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.

Incorrect.

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

Correct.

See Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on fog.

Incorrect.

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

Correct.

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

Incorrect.

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

Correct.

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

Incorrect

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

Correct.

See Plain English guide for general operating and flight rules: VFR flights – compliance with VMC criteria, page 46.

Incorrect.

6. What does RF00.0/000.0 refer to at the end of a METAR?

Correct.

See Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on METAR/SPECI.

Incorrect.

7. When more than SCT cloud below 1,500 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:

Correct.

See Plain English guide for general operating and flight rules: flight preparation requirements – alternate aerodromes, page 79.

Incorrect.

8. Mechanical turbulence can result from strong winds at ridge top level. Operating in close proximity to obstructions can lead to recirculation and loss of performance. In winds below 15 kts, the turbulence may be experienced in:

Incorrect.

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

Correct.

See 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?

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology's PDF on thunderstorms.

Incorrect.

11. When operating a rotorcraft in Class G airspace below 700 ft AGL overland, the VMC criteria is:

Correct.

See Plain English guide for general operating and flight rules: flight preparation requirements – VFR flights – compliance with VMC criteria, page 44 to 47.

Incorrect.

12. By day only, on request, ATC may issue you with a ‘special VFR clearance’ that will allow you to fly VMC criteria provided you:

Correct.

See Plain English guide for general operating and flight rules: flight preparation requirements – VFR flights – compliance with VMC criteria, page 47.

Incorrect.

Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//resources-and-education/pilot-safety-hub/weather-and-forecasting/weather-quiz-helicopter
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