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Weather quiz (fixed-wing)

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Weather quiz (fixed-wing)
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1. Wind information given in grid point wind and temperature forecasts (GPWT) indicates the direction:

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on grid-point wind and temperature forecasts.

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2. What conditions are most likely to form radiation fog?

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See Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on fog.

Incorrect.

3. The term TEMPO 0610, as used in a TAF, means that:

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See Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on aerodrome forecast (TAF and TAF3).

Incorrect.

4. TAF YPKS 072116Z 0721/0808 24008KT 9999 LIGHT RAIN SCT015 FM080300 24011KT 9999 NSW SCT035. Departing YSTW 0000 – YSDU – arriving YPKS 0200. The wind forecast for arrival in the circuit at YPKS is:

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See Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on aerodrome forecast (TAF and TAF3).

Incorrect.

5. When operating in Class D airspace the VMC criteria is:

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Part 91 Plain English Guide: VFR flights – compliance with VMC criteria, page 46

Incorrect.

6. Rime ice is most likely encountered:

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See the Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on icing.

Incorrect.

7. When more than SCT cloud below 1500 ft, or visibility less than 8 km, is forecast at your destination, you must nominate an alternate if your ETA is during the period of:

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Part 91 Plain English Guide: Flight preparation requirements – alternate aerodromes, page 79

Incorrect.

8. If a weather forecast is not available, you may depart if you have considered the weather is suitable to allow you to return. You must return to the departure aerodrome if you do not receive a weather forecast within:

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Part 91 Plain English Guide: Flight preparation requirements – weather assessment, page 78, and AIP ENR 1.10 para 1.2

Incorrect.

9. The values given in each square of the GWPT graph represent the wind and temperature at specific heights for:

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on grid point wind and temperature forecasts.

Incorrect.

10. What stage of the thunderstorm is characterised by strong updrafts and downdrafts?

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See the Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on thunderstorms.

Incorrect.

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