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LICENCE TYPE - Private Pilot Licence

SUBJECT - PPL Meteorology

Time Allowed: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Total Questions: 30

Total Marks: 30

Pass Mark: 70%

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Part I

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1 If a strong northerly wind is blowing across a range of hills lying east-west you would expect to find the 1
most turbulent flying conditions:

A immediately south of the range.

B immediately north of the range.

C immediately above the ridge.

D only where marked temperature changes occur.

2 The lifting of radiation fog may be caused by: 1

A an increase in wind strength.

B an increase in relative humidity.

C a decrease in temperature.

D the formation of upper cloud.

3 Airframe icing is most likely to occur when: 1

A there is no visible moisture present and the temperature is above 0C.

B there is no visible moisture present and the temperature is below 0C.

C visible moisture is present and the temperature is below freezing point.

D visible moisture is present and the temperature is above freezing level.

4 From the following cloud types, the one from which heavy rain would most likely be falling and reaching 1
the ground is:

A stratocumulus.

B nimbostratus.

C cirrostratus.

D cirrocumulus.

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5 Isobars are lines drawn on a weather map joining places: 1

A where the wind direction is the same.

B of equal barometric pressure.

C where wind speed is the same.

D of equal temperature.

6 As a vigorous cold front passes there is usually: 1

A an increase in the temperature and considerable change in wind direction.

B a decrease in temperature and a considerable change in wind direction.

C an increase in temperature but no change in wind direction.

D a decrease in temperature but no change in wind direction.

7 The belt of bad weather associated with a pronounced warm front is: 1

A accompanied by thunderstorms, heavy showers and severe turbulence.

B accompanied by towering CU and CB's with considerable rain and hail.

C widespread, with considerable low cloud and rain.

D accompanied by high winds, extensive rain and warm temperatures.

8 You are on approach to land at an airfield where substantial windshear has been reported on final. Your 1
response to this would be to:

A maintain approach speed and increase power.

B increase approach speed using power to maintain profile.

C continue with a normal approach.

D reduce approach speed and increase power.

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9 On a clear hot summer afternoon near to the sea, you would expect: 1

A the air over the sea to rise due to reflective heating and cause a breeze to blow from the
land towards the sea.

B the land to heat up more than the water and cause air to flow from the land to the sea.

C the air over the sea to heat up and move in under the cold air over the land.

D the air over the land to heat up more quickly than the air over the sea; to rise and allow cold
air to flow in from over the sea.

10 Which of the following statements regarding pressure systems is correct for the Southern Hemisphere? 1

A An anticyclone is a weather system with the lowest pressure at the centre; the winds blow
anticlockwise around the system.

B A depression is a weather system with the lowest pressure at the centre; the winds blow
clockwise around the system.

C A depression is a weather system with the highest pressure at the centre; the winds blow
clockwise around the system.

D An anticyclone is a weather system with the highest pressure at the centre; the winds blow
clockwise around the system.

11 When air is heated it: 1

A contracts, rises and then warms.

B expands, sinks and then cools.

C contracts, sinks and then warms.

D expands, rises and then cools.

12 A general indication of the likelihood of the formation of fog can best be gained by checking the: 1

A wind speed.

B cloud cover.

C relationship between the ambient temperature and dew point.

D relationship between the environmental temperature lapse rate and relative humidity.

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13 Radiation fog usually reaches a maximum intensity shortly after: 1

A midday.

B sunset.

C sunrise.

D midnight.

14 Your track during a cross-country flight takes you past a mountain range on the lee side and below the 1
height of some ridges. When you are advised that rotor streaming has been reported in the area, you
consider this to be:

A not serious because the phenomenon is short-lived and can easily be outclimbed if
necessary.

B very serious at levels higher than the mountain ridges, but below ridge height there will be
light turbulence and little wind.

C not serious because the effect will be felt only on the windward side where strong gusts and
turbulence will be experienced.

D very serious because downdraughts will be very strong and turbulence can be severe.

15 A condition where the air temperature at a given height is warmer than that at a lower level is referred to 1
as:

A an inversion and is an indication of unstable weather.

B an inversion and you would expect smooth flying conditions immediately above the inversion.

C a reverse temperature condition and you would expect very good flight visibility below the
temperature reversal.

D an inversion, and you would expect very good flight visibility below the inversion.

16 It is not advisable to land a light aeroplane during a thunderstorm, even though the cloud base is 1
relatively high and rain showers are light, because of the possibility of:

A changeable wind conditions and the possibility of up or downdraughts.

B poor visibility in the showers and a risk of airframe icing.

C loss of radio communication due to heavy atmospheric static.

D loss of braking action on a wet runway.

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17 In practice the approximate value used in the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) for temperature 1
lapse rate is:

A 1.5C.

B 2.0C.

C 3.0C.

D 3.5C.

18 Orographic effect could be defined as a: 1

A katabatic wind.

B geostrophic wind.

C coriolis effect on the pressure system.

D airmass uplift due to terrain.

19 A Fohn wind is: 1

A cool and wet.

B dry and warm.

C wet and warm.

D caused by lenticular cloud.

20 Hoar frost is most likely to form on an aeroplane: 1

A on a calm cloudy night.

B where the air temperature is just above freezing point.

C only in conditions of freezing rain.

D on a calm clear night.

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21 Which choice correctly states the information contained in the underlined portion of the NZAA TAF? 1

A Surface wind 230True/10kts, visibility 40 kilometres, rain showers, scattered cloud base
300ft above aerodrome level and broken cloud base 600ft above areodrome level.

B Surface wind 230Magnetic/10kts, visibility 40 kilometres, rain showers, scattered cloud

base 3000ft above mean sea level and broken cloud base 6000ft above mean sea level.

C Surface wind 230True/10kts, visibility 40 kilometres, rain showers, scattered cloud base
3000ft above aerodome level and broken cloud base 6000ft above aerodrome level.

D Surface wind 230Magnetic/10kts, visibility 40 kilometres, rain showers, scattered cloud

base 3000ft above mean sea level and broken cloud base 6000ft above mean sea level.

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Part II

Mark

22 The base of the lowest cloud cover reported in the Tauranga (NZTG) 202100Z METAR is: 1
(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A 200 ft above mean sea level.

B 400 ft above mean sea level.

C 2000 ft above aerodrome level.

D 4000 ft above aerodrome level.

23 With reference to the METAR NZAA 202100Z what does "12/11" mean? 1
(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A Likelihood of unlimited visibility.

B Temperature 12C and Dew Point 11C.

C Dew Point 12 and Temperature 11C.

D Likelihood of rainshowers.

24 At what time would the next METAR be available at NZWN? 1

(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A 1000 NZDT.

B 2200 NZST.

C 2200 NZDT.

D 2200 UTC.

25 A flight is planned in the Waikato area mid-morning. The average height of the terrain in the area is 500 1
feet above mean sea level (AMSL). At what height would you expect the lowest cloud layer to be above
ground level?
(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A 500 ft.

B 1300 ft.

C 1800 ft.

D 2500 ft.

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26 With reference to the METAR NZHN 202100Z, is the reported surface wind direction in degrees true or 1
magnetic?
(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A True.

B Magnetic.

27 Refer to the NZPM TAF. What is the meaning of "BECMG 0003"? 1

(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A Surface wind becoming 000 True/3kts.

B Surface wind becoming calm at 0300 UTC.

C A change in visibility expected between 0000 and 0300 UTC.

D A wind change expected between 0000 and 0300 UTC.

28 The METAR NZTG was issued at: 1

(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A 1000 UTC.

B 2100 UTC.

C 2100 NZDT.

D 2100 NZST.

29 What is the forecast wind direction overhead Gisborne (NZGS) at 7000 feet? 1
(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A 230True/12kts.

B 230Magnetic/12kts.

C 230True/10kts.

D 240Magnetic/13kts.

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30 Assuming an ISA temperature lapse rate and using the GAWX NI, the approximate air temperature 1
overhead Wellington at 9000 feet is:
(Refer Appendix A, Figure 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07)

A +3C.

B 0C.

C -3C.

D -6C.

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APPENDIX A
GA WX NI
ISSUED BY METSERVICE
1844 UTC THURSDAY 20-MAY-199X
(0644 NZST FRIDAY 21-MAY-199X)
VALID 1900 - 0600 UTC (0700-1800 NZST)
SITUATION
A HIGH OVER THE TASMAN SEA EXTENDS A WEAKENING SOUTWEST FLOW OVER THE NORTH ISLAND.
FCST WX.
NORTHLAND AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO : AREAS BKN CU 1800 TOPS 9000 IN SHOWERS. AREAS BKN SC 3000 TOPS 6000. ISOL SHOWERS, CLEARING BY
AFTERNOON.
TAIHAPE : AREAS BKN ST 800, LIFTING TO 1200 THIS MORNING AND CLEARING DURING THE AFTERNOON. BKN CUSC 1600 TOPS 8000. SCT SHOWERS,
CLEARING THIS AFTERNOON.
BAY OF PLENTY, TAUPO AND N0RTHERN GISBORNE : NIL SIG APART FROM A FEW MORNING FOG AREAS.
ELSEWHERE : AREAS BKN CUSC 2000 TOPS 6000. ISOL SHOWERS ABOUT COASTAL HAWKES BAY AND SOUTHERN GISBORNE THIS MORNING.
VIS
30KM. REDUCING TO 500M IN FOG.
ICE.
NIL.
TURB
NIL SIG.
FZL
9000FT IN THE NORTH, SLOPING TO 6000FT IN THE SOUTH.
FORECAST WINDS AT 0000 UTC (1200 NZST) (Wind:True/Speed:Kt)

3000 5000 7000 9000

NZKT 230/13 230/15 235/17 235/19
NZRO 200/09 215/09 230/10 240/11
NZGS 200/12 215/12 230/12 240/13
NZNP 200/09 210/10 220/11 225/12
NZPP 230/11 230/12 230/13 235/14
COMMENT - WINDS OVER NZPP TENDING WESTERLY IN AFTERNOON.
NOTE: ALL HEIGHTS IN FEET AMSL
TAF NZAA Valid from 0000 to 2400
23010KT 40KM SHRA SCT030 BKN060
2000FT WIND 24015KT
TAF NZPM Valid from 0000 to 2400
VRB08KT 40KM FEW025 BKN050
BECMG 0003 29010KT
2000FT WIND 22015KT
BECMG 0003 28015KT
METAR NZAA 202100Z 20003KT 40KM DZ SCT020 BKN040 12/11 Q1018.
METAR NZTG 202100Z VRB03KT 45KM FEW020 BKN040 11/// Q1019
METAR NZHN 202100Z 08004KT 40KM FEW010 BKN050 10/// Q1018
METAR NZWN 202100Z 04005KT 40KM BKN035 08/07 Q1018 RMK KAUKAU 01006KT NOSIG

Figur 1 Briefing Statement Sample PMT07

Referenced to Question: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.

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 MARKING
SCHEDULE

LICENCE TYPE - Private Pilot Licence

SUBJECT - PPL Meteorology

Time Allowed: 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Total Questions: 30

Total Marks: 30

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Paper Answer Question Mark
Question Bank
No. Code

1 A 2594 .R 0 1
Critique na

Study Refs

2 A 2621 .R 0 1
Critique na

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3 C 2623 .R 0 1
Critique na

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4 B 2624 .R 0 1
Critique na

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5 B 2627 .R 0 1
Critique na

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6 B 2630 .R 0 1
Critique na

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7 C 2632 .R 0 1
Critique na

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8 B 2635 .R 0 1
Critique na

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9 D 2641 .R 0 1
Critique na

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10 B 2643 .R 0 1
Critique na

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11 D 2644 .R 0 1
Critique na

Study Refs

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Question Bank
No. Code

12 C 2647 .R 0 1
Critique na

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13 C 2650 .R 0 1
Critique na

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14 D 2651 .R 0 1
Critique na

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15 B 2652 .R 0 1
Critique na

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16 A 2654 .R 0 1
Critique na

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17 B 2664 .R 0 1
Critique na

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18 D 2665 .R 0 1
Critique na

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19 B 2666 .R 0 1
Critique na

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20 D 2667 .R 0 1
Critique na

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21 C 2668 .R 0 1
Critique na

Study Refs

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Paper Answer Question Mark
Question Bank
No. Code

22 C 2669 .R 0 1
Critique na

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23 B 2670 .R 0 1
Critique na

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24 D 2671 .R 0 1
Critique na

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25 B 2672 .R 0 1
Critique na

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26 A 2673 .R 0 1
Critique na

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27 D 2674 .R 0 1
Critique na

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28 B 2675 .R 0 1
Critique NA

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29 A 2676 .R 0 1
Critique na

Study Refs

30 D 2677 .R 0 1
Critique na

Study Refs

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