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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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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?
(1) Yes, between ground level and 3000 FT/AGL.
(2) Yes, but only between 3000 and 4000 FT/AGL.
(3) No, absolutely no icing will occur.
(4) No, flights clear of cloud experience no icing.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 3 - ID 1774
A microburst phenomenon can arise in the
(1) downdraught of a cumulonimbus at the mature stage.
(2) updraught of a cumulonimbus at the growth stage.
(3) downdraught of a cumulonimbus at the formation stage.
(4) updraught of a cumulonimbus at the mature stage.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 4 - ID 12836
The air mass in the warm sector of a polar front is:
(1) arctic air.
(2) equatorial air.
(3) tropical air.
(4) polar air.
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What conditions are necessary for vertical visibility to be reported?
(1) Whenever the lowest ceiling is below 1500 FT above ground.
(2) Whenever the lowest cloud base is below 1500 FT above ground.
(3) Whenever the sky is obscured by fog or heavy precipitation and the height of the cloud base cannot be measured.
(4) It is always 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;
(1) ice pellets;
(2) snow grains;
(3) hail;
(4) small hail;
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What prevents air from flowing directly from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas ?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 10 - ID 4190
Which of the following conditions gives the highest value of the QNH?
(1) QFE = 1003 hPa, elevation = 1200 FT (366m)
(1) cs
(2) AS
(3) ST
(4) sc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 15C 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?
(1) 15900 FT.
(2) 14100 FT.
(3) 14370 FT.
(4) 13830 FT.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
(1) advection fog and radiation fog
(2) arctic smoke and frontal fog
(3) frontal fog and advection fog
(4) advection fog and steaming fog
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 15C colder than ISA, the pressure at
sea level is 1003 hPa. What approximate indication should the altimeter (setting 1013.2 hPa) read?
(1) 15690 FT.
(2) 14370 FT.
(3) 16230 FT.
(4) 13830 FT.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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) 0-7N.
(2) 8-12S.
(3) 3-8S.
(4) 7-12N.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 24 - ID 4055
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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 25 - ID 4197
Flight visibility from the cockpit during approach in a tropical downpour can decrease to minimal
(1) about 500 metres
(2) about 200 metres
(3) about 1000 metres
(4) tens of metres
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B
(2) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
(3) Wind speed at A and at B is the same
(4) Wind speed at A is higher than at B
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 29 - ID 12853
What is the most probable temperature at the tropical tropopause?
(1) -35C
(2) -55C
(3) -25C
(4) -75C
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Question n 30 - ID 1202
What does dewpoint mean?
(1) The temperature at which ice melts.
(2) The temperature at which the relative humidity and saturation vapour pressure are the same.
(3) The temperature to which a mass of air must be cooled in order to reach saturation.
(4) The freezing level (danger of icing).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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During which stage of thunderstorm development are rotor winds characterized by roll clouds most likely to occur ?
(1) Cumulus stage and mature stage.
(2) Cumulus stage.
(3) mature stage.
(4) Dissipating stage.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 35 - ID 12806
When is the RVR reported at most airports?
(1) When the RVR decreases below 2500 m.
(2) When the RVR decreases below 2000 m.
(3) When the visibility decreases below 1500 m.
(4) When the visibility decreases below 2000 m.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) An air mass moving inland from the coast in winter.
(2) Warm moist air settling over a warmer surface under no-wind conditions.
(3) A warm moist air mass on the windward side of the mountains.
(4) A light breeze blowing colder air out to sea.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 38 - ID 4134
The wind direction in a METAR is measured relative to
(1) grid north
(2) the O-meridian
(3) true north
(4) magnetic north
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 39 - ID 2128
According to ISA the temperature in the lower part of the stratosphere
(1) increases at first and decreases afterward
(2) is almost constant
(3) decreases with altitude
(4) increases with altitude
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 40 - ID 1688
The temperature at FL 330 overhead London will be
(1) -39C
(2) -57C
(3) -33C
(4) -45C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 42 - ID 1089
The most likely reason for radiation fog to dissipate or become low stratus is:
(1) an increasingly stable atmosphere.
(2) a low level temperature inversion.
(3) increasing surface wind speed.
(4) surface cooling.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 43 - ID 12732
Lenticular clouds in mountainous areas indicate:
(1) light variable winds.
(2) an inversion.
(3) unstable air.
(4) turbulence.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 ?
(1) Increasing temperatures.
(2) A strong downdraught.
(3) Strong, gusty winds.
(4) Decreasing temperatures.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 45 - ID 13694
In which of the following situations is the probability for severe thunderstorms the highest?
(1) Advection of warm air over a cold land surface.
(2) Advection of continental cold air over a warm land surface.
(3) Advection of maritime warm air over a cold sea surface.
(4) Advection of maritime cold air over a warm sea surface.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 46 - ID 2507
Which FL corresponds with the 300 hPa pressure level ?
(1) FL300
(2) FL390
(3) FL50
(4) FL100
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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) ?
(1) Westerly winds.
(2) Trade winds.
(3) Monsoon.
(4) Doldrums.
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) Altostratus and cirrocumulus
(2) Stratus and cumulonimbus
(3) Altocumulus and altostratus.
(4) Stratocumulus and cirrostratus
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) It remains constant.
(2) It increases.
(3) It first increases, then decreases.
(4) It decreases.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) 1018 hPa
(2) Less than 1018 hPa
(3) It is not possible to give a definitive answer
(4) More than 1018 hPa
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 53 - ID 4194
What values are used for the forecasted wind at higher levels?
(1) Direction relative to true north and speed in knots
(2) Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in knots
(3) Direction relative to grid north and speed in km/h
(4) Direction relative to magnetic north and speed in km/h
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 54 - ID 4181
If CAVOK is reported then
(1) any CB's have a base above 5000 FT
(2) no clouds are present
(3) low level wind shear has not been reported
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 63 - ID 1589
What flying conditions are normally encountered when flying in cirrus clouds?
(1) Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m; nil icing.
(2) Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m; light to moderate icing.
(3) Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m; nil icing.
(4) Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m; light to moderate rime ice.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 65 - ID 1769
In METAR messages, the pressure group represents the
(1) ONH rounded up to the nearest hPa.
(2) OFE rounded down to the nearest hPa.
(3) OFE rounded to the nearest hPa.
(4) ONH rounded down to the nearest hPa.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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 +/-5C of ISA
(3) Low
(4) Very low
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 67 - ID 13605
What is a characteristic of stable air?
(1) Unlimited visibility.
(2) Stratiform clouds.
(3) Temperature decreases rapidly.
(4) Fair weather cumulus clouds.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) Higher than the starting temperature.
(2) The same as the starting temperature.
(3) It depends upon the QFE.
(4) Lower than the starting temperature.
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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:
(1) 1500 FT.
(2) 5000 FT.
(3) 1000 FT.
(4) 1500 m.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 71 - ID 14261
In the middle of the eye of a hurricane the wind speed is;
(1) lower than 63 knots and the air is descending;
(2) lower than 63 knots and the air is ascending;
(3) higher than 63 knots and the air is descending;
(4) higher than 63 knots and the air is ascending;
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) Light icing due to clear ice.
(2) Moderate to severe icing due to clear ice.
(3) Moderate to severe icing due to rime ice.
(4) Light icing due to rime ice.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 73 - ID 1221
What is the main composition of clouds classified as "high level clouds"?
(1) Water vapour.
(2) Ice crystals.
(3) Supercooled water droplets.
(4) Water droplets.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 74 - ID 12860
What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate ?
(1) 3.0C/1000FT
(2) 3.5C/1000FT
(3) 1JC/1000FT
(4) 2.0C/1000FT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 77 - ID 1562
What is the average height of the arctic jet stream core?
(1) 20000 FT.
(2) 30000 FT.
(3) 40000 FT.
(4) 50000 FT.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 78 - ID 2717
On an aerodrome, when a warm front is approaching
(1) OFE decreases and QNH increases.
(2) OFE and ONH increase.
(3) OFE increases and ONH decreases.
(4) OFE and QNH decrease.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
(1) 961 hPa.
(2) 967 hPa.
(3) 948 hPa.
(4) 942 hPa.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 80 - ID 13657
Advection of very cold air over a warm sea current can cause:
(1) steaming fog.
(2) no fog at all.
(3) advection fog.
(4) frontal fog.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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:
(1) prolonged periods of heavy rain and hail
(2) generally overcast, moderate continuous rain and risk of low level wind shear
(3) poor visibility in mist and drizzle
(4) scattered SC and CU, good visibility
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Which of the following statements concerning the lifting of a parcel of air is correct ?
(1) Unsaturated parcels cool less rapidly than saturated parcels
(2) Unsaturated parcels cool at a rate of 0.65C per 1 00m
(3) Unsaturated parcels cool more rapidly than saturated parcels
(4) Saturated parcels always cool at a rate of 0.65*C per 100m
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) It must decrease to +7C.
(2) It must decrease by 5C.
(3) It must decrease to +5*C.
(4) It must decrease to +6C.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 84 - ID 13814
The arctic front is the boundary between:
(1) polar air and arctic air.
(2) arctic air and tropical air.
(3) cold polar air and less cold polar air.
(4) polar air and tropical air.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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?
(1) The cloud ceiling should lift to 3000 FT.
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(1) Severe.
(2) Moderate.
(3) Light.
(4) Violent.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 93 - ID 12841
Radiation fog most frequently occurs in:
(1) high pressure systems over land.
(2) low pressure systems over land.
(3) low pressure systems over sea.
(4) high pressure systems over sea.
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If the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1025 hPa, what is the approximate QFE?
(1) 1005 hPa
(2) 995 hPa
(3) 1025 hPa
(4) 1000 hPa
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 95 - ID 0
Freezing fog exists if fog droplets
(1) are freezing very rapidly
(2) are frozen
(3) are supercooled
(4) freeze when temperature falls below zero
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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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?
(1) 1016 hPa
(2) More than 1016 hPa
(3) Less than 1016 hPa
(4) It is not possible to give a definitive answer
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 98 - ID 4151
A significant inversion at low height is a characteristic of
(1) nocturnal radiation
(2) advection fog
(3) cumulus clouds
(4) the passage of cold front
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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(2) Cirrocumulus
(3) Nimbostratus
(4) Altocumulus lenticularis
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 104 - ID 1559
How does a pilot react to heavy freezing rain at 2000 FT/AGL, when he is unable to deice, nor land?
(1) He turns back before the aircraft loses manoeuvrability.
(2) He descends to the warm air layer below.
(3) He continues to fly at the same altitude.
(4) He ascends to the cold air layer above.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 105 - ID 10926
The pressure system indicated when, in a vertical cross section, the lower situated pressure surfaces bulge upward and the higher situated
pressure surfaces bulge downward is a
(1) warm high pressure area
(2) cold high pressure area
(3) cold low pressure area
(4) warm low pressure area
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 106 - ID 10965
Which of the following sets of conditions are most likely to lead to the formation of advection fog?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 107 - ID 14265
Which of the following statements is correct concerning the geostrophic wind?;
(1) It is present at latitudes higher than about 15 degrees north/south.
(2) It is only present in the friction layer.;
(3) A horizontal temperature difference of at least 5 degrees Celsius per 100 km is required to have geostrophic wind conditions.;
(4) It is present in a pressure system consisting of curved and non-parallel isobars.;
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 108 - ID 2525
What is the approximate speed of a 25-knot wind, expressed in kilometres per hour?
(1) 45 km/h
(2) 60 km/h
(3) 55 km/h
(4) 35 km/h
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The environmental lapse rate in an actual atmosphere
(1) varies with time
(2) has a fixed value of 2C/1000 FT
(3) has a fixed value of 1 C/100m
(4) has a fixed value of 0.65C/100m
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Where, in central Europe, are the highest wind speeds to be found ?
(1) At about 5500 metres altitude
(2) Just below the tropopause
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(4) At sunset.
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Where is the source of continental tropical air that affects Europe in summer?
(1) The southern Balkan region and the Near East.
(2) Southern France.
(3) The Azores region.
(4) Southern Italy.
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Under anticyclone conditions in the northern hemisphere, with curved isobars the speed of the gradient wind is
(1) less than the geostrophic wind
(2) greater than the geostrophic wind
(3) the same as the thermal component
(4) proportional only to the Coriolis force
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What type of air movement is associated with the centre line of a trough?
(1) Divergence with lifting.
(2) Convergence with descending air.
(3) Convergence with lifting.
(4) Divergence with descending air.
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How are well separated CB clouds described on the Significant Weather Chart?
(1) FRQ CB.
(2) ISOLCB.
(3) EMBD CB.
(4) OCNLCB.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 141 - ID 13610
A cumulonimbus cloud at mid-latitudes in summer contains
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 142 - ID 12794
Which of the following processes will increase the stability of an air mass?
(1) Warming of the air mass from below.
(2) Cooling by the underlying surface.
(3) Advection of colder air aloft.
(4) Addition of water vapour in the lower layer.
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The arrows labelled "t" represents the mean track of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from
(1) June to October and are called cyclones
(2) June to October and are called tornadoes
(3) December to April and are called hurricanes
(4) June to October and are called hurricanes
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(4) 11 km
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 150 - ID 4070
The wind tends to follow the contour lines (isohypses) above the friction layer because
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 151 - ID 1613
Under which conditions would you expect the heaviest clear ice accretion to occur in a CB?
(1) Between-2C and-15C
(2) Between -30C and -40C
(3) Close to the freezing level
(4) Between -20C and -30C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 152 - ID 10950
What visibility is most likely to be experienced at 1400 UTC ?; EDDF 272200Z 280624 VRB05KT4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 BECMG 1314
9000 SHRAOVC015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600TSRAOVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KTBKN030 BECMG 2122 CAVOK
(1) 9000 metres
(2) 4000 metres
(3) 1600 metres
(4) 1000 metres
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 153 - ID 4136
A vertical temperature profile indicates the possibility of severe icing when the temperature profile
(1) intersects the CTC isotherm twice
(2) coincides with a dry adiabatic lapse rate
(3) indicates temperatures above 3*C
(4) indicates temperatures below -4CTC
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 154 - ID 1986
Where is the most dangerous zone in a tropical revolving storm?
(1) About 600 km away from the eye.
(2) In the wall of clouds around the eye.
(3) Anywhere in the eye.
(4) In the centre of the eye.
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Under what condition does pressure altitude have the same value as density altitude ?
(1) When the altimeter has no position error.
(2) When the altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa.
(3) At standard temperature.
(4) At sea level when the temperature is 0*C.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 156 - ID 4193
In what hPa range is an upper weather chart for FL 340 situated?
(1) 600 - 500 hPa
(2) 500 - 400 hPa
(3) 300 - 200 hPa
(4) 400 - 300 hPa
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(1) FL100
(2) FL390
(3) FL180
(4) FL300
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 216 - ID 5027
Weather conditions at Bombay during early July are mainly influenced by the
(1) NE monsoon and the proximity of the ITCZ
(2) SW monsoon
(3) passage of frontal system generated in the south Indian ocean
(4) high incidence of tropical revolving storms originating in the Persian gulf
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(4) Position 1
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(4) CB
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 295 - ID 2248
If the QFE at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1000 hPa, what is the approximate ONH?
(1) 990 hPa
(2) 1035 hPa
(3) 1025 hPa
(4) 985 hPa
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 296 - ID 1213
Which form of precipitation from clouds containing only water is most likely to fall in mid-latitudes?
(1) Heavy rain with large drops.
(2) Drizzle.
(3) Hail.
(4) Moderate rain with large drops.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 297 - ID 13696
In which of these cloud types can icing be virtually ruled out?
(1) AS
(2) cs
(3) NS
(4) sc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 298 - ID 1611
From which direction do the trade winds blow, in the southern hemisphere?
(1) NE
(2) N
(3) SE
(4) sw
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 299 - ID 1585
How are high level condensation trails formed that are to be found occasionally behind jet aircraft ?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 300 - ID 1263
What type of fronts are most likely to be present during the winter in Central Europe when temperatures close to the ground are below CTC,
and freezing rain starts to fall?
(1) Cold occlusions.
(2) Cold fronts.
(3) High level cold fronts.
(4) Warm fronts, warm occlusions.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 301 - ID 2602
Which of the following statements is an interpretation of the METAR ? 25020G38KT 1200 +TSGR BKN006 BKN015CB 23/18 Q1016 BECMG
NSW =
(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 18C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 302 - ID 241
In which meteorological forecast chart is information about CAT regions found?
(1) 24 hour surface forecast.
(2) 300 hPa chart.
(3) 500 hPa chart.
(4) Significant weather chart.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 303 - ID 13808
The following sequence of clouds is observed at an airport: cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, nimbostratus. This is typical for:
(1) the passage of a cold front.
(2) the passage of a squall line.
(3) the passage of a warm front.
(4) anticyclonic weather.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 304 - ID 1983
In which zone of a polar front jet stream is the strongest CAT to be expected ?
(1) On the polar air side of the core.
(2) Exactly in the centre of the core.
(3) About 12000 FT above the core.
(4) On the tropical air side of the core.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 305 - ID 4179
The validity of a TAF is
(1) 9 hours from the time of issue
(2) 2 hours
(3) between 6 and 9 hours
(4) stated in the TAF
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 306 - ID 3725
An isothermal layer is a layer of air in which the temperature
(1) increases with height at a constant rate
(2) decreases with height at a constant rate
(3) increases with height
(4) remains constant with height
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 307 - ID 2257
During a flight over the sea at FL 135, the true altitude is 13500 feet; local QNH is 1019 hPa. What information, if any, can be gained about the
air mass in which the aircraft is flying?
(1) It is warmer than ISA
(2) Its average temperature is the same as ISA
(3) It is colder than ISA
(4) There is insufficient information to make any assumption
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 308 - ID 1196
Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for FL50?
(1) 500 hPa.
(2) 700 hPa.
(3) 850 hPa.
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An aircraft maintains a constant indicated altitude of 7500 FT from A (270 FT/AMSL- QNH 1021 hPa) to B (1650 FT/AMSL- QNH 983 hPa).
Assuming that the altimeter sub-scale setting remains unchanged at 1021 hPa, the actual height of the aircraft above the surface at B will be
(1) 4824 FT
(2) 6474 FT
(3) 6876 FT
(4) 6204 FT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 335 - ID 4999
For the same pressure gradient at 6CTN, 5CTN and 4CTN the speed of the geostrophic wind will be
(1) greatest at 40N
(2) the same at all latitudes
(3) least at 50N
(4) greatest at 60N
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 336 - ID 13600
What are the characteristics of rime ice, and what conditions are most favourable for its formation?
(1) Smooth appearance and builds forward from leading surfaces into a sharp edge. Most common in cumuliform clouds at temperatures
of-20C to -25C.
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 337 - ID 2177
If you have to fly through a warm front when freezing level is at 10000 feet in the warm air and at 2000 feet in the cold air, at which altitude is
the probability of freezing rain the lowest ?
(1) 3000 feet
(2) 12000 feet
(3) 9000 feet
(4) 5000 feet
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 338 - ID 4997
The value of the saturated adiabatic lapse rate is closest to that of the dry adiabatic lapse rate in
(1) freezing fog
(2) cirrus
(3) cumulus
(4) stratus
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 339 - ID 4073
The geostrophic wind depends on
(1) centripetal force, height, pressure gradient
(2) geographic latitude, centripetal force, height
(3) density, earth's rotation, geographic latitude
(4) earth's rotation, geographic latitude, centripetal force
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 340 - ID 1768
The following weather message EDDM 241200Z 241322 VRB03KT 1500 BR OVC004 BECMG 1517 00000KT0500 FGW002 TEMPO 2022
0400 FGW001 is a:
(1) 24hourTAF.
(2) SPECI.
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(3) 9hourTAF.
(4) METAR.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 341 - ID 10346
A METAR message is valid
(1) at the time of observation
(2) for 9 hours
(3) for the hour following the observation
(4) for 2 hours
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 342 - ID 1781
The easterly jet is a jet stream that occurs:
(1) only in the summer of the northern hemisphere at approx. 45 000 FT
(2) during the whole year in the northern hemisphere
(3) during the whole year in the southern hemisphere
(4) only in the winter of the northern hemisphere at approx. 30 000 FT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 343 - ID 2536
If Paris reports a wind of 16020KT on the METAR, what wind velocity would you expect to encounter at a height of 2000 feet above the
ground?
(1) 19040KT
(2) 14020KT
(3) 16030KT
(4) 17015KT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 344 - ID 5005
Considering Melbourne (C) in July, the weather is predominantly influenced by the zone of
(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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(1) SO;
(2) DZ;
(3) SA;
(4) TS;
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 383 - ID 12802
Where does wind shear occur?
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 384 - ID 13813
The average position of the polar front in the northern hemisphere is:
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 385 - ID 41
ATIS information contains
(1) meteorological and operational information
(2) only meteorological information
(3) operational information and if necessary meteorological information
(4) only operational information
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 386 - ID 1623
What does the abbreviation "nosig" mean?
(1) Not signed by the meteorologist
(2) No report received
(3) No weather related problems
(4) No significant changes
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 387 - ID 10941
What is a downburst?
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 388 - ID 2252
If you are flying at FL 100 in an air mass that is 10*C warmer than a standard atmosphere, what is the outside temperature likely to be?
(1) +15C
(2) -15C
(3) +5C
(4) -10C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 389 - ID 2522
You are planning to fly across a mountain range. The chart recommends a minimum altitude of 12000 feet above mean sea level. The air mass
you will be flying through is an average 10*C warmer than ISA. Your altimeter is set to 1023 hPa (ONH of a nearby airport at nearly sea level).
What altitude will the altimeter show when you have reached the recommended minimum altitude?;
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 397 - ID 1581
Which jet stream is connected with a surface front system?
(1) The equatorial jet stream
(2) The polar front jet stream
(3) The subtropical jet stream
(4) The easterly jet stream
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 398 - ID 4141
If the surface temperature is 15*C then the temperature at 10000 FT in a current of ascending unsaturated air is:
(1) 5C
(2) -5C
(3) oc
(4) -15C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 399 - ID 1606
On which coast of North America, is the danger of tropical revolving storms the greatest?
(1) SE coast
(2) NE coast
(3) N coast
(4) W coast
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 400 - ID 5538
Relative humidity at a given temperature is the relation between
(1) dew point and air temperature
(2) water vapour weight and dry air weight
(3) actual water vapour content and saturated water vapour content
(4) water vapour weight and humid air volume
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 401 - ID 10953
When and where is an easterly jet stream likely to be encountered ?
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 402 - ID 3722
The average height of the tropopause at 5CTN is about
(1) 8 km
(2) 11 km
(3) 14 km
(4) 16 km
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 403 - ID 13591
For an aircraft at FL40, approaching the front (square 3C) from the direction of square 3D a potential hazard exists before reaching the front in
the form of
(1) severe turbulence associated with CB
(2) severe downdrafts from subsiding air
(3) severe turbulence and wind shear
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 430 - ID 12837
Which two air masses are most likely to govern weather in western Europe?
(1) Maritime polar warm and continental tropical warm.
(2) Maritime tropical warm and continental polar cold.
(3) Continental tropical warm and continental polar cold.
(4) Maritime tropical warm and maritime polar cold.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 431 - ID 14143
About ten identical clouds are in the sky, well isolated from one another, dense, with well defined contours, developping vertically in a
cauliflower shape. The side of these clouds lit by the sun is bright white. Their base, relatively dark, is essentially horizontal and at FL 30, and
their tops at FL 150. These clouds are
(1) Altocumulus castellanus;
(2) broken Cumulus;
(3) towering Cumulus;
(4) Stratocumulus;
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 432 - ID 3731
In the ICAO Standard Atmosphere the decrease in temperature with height below 11 km is
(1) rc per 100m
(2) 0.6C per 100m
(3) 0.65C per 100m
(4) 0.5C per 100m
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 433 - ID 2547
A plain in Western Europe with an average height of 500 m (1600 FT) above sea level is covered with a uniform CC layer of cloud during the
summer months. At what height above the ground is the base of this cloud to be expected?
(1) 15000 - 35000 FT above the terrain
(2) 100 -1500 FT above the terrain
(3) 7000 -15000 FT above the terrain
(4) 1500 - 7000 FT above the terrain
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 434 - ID 1695
What is the temperature deviation in degrees Celsius, from the ICAO Standard Atmosphere overhead Frankfurt ?
(1) ISA +2C
(2) ISA-2C
(3) ISA+13C
(4) ISA-13C
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(1) QNH
(2) QNE
(3) QFF
(4) QFE
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 440 - ID 10903
On the West coast of India it can be said in general that the wind blows
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 441 - ID 1549
During a flight at FL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1012 hPa)to Palma de Mallorca (ONH 1015 hPa), an aircraft remains at a constant true altitude.
The reason for this is that:
(1) one of the two ONH values may be incorrect.
(2) the altimeters are erroneous, and need to be tested.
(3) the air at Marseille is colder than that at Palma de Mallorca.
(4) the air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 442 - ID 2170
Which of the following conditions are most favourable to the formation of mountain waves ?
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 443 - ID 0
In a warm front occlusion
(1) the warm air is lifted
(2) the warm front overtakes the cold front
(3) the cold air is lifted
(4) the warm front becomes a front aloft
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 444 - ID 13571
What flight conditions are most likely to be experienced in square 2B by an aircraft at FL 120?
(1) IMC in NS with risk of light icing
(2) VMC above layers of ST and SC, generally stable conditions
(3) VMC below an overcast of AS and CS, generally smooth air
(4) IMC in layers of AS and isolated CB risk of severe turbulence and icing
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 466 - ID 4200
The Bora is a
(1) squally warm catabatic wind which occurs mainly in summer
(2) cold catabatic wind with gusts associated with a maritime air mass
(3) cold catabatic wind with the possibility of violent gusts
(4) cold catabatic wind always associated with clouds and heavy showers
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 467 - ID 4154
From which of the following pieces of information can the stability of the atmosphere be derived?
(1) Pressure at the surface
(2) Dry adiabatic lapse rate
(3) Surface temperature
(4) Environmental lapse rate
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 468 - ID 2577
When planning a flight at FL 110, which upper wind and temperature chart would be nearest your flight level ?
(1) 300 hPa
(2) 850 hPa
(3) 500 hPa
(4) 700 hPa
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 470 - ID 2526
What is the approximate speed of a 90 km/h wind, expressed in knots?
(1) 55 kt
(2) 70 kt
(3) 50 kt
(4) 60 kt
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 471 - ID 3742
Rising air cools because
(1) it becomes more moist
(2) surrounding air is cooler at higher levels
(3) it contracts
(4) it expands
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 480 - ID 4161
Which of the following statements concerning jet streams is correct?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 481 - ID 10876
Considering the North Atlantic region between 3CTN and 65*N, the mean position of the polar front during summer extends from
(1) Florida to SW England
(2) Greenland to Spain
(3) Newfoundland to N Scotland
(4) NE Canada to Iceland
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 482 - ID 4107
The most dangerous low level wind shears are encountered
(1) near valleys and at the windward side of mountains.
(2) when strong ground inversions are present and near thunderstorms
(3) in areas with layered clouds and wind speeds higher than 35 kt
(4) during any period when wind speed is greater than 35 kt and near valleys
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 483 - ID 1675
Which airport, at 1200 UTC, has the lowest probability of precipitation?
(1) ESSA
(2) LSZH
(3) ENFB
(4) EFHK
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 489 - ID 13817
Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?
(1) 201350Z21005KT9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO 24018G30KTTS =
(2) 201350Z 04012KT 3000 BR OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 6000 =
(3) 201350Z34003KT0800 SN W002 M02/M04 01014 NOSIG =
(4) 201350Z 16004KT8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG =
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 490 - ID 13709
A Cb with thunderstorm has reached the mature stage. Which statement is correct?
(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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 491 - ID 13668
At a cold front:
(1) warm air is compressed as cold air rises over it.
(2) warm air is lifted as cooler air pushes under it.
(3) temperature rises owing to increased pressure.
(4) fog will form from the interaction of cold and warm air.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 492 - ID 10940
What intensity and type of airframe icing is most likely to occur when flying at FL 170 in AS with the outside air temperature at-20*C?
(1) Severe - clear
(2) Moderate - hoarfrost
(3) Moderate - clear
(4) Light - rime
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 493 - ID 2256
During a flight over the sea atFL 100 from Marseille (QNH 1016 hPa)to Palma de Mallorca (QNH 1016 hPa), the true altitude is constantly
decreasing. What is the probable reason for this ?
(1) The air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca
(2) The altimeter is faulty
(3) One of the QNH values must be wrong
(4) The air at Palma de Mallorca is warmer than that at Marseille
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 494 - ID 2533
What does the term SIGMET signify?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 495 - ID 1557
You are flying at FL 130, and your true altitude is 12000 FT. What is the temperature deviation from that of the standard atmosphere at FL 130
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 503 - ID 10935
Thunderstorms are often preceded by:
(1) Alto stratus
(2) Altocumulus Castellanus
(3) Nimbostratus
(4) Altocumulus Lenticularis
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 504 - ID 4127
During the formation of rime ice in flight, water droplets freeze
(1) rapidly and spread out
(2) slowly and spread out
(3) slowly and do not spread out
(4) rapidly and do not spread out
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 505 - ID 2552
With which of the following types of cloud is "+RA" precipitation most commonly associated?
(1) AC
(2) ST
(3) NS
(4) sc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 506 - ID 10906
On a Significant Weather Chart, we see the following for the area where a VFR-flight will take place: BKN CU SC 100 / 023 If the flight is
planned at FL 85, we can estimate that
(1) we will fly above a solid cloud cover.
(2) we will fly just below the cloud base where the cloud cover is between 5 and 7 oktas.
(3) we will be in solid clouds and consequently a VFR flight is not possible.
(4) we will probably have to divert around some cumulus tops.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 507 - ID 2001
At which altitude, at temperate latitudes, may hail be expected in connection with a CB?
(1) From the ground up to a maximum of FL450.
(2) From the ground up to about FL 200.
(3) From the base of the clouds up to about FL 200.
(4) From the ground up to about FL 100.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 508 - ID 2341
The degree of clear air turbulence experienced by an aircraft is proportional to the
(1) intensity of the solar radiation
(2) stability of the air
(3) height of the aircraft
(4) intensity of vertical and horizontal wind shear
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 509 - ID 1366
Which cross-section of air mass and cloud presentation is applicable to the straight line A-B?
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(2) 3
(3) 1
(4) 4
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 519 - ID 1268
What type of low pressure area is associated with a surface front?
(1) A cold air pool.
(2) A low on lee side of a mountain.
(3) Polar front low.
(4) Heat low.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 520 - ID 4173
Which of the following statements concerning the core of a polar front jet stream is correct ?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 521 - ID 12838
Stratus formed by turbulence will occur when
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 522 - ID 5030
The weather most likely to be experienced at position "R" is
(1) overcast with drizzle and hill fog
(2) fine and warm at first- AC Castellanus and CB in late afternoon with thunderstorms
(3) early morning fog lifting to low stratus
(4) increasing amounts of AS and NS - heavy rain
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(1) a remnant of a CB
(2) a cumulus that is of great vertical extent
(3) a cumulus with little vertical development
(4) a cumulus that only occurs in association with the ITCZ
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 527 - ID 2570
Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for FL 100?
(1) 850 hPa
(2) 500 hPa
(3) 300 hPa
(4) 700 hPa
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 528 - ID 4038
The maximum amount of water vapour that the air can contain depends on the
(1) air temperature
(2) stability of the air
(3) relative humidity
(4) dewpoint
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In the weather briefing room during the pre-flight phase of a passenger flight from Zurich to Rome, you examine the following weather reports of
* pressing importance at the time:; EINN SHANNON 2808 sigmet 2 valid 0800/1100 loc sevturb fcst einn fir blwfl 050 south of 53n wkn =; LIMM
MILANO 2809 sigmet 2 valid 0900/1500 mod sev cat btn fl 250 and fl 430 fcst limm fir stnr nc =; EGLL LONDON 2808 sigmet nr01 valid
0800/1200 for london fir isol cb embd in lyr cloud fcst tops fl 300 btn 52n and 54n east of 002e sev ice sev turb ts also fcst mov e wkn =; Which
(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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To which aerodrome is the following TAF most applicable ? TAF 231019 24014KT 6000 SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 1113 25020G38KT 2500
+TSRA SCT008 BKN025CB BECMG 1315 28012KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 5000 SHRABKN020 BECMG 1719 27008KT9999 SCT030
(1) LEMD
(2) LFPG
(3) EKCH
(4) LOVWV
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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) 100 -1500 FT above the terrain.
(2) 15000 - 25000 FT above the terrain.
(3) 1500 - 7000 FT above the terrain.
(4) 7000 -15000 FT above the terrain.
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A cumulonimbus cloud at mid-latitudes in summer contains
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 584 - ID 10971
Which of the following types of clouds are evidence of unstable air conditions?
(1) CU.CB.
(2) ST, CS.
(3) CI.SC.
(4) SC.NS.
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What is a SPECI?
(1) An aerodrome forecast issued every 9 hours.
(2) A routine aerodrome weather report issued every 3 hours.
(3) A special aerodrome weather report, issued when a significant change of the weather conditions have been observed.
(4) A warning of meteorological dangers at an aerodrome, issued only when required.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 586 - ID 3737
When the subscale is set to the ONH of an airfield the pressure altimeter indicates
(1) elevation while landing
(2) zero while landing
(3) elevation while landing only if conditions are as in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere
(4) zero while landing only if conditions are as in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 587 - ID 2527
What is the approximate speed of a 40-knot wind, expressed in m/sec?
(1) 20 m/sec
(2) 15 m/sec
(3) 30 m/sec
(4) 25 m/sec
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Which thunderstorms move forward the fastest?
(1) Frontal thunderstorms.
(2) Orographic thunderstorms.
(3) Thermal thunderstorms.
(4) Thunderstorms formed by lifting processes.
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If Paris reports a wind of 30012KT on the METAR, what wind velocity would you expect to encounter at a height of 2000 feet above the ground
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(1) 23030KT
(2) 27020KT
(3) 30025KT
(4) 33025KT
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Which of the following extracts of weather reports could be, in accordance with the regulations, abbreviated to "CAVOK"? (MSA minus airport
elevation equals: LSZB 10000 FT, LSZH 8000 FT, LSGG 12000 FT, LFSB 6000 FT)
(1) LSGG 22003KT9999 SCT120 BKN280 09/08 Q1026 BECMG 5000 BR =
(2) LSZH 26024G52KT 9999 BKN060 17/14 Q1012 RETS TEMPO 5000TSRA =
(3) LFSB 00000KT9000 SCT080 22/15 Q1022 NOSIG =
(4) LSZB 30004KT 9999 SCT090 10/09 Q1006 NOSIG =
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 591 - ID 4167
A layer in which the temperature decreases with 1C pe r 100m increasing altitude is
(1) absolutely unstable
(2) absolutely stable
(3) neutral for dry air
(4) conditionally unstable
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 592 - ID 13662
In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the highest accumulation rate?
(1) Cumulus clouds.
(2) Cirrus clouds.
(3) Freezing rain.
(4) Stratus clouds.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 593 - ID 4106
What information is given on a Significant Weather Chart?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 594 - ID 2697
Looking at the chart, at what altitude above Frankfurt would you expect the tropopause to be located?
(1) FL410
(2) FL330
(3) FL360
(4) FL390
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 595 - ID 2556
With what type of cloud is heavy precipitation unlikely during the summer months ?
(1) AS.NS
(2) SC.AS
(3) CB.ST
(4) NS.CC
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 596 - ID 2543
Which of the following cloud types is found at high levels?
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(1) ci
(2) cu
(3) AS
(4) sc
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What is the lowest cloud base that can be expected from the forecast for 1500 UTC ? KCHS 280430Z 280606 VRB05KT4000 BR SCT005
OVC013 PROB40 SHRABECMG 1314 9000 SHRAOVC015 PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600 TSRAOVC010CB BECMG 1618
26010KTBKN030 BECMG 2122 CAVOK.
(1) 3000 feet
(2) 1300 feet
(3) 1500 feet
(4) 1000 feet
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In order to calculate QFE from QNH, which of the following must be known ?
(1) Temperature at the airfield.
(2) Elevation of the airfield and the temperature at MSL.
(3) Elevation of the airfield.
(4) Elevation and the temperature at the airfield.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 652 - ID 1551
At what time of the year are typhoons most likely to occur over the southern islands of Japan?
(1) January to May.
(2) September to January.
(3) July to November.
(4) May to July.
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If the QNH at Locarno (200 metres above sea level) is 1015 hPa, what is the approximate QFE?
(1) 995 hPa
(2) 1005 hPa
(3) 990 hPa
(4) 1000 hPa
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The main factor which contributes to the formation of very low clouds ahead of a warm front is the
(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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When severe mountain waves are present, where would the area of most severe turbulence be located?
(1) Just above the cap cloud
(2) On the windward side of the mountain range
(3) In the rotor zone
(4) Just below the tropopause
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 656 - ID 2535
If Paris reports a wind of 0801OKT on the METAR, what wind velocity would you expect to encounter at a height of 2000 feet above the ground
?
(1) 08005KT
(2) 11020KT
(3) 05020KT
(4) 08015KT
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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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 768 - ID 1703
What OAT would you expect at FL 200 over Geneva ?
(1) -20C
(2) -28C
(3) -24C
(4) -i6e x -24C
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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) 5900 FT.
(2) 6000 FT.
(3) 6240 FT.
(4) 5760 FT.
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In general, the visibility during rainfall compared to during drizzle is
(1) less
(2) greater
(3) in rain - below 1 km, in drizzle - more than 2 km
(4) the same
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(3) 20630 ft
(4) 18290 ft
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 781 - ID 1223
Which of the following clouds may extend into more than one layer?
(1) Cirrus.
(2) Stratus.
(3) Nimbostratus.
(4) Altocumulus.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 782 - ID 4171
Above and below a low level inversion the wind is likely to
(1) change significantly in speed and direction
(2) change in speed but not in direction
(3) change in direction but not in speed
(4) experience little or no change in speed and direction
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 783 - ID 4082
A dry, sand- and dust-laden North Easterly wind that blows in winter over large parts of North West Africa is known as a
(1) Khamsin
(2) Scirocco
(3) Harmattan
(4) Pampero
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 784 - ID 1553
Which of the following weather reports is a warning of conditions that could be potentially hazardous to aircraft in flight ?
(1) SPECI.
(2) TAF.
(3) ATIS.
(4) SIGMET.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 785 - ID 10895
In mid-latitudes, the tops of Cumulus are often limited by
(1) the tropopause
(2) a radiation inversion
(3) a temperature inversion
(4) a layer of unstable air
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 786 - ID 1278
After passing at right angles through a very active cold front in the direction towards the cold air, what will you encounter at FL 50, in the
northern hemisphere immediately after a marked change in temperature?
(1) A backing in the wind direction.
(2) A veering in the wind direction.
(3) An increase in tailwind.
(4) A decrease in tailwind.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 787 - ID 236
What winds and air mass characteristics are mainly associated with the winter monsoon in the monsoon regions of the Indian sub-continent?
(1) South-easterly winds carrying warm and humid air.
(2) North-westerly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
(3) South-westerly winds carrying warm and humid air.
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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.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 810 - ID 2718
The intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) particularly affects
(1) western Africa, at a latitude of 25*N in July.
(2) western Africa between 1CTN and 2CTN and the northern coasts of the Arabian sea in July.
(3) western Africa, where it is situated between the 1CTN and 3CTN parallels, depending on the time of the year.
(4) the Atlantic ocean, between latitudes 1CTN and 3CTN, depending on the time of year.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 811 - ID 3719
The temperature at 10000 FT in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere is:
(1) oc
(2) -5C
(3) -35C
(4) -20C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 812 - ID 1316
The QNH of an airport at sea level is 983 hPa and the temperature deviation from ISA is -15C below FL 10 0. What is the true altitude of FL
100?
(1) 11460 ft
(2) 10160 ft
(3) 8640 ft
(4) 9740 ft
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 813 - ID 4252
Which of the following factors have the greatest effect on the formation of the various types of ice on an aircraft ?
(1) Aircraft speed and curvature of the airfoil
(2) Relative humidity inside the cloud
(3) Aircraft speed and size of cloud droplets
(4) Cloud temperature and droplet size
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 814 - ID 1601
Which of the following describes a warm occlusion?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 815 - ID 1555
After landing at an aerodrome (aerodrome elevation 1715 FT), the altimeter indicates an altitude of 1310 FT. The altimeter is set to the
pressure value of 1013 hPa. What is the QNH at this aerodrome?
(1) 1015 hPa.
(2) 998 hPa.
(3) 1028 hPa.
(4) 1013 hPa.
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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?
(1) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A
(2) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B
(3) Wind speed at A is higher than at B
(4) Wind speed at Paris is higher than at B
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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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(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 -3C, vertical visibility 100 metres
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 871 - ID 2497
Which layer of the atmosphere contains more than 90 per cent of all water vapour?
(1) Upper stratosphere
(2) Lower stratosphere
(3) Troposphere
(4) Ozone layer
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 872 - ID 13655
A stationary observer in the northern hemisphere is situated in front of a depression. The centre of the depression passes from west to east and
south of the observer. For this observer the wind
(1) initially backs, then veers
(2) backs
(3) initially veers, then backs
(4) veers
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 873 - ID 10978
Which type of fog can NOT be formed over water?
(1) Arctic smoke
(2) Advection fog
(3) Radiation fog
(4) Frontal fog
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 874 - ID 13622
What characteristics will the surface winds have in an area where the isobars on the weather map are very close together?
(1) Strong and flowing parallel to the isobars.
(2) Moderate and flowing parallel to the isobars.
(3) Very weak but gusty and flowing somewhat across the isobars.
(4) Strong and flowing somewhat across the isobars.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 875 - ID 1231
In a land- and sea-breeze circulation the land-breeze blows:
(1) during the night and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
(2) during the night and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
(3) during the day and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
(4) during the day and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 876 - ID 459
Which of the following conditions is most likely to cause airframe icing ?
(1) GR
(2) SHSN
(3) +FZRA
(4) PE
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Isotachs are lines joining equal
(1) wind speeds
(2) horizontal wind speed gradients
(3) sea-level pressures
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A microburst with its damaging winds at the surface
(1) has a diameter up to 4 km
(2) has a life time of more than 30 minutes
(3) is always associated with thunderstorms
(4) occurs only in tropical areas
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 946 - ID 2260
An aircraft is flying over the sea at FL 100, with a true altitude of 10000 feet; local ONH is 1003 hPa. What assumption, if any, can be made
about the air mass in which the aircraft is flying ?
(1) There is insufficient information to come to any conclusion
(2) It is warmer than ISA
(3) It is colder than ISA
(4) Its average temperature is about ISA
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 947 - ID 2597
In which of the following METAR reports is the probability of fog formation in the coming night the highest?
(1) 201850Z 06018G30KT 5000 -RAOVC010 04/01 O1024NOSIG=
(2) 201850Z 15003KT6000 SCT120 05/04 01032 BECMG 1600 BR=
(3) 201850Z 25010KT 4000 RABKN012 OVC030 12/10Q1006 TEMPO 1500=
(4) 201850Z21003KT8000 SCT250 12/m08 Q1028 NOSIG=
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 948 - ID 3718
The tropopause is lower
(1) in summer than winter in moderate latitudes
(2) over the North Pole than over the equator
(3) over the equator than over the South Pole
(4) south of the equator than north of it
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 949 - ID 1364
Which typical weather situation is shown on the weather chart ? (Spacing of the isobars: 5 hPa)
(1) Warm south wind condition (Foehn).
(2) Cutting wind.
(3) Flat pressure pattern.
(4) West wind condition.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 950 - ID 10872
Cold air pools
(1) can easily be recognized on synoptic surface charts
(2) are most evident in the temperature and wind fields of the upper levels
(3) only occur at mid-latitudes
(4) only occur in winter
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What does the term TREND signify?
(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) 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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 962 - ID 10966
Which of the following statements concerning the variation in wind speed between summer and winter on the North Atlantic between FL 300
and FL 400 is most correct?
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 963 - ID 1094
Frontal depressions can be assumed to move in the direction of the 2000 feet wind
(1) in the warm sector
(2) in front of the warm front
(3) behind the cold front
(4) at the apex of the wave
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 964 - ID 2706
On which of these routes would you not need to worry about icing at FL 170?
(1) Madrid - Vienna
(2) London - Stockholm
(3) Zurich - Athens
(4) Paris - Lisbon
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Which wind systems converge on the ITCZ, when it lies at the equator?
(1) SE trade winds and NE trade winds
(2) SW monsoon and NW trade winds
(3) NW monsoon and SW trade winds
(4) SW monsoon and NW monsoon
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 995 - ID 0
Frontal fog is most likely to occur
(1) in summer in the early morning
(2) in winter in the early morning
(3) in advance of a warm front
(4) in rear of a warm front
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Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for FL 300?
(1) 500 hPa
(2) 700 hPa
(3) 200 hPa
(4) 300 hPa
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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Generally northern hemisphere winds at 5000 FT/AGL are south-westerly while most of the surface winds are southerly. What is the primary
reason of difference between these two wind directions?
(1) Friction between the wind and the surface.
(2) A strong pressure gradient at higher altitudes.
(3) Stronger Coriolis force at the surface.
(4) The influence of warm air at the lower altitude.
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What winds and air mass characteristics are mainly associated with the winter monsoon in the monsoon regions of the Indian sub-continent?
(1) South-westerly winds carrying warm and humid air.
(2) North-easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
(3) South-easterly winds carrying warm and humid air.
(4) North-westerly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 1000 - ID 1988
In the month of August you prepare a flight (cruising level FL 370) from Bombay (19N- 73E)to Bangkok (13N- 100E). What wind conditions
can you expect?
(1) Light winds diagonal to the route.
(2) Strong northerly winds.
(3) Headwinds.
(4) Tailwinds.
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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?
(1) 1030 hPa
(2) More than 1030 hPa
(3) Less than 1030 hPa
(4) It is not possible to give a definitive answer
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When isobars, for an area in the mid-latitudes on a weather map, are close together, the wind is most likely to be
(1) blowing perpendicular to the isobars
(2) changing direction rapidly
(3) strong
(4) light
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On the European continent METARs of main airports are compiled and distributed with intervals of
(1) 0.5 hour
(2) 1 hour
(3) 3 hours
(4) 2 hours
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Along the West coast of India the prevailing winds are the
(1) SE monsoon in July and a SW monsoon in January
(2) SW monsoon in July and a NE monsoon in January
(3) SW monsoon in July and a SE monsoon in January
(4) NE monsoon in July and a SW monsoon in January
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Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours?
(1) 201350Z34003KT0800 SN W002 M02/M04 01014 NOSIG =
(2) 201350Z 04012KT 3000 BR OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 6000 =
(3) 201350Z 16004KT8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG =
(4) 201350Z21005KT9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO 24018G30KTTS =
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The geostrophic wind is greater than the gradient wind around a low pressure system because the
(1) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient
(2) coriolis force opposes to the centrifugal force
(3) coriolis force is added to the pressure gradient
(4) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient
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Which of the statements is true concerning squall lines ?
(1) Severe squall lines always move from northwest to southeast
(2) For severe squall lines a SIGMET is issued
(3) Severe squall lines only occur in the tropics
(4) For severe squall lines a TAF is issued
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ONH is defined as
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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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What is a characteristic phenomenon for a stable atmosphere?
(1) Many vertical currents.
(2) Stratified clouds.
(3) Weak wind.
(4) No precipitation.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 1010 - ID 1235
Friction between the air and the ground results in the northern hemisphere in:
(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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A layer can be
(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
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 1012 - ID 2557
With what type of cloud is "+TSRA" precipitation most commonly associated?
(1) NS
(2) AS
(3) CB
(4) sc
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 1013 - ID 10910
Refer to the following TAF message. LF>o< 180800Z 180918 22020KT6000 SCT015 SCT080 BECMG 1214 24025KT2000 RABKN009
OVC070= At 1400 UTC, the lowest cloud base will be
(1) between 900 and 1500 feet AMSL
(2) between 900 and 1500 feet AGL
(3) at 1500 feet AGL
(4) at 900 feet AGL
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The cloud base, reported in the METAR, is the height above
(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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During summer, a weak pressure gradient covers a coastal airfield in Eastern England resulting in mainly clear skies. The surface wind at dawn
was calm. If the alignment of the coastline in the vicinity of the airfield is predominantly north/south, the surface wind direction is likely to
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(1) easterly to southeasterly and increase in velocitiy by afternoon
(2) westerly and then southerly by evening
(3) easterly and then westerly by afternoon
(4) westerly and increase in velocity by afternoon
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What is, approximately, the temperature at 20000 FT in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere?
(1) -30C
(2) -25C
(3) -20C
(4) -15C
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 1017 - ID 1594
What type of cloud can produce hail showers?
(1) AC
(2) CB
(3) NS
(4) cs
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Question n 1018 - ID 10930
The temperature at the surface is given as +15*C and at 4000 FT it is +9*C, the state of this layer is said to be:
(1) absolutely unstable
(2) conditionally unstable
(3) unstable
(4) stable
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What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the ground as an active cold front is passing?
(1) It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet.
(2) It will first increase then decrease.
(3) It will first decrease then increase.
(4) It will remain unchanged.
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What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the ground as an active cold front is passing?
(1) It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet.
(2) It will first increase then decrease.
(3) It will first decrease then increase.
(4) It will remain unchanged.
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