question n° 795 - ID 12863
Which type of air mass never occurs over central Europe ?
(1) at the rear of the occlusion is less cold than the cold air ahead, with the warm air at a higher altitude.
(2) at the rear of the occlusion is colder than the cold air ahead, with the warm air at a higher altitude.
(3) ahead of the surface position of the occlusion is only at a higher altitude.
(4) at the rear of the occlusion is colder than the cold air ahead.
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Question n° 799 - ID 19
At a certain position, the temperature on the 300 hPa chart is -48*C; according to the tropopause chart, the tropopause is at FL 330. What is
the most likely temperature at FL 350 ?
(1) -58°C.
(2) -50°C.
(3) -54°C.
(4) -56,5°C.
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(1) Symbol b)
(2) Symbol d)
(3) Symbol c)
(4) Symbol a)
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(1) Symbol b)
(2) Symbol d)
(3) Symbol c)
(4) Symbol a)
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Question n° 802 - ID 1550
An aircraft lands at an airport (airport elevation 1240 FT, QNH 1008 hPa). The altimeter is set to 1013 hPa. The altimeter will indicate:
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Question n° 809 - ID 62
A layer is conditionally unstable if the air
(1) is unstable for saturated air and stable for dry air.
(2) is unstable for saturated air as well as for dry air.
(3) becomes stable by lifting it.
(4) is stable for saturated air and unstable for dry air.
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(1) o°c
(2) -5°C
(3) -35°C
(4) -20°C
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(1) 11460 ft
(2) 10160 ft
(3) 8640 ft
(4) 9740 ft
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(1) The air mass ahead of the front is drier than the air mass behind the front
(2) The coldest air mass is ahead of the original warm front
(3) The air mass behind the front is more unstable than the air mass ahead of the front
(4) The warmer air mass is ahead of the original warm front
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Question n° 816 - ID 10396
In relation to the polar front jet stream, the greatest rate of wind shear is most likely to occur
(1) 9740 ft
(2) 10160 ft
(3) 11460 ft
(4) 8640 ft
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(1) West in the earlier stages and later turning north east.
(2) West in the earlier stages and later turning south east.
(3) East then south.
(4) West deep into the USA.
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Question n° 823 - ID 10947
What is the meaning of the expression "FEW"?
(1) 1 - 2 oktas.
(2) 8 oktas.
(3) 3-4 oktas.
(4) 5-7 oktas.
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Question n° 824 - ID 65
The temperature at FL 140 is -12°C. What will the tem perature be at FL 110 if the ICAO standard lapse rate is applied ?
(1) -18°C.
(2) -9°e.
(3) -15°C.
(4) -6°e. x -6°C.
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(1) moving the parcel to an area with lower pressure and equal temperature
(2) moving the parcel to an area with higher pressure and equal temperature
(3) lifting the parcel to a higher level
(4) lowering the parcel to a lower level
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(1) It decreases
(2) It remains constant
(3) It increases
(4) Without knowing temperatures at FL 180 this question can not be answered.
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(1) water vapour absorbs the incoming heat from the sun
(2) water vapour doesn't cool as rapidly as dry air
(3) moist air is heavier than dry air
(4) heat is released during the condensation process
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An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013,2 hPa. Which of these statements is
correct?
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(1) Thunderstorms have formed in the eastern part of the Athens FIR and are slowly moving west
(2) Thunderstorms must be expected in the western part of the Athens FIR. The thunderstorm zone is moving east. Intensity is constant
(3) The thunderstorms in the Athens FIR are increasing in intensity, but are stationary above the western part of the Athens FIR
(4) Athens Airport is closed due to thunderstorms. The thunderstorm zone should be east of Athens by 1820 UTC
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(1) FL160
(2) FL360
(3) FL220
(4) FL340
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(1) 10°N.
(2) 80°N.
(3) 50°N.
(4) 30°N.
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(1) NW monsoon - very wet- proximity of the intertropical convergence zone causes widespread thunderstorm activity
(2) NE monsoon - continuous heavy rain but little thunderstorm activity
(3) dry season - mainly SE winds - visibility reduced by dust and haze
(4) mainly clear skies - advection fog drifting inland with the typical NE wind
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(1) FL280
(2) FL330
(3) FL300
(4) FL360 Please select A, B, C or D from above.
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(1) Rapid and somewhat rhythmic bumpiness is experienced without appreciable changes in altitude or attitude.
(2) Continued flight in this environment will result in structural damage.
(3) Changes in altitude or attitude occur but the aircraft remains in positive control at all times.
(4) Large, abrupt changes in altitude or attitude occur but the aircraft may only be out of control momentarily.
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(1) Mistral
(2) Bora
(3) Foehn
(4) Scirocco
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(1) The report is nonsense, because it is impossible to observe a visibility of 5 km if shallow fog is reported.
(2) The report would never be seen, because shallow fog is not reported when the visibility is more than 2 km.
(3) The report is possible, because shallow fog is defined as a thin layer of fog below eye level.
(4) The report is not possible, because, with a temperature of 2*C and a dew point of 2*C there must be uniform fog.
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Question n° 852 - ID 2169
Which of the following conditions would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than that actually flown ?
Question n° 855 - ID 21
Select the true statement concerning isobars and wind flow patterns around high- and low-pressure systems that are shown on a surface
weather chart.
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Question n° 859 - ID 2709
Which typical weather condition is shown by the design for the area of Central Europe ?
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(1) Convergence.
(2) Convection.
(3) Subsidence.
(4) Advection.
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(1) FL180
(2) FL320
(3) FL260
(4) FL140
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(1) 30 minutes.
(2) 9 hours.
(3) 2 hours.
(4) 1 hour.
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(1) warm and dry wind that forms as air descends on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains
(2) very cold wind with blowing snow
(3) downslope wind that occurs particularly at night as air cools along mountain slopes
(4) warm anabatic wind up the slopes of snowfields or glaciers
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(1) Visibility for runway 14 800 metres, fog with hoarfrost, RVR for runway 16 more than 1500 metres
(2) Visibility 200 feet, RVR for runway 16 more than 1500 metres, vertical visibility 100 feet, fog with hoarfrost
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(3) RVR for runway 14 800 metres, vertical visibility 100 feet, calm, visibility improving to 800 metres in the next 2 hours
(4) Visibility 200 metres, RVR for runway 16 1500 metres, temperature -3°C, vertical visibility 100 metres
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(1) GR
(2) SHSN
(3) +FZRA
(4) PE
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(4) wind speed lapse rates
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(1) 040 / 60
(2) 160/90
(3) 250 / 80
(4) 220 / 60
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(3) an aviation special weather report
(4) a forecast for special weather phenomena
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(1) -25°C
(2) -23°C
(3) -15°C
(4) -i9°e Please select A, B, C or D from above.
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(1) Behind.
(2) In front.
(3) To the left.
(4) To the right.
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(1) a large body of air within which the temperature and humidity is uniform in horizontal and vertical planes.
(2) a body of air with a volume of not more than thousand cubic kilometres.
(3) an extensive body of air within which the temperature and humidity in horizontal planes are practically uniform.
(4) a large body of air with temperature and humidity constant in the vertical.
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(1) It is a northeasterly wind over the western part of North Africa with much dust and sand.
(2) The carried dust and sand does not reach great heights. This is caused by the presence of a trade wind inversion.
(3) It blows from southerly directions and can carry dust and sand which may reach Europe.
(4) It is formed by a strong increase of air pressure over North Africa.
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(4) the approach of a cold front
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(1) The Coriolis force is directed in the same sense at all latitudes
(2) In gradient wind the Coriolis force is in balance with the horizontal pressure gradient force and the frictional force
(3) At the equator horizontal motions do not induce any horizontal Coriolis force
(4) The Coriolis force is inversely proportional to the sine of latitude
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Question n° 896 - ID 1616
What is the approximate maximum diameter of a the area affected by damaging winds at the surface caused by a microburst ?
(1) 400 m
(2) 4 km
(3) 20 km
(4) 50 km
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(1) TAF LSGG 040716 05014KT5000 OVC015 BECMG 0810 8000 BKN018 BECMG 1013 05015G30KT 9999 SCT025 =
(2) TAF LSGG 040716 VRB03KT 6000 BR SCT020 BECMG 0811 23005KT9999 SCT025TCU PROB 40 TEMPO 1216 34012G30KT 3000
TSRA BKN020CB =
(3) TAF LSGG 040716 26012KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO 1013 25020G35KT 3000 TSRA or+SHRA BKN030CB BECMG 1316
VRB02KT 3000 BCFG SCT100 =
(4) TAF LSGG 040716 23016KT 8000-RABKN030 OVC070 BECMG 0810 5000 RABKN020 OVC050 TEMPO 3000 +RABKN010 OVC030
BECMG 1215 25014KT8000 SCT030 BKN090 =
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(1) The air of the Azores is warmer and more humid than the North-Russian air.
(2) The air of the Azores is warmer and dryer than the North-Russian air.
(3) The North-Russian air is colder and more humid than the air of the Azores.
(4) The North-Russian air is warmer and dryer than the air of the Azores.
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(2) situated between 5CTN and 70*N/a cold anticyclone/steering depressions
(3) a cold anticyclone/steering depressions/situated over Scandinavia
(4) quasi stationary/situated between 5CTN and 70*N/a cold anticyclone
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(1) stratocumulus
(2) cumulus
(3) Cumulonimbus
(4) cirrus
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(1) 1500 FT
(2) 1000 FT
(3) 1500 m
(4) 1000 m
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(1) 70 kt.
(2) 50 kt.
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(3) 100 kt.
(4) 60 kt.
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(1) NS.
(2) CB.TS.
(3) Calm winds, haze.
(4) TS, SH.
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(1) 1 km
(2) 3 km
(3) 1.5 km
(4) 0.8 km
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Question n° 919 - ID 0
In the northern hemisphere the gradient wind of a cyclonic pressure distribution is 350/24, over the sea the surface wind would approximate
(1) 340/20
(2) 340/28
(3) 030/28
(4) 030/20
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(1) Humid stable air mass, wind blowing towards the hills.
(2) Precipitation which is lifted by the action of moderate winds striking the range
(3) Clear skies, calm or light winds, with relatively low humidity
(4) High relative humidity and an unstable air mass
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(1) the dry adiabatic lapse rate is more than 1°C /100 m
(2) visibility is good between showers
(3) clouds are mainly of the stratiform type
(4) the environmental lapse rate is less than 1°C /100 m
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Question n° 924 - ID 129
In which layer is most of the atmospheric humidity concentrated ?
(1) Stratopause.
(2) Troposphere.
(3) Stratosphere.
(4) Tropopause.
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(1) FL160
(2) FL390
(3) FL180
(4) FL100
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(1) 1.
(2) 4.
(3) 2.
(4) 3.
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(1) Because they are areas in which there is a strong progressive wind shear with increase of height
(2) Because the gulf formation of the coastlines triggers a strong rotary circulation
(3) Because there is a maximum of humidity as a result of the trade winds long sea passage
(4) Because there is a maximal temperature difference between land mass and sea
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(1) They reach up to the tropopause and are more pronounced over the continents
(2) They occur only in the lower part of the troposphere and more pronounced over the oceans
(3) They reach up to the tropopause and are more pronounced over the oceans
(4) They occur only in the lower part of the troposphere and are more pronounced over the continents
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(1) Rain falls through a layer where temperatures are below CTC
(2) Through melting of ice crystals
(3) Through melting of snow grains
(4) Snowfalls through a layer where temperatures are above CTC
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(1) indicates the true altitude of a pressure level
(2) indicates the altitude of the zero degree isotherm
(3) is the limit between two air masses of different temperature
(4) is the longest slope line of a frontal surface
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(1) 0.65°C
(2) re
(3) 2°C
(4) 0.5°C
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(1) Scirocco.
(2) Mistral.
(3) Bora.
(4) Ghibli.
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(1) 3
(2) 2
(3) 4
(4) 1
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(1) Precipitation and icing are usually nil. Turbulence is rarely more than moderate.
(2) Precipitation may be snow, sleet or rain. Icing and turbulence are frequently severe.
(3) Precipitation is frequently in the form of hail. Icing and turbulence are frequently severe.
(4) Precipitation may be snow, sleet or rain. Icing is probable and may range between light and severe. Turbulence is rarely more than
moderate.
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(1) 10 km
(2) 6NM
(3) 8NM
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(4) 8 km
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(1) It is the actual weather report at an aerodrome and is generally issued at half-hourly intervals
(2) It is a landing forecast added to the actual weather report
(3) It is a warning of dangerous meteorological conditions
(4) It is a flight forecast, issued by the meteorological station several times daily
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(1) -100°C
(2) -56.5°C
(3) -44.7°C
(4) -273°C
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(1) Water droplets falling from cold air aloft with a temperature below CTC into air with a temperature above CTC.
(2) Cold air aloft from which hail is falling into air that is warm.
(3) An isothermal layer aloft with a temperature just above CTC through which rain is falling.
(4) Warm air aloft from which rain is falling into air with a temperature below CTC.
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Question n° 958 - ID 41
The stable layer at some height in the low troposphere of an older high pressure area in the mid-latitudes is called
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Question n° 959 - ID 1678
Flight Zurich to Rome, ETD 1600 UTC, ETA 1800 UTC. At what flight level would you first expect to encounter clear air turbulence on the climb
out from Zurich?
(1) FL160
(2) FL140
(3) FL320
(4) FL220
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(1) after take-offyou can climb to a higher altitude without encountering more than light icing conditions.
(2) there are thunderstorms in the area.
(3) a cold front has passed.
(4) temperatures are above freezing at some higher altitudes.
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(1) If in this pressure surface the wind comes from the direction 090 degrees, then true altitude is increasing
(2) If in this pressure surface the wind comes from the direction 270 degrees, then true altitude is increasing
(3) If in this pressure surface the wind comes from the direction 180 degrees, then true altitude is increasing
(4) If in this pressure surface the wind comes from the direction 360 degrees, then true altitude is increasing
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(1) The average westerly component is greater in the summer than in the winter. The latitude of the axis of greatest wind speed is also further
north in summer than in winter
(2) The average westerly component remains the same but the axis of greatest speeds moves south in winter
(3) The average westerly component remains the same but the altitude of greatest wind speed reduces in winter
(4) The average westerly component is greater in the winter than in the summer. The latitude of the axis of greatest seasonal wind speed is
further south in winter than in summer
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(1) Subsidence
(2) Advection
(3) Inversion
(4) Adiabatic
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(3) can not be lower than the air temperature
(4) can be reached by cooling the air whilst keeping pressure constant
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(1) a sudden strong increase in wind speed and strong veering of the wind a short time after take-off
(2) little increase in wind speed and little veering of the wind up to an height of 5000 FT
(3) a squally wind up to great heights
(4) large but gradual increase in wind speed and large but gradual veering of the wind up to a height of 5000 FT
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(1) QFF
(2) QNH
(3) QNE
(4) QFE
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(4) Warm southerly wind
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(1) Stratus.
(2) Cumulonimbus.
(3) Nimbostratus.
(4) Stratocumulus.
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Question n° 980 - ID 2554
With what type of cloud is "DZ" precipitation most commonly associated?
(1) CB
(2) cc
(3) ST
(4) cu
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(1) the southeast trade winds cross over into the northern hemisphere.
(2) of the low water temperature.
(3) of the strong southeast wind.
(4) there is no coriolis force present.
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(1) 1/1
(2) 1/10
(3) 1/1000
(4) 1/100
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Question n° 987 - ID 1270
Where is the coldest air to be found, in an occlusion with cold front characteristics?
(1) It increases.
(2) It remains constant.
(3) It decreases
(4) Without knowing the pressure change this question cannot be answered.
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(1) 500to1000FT
(2) 100 to 200 FT
(3) 1000 to 2000 FT
(4) the surface to 6500 FT
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(1) the vertical motion of rising air tends to become weaker and disappears
(2) the temperature in a given air mass decreases rapidly with height
(3) the pressure in a given area is constant
(4) the environmental lapse rate is high, with little vertical motion of air currents
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Which wind systems converge on the ITCZ, when it lies at the equator?
Question n° 995 - ID 0
Frontal fog is most likely to occur
Question n° 997 - ID 0
In the northern hemisphere the wind at the surface blows
(1) clockwise around, and away from the centre of, a low pressure area
(2) counter-clockwise around, and toward the centre of, a low pressure area
(3) from a low pressure area to a high pressure area
(4) counter-clockwise around, and away from the centre of, a high pressure area.
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The QFF at an airfield in California located 69 metres below sea level is 1030 hPa. The air temperature is 10*C lower than a standard
atmosphere. What is the ONH?
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(1) QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the standard atmosphere
(2) pressure at MSL in the actual atmosphere
(3) QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the actual atmosphere
(4) pressure at MSL in the standard atmosphere
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(1) backing of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
(2) backing of the wind and increase of wind speed at the surface.
(3) veering of the wind and increase of wind speed at the surface.
(4) veering of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
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(1) stable for saturated air and unstable for unsaturated air
(2) unstable for unsaturated air and conditionally unstable
(3) unstable for unsaturated air and neutral for saturated air
(4) stable for unsaturated air and unstable for saturated air
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(1) NS
(2) AS
(3) CB
(4) sc
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(1) the pressure altitude of the observation station at the time of observation
(2) mean sea level
(3) the highest terrain within a radius of 8 km from the observation station
(4) airfield level
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become
(1) -30°C
(2) -25°C
(3) -20°C
(4) -15°C
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(1) AC
(2) CB
(3) NS
(4) cs
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