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3.5.4.1.0.B.1
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Knowledge Code: J25
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What does the contraction VRB in the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) mean?
| | A) Cloud base is variable. |
| * | B) Wind direction is variable. |
| | C) Wind speed is variable throughout the period. |
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3.5.4.1.1.B.1
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Knowledge Code: J25
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Which statement pertaining to the following Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is true?
TAF
KMEM 091135Z 0915 15005KT 5SM HZ BKN060
FM1600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
| | A) Wind direction is from 160° at 4 KTS and reported visibility is 6 statute miles. |
| * | B) SKC in the valid period indicates no significant weather and sky clear. |
| | C) Wind in the valid period implies surface winds are forecast to be greater than 5 KTS |
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3.5.4.1.2.B.1
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Knowledge Code: J25
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The visibility entry in a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) of P6SM implies that the prevailing visibility is expected to be greater than
| | A) 6 nautical miles. |
| * | B) 6 statute miles. |
| | C) 6 kilometers. |
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3.5.4.1.3.B.1
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Knowledge Code: J25
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) are issued how many times a day and cover what period of time?
| * | A) Four times daily and are usually valid for a 24 hour period. |
| | B) Six times daily and are usually valid for a 24 hour period including a 4-hour categorical outlook. |
| | C) Six times daily and are usually valid for a 24 hour period including a 6-hour categorical outlook. |
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3.5.4.1.4.B.1
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Knowledge Code: I43
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Which information section is contained in the Aviation Area Forecast (FA)?
| | A) Winds aloft, speed and direction. |
| * | B) VFR Clouds and Weather (VFR CLDS/WX). |
| | C) In-Flight Aviation Weather Advisories. |
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3.5.4.1.5.B.1
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Knowledge Code: I43
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The section of the Aviation Area Forecast (FA) entitled VFR Clouds and Weather contains a summary of
| | A) forecast sky cover, cloud tops, visibility, and obstructions to vision along specific routes. |
| * | B) sky condition, cloud heights, visibility, obstructions to vision, precipitation, and sustained surface winds of 20 knots or greater. |
| | C) only those weather systems producing liquid or frozen precipitation, fog, thunderstorms, or IFR ceilings. |
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3.5.4.1.6.B.1
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Knowledge Code: I43
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In-Flight Aviation Weather Advisories include what type of information?
| | A) IFR conditions, turbulence, and icing within a valid period for the listed states. |
| | B) State and geographic areas with reported ceilings and visibilities below VFR minimums. |
| * | C) Forecasts for potentially hazardous flying conditions for enroute aircraft. |
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3.5.4.1.7.B.1
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Knowledge Code: J25
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What type of Inflight Weather Advisories provides an en route pilot with information regarding the possibility of moderate icing, moderate turbulence, winds of 30 knots or more at the surface and extensive mountain obscurement?
| | A) Severe Weather Forecast Alerts (AWW) and SIGMETs. |
| * | B) AIRMETs and Center Weather Advisories (CWA). |
| | C) Convective SIGMETs and SIGMETs. |
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3.5.4.1.8.B.1
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Knowledge Code: J25
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What single reference contains information regarding a volcanic eruption, that is occurring or expected to occur?
| | A) Terminal Area Forecasts (TAF). |
| * | B) In-Flight Weather Advisories. |
| | C) Weather Depiction Chart. |
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3.5.4.1.9.A.1
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Knowledge Code: I43
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The Aviation Weather Center (AWC) prepares FA's for the contiguous U.S.
| * | A) three times each day. |
| | B) twice each day. |
| | C) every 6 hours unless significant changes in weather require it more often. |
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