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135 . Hail is most likely to be associated with

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O cumulonimbus clouds.
O cumulus clouds
O stratocumulus clouds.
O lenticularis clouds

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136 Ice pellets encountered during flight are normally evidence that

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O freezing rain exists at higher altitude
O a cold front has passed.
O there are thunderstorms in the area.
O there is a squal line in the area

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137 Which statement is true regarding squall lines?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O They are nonfrontal and often contain severe, steady-state thunderstorms.
O They are always associated with cold fronts.
O They are slow in forming, but rapid in movement.
O None of the those

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138 What is indicated if ice pellets are encountered at 8,000 feet?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O Freezing rain at higher altitude,
O You are approaching an area of thunderstorms.
O You will encounter hail if you continue your flight
O You will encounter turbulence

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140 One of the most dangerous features of mountain waves [Fig.49], is the turbulent areas in and

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O below rotor clouds.
O above rotor clouds.
O below lenticular clouds.
O above lenticular clouds

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141 The conditions most favorable to wave formation over mountainous areas [Fig.40], are a layer of

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O stable air at mountaintop altitude and a wind of at least 20 knots blowing across the ridge.
O unstable air at mountaintop altitude and a wind of at least 20 knots blowing across the ridge
O moist, unstable air at mountaintop altitude and a wind of less than 5 knots blowing across the ridge.
O None of those

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142 During departure, under conditions of suspected low-level wind shear, a sudden decrease in headwind will cause

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O a loss in airspeed equal to the decrease in wind velocity.
O a gain in airspeed equal to the decrease in wind velocity.
O no change in airspeed, but groundspeed will decrease.
O stalling

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143 . What is an important characteristic of wind shear?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O It can be present at any level and can exist in both a horizontal and vertical
O It is present at only lower levels and exists in a horizontal direction.
O It is present at any level and exists in only a vertical direction.
O It is present at higher levels and can exist in a vertical direction

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144 Low-level wind shear may occur when

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O there is a low-level temperature inversion with strong
O surface winds are light and variable.
O surface winds are above 15 knots and there is no
change in wind direction and windspeed with height.
O surface winds are above 30 knots

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145 . If a temperature inversion is encountered immediately after takeoff or during an approach to a landing, a potential hazard exists due to

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O wind shear.
O strong surface winds.
O strong convective currents.
O low visibility

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146 . Winds at 3,000 feet……………………... AGL 32 kts
Surface winds……………………………………………………….Calm
While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O increase approach airspeed slightly above normal to
avoid stalling.
O keep the approach airspeed at or slightly below
normal to compensate for floating.
O not alter the approach airspeed, these conditions are
nearly ideal.
O none of the those

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147 . The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL)
METAR LGTP 151250Z 17006KT 4000 OVC005 13/11 A2998

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O 3,500 feet.
O 2,500 feet.
O 4,000 feet.
O 3000 feet

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148 What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for LGTS?
SPECI LGTS 091854Z 32005KT 2000 RA BR OVC007
17/16 A2990 RMKRAB12

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O Rain and mist obstructing visibility; rain began at 1812Z.
O Rain and fog obscuring two-tenths of the sky; rain
began at 1912Z
O Rain and overcast at 1,200 feet AGL.
O Fog and overcast at 700 feet AGL

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149 On a Surface Analysis Chart, the solid lines that depict sea level pressure patterns are called

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O isobars.
O isogons.
O millibars.
O isotherms

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150 The Surface Analysis Chart depicts

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O actual frontal positions, pressure patterns, temperature, dew point, wind, weather, and obstructions to vision at the valid time of the chart.
O frontal locations and expected movement, pressure centers, cloud coverage, and obstructions to vision at the time of chart transmission.
O actual pressure distribution, frontal systems, cloud heights and coverage, temperature, dew point, and wind at the time shown on the chart
O wind, visibility, pressure, temperature and due point

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151 On a Surface Analysis Chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O strong pressure gradient.
O weak pressure gradient.
O strong temperature gradient.
O weak temperature gradient

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152 . What flight planning information can a pilot derive from Constant Pressure Analysis Charts?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O Winds and temperatures aloft.
O Clear air turbulence and icing conditions.
O Frontal systems and obstructions to vision aloft.
O Winds and icing conditions

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153 What is the meaning of the terms PROB402102. +TSRA as used in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast(TAF)?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O Between 2100Z and 0200Z there is a forty percent
(40%) probability of thunderstorms with heavy rain.
O Probability of heavy thunderstorms with rain showers
below 4,000 feet at time 2102.
O Beginning at 2102Z forty percent (40%) probability of
heavy thunderstorms and rain showers.
O None of the above

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154 What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O Wind direction is variable.
O Wind speed is variable throughout the period.
O Cloud base is variable.
O Visibility is variable

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155 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O Eight times daily and are usually valid for a 9 hour period.
O Six times daily and are usually valid for a 12 hour period including a 4-hour categorical outlook.
O Six times daily and are valid for 9 hours including a 6-hour categorical outlook.
O Five times daily and are valid for a 6 hours period

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156 Which is true with respect to a high- or low-pressure system?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

O A high-pressure area or ridge is an area of descending air.
O A high-pressure area or ridge is an area of rising air.
O A low-pressure area or trough is an area of descending air.
O None of those

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135 . Hail is most likely to be associated with

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 2 von 25

136 Ice pellets encountered during flight are normally evidence that

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 3 von 25

137 Which statement is true regarding squall lines?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 4 von 25

138 What is indicated if ice pellets are encountered at 8,000 feet?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 5 von 25

140 One of the most dangerous features of mountain waves [Fig.49], is the turbulent areas in and

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 6 von 25

141 The conditions most favorable to wave formation over mountainous areas [Fig.40], are a layer of

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 7 von 25

142 During departure, under conditions of suspected low-level wind shear, a sudden decrease in headwind will cause

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 8 von 25

143 . What is an important characteristic of wind shear?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 9 von 25

144 Low-level wind shear may occur when

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 10 von 25

145 . If a temperature inversion is encountered immediately after takeoff or during an approach to a landing, a potential hazard exists due to

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 11 von 25

146 . Winds at 3,000 feet……………………... AGL 32 kts Surface winds……………………………………………………….Calm While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 12 von 25

147 . The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL) METAR LGTP 151250Z 17006KT 4000 OVC005 13/11 A2998

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 13 von 25

148 What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for LGTS? SPECI LGTS 091854Z 32005KT 2000 RA BR OVC007 17/16 A2990 RMKRAB12

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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149 On a Surface Analysis Chart, the solid lines that depict sea level pressure patterns are called

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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150 The Surface Analysis Chart depicts

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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151 On a Surface Analysis Chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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152 . What flight planning information can a pilot derive from Constant Pressure Analysis Charts?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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Frage 18 von 25

153 What is the meaning of the terms PROB402102. +TSRA as used in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast(TAF)?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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154 What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

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155 Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?

146 . Winds at 3,000 feet……………………... AGL 32 kts
Surface winds……………………………………………………….Calm
While on approach for landing, under clear skies with convective turbulence a few hours after sunrise, one should

147 . The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL)
METAR LGTP 151250Z 17006KT 4000 OVC005 13/11 A2998

148 What is meant by the Special METAR weather observation for LGTS?
SPECI LGTS 091854Z 32005KT 2000 RA BR OVC007
17/16 A2990 RMKRAB12