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Meteorology Questions On Airline Transportation Exam
Meteorology Questions On Airline Transportation Exam
8/8 stratus base 200 ft/AGL is observed at sunrise at an aerodrome in the north of France ; the QNH is 1028 hPa and there is
a variable wind of 3 kt. What change in these clouds is likely at 1200 UTC in summer and winter ?
a) Winter : SCT , base 3000 ft/AGL , summer : OVC , base 500 ft/AGL.
b) Winter : OVC , base 500 ft/AGL , summer : SCT , base 3000 ft/AGL.
c) Winter : BKN , base 2500 ft/AGL , summer : BKN , base 3500 ft/AGL.
d) Winter : clear sky , summer : BKN CB , base 1500 ft/AGL.
Answer ;
b) Winter : OVC , base 500 ft/AGL , summer : SCT , base 3000 ft/AGL.
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0002. A blocking anticyclone in the northern hemisphere is ;
a) a warm anticyclone/quasi stationary/situated between 50°N and 70°N
b) a cold anticyclone/steering depressions/situated over Scandinavia
c) quasi stationary/situated between 50°N and 70°N/a cold anticyclone
d) situated between 50°N and 70°N/a cold anticyclone/steering depressions
Answer ;
a) a warm anticyclone/quasi stationary/situated between 50°N and 70°N
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0003. A Cb with thunderstorm has reached the mature stage. Which statement is correct ?
a) The freezing level in the whole cloud lies lower than outside the cloud.
b) In temperatures lower than –23ºC icing is still possible.
c) If hail occurs , it only occurs in downdrafts.
d) Severe turbulence occurs in the cloud , but hardly ever below the cloud.
Answer ;
b) In temperatures lower than –23ºC icing is still possible.
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0004. A cold air pool ;
a) develops usually in winter when very unstable maritime polar or maritime arctic air currents stream
southwards along the eastern side of an extensive ridge of high pressure , in association with occluded
systems.
b) is usually most evident in the circulation and temperature fields of the middle troposphere and may show
little or no sign on a surface chart.
c) occurs frequently in winter to the south of the Alps when this region is under the influence of cold north-
westerly airstream.
d) normally disappears at night and occurs almost exclusively in summer.
Answer ;
b) is usually most evident in the circulation and temperature fields of the middle troposphere and may show
little or no sign on a surface chart.
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0005. A cold air pool can be best identified by means of ;
a) the CAT areas on a significant weather chart.
b) the isobars on a surface chart.
c) a GAMET report.
d) the isohypses on an upper air chart.
Answer ;
d) the isohypses on an upper air chart.
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0006. A conditionally unstable air mass is forced to ascend a mountain slope. What type of clouds can be expected ?
a) Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.
b) Stratiform clouds with considerable turbulence.
c) Layer-like clouds with little vertical development.
d) Stratiform clouds with a temperature inversion.
Answer ;
a) Clouds with considerable vertical development and associated turbulence.
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Annex 050-4331A
A convergence line is indicated by ;
a) number 1.
b) number 3.
c) number 4.
d) number 2.
Answer ;
a) number 1.
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0008. A cumulonimbus cloud at mid-latitudes in summer contains ;
a) only ice crystals.
b) ice crystals and water droplets but never supercooled water droplets.
c) ice crystals , water droplets and supercooled water droplets.
d) only water droplets.
Answer ;
c) ice crystals , water droplets and supercooled water droplets.
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0009. A cumulus congestus is ;
a) a cumulus with little vertical development.
b) a cumulus that only occurs in association with the ITCZ.
c) a cumulus that is of great vertical extent.
d) a remnant of a CB.
Answer ;
c) a cumulus that is of great vertical extent.
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0010. A dry , sand- and dust-laden North Easterly wind that blows in winter over large parts of North West Africa is known as a ;
a) Scirocco.
b) Harmattan.
c) Pampero.
d) Khamsin.
Answer ;
b) Harmattan.
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0011. A flight is to depart from an airport with runways 09 and 27. Surface wind is 270/05 , an inversion is reported at 300 feet
with turbulence and wind shear. The wind just above the inversion is 090/30. What is the safest departure procedure ?
a) Take-off is not possible under these conditions.
b) Depart on runway 09 with a tailwind.
c) Depart runway 27 with as steep an ascent as possible.
d) Depart runway 27 with maximum throttle during the passage through the inversion.
Answer ;
b) Depart on runway 09 with a tailwind.
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0012. A flight with a jet aeroplane from Munich to London is planned with a departure time of 22:50 local time. Which type of
satellite imagery available with observation time close to ETD is best to locate the clouds and the exact position of a cold front
forecast for this night over Western Europe ?
a) Visual ( VIS ) , polar orbiting.
b) Infrared ( IR ) , polar orbiting.
c) Visual ( VIS ) , geo-stationary.
d) Water vapour ( WV ) , geo-stationary or polar orbiting.
Answer ;
b) Infrared ( IR ) , polar orbiting.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 2 Meteorology
0013. A Foehn wind occurs on the ;
a) windward side of a mountain range and is caused by surface heating.
b) leeward side of a mountain range and is caused by the condensation level being lower on the leeward side
than on the windward side.
c) leeward side of a mountain range and is caused by significant moisture loss by precipitation from cloud.
d) windward side of a mountain range and is caused by surface cooling and reverse air flow.
Answer ;
c) leeward side of a mountain range and is caused by significant moisture loss by precipitation from cloud.
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0014. A frontal depression passes through the airport. What form of precipitation do you expect ?
a) Showers during some 2 hours until the warm front arrives. Drizzle in the warm sector within 12 hours. Rain
or snow on the passage of the cold front.
b) Continuous rain or snow during 6 hours until the warm front arrives. The precipitation stops for several hours
within the warm sector. On the arrival of the cold front , showers within a couple of hours.
c) Continuous rain or snow while the frontal wave passes for a period of some 24 hours.
d) Rain or snow during about 12 hours until the warm front arrives. Within the warm sector the rain increases.
Improvement on the passage of the cold front.
Answer ;
b) Continuous rain or snow during 6 hours until the warm front arrives. The precipitation stops for several hours
within the warm sector. On the arrival of the cold front , showers within a couple of hours.
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0015. A given mass of air is saturated with water vapour ( no condensed water ). If temperature increases ;
a) relative humidity increases.
b) the amount of water vapour decreases.
c) relative humidity remains constant.
d) the amount of water vapour remains constant.
Answer ;
d) the amount of water vapour remains constant.
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0016. A gust front is ;
a) characterized by heavy lightning.
b) another name for a cold front.
c) formed by the cold air outflow from a thunderstorm.
d) normally encountered directly below a thunderstorm.
Answer ;
c) formed by the cold air outflow from a thunderstorm.
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0017. A high pressure area ( slack pressure gradient ) covers part of the Mediterranean Sea and coastal region during the summer.
What surface wind direction is likely at an airport at the coast on a sunny afternoon ?
a) Land to sea.
b) Variable.
c) Sea to land.
d) Parallel to the coastline.
Answer ;
c) Sea to land.
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0018. A katabatic wind blows ;
a) up the slope during the day.
b) down the slope during the day.
c) up the slope during the night.
d) down the slope during the night.
Answer ;
d) down the slope during the night.
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0019. A layer can be ;
a) stable for saturated air and unstable for unsaturated air.
b) unstable for unsaturated air and neutral for saturated air.
c) unstable for unsaturated air and conditionally unstable.
d) stable for unsaturated air and unstable for saturated air.
Answer ;
d) stable for unsaturated air and unstable for saturated air.
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Annex 050-4338A
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates a tropical revolving storm ?
a) Symbol 2
b) Symbol 1
c) Symbol 3
d) Symbol 4
Answer ;
d) Symbol 4
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 10 Meteorology
0069. ( For this question use annex 050-4339A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-4339A
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates danger to an aircraft flying according to instrument flight rules ( IFR ) ?
a) Symbol 3
b) Symbol 1
c) Symbol 2
d) Symbol 4
Answer ;
c) Symbol 2
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0070. ( For this question use annex 050-4340A rev. 20.01.1003 )
Annex 050-4340A
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates danger to an aircraft flying according to instrument flight rules ( IFR ) ?
a) Symbol 4
b) Symbol 2
c) Symbol 1
d) Symbol 3
Answer ;
d) Symbol 3
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0071. ( Refer to Image 1 )
Image 1
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates severe icing ?
a) Symbol b
b) Symbol c
c) Symbol a
d) Symbol d
Answer ;
d) Symbol d
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 11 Meteorology
0072. ( For this question use annex 050-4337A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-4337A
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates severe icing ?
a) Symbol 3
b) Symbol 2
c) Symbol 1
d) Symbol 4
Answer ;
c) Symbol 1
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0073. ( Refer to Image 1 )
Image 1
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates a severe line squall ?
a) Symbol c
b) Symbol b
c) Symbol d
d) Symbol a
Answer ;
d) Symbol a
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0074. ( Refer to Image 1 )
Image 1
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates a tropical revolving storm ?
a) Symbol c
b) Symbol b
c) Symbol d
d) Symbol a
Answer ;
a) Symbol c
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Image 9
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates danger to an aircraft flying according to instrument flight rules ( IFR ) ?
a) Symbol 1
b) Symbol 4
c) Symbol 2
d) Symbol 3
Answer ;
c) Symbol 2
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0076. ( Refer to Image 1 )
Image 1
According to ICAO , which symbol indicates widespread haze ?
a) Symbol b
b) Symbol c
c) Symbol a
d) Symbol d
Answer ;
a) Symbol b
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0077. According to ISA the temperature in the lower part of the stratosphere ;
a) is constant with altitude.
b) decreases with altitude.
c) first increases with altitude but decreases at higher altitudes.
d) increases with altitude.
Answer ;
a) is constant with altitude.
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Annex 050-11873A
According to the extract of the surface isobar map , the surface wind direction over the sea is approximately ;
a) 140°.
b) 110°.
c) 220°.
d) 310°.
Answer ;
a) 140°.
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0079. Advection fog can be formed when ;
a) cold moist air flows over warmer water.
b) warm moist air flows over a warmer surface.
c) cold moist air flows over a warmer surface.
d) warm moist air flows over a colder surface.
Answer ;
d) warm moist air flows over a colder surface.
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0080. Advection fog is most likely to form when ;
a) a mild moist airstream flows over snow covered ground and the wind speed is less than 10 kt.
b) warm maritime air flows over a relatively warmer surface and the wind speed is greater than 15 kt.
c) cold maritime air flows over a warmer surface and the wind speed is greater than 15 kt.
d) cold air is forced over higher ground and further adiabatic cooling occurs.
Answer ;
a) a mild moist airstream flows over snow covered ground and the wind speed is less than 10 kt.
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0081. Advection is ;
a) the same as subsidence.
b) vertical motion of air.
c) the same as convection.
d) horizontal motion of air.
Answer ;
d) horizontal motion of air.
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0082. Advection of very cold air over a warm sea current can cause ;
a) no fog at all.
b) frontal fog.
c) advection fog.
d) steaming fog.
Answer ;
d) steaming fog.
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0083. After a clear night cumuliform clouds are formed in the morning. Why can the base of these clouds become higher during the
day ?
a) The wind speed is increasing , because the cold air mass changes into a warm air mass.
b) Because the surface temperature increases.
c) Because the difference between the temperature and the dewpoint temperature at the initial condensation
level becomes smaller.
d) Because the stability increases.
Answer ;
b) Because the surface temperature increases.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 14 Meteorology
0084. After a prolonged VMC descent in very cold air , you penetrate a humid air mass. What type of icing will you encounter ?
a) Smooth icing
b) Hoar frost
c) Rime ice
d) Clear ice
Answer ;
b) Hoar frost
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0085. After a sunny day , followed by a long clear night , you take-off from an airfield at mid-latitudes an hour before sunrise. The
field is not situated close to the coast. Though the pressure gradient is rather large , the easterly surface wind is weak and makes ;
a) a sudden strong increase in wind speed and strong veering of the wind a short time after take-off.
b) little increase in wind speed and little veering of the wind up to a height of 5000 ft.
c) large but gradual increase in wind speed and large but gradual veering of the wind up to a height of 5000 ft.
d) a squally wind up to great heights.
Answer ;
a) a sudden strong increase in wind speed and strong veering of the wind a short time after take-off.
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0086. After a sunny day , followed by a long clear night , you take-off from an airfield at mid-latitudes in the northern hemisphere
an hour before sunrise. The field is not situated close to the coast. Though the pressure gradient is rather large , the easterly surface
wind is weak. What do you expect ?
a) A squally wind up to great heights.
b) A sudden strong increase in wind speed and strong veering of the wind a short time after take-off.
c) A little increase in wind speed and little veering of the wind up to a height of 5000 ft.
d) A large but gradual increase in wind speed and large but gradual veering of the wind up to a height of
5000 ft.
Answer ;
b) A sudden strong increase in wind speed and strong veering of the wind a short time after take-off.
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0087. After landing at an aerodrome ( aerodrome elevation 1715 ft ) , the altimeter indicates an altitude of 1310 ft. The altimeter is
set to the pressure value of 1013 hPa. What is the QNH at this aerodrome ?
a) 1013 hPa.
b) 1028 hPa. 1715 ft – 1310 ft = 405 ft , 1 hPa’ı 27 ft olarak alırsak ;
c) 1015 hPa. 407 : 27 = 15 hPa. Uçak inişte düşük bir irtifa okuduğu
d) 998 hPa. için QNH daha yüksek bir değerde olmalıdır. Buna göre ;
Answer ; 1013 hPa + 15 hPa = 1028 hPa.
b) 1028 hPa.
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0088. After landing at an aerodrome ( QNH 993 hPa ) it is noticed that the altimeter is still set to 1013.2 hPa and that it reads 1200
feet. What is the elevation of the aerodrome above mean sea level ?
a) 660 feet.
b) 2280 feet. 1013 hPa – 993 hPa = 20 hPa , 1 hPa’ı 27 ft olarak alırsak ;
c) 1200 feet. 20 : 27 = 540 ft. Uçak daha yüksek bir altimetrik değer set ederek
d) 1740 feet. iniş yaptığına göre meydan irtifasını daha yüksek olarak okumuştur.
Answer ; Buna göre meydan irtifası ; 1200 – 540 = 660 feet.
a) 660 feet.
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0089. After passing at right angles through a very active cold front in the direction of the cold air , what will you encounter at
FL 50 , in the northern hemisphere immediately after a marked change in temperature ?
a) A backing in the wind direction.
b) A decrease in tailwind.
c) An increase in tailwind.
d) A veering in the wind direction.
Answer ;
d) A veering in the wind direction.
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0090. Ahead of a warm front ( northern hemisphere ) the wind direction changes from the surface up to the tropopause. The effect
of this change is that the wind ;
a) backs in the friction layer and backs above the friction layer.
b) veers in the friction layer and backs above the friction layer.
c) veers in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer.
d) backs in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer.
Answer ;
c) veers in the friction layer and veers above the friction layer.
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Annex 050-4246A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B at the flight level corresponding to the pressure surface of the constant pressure
chart. Which of the following statements is correct ?
a) Wind speed over A is higher than over B.
b) The true altitude will be higher over B than over A.
c) Wind speed over B is higher than over Paris.
d) The true altitude will be higher over B than over Paris.
Answer ;
c) Wind speed over B is higher than over Paris.
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0123. ( For this question use annex 050-4247A )
Annex 050-4247A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B at the flight level corresponding to the pressure surface of the constant pressure
chart. Which of the following statements is correct ?
a) The true altitude will be higher over B than over London.
b) Wind speed over A is higher than over B.
c) Wind speed over B is higher than over A.
d) The true altitude will be higher over B than over A.
Answer ;
c) Wind speed over B is higher than over A.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 20 Meteorology
0124. ( For this question use annex 050-4248A )
Annex 050-4248A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B at the flight level corresponding to the pressure surface of the constant pressure
chart. Which of the following statements is correct ?
a) Wind speed over B is higher than over A.
b) The true altitude will be higher over A than over Madrid.
c) The true altitude will be higher over A than over B.
d) Wind speed over A is higher than over B.
Answer ;
d) Wind speed over A is higher than over B.
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0125. ( For this question use annex 050-4249A )
Annex 050-4249A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B at the flight level corresponding to the pressure surface of the constant pressure
chart. Which of the following statements is correct ?
a) The true altitude will be higher over A than over B.
b) Wind speed over B is higher than over A.
c) The true altitude will be higher over B than over Melbourne.
d) Wind speed over A is higher than over B.
Answer ;
d) Wind speed over A is higher than over B.
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Annex 050-4246A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa. Which of
these statements is correct ?
a) Wind speed at Paris is higher than at B.
b) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A.
c) Wind speed at A is higher than at B.
d) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B.
Answer ;
d) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B.
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0127. ( For this question use annex 050-4247A )
Annex 050-4247A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa. Which of
these statements is correct ?
a) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A.
b) Wind speed at A and at B is the same.
c) Wind speed at A is higher than at B.
d) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B.
Answer ;
d) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B.
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Annex 050-4248A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa. Which of
these statements is correct ?
a) Wind speed at Madrid is higher than at A.
b) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A.
c) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B.
d) Wind speed at B is higher than at A.
Answer ;
b) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A.
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0129. ( For this question use annex 050-4249A )
Annex 050-4249A
An aircraft is flying from Point A to Point B on the upper level contour chart. The altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa. Which of
these statements is correct ?
a) Wind speed at A and at B is the same.
b) The true altitude will be higher at A than at B.
c) Wind speed at B is higher than at A.
d) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A.
Answer ;
d) The true altitude will be higher at B than at A.
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0130. An aircraft is flying from South to North , above the polar front jet stream , at FL 400 in the southern hemisphere. What
change , if any , in temperature will be experienced ?
a) It increases.
b) It decreases and then increases.
c) It stays the same.
d) It decreases.
Answer ;
d) It decreases.
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Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world climatic and wind circulation , zone “t” is an area of ;
a) NE trade winds.
b) travelling low pressure systems.
c) SE trade winds.
d) subtropical high pressure systems.
Answer ;
d) subtropical high pressure systems.
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0168. ( For this question use annex 050-10720A )
Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world climatic and wind circulation , zone “u” is in area of ;
a) NE trade winds.
b) SW trade winds.
c) subtropical high pressure.
d) travelling depressions.
Answer ;
a) NE trade winds.
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Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world climatic and wind circulation , zone “x” is an area of ;
a) the intertropical convergence zone ( ITCZ ).
b) travelling low pressure systems.
c) subtropical high pressure systems.
d) NE trade winds.
Answer ;
c) subtropical high pressure systems.
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0170. ( For this question use annex 050-10720A )
Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world climatic and wind circulation , zone “y” is an area of ;
a) subtropical high pressure systems.
b) travelling low pressure systems.
c) SE trade winds.
d) NE trade winds.
Answer ;
b) travelling low pressure systems.
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Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world wind circulation , the NE trade winds are applicable to zone ;
a) u.
b) w.
c) t.
d) v.
Answer ;
a) u.
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0172. ( For this question use annex 050-10720A )
Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world wind circulation , the SE trade winds are applicable to zone ;
a) v.
b) u.
c) w.
d) t.
Answer ;
c) w.
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Annex 050-10720A
Assuming a generalised zonal system of world wind circulation , the travelling low pressure systems are applicable to zone ;
a) t and x.
b) s and y.
c) t only.
d) u and w.
Answer ;
b) s and y.
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0174. ( For this question use annex 050-4368A rev. 10.11.2002 )
Annex 050-4368A
Assuming a normal vertical temperature gradient , at what altitude will the freezing level above Tunis be found ?
a) FL 100
b) FL 180
c) FL 260
d) FL 20
Answer ;
a) FL 100
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 32 Meteorology
0175. Assuming that an initial “trigger” force is present , the conditions most likely to result in the formation of thunderstorms are ;
a) high surface temperature , low dew point and high dry adiabatic lapse rate.
b) rapid orographic cooling of cloud containing ice crystals.
c) high relative humidity and instability throughout a deep layer.
d) intense surface heating , anticyclonic pressure system and relatively high freezing level.
Answer ;
c) high relative humidity and instability throughout a deep layer.
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0176. ( For this question use annex 050-4298A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-4298A
Assuming the usual direction of movement , to which position will the polar frontal wave have moved ?
a) Position 4
b) Position 3
c) Position 2
d) Position 1
Answer ;
b) Position 3
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0177. ( For this question use annex 050-2064A )
Annex 050-2064A
Assuming the usual direction of movement , where will this polar frontal wave have moved to ( after a certain time ) ?
a) Position 4
b) Position 3
c) Position 1
d) Position 2
Answer ;
b) Position 3
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 33 Meteorology
0178. ( For this question use annex 050-10875A )
Annex 050-10875A
At 40°N 20°W , the forecast wind at FL 390 is ;
a) 060°/45 kt
b) 090°/45 kt
c) 270°/45 kt
d) 070°/30 kt
Answer ;
b) 090°/45 kt
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Annex 050-2513A
At FL 300 between Geneva and Tunis , what mean wind would be most likely ?
a) 225/25
b) 245/50
c) 265/25
d) 265/40
Answer ;
b) 245/50
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 36 Meteorology
0187. ( For this question use annex 050-11931A )
Annex 050-11931A
At Lyon ( LFLY , N4545 E00500 ) , at 1200 UTC , the sky is overcast with Stratocumulus and Altostratus and it is raining.
Using the SWC in appendix , valid at 1200 UTC , we can estimate a weather improvement for Lyon at around ;
a) 2100 UTC.
b) 1215 UTC.
c) 1330 UTC.
d) 0300 UTC the following day.
Answer ;
a) 2100 UTC.
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0188. At the same latitude the geostrophic wind is greater than the gradient wind around a low pressure system with equal pressure
gradient because the ;
a) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient.
b) coriolis force is added to the pressure gradient.
c) coriolis force opposes to the centrifugal force.
d) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient.
Answer ;
d) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient.
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0189. At the same latitude the geostrophic wind is less than the gradient wind around an anticyclone with equal pressure gradient
because the ;
a) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient.
b) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient.
c) coriolis effect opposes to the centrifugal force.
d) effect of coriolis is added to friction.
Answer ;
a) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 37 Meteorology
0190. At the surface the lifetime of a typical microburst and the diameter of the area affected by damaging winds are in the order
of ;
a) 1-5 minutes and 4 km.
b) 5-15 minutes and 8 km.
c) 30-40 minutes and 4 km.
d) 5-10 minutes and 12 km.
Answer ;
a) 1-5 minutes and 4 km.
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0191. At the top of orographic waves , in mountainous regions , the cloud most likely to be encountered is ;
a) cumulus mediocris.
b) altocumulus lenticularis.
c) cirrus.
d) cirrostratus.
Answer ;
b) altocumulus lenticularis.
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0192. ( For this question use annex 050-2513A )
Annex 050-2513A
At what approximate flight level is the tropopause over Frankfurt ?
a) FL 240
b) FL 300
c) FL 350
d) FL 330
Answer ;
d) FL 330
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Annex 050-2511A
At what flight level is the jet stream core that is situated over northern Scandinavia ?
a) FL 300
b) FL 280
c) FL 360
d) FL 330
Answer ;
b) FL 280
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 39 Meteorology
0197. At what temperatures would you expect the heaviest ice accretion to occur in a CB ?
a) Between -2ºC and -15 ºC
b) Between -20ºC and -30 ºC
c) Close to the freezing level.
d) Between -30ºC and -40 ºC
Answer ;
a) Between -2ºC and -15 ºC
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0198. At what time of day , or night , is radiation fog most likely to occur ?
a) At sunset.
b) Shortly after midnight.
c) Late evening.
d) Shortly after sunrise.
Answer ;
d) Shortly after sunrise.
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0199. At what time of the year , are the paths of north Atlantic lows moving from west to east generally at their most southerly
position ?
a) Spring.
b) Autumn.
c) Summer.
d) Winter.
Answer ;
d) Winter.
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0200. At what time of the year , are tornadoes most likely to occur in North America ?
a) Winter.
b) Autumn , winter.
c) Spring , summer.
d) Summer , autumn.
Answer ;
c) Spring , summer.
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0201. At what time of the year , are typhoons most likely to occur over the southern islands of Japan ?
a) January to May.
b) July to November.
c) September to January.
d) May to July.
Answer ;
b) July to November.
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Annex 050-2432A
At which airport , is the following weather development taking place ?
TAF 060600Z 060716 25006KT 8000 BKN240 BECMG 0710 OVC200 BECMG 1013 23010KT 8000 OVC100 BECMG
1316 23014KT 6000 RA SCT030 OVC050 =
a) LEMD
b) LFPO
c) EDDL
d) LOWW
Answer ;
c) EDDL
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0203. ( For this question use annex 050-4362A )
Annex 050-4362A
At which airport is the following weather development taking place ?
TAF 231200Z 231322 24014G32KT 4000 +TSRA SCT005 BKN015 BKN020CB BECMG 1416 29012KT 9999
BKN030TCU SCT100 TEMPO 1619 8000 SHRA BKN025TCU BECMG 1922 27012KT 9999 SCT030 OVC220 =
a) EKCH
b) EINN
c) LSZH
d) ESSA
Answer ;
b) EINN
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 41 Meteorology
0204. At which altitude , at temperate latitudes , may hail be expected in connection with a CB ?
a) From the base of the clouds up to about FL 200.
b) From the ground up to about FL 200.
c) From the ground up to about FL 100.
d) From the ground up to a maximum of FL 450.
Answer ;
d) From the ground up to a maximum of FL 450.
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0205. At which height and at what time of the year can an aircraft be affected by the equatorial jet stream ?
a) FL 400 during the winter in the northern hemisphere.
b) FL 400 during the winter in the southern hemisphere.
c) FL 500 from June to August.
d) FL 500 from November to February.
Answer ;
c) FL 500 from June to August.
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0206. ( For this question use annex 050-2512A )
Annex 050-2512A
At which position is the development of thunderstorms , and what is the maximum height of the CB clouds at 00 UTC ?
a) Position A , FL 200.
b) Position B , FL 270.
c) Position D , FL 290.
d) Position C , FL 200.
Answer ;
b) Position B , FL 270.
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Annex 050-10872A
By the time the front “Z” has passed point “Q” the surface wind will have ;
a) veered and decreased.
b) backed and decreased.
c) veered and increased.
d) backed and increased.
Answer ;
c) veered and increased.
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0218. By volume , what percentage of the air in the lower troposphere consists of water vapour ?
a) 10-15 %
b) 5-10 %
c) 20-30 %
d) 0-5 %
Answer ;
d) 0-5 %
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0219. By volume , which of the following elements makes up the largest part of the atmosphere ?
a) Oxygen.
b) Noble gases.
c) Nitrogen.
d) Hydrogen.
Answer ;
c) Nitrogen.
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0220. Central Europe is situated in the zone of ;
a) subarctic climate.
b) mid-latitude climate.
c) dry climate.
d) snow climate.
Answer ;
b) mid-latitude climate.
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0221. Clear ice forms as a result of ;
a) supercooled droplets freezing on impact.
b) water vapour freezing to the aircraft.
c) supercooled water droplets spreading during the freezing process.
d) ice pellets splattering on the aircraft.
Answer ;
c) supercooled water droplets spreading during the freezing process.
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0222. Clear ice forms on an aircraft by the freezing of ;
a) small supercooled water drops.
b) large supercooled water drops.
c) snow.
d) water vapour.
Answer ;
b) large supercooled water drops.
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0223. Clear ice is dangerous because it ;
a) spreads out and contains many air particles.
b) is not translucent and forms at the leading edges.
c) is translucent and only forms at the leading edges.
d) is heavy and is difficult to remove from the aircraft surfaces.
Answer ;
d) is heavy and is difficult to remove from the aircraft surfaces.
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0224. Clear ice is formed when supercooled droplets are ;
a) of any size at temperatures below -35°C.
b) small and freeze rapidly.
c) small and at a temperature just below freezing.
d) large and at a temperature just below freezing.
Answer ;
d) large and at a temperature just below freezing.
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0225. Clouds , classified as being low level are considered to have bases from ;
a) 1000 to 2000 ft.
b) 500 to 1000 ft.
c) the surface to 6500 ft.
d) 100 to 200 ft.
Answer ;
c) the surface to 6500 ft.
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Annex 050-10724A
Considering Melbourne ( C ) in July , the weather is predominantly influenced by the zone of ;
a) subtropical high pressure , with the occasional passage of fronts originating in the adjacent zone of westerly
waves.
b) Antarctic high pressure due to the absence of any protective land mass between south Australia and
Antarctica.
c) disturbed temperate low pressure , bringing an almost continuous succession of fronts resulting in strong
winds , low cloud and rain.
d) equatorial low pressure due to the proximity of the intertropical convergence zone over central Australia.
Answer ;
a) subtropical high pressure , with the occasional passage of fronts originating in the adjacent zone of westerly
waves.
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Annex 050-10795A
Considering that portion of the route indicated from 30°E to 50°E , the upper winds in January above FL 300 are most likely
to be ;
a) light easterlies.
b) a westerly polar front jet stream , maximum speed exceeding 90 kt.
c) a subtropical westerly jet stream , maximum speed exceeding 90 kt.
d) variable in direction and less than 30 kt.
Answer ;
c) a subtropical westerly jet stream , maximum speed exceeding 90 kt.
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0235. Considering the North Atlantic area north of 60°N during winter , the mean height of the tropopause is approximately ;
a) 56 000 ft.
b) 29 000 ft.
c) 37 000 ft.
d) 20 000 ft.
Answer ;
b) 29 000 ft.
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0236. Considering the North Atlantic at latitude 50°N during winter , the mean height of the tropopause is approximately ;
a) 43 000 ft.
b) 54 000 ft.
c) 23 000 ft.
d) 31 000 ft.
Answer ;
d) 31 000 ft.
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Image 8
Considering the North Atlantic route from the Azores to Bermuda , the mean height of the tropical tropopause during
summer is approximately ;
a) 39 000 ft.
b) 33 000 ft.
c) 60 000 ft.
d) 51 000 ft.
Answer ;
d) 51 000 ft.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 49 Meteorology
0242. Considering the region between 20°N and 70°N , the normal position of the main anticyclones at the surface during winter
is ;
a) NE Canada , Iceland , Bermuda.
b) Siberia , Iceland , Canaries.
c) Azores , Siberia , Canada.
d) Greenland , Iberian peninsula , Tibet.
Answer ;
c) Azores , Siberia , Canada.
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0243. ( For this question use annex 050-10891A )
Annex 050-10891A
Considering the route between Valencia and Charleston at FL 340 , the forecast mean temperature is ;
a) -40°C
b) -50°C
c) -45°C
d) -55°C
Answer ;
b) -50°C
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Image 7
Considering the route indicated from Recife to Dakar the mean height of the tropopause during January is approximately ;
a) 43 000 ft.
b) 56 000 ft.
c) 36 000 ft.
d) 29 000 ft.
Answer ;
b) 56 000 ft.
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0245. ( Refer to Image 6 )
Image 6
Considering the sector from 10°N to Nairobi of the route indicated , during January the upper winds at the 300 hPa level are
most likely to be ;
a) westerlies at 40 kt.
b) easterly jet streams in excess of 70 kt.
c) light easterlies.
d) westerlies in excess of 60 kt.
Answer ;
c) light easterlies.
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Image 6
Considering the sector Rome to 25°N on the route indicated , what mean upper winds may be expected at FL 300 during
winter ?
a) Weterly jet streams in excess of 70 kt.
b) Variable easterlies.
c) Easterlies at 40 kt.
d) Light westerlies.
Answer ;
a) Weterly jet streams in excess of 70 kt.
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0247. ( For this question use annex 050-4314A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-4314A
Continuous freezing rain is observed at an airfield. Which of the four diagrams is most likely to reflect temperatures above
the airfield concerned ?
a) Diagram 3
b) Diagram 4
c) Diagram 2
d) Diagram 1
Answer ;
b) Diagram 4
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0248. Continuous updraughts occur in a thunderstorm during the ;
a) mature stage.
b) initial stage.
c) dissipating stage.
d) period in which precipitation is falling.
Answer ;
b) initial stage.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 52 Meteorology
0249. Convective activity over land in mid-latitudes is greatest in ;
a) winter during the night and early morning.
b) summer in the afternoon.
c) summer during the night and early morning.
d) winter in the afternoon.
Answer ;
b) summer in the afternoon.
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0250. Convective clouds are formed ;
a) in summer during the day only.
b) in unstable atmosphere.
c) in mid-latitudes only.
d) in stable atmosphere.
Answer ;
b) in unstable atmosphere.
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0251. Convective weather phenomena include ;
a) thunderstorms , tornadoes , hail , haze , wind gusts , advection fog.
b) thunderstorms , hail , tornadoes , wind gusts , heavy showers , lightning strikes.
c) hail , lightning strikes , wind lulls , squalls , stratocumulus , low level wind maximum.
d) heavy showers , lightning strikes , hail , mist , squalls , light rain over a large area.
Answer ;
b) thunderstorms , hail , tornadoes , wind gusts , heavy showers , lightning strikes.
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0252. Cumulus clouds are an indication for ;
a) the approach of a warm front.
b) up and downdrafts.
c) stability.
d) the approach of a cold front.
Answer ;
b) up and downdrafts.
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0253. Depressions associated with developing frontal waves can be assumed to move in the direction of the 3000 feet wind ;
a) ahead of the warm front.
b) in the warm sector.
c) behind the cold front.
d) at the apex of the wave.
Answer ;
b) in the warm sector.
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0254. Dew point is defined as ;
a) the temperature to which moist air must be cooled to become saturated at a given pressure.
b) the lowest temperature to which air must be cooled in order to reduce the relative humidity.
c) the temperature below which the change of state in a given volume of air will result in the absorption of
latent heat.
d) the lowest temperature at which evaporation will occur for a given pressure.
Answer ;
a) the temperature to which moist air must be cooled to become saturated at a given pressure.
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0255. Divergence in the upper air that is greater than the convergence in the friction layer results , near the surface , in ;
a) falling pressure and likely dissipation of clouds.
b) rising pressure and likely formation of clouds.
c) falling pressure and likely formation of clouds.
d) rising pressure and likely dissipation of clouds.
Answer ;
c) falling pressure and likely formation of clouds.
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0256. Does the following report make sense ?
METAR LSZH 182320Z VRB02KT 5000 MIFG 02/02 Q1015 NOSIG =
a) The report is not possible , because , with a temperature of 2°C and a dew point of 2°C there must be uniform
fog.
b) The report is nonsense , because it is impossible to observe a visibility of 5 km if shallow fog is reported.
c) The report is possible , because shallow fog is defined as a thin layer of fog below eye level.
d) The report would never be seen , because shallow fog is not reported when the visibility is more than 2 km.
Answer ;
c) The report is possible , because shallow fog is defined as a thin layer of fog below eye level.
Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 53 Meteorology
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0257. During a cross-country flight at FL 50 , you observe the following sequence of clouds ;
Nimbostratus , Altostratus , Cirrostratus , Cirrus.
Which of the following are you most likely to encounter ?
a) A strong downdraught.
b) Increasing temperatures.
c) Strong , gusty winds.
d) Decreasing temperatures.
Answer ;
d) Decreasing temperatures.
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0258. During a descent from 2000 ft above the surface to the surface ( no frontal passage , northern hemisphere ) , the wind
normally ;
a) backs and increases.
b) veers and decreases.
c) veers and increases.
d) backs and decreases.
Answer ;
d) backs and decreases.
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0259. During a flight at FL100 from Marseille ( QNH 1012 hPa ) to Palma de Mallorca ( QNH 1015 hPa ) , an aircraft remains at a
constant true altitude. The reason for this is that ;
a) the air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.
b) one of the two QNH values may be incorrect.
c) the altimeters are erroneous , and need to be tested.
d) the air at Marseille is colder than that at Palma de Mallorca.
Answer ;
a) the air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.
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0260. During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille ( QNH 1012 hPa ) to Palma de Mallorca ( QNH 1012 hPa ) , the true
altitude is constantly increasing. What action , if any , should be taken ?
a) Have your altimeter checked , because its readings are obviously wrong.
b) Compensate by heading further to the left.
c) Recheck the QNH because one of the QNH values must be wrong.
d) None , the reason for the change is that the air around Palma is warmer than the air around Marseille.
Answer ;
d) None , the reason for the change is that the air around Palma is warmer than the air around Marseille.
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0261. During a flight over the sea at FL 100 from Marseille ( QNH 1016 hPa ) to Palma de Mallorca ( QNH 1016 hPa ) , the true
altitude is constantly decreasing. What is the probable reason for this ?
a) The air at Palma de Mallorca is warmer than that at Marseille.
b) One of the QNH values must be wrong.
c) The air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.
d) The altimeter is faulty.
Answer ;
c) The air at Marseille is warmer than that at Palma de Mallorca.
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0262. During a flight over the sea at FL 135 , the true altitude is 13.500 feet , local QNH is 1019 hPa. What information , if any ,
can be gained about the air mass in which the aircraft is flying ?
a) Its average temperature is the same as ISA.
b) There is insufficient information to make any assumption.
c) It is warmer than ISA.
d) It is colder than ISA.
Answer ;
d) It is colder than ISA.
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0263. During an adiabatic process heat is ;
a) added but the result is an overall loss.
b) added.
c) lost.
d) neither added nor lost.
Answer ;
d) neither added nor lost.
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Annex 050-10763A
Annex 050-10842A
During the winter , the air mass type advected from a direction indicated by arrow number 1 is designated ;
a) continental polar.
b) maritime arctic.
c) continental arctic.
d) maritime polar.
Answer ;
b) maritime arctic.
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0286. During which seasons are hurricanes most likely to appear in the northern hemisphere ?
a) All seasons.
b) Winter.
c) Summer and Autumn.
d) Winter and Spring.
Answer ;
c) Summer and Autumn.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 58 Meteorology
0287. During which stage of thunderstorm development are rotor winds characterized by roll clouds most likely to occur ?
a) Cumulus stage and mature stage.
b) Mature stage.
c) Cumulus stage.
d) Dissipating stage.
Answer ;
b) Mature stage.
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0288. ( For this question use annex 050-4297A )
Annex 050-4297A
Examining the pictures , on which one of the tracks ( dashed lines ) is this crosssection to be expected ?
a) Track A-E
b) Track A-D
c) Track B-D
d) Track B-C
Answer ;
c) Track B-D
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0289. Extensive cloud and precipitation is often associated with a non frontal thermal depression because of ;
a) surface divergence and upper level convergence causing widespread descent of air in the depression.
b) surface convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread ascent of air in the depression.
c) surface divergence and upper level convergence causing widespread ascent of air in the depression.
d) surface convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread descent of air in the depression.
Answer ;
b) surface convergence and upper level divergence causing widespread ascent of air in the depression.
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0290. Fair weather cumulus often is an indication of ;
a) a high risk of thunderstorms.
b) smooth flying conditions below the cloud level.
c) turbulence at and below the cloud level.
d) poor visibility at surface.
Answer ;
c) turbulence at and below the cloud level.
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0291. Fallstreaks or virga are ;
a) gusts associated with a well developed Bora.
b) water or ice particles falling out of a cloud that evaporate before reaching the ground.
c) strong downdraughts in the polar jet stream, associated with jet streaks.
d) strong katabatic winds in mountainous areas and accompanied by heavy precipitation.
Answer ;
b) water or ice particles falling out of a cloud that evaporate before reaching the ground.
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0292. Flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam , ETA 2100 UTC. At ETA Amsterdam what surface wind is forecast ?
TAF EHAM 281500Z 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618 12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823
3000 RA BKN005 OVC010 BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW BKN020 =
a) 140° / 10 kt
b) 120° / 15 kt gusts 25 kt
c) 300° / 15 kt maximum wind 25 kt
d) 250° / 20 kt
Answer ;
b) 120° / 15 kt gusts 25 kt
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0293. Flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam , ETA 2100 UTC. What is the minimum visibility forecast for ETA Amsterdam ?
TAF EHAM 281500Z 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618 12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823
3000 RA BKN005 OVC010 BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW BKN020 =
a) 6 km.
b) 5 km.
c) 5 NM.
d) 3 km.
Answer ;
d) 3 km.
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0294. Flight from Bordeaux to Amsterdam , ETA 2100 UTC. What lowest cloud base is forecast for arrival at Amsterdam ?
TAF EHAM 281500Z 281601 14010KT 6000 -RA SCT025 BECMG 1618 12015G25KT SCT008 BKN013 TEMPO 1823
3000 RA BKN005 OVC010 BECMG 2301 25020KT 8000 NSW BKN020 =
a) 500 m.
b) 500 ft.
c) 800 ft.
d) 250 ft.
Answer ;
b) 500 ft.
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0295. ( For this question use annex 050-10916A )
Annex 050-10916A
Flight from Lisbon ( LPPT ) to Kingston ( MKJP ). At 40°N 20°W , the temperature deviation from ISA at FL 390 is ;
a) +6°C.
b) -2°C.
c) 0°C.
d) +2°C.
Answer ;
c) 0°C.
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Annex 050-10918A
Flight from Lisbon ( LPPT ) to Kingston ( MKJP ). Considering the route segment between 60°W and 70°W , at FL 390 the
forecast mean temperature is ;
a) -55°C.
b) -58°C.
c) -61°C.
d) -52°C.
Answer ;
a) -55°C.
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0297. Flight Lisbon to Bordeaux , ETA 1800 UTC. At ETA Bordeaux what is the lowest quoted visibility forecast ?
TAF LFBD 281400Z 281524 26015KT 9999 SHRA BKN020 TEMPO 1620 26020G30KT 8000 +SHRA BKN015CB
PROB30 TSRA =
a) 10 NM.
b) 8 km.
c) 8 NM.
d) 10 or more km.
Answer ;
b) 8 km.
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0298. Flight Lisbon to Bordeaux , ETA 1800 UTC. What type of precipitation is forecast on the approach to Bordeaux ?
TAF LFBD 281400Z 281524 26015KT 9999 SHRA BKN020 TEMPO 1620 26020G30KT 8000 +SHRA BKN015CB
PROB30 TSRA =
a) Heavy rain showers.
b) Light drizzle and fog.
c) Continuous moderate rain.
d) Moderate snow showers.
Answer ;
a) Heavy rain showers.
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Annex 050-2550A
Flight Munich to London. What is the direction and maximum speed of the jet stream affecting the route between Munich
and London ?
a) 050° / 120 km/h.
b) 050° / 120 kt.
c) 230° / 120 m/sec.
d) 220° / 120 kt.
Answer ;
d) 220° / 120 kt.
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Annex 050-2554A
Flight Shannon to London. What amount and type of cloud is forecast for the eastern sector of the route between Shannon
and London at FL 220 ?
a) Individual cumulonimbus.
b) Overcast nimbo layered cumulonimbus.
c) Scattered towering cumulus.
d) Scattered castellanus.
Answer ;
a) Individual cumulonimbus.
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0301. Flight visibility from the cockpit during approach in a tropical downpour can decrease to minimal ;
a) about 500 metres.
b) about 1000 metres.
c) about 200 metres.
d) tens of metres.
Answer ;
d) tens of metres.
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Annex 050-2505A
Flight Zurich to Rome , ETD 1600 UTC , ETA 1800 UTC. At what flight level would you first expect to encounter clear air
turbulence on the climb out from Zurich ?
a) FL 160
b) FL 220
c) FL 320
d) FL 140
Answer ;
b) FL 220
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Annex 050-10892A
For 1300 UTC select a METAR which you consider to be most appropriate to position “T” ;
a) 19010KT 6000 RA BKN016 OVC090 08/06 Q1004 =
b) 18015KT 9999 SCT020 03/01 Q1000 =
c) 27030KT 8000 SCT020 07/03 Q1004 =
d) 24020KT 5000 RA BKN100 11/10 Q1002 =
Answer ;
a) 19010KT 6000 RA BKN016 OVC090 08/06 Q1004 =
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0304. For a given airfield the QFE is 980 hPa and the QNH is 1000 hPa. The approximate elevation of the airfield is ;
a) 600 metres.
b) 160 metres.
1000 hPa – 980 hPa = 20 hPa , 1 hPa’ı 27 ft olarak kabul edersek ;
c) 120 metres.
20 x 27 = 540 ft ,
d) 540 metres.
540 ft : 3.28 = 164.63 ≈ 160 metres.
Answer ;
b) 160 metres.
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0305. For a similar pressure gradient , the geostrophic wind speed will be ;
a) greater at 60°N than at 30°N.
b) the same at all latitudes north or south of 15°.
c) greater at 30°N than at 60°N.
d) equivalent to gradient wind ± thermal component.
Answer ;
c) greater at 30°N than at 60°N.
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0306. For a VFR aircraft , the conditions in which it could encounter severe airframe icing are ;
a) flight between two cloud layers , without precipitation , resulting in clear ice formation.
b) flight into supercooled rain , resulting in rime ice formation.
c) flight into an area outside of clouds where the temperature is below 0°C , resulting in rime ice formation.
d) flight into freezing rain , resulting in clear ice formation.
Answer ;
d) flight into freezing rain , resulting in clear ice formation.
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0307. For a VFR flight severe airframe icing may occur when flying ;
a) into supercooled rain , resulting in rime ice formation.
b) into an area outside of clouds where the temperature is below 0ºC , resulting in rime ice formation.
c) between two cloud layers , without precipitation , resulting in clear ice formation.
d) into freezing rain , resulting in clear ice formation.
Answer ;
d) into freezing rain , resulting in clear ice formation.
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0308. ( For this question use annex 050-10771A )
Annex 050-10771A
For an aircraft at FL 40 , approaching the front ( square 3C ) from the direction of square 3D a potential hazard exists before
reaching the front in the form of ;
a) clear ice accretion to the airframe.
b) severe downdrafts from subsiding air.
c) severe turbulence associated with CB.
d) severe turbulence and wind shear.
Answer ;
a) clear ice accretion to the airframe.
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0309. ( For this question use annex 050-10771A )
Annex 050-10771A
For an aircraft at FL 80 , ahead of the front in square 2D , the expected flight conditions are ;
a) overcast skies , moderate to heavy turbulence with the possibility of thunderstorms.
b) high CI and CS type cloud , light turbulence and poor visibility.
c) below AS type cloud , generally smooth air with light precipitation.
d) IMC in cumuliform cloud , moderate turbulence with a risk of rime icing.
Answer ;
c) below AS type cloud , generally smooth air with light precipitation.
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Annex 050-10771A
For an aircraft making an approach to an airfield located in square 3B , away from the vicinity of the fronts , the most likely
weather conditions in winter are ;
a) scattered SC and CU , good visibility.
b) prolonged periods of heavy rain and hail.
c) generally overcast , moderate continuous rain and risk of low level wind shear.
d) poor visibility in mist and drizzle.
Answer ;
d) poor visibility in mist and drizzle.
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0311. ( For this question use annex 050-10771A )
Annex 050-10771A
For an aircraft making an approach to an airfield located in square 3B , the most likely weather conditions are ;
a) showers of rain and hail.
b) moderate continuous rain.
c) scattered AC base 2000 ft , good visibility.
d) low cloud , mist.
Answer ;
d) low cloud , mist.
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Annex 050-10811A
For an aircraft making an approach to an airfield which is not situated near high ground , in the vicinity of the active front in
square 3B , a potential hazard exists in the form of ;
a) low level wind shear.
b) clear air turbulence ( CAT ).
c) radiation fog.
d) rotor streaming.
Answer ;
a) low level wind shear.
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0313. For an aircraft what are the meteorological dangers associated with a Harmattan wind ?
a) Thunderstorms.
b) Dust and poor visibility.
c) Hail.
d) Sand up to FL 150.
Answer ;
b) Dust and poor visibility.
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0314. For an airfield located in the British Isles , the passage of a warm front will usually be indicated by ;
a) rise in temperature , rapid rise in pressure , wind backs and becomes gusty.
b) rapid improvement in visibility , pressure falling rapidly , wind veering and increasing.
c) a fall in temperature , rise in dew point temperature , wind backing and decreasing.
d) rise in temperature , rise in dew point temperature , wind veers and decreases.
Answer ;
d) rise in temperature , rise in dew point temperature , wind veers and decreases.
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0315. For both saturated and unsaturated air instability will occur when the ;
a) environmental lapse rate is greater than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but less than dry adiabatic lapse rate.
b) dry adiabatic lapse rate is less than saturated adiabatic lapse rate but greater than environmental lapse rate.
c) environmental lapse rate is greater than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
d) environmental lapse rate is less than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
Answer ;
c) environmental lapse rate is greater than both dry adiabatic lapse rate and saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
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0316. For subsonic cruising levels , a SIGMET is NOT issued in case of ;
a) heavy sandstorm.
b) severe turbulence.
c) volcanic ash.
d) isolated CB.
Answer ;
d) isolated CB.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 68 Meteorology
0317. For the planning of a flight with an estimated time of departure 09:30 local time from an European airport a satellite picture
is used to locate areas of fog. What type of satellite imagery available with observation time close to ETD does provide most likely
the best information to locate these areas of fog ?
a) Visual ( VIS ) and infrared ( IR ) , polar orbiting system.
b) Water vapour ( WV ) , geo-stationary system.
c) Infrared ( IR ) , geo-stationary system.
d) Infrared ( IR ) and water vapour ( WV ) , polar orbiting system.
Answer ;
a) Visual ( VIS ) and infrared ( IR ) , polar orbiting system.
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0318. For the same horizontal distance between adjacent isobars the gradient wind speed will be least at ;
a) 50°N in an anticyclone.
b) 30°N with a cyclonic circulation.
c) 30°N in an anticyclone.
d) 50°N with a cyclonic circulation.
Answer ;
d) 50°N with a cyclonic circulation.
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0319. For the same pressure gradient at 60°N , 50°N and 40°N the speed of the geostrophic wind will be ;
a) greatest at 60°N.
b) the same at all latitudes.
c) greatest at 40°N.
d) least at 50°N.
Answer ;
c) greatest at 40°N.
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0320. Freezing fog consists of ;
a) supercooled water droplets.
b) frozen water droplets.
c) ice crystals.
d) frozen minute snow flakes.
Answer ;
a) supercooled water droplets.
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0321. Freezing fog exists if fog droplets ;
a) are frozen.
b) freeze when temperature falls below zero.
c) are freezing very rapidly.
d) are supercooled.
Answer ;
d) are supercooled.
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0322. Freezing precipitation occurs ;
a) only in the precipitation of a warm front.
b) mainly in the form of freezing hail or freezing snow.
c) mainly in the form of freezing rain or freezing drizzle.
d) only in the precipitation of a cold front.
Answer ;
c) mainly in the form of freezing rain or freezing drizzle.
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0323. Friction between the air and the ground results in the northern hemisphere in ;
a) backing of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
b) veering of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
c) backing of the wind and increase of wind speed at the surface.
d) veering of the wind and increase of wind speed at the surface.
Answer ;
a) backing of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
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Annex 050-10870A
From indications shown on the chart , when front “S” passes position “V” the surface wind should ;
a) veer and remain more or less at the same speed.
b) veer and increase.
c) back and decrease.
d) back and remain more or less at the same speed.
Answer ;
a) veer and remain more or less at the same speed.
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0325. From summer to winter the average geographic position of the polar front jet stream over the North Atlantic moves ;
a) towards the north and the speed decreases.
b) towards the north and the speed increases.
c) towards the south and the speed increases.
d) towards the south and the speed decreases.
Answer ;
c) towards the south and the speed increases.
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0326. From summer to winter the polar front jet stream over the North Atlantic moves ;
a) towards the south and the speed decreases.
b) towards the north and the speed increases.
c) towards the north and the speed decreases.
d) towards the south and the speed increases.
Answer ;
d) towards the south and the speed increases.
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0327. From the following TAF you can assume that visibility at 2055Z in Birmingham ( EGBB ) will be ;
EGBB 261000Z 261812 28015G25KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1822 29018G35KT 5000 SHRASN BKN010CB PROB30
TEMPO 1821 1500 TSGR BKN008CB BECMG 2224 26010KT
a) more than 10 km
b) not less than 1.5 km but could be in excess of 10 km.
c) a minimum of 1.5 km and a maximum of 5 km.
d) a maximum 5 km.
Answer ;
b) not less than 1.5 km but could be in excess of 10 km.
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0328. From what type of cloud does drizzle fall ?
a) Cirrostratus.
b) Cumulus
c) Altostratus
d) Stratus.
Answer ;
d) Stratus.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 70 Meteorology
0329. From which direction do the trade winds blow , in the southern hemisphere ?
a) N
b) SW
c) NE
d) SE
Answer ;
d) SE
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0330. From which of the following pieces of information can the stability of the atmosphere be derived ?
a) Dry adiabatic lapse rate.
b) Environmental lapse rate.
c) Pressure at the surface.
d) Surface temperature.
Answer ;
b) Environmental lapse rate.
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0331. Frontal depressions can be assumed to move in the direction of the 2000 feet wind ;
a) at the apex of the wave.
b) in front of the warm front.
c) in the warm sector.
d) behind the cold front.
Answer ;
c) in the warm sector.
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0332. Frontal fog can be formed by ;
a) evaporation of moisture at the surface.
b) cooling at night.
c) condensation of air saturated by evaporation of precipitation.
d) condensation of air saturated by adiabatic cooling.
Answer ;
c) condensation of air saturated by evaporation of precipitation.
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0333. Frontal fog is most likely to occur ;
a) in rear of a warm front
b) in winter in the early morning
c) in advance of a warm front
d) in summer in the early morning
Answer ;
c) in advance of a warm front
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0334. Frontal fog will most likely dissipate with ;
a) the passage of a warm front.
b) a decrease in wind speed.
c) decreasing intensity of precipitation.
d) backing of the wind.
Answer ;
a) the passage of a warm front.
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0335. Frontal thunderstorms are mainly associated with ;
a) cold fronts.
b) cols.
c) ridges of high pressure.
d) warm fronts.
Answer ;
a) cold fronts.
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0336. Generally northern hemisphere winds at 5000 ft/AGL are south-westerly while most of the surface winds are southerly. What
is the primary reason of difference between these two wind directions ?
a) The influence of warm air at the lower altitude.
b) Friction between the wind and the surface.
c) Stronger Coriolis force at the surface.
d) A strong pressure gradient at higher altitudes.
Answer ;
b) Friction between the wind and the surface.
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Annex 050-4380A
If you are flying from Zurich to London at FL 240 , what conditions can you expect at cruising altitude ?
a) Moderate or severe turbulence and icing.
b) Prolonged severe turbulence and icing throughout the flight.
c) Flight largely in cloud , no turbulence.
d) CAT for the first half of the flight.
Answer ;
a) Moderate or severe turbulence and icing.
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Annex 050-4386A
If you are flying from Zurich to Shannon at FL 340 , where will your cruising altitude be ?
a) Constantly in the stratosphere.
b) First in the troposphere and later in the stratosphere.
c) Constantly in the troposphere.
d) In the stratosphere for part of time.
Answer ;
a) Constantly in the stratosphere.
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0393. If you are planning a flight at FL 170 , which of these upper wind and temperature charts would be nearest your flight level ?
a) 500 hPa
b) 700 hPa 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) 300 hPa 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) 850 hPa 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
a) 500 hPa
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0394. If you are planning a flight at FL 290 , which of these upper wind and temperature charts would be nearest your flight level ?
a) 300 hPa
b) 500 hPa 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) 850 hPa 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) 700 hPa 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
a) 300 hPa
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0395. If you have to fly through a warm front when freezing level is at 10000 feet in the warm air and at 2000 feet in the cold air ,
at which altitude is the probability of freezing rain the lowest ?
a) 9000 feet
b) 5000 feet
c) 3000 feet
d) 12000 feet
Answer ;
d) 12000 feet
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 80 Meteorology
0396. Imagine an aircraft during approach to an airfield which is located in a basin within mountainous area under the influence of
a blocking anticyclone in winter. Mark the most reasonable statement given below ;
a) While approaching the airfield shortly before surise , the pilot has the consider turbulence because at first lift
will be decreased due to katabatic winds and , after breaking through a valley inversion layer , lift is likely to
improve due to anabatic wind.
b) While approaching the airfield in the early morning hours , these conditions apply for the possibility of a
marked valley inversion which has to be considered as a potential flight hazard due to decreased lift after
breaking through the inversion layer.
c) While approaching the airfield in the early morning , after a short period of bumpiness the engines of the
aircraft will deliver more thrust after breaking through the inversion layer if the pilot does not intervene.
d) While approaching the airfield in the late evening hours , without the pilot’s intervention the engines of the
aircraft are most likely to provide less thrust after breaking through the inversion layer.
Answer ;
c) While approaching the airfield in the early morning , after a short period of bumpiness the engines of the
aircraft will deliver more thrust after breaking through the inversion layer if the pilot does not intervene.
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0397. Imagine an airfield during summer with sunny days and clear nights and with a runway parallel to the shoreline of a large
inland lake 5 nautical miles away from the field. A small aircraft heading for the airfield in the afternoon experiences wind shear
during approach and a cross wind component which makes landing difficult. The origin of the wind shear and cross wind is most
likely to be seen in ;
a) a strong land breeze blowing more or less perpendicular to the runway.
b) a strong sea breeze blowing more or less perpendicular to the runway.
c) a radiation inversion due to surface cooling during the clear night.
d) a subsidence inversion typical for summer anticyclones causing variations in wind speed and direction near
the surface.
Answer ;
b) a strong sea breeze blowing more or less perpendicular to the runway.
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0398. In a land- and sea-breeze circulation the land-breeze blows ;
a) during the day and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
b) during the day and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
c) during the night and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
d) during the night and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
Answer ;
d) during the night and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
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0399. In a layer of air the decrease in temperature per 100 metres increase in height is more than 1°C. This layer can be described
as being ;
a) absolutely stable.
b) conditionally unstable.
c) conditionally stable.
d) absolutely unstable.
Answer ;
d) absolutely unstable.
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0400. In a low pressure system the convergence at the surface is caused by ;
a) frictional forces.
b) the curvature of the isobars.
c) centripetal forces.
d) the inbalance of the horizontal gradient force and the Coriolis force.
Answer ;
a) frictional forces.
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0401. In a METAR message , BR and HZ mean respectively ;
a) BR = mist HZ = widespread dust.
b) BR = fog HZ = haze.
c) BR = mist HZ = haze.
d) BR = mist HZ = smoke.
Answer ;
c) BR = mist HZ = haze.
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Annex 050-11849A
In appendix are shown four sections of the 700 hPa wind chart. The diagram representing most accurately the wind direction
and speed is ;
a) 030°/30 kt ( diagram A ).
b) 030°/30 kt ( diagram C ).
c) 210°/30 kt ( diagram B ).
d) 210°/30 kt ( diagram D ).
Answer ;
a) 030°/30 kt ( diagram A ).
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0418. In case of fronts , what cloud formation is most likely to occur at low levels when a warm air mass overrides a cold air
mass ?
a) Nimbostratus.
b) Cumulonimbus.
c) Altostratus.
d) Cumulus.
Answer ;
a) Nimbostratus.
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0419. In Central Europe when is the greatest likelihood for thunderstorms due to warm updrafts ?
a) Around midnight.
b) Early morning.
c) Mid - afternoon.
d) Late morning.
Answer ;
c) Mid - afternoon.
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0420. In general , the visibility during rainfall compared to during drizzle is ;
a) the same.
b) in rain - below 1 km , in drizzle - more than 2 km.
c) less.
d) greater.
Answer ;
d) greater.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 84 Meteorology
0421. In Geneva , the local QNH is 994 hPa. The elevation of Geneva is 1411 ft. The QFE adjustment in Geneva is ;
a) 967 hPa.
b) 948 hPa.
1 hPa’ı 27 ft olarak alırsak ;
c) 942 hPa.
1411 : 27 = 52,259 hPa ≈ 52 hPa ,
d) 961 hPa.
Answer ; QFE = QNH – 52 hPa = 994 – 52 = 942 hPa.
c) 942 hPa.
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0422. In January an extended high pressure area is normally observed over ;
a) Central Europe.
b) Southern Africa.
c) Siberia.
d) South America.
Answer ;
c) Siberia.
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0423. In mature Cb’s the probability of severe icing , according to meteorological rules , is greatest in the following temperature
range ;
a) 0°C to –23°C.
b) –23°C to –40°C.
c) –40°C to –60°C.
d) +5°C to 0°C.
Answer ;
a) 0°C to –23°C.
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0424. In METAR messages , the pressure group represents the ;
a) QNH rounded up to the nearest hPa.
b) QNH rounded down to the nearest hPa.
c) QFE rounded down to the nearest hPa.
d) QFE rounded to the nearest hPa.
Answer ;
b) QNH rounded down to the nearest hPa.
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0425. In meteorology the process by which water vapour is transformed directly into ice is known as ;
a) sublimation.
b) supercooling.
c) supersaturation.
d) radiation cooling.
Answer ;
a) sublimation.
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0426. In meteorology , which constituent is considered the most important in the atmosphere’s composition ?
a) Oxygen.
b) Hydrogen.
c) Nitrogen.
d) Water vapour.
Answer ;
d) Water vapour.
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0427. In mid-latitudes , the tops of Cumulus are often limited by ;
a) a layer of unstable air.
b) a temperature inversion.
c) a radiation inversion.
d) the tropopause.
Answer ;
b) a temperature inversion.
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0428. In mid-latitudes , what surface weather is associated with a stationary high pressure region over land in the winter ?
a) A tendency for fog and low ST.
b) NS with continuous rain.
c) Thunderstorms.
d) The possibility of snow showers.
Answer ;
a) A tendency for fog and low ST.
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Annex 050-2510A
In what height range and at what intensity could you encounter turbulence in CAT area n°2 ?
a) From FL 220 to FL 400 , moderate.
b) From below FL 130 to FL 270 , light.
c) From FL 240 to FL 370 , light.
d) From FL 250 to FL 320 , moderate.
Answer ;
a) From FL 220 to FL 400 , moderate.
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0473. In what hPa range is an upper weather chart for FL 340 situated ?
a) 400 - 300 hPa
b) 600 - 500 hPa
c) 500 - 400 hPa 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
d) 300 - 200 hPa 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
Answer ; 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
d) 300 - 200 hPa
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0474. In which air mass are extremely low temperatures encountered ?
a) Polar maritime air.
b) Arctic maritime air.
c) Polar continental air.
d) Tropical continental air.
Answer ;
c) Polar continental air.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 92 Meteorology
0475. In which approximate direction does the centre of a non-occluded frontal depression move ?
a) In the direction of the sharpest pressure increase.
b) In the direction of the isobars behind the cold front.
c) In the direction of the warm sector isobars.
d) In the direction of the isobars ahead of the warm front.
Answer ;
c) In the direction of the warm sector isobars.
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0476. In which areas are easterly waves most likely to form ?
a) In the subtropical high pressure belt between 20º and 35º north or south.
b) Just north of the prevailing westerlies.
c) In the region of the equator between 0º and 5º north or south.
d) In the trade wind zone.
Answer ;
d) In the trade wind zone.
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0477. In which conditions would you most likely encounter clear icing , and how would it normally appear ?
a) Stratiform clouds , small water droplets , temperatures between -10ºC and -20ºC. Appears granular and tends
to accumulate forward into the air stream.
b) Stratiform clouds , large water droplets , temperatures well below freezing. Appears opaque and builds
forward from leading surface into a sharp edge.
c) Cumuliform clouds , small water droplets , temperatures between -20ºC and -25ºC. Appears transparent and
tends to take the shape of the surface on which it freezes.
d) Cumuliform clouds , large water droplets , temperatures between 0ºC and -15ºC. Appears smooth and tends
to spread back over an aicraft wing.
Answer ;
d) Cumuliform clouds , large water droplets , temperatures between 0ºC and -15ºC. Appears smooth and tends
to spread back over an aicraft wing.
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0478. In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the highest accumulation rate ?
a) Freezing rain.
b) Stratus clouds.
c) Cumulus clouds.
d) Cirrus clouds.
Answer ;
a) Freezing rain.
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0479. In which environment is aircraft structural ice most likely to have the highest rate of accretion ?
a) Cirrus clouds.
b) Snow.
c) Freezing rain.
d) Stratus clouds.
Answer ;
c) Freezing rain.
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0480. In which layer is most of the atmospheric humidity concentrated ?
a) Stratosphere.
b) Troposphere.
c) Tropopause.
d) Stratopause.
Answer ;
b) Troposphere.
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0481. In which main direction does a polar front depression move ?
a) Along the front towards the west.
b) Across the front towards the north.
c) Along the front towards the east.
d) Across the front towards the south.
Answer ;
c) Along the front towards the east.
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Annex 050-10810A
In which squares are conditions most likely to cause the occurrence of low level wind shear ?
a) 3 B and 3 C.
b) 3 A and 3 B.
c) 3 A and 3 C.
d) 3 B and 3 D.
Answer ;
c) 3 A and 3 C.
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0508. In which stage of the life cycle of a single thunderstorm cell occur both up- and downdrafts simultaneously ?
a) Cumulus stage
b) In all stages
c) Dissipating stage
d) Mature stage
Answer ;
d) Mature stage
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0509. In which weather report would you expect to find information about icing conditions on the runway ?
a) GAFOR
b) METAR
c) SIGMET
d) TAF
Answer ;
b) METAR
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0510. In which zone of a polar front jet stream is the strongest CAT to be expected ?
a) About 12000 ft above the core.
b) On the tropical air side of the core.
c) Exactly in the centre of the core.
d) On the polar air side of the core.
Answer ;
d) On the polar air side of the core.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 97 Meteorology
0511. In winter , after breaking through a low level inversion during descent and assuming the pilot does not intervene ;
a) lift most likely will decrease and visibility is likely to deteriorate.
b) thrust most likely will increase and visibility is likely to deteriorate.
c) thrust most likely will decrease and visibility is likely to improve.
d) lift most likely will increase and visibility is likely to improve.
Answer ;
b) thrust most likely will increase and visibility is likely to deteriorate.
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0512. In wintertime stratus is often formed when warm maritime air moves over cold land. How can such clouds be classified ?
a) Frontal clouds.
b) Turbulence clouds.
c) Convective clouds.
d) Orographic clouds.
Answer ;
b) Turbulence clouds.
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0513. In Zurich during a summer day the following weather observations were taken ;
160450Z 23015KT 3000 +RA SCT008 SCT020 OVC030 13/12 Q1010 NOSIG =
160650Z 25008KT 6000 SCT040 BKN090 18/14 Q1010 RERA NOSIG =
160850Z 25006KT 8000 SCT040 SCT100 19/15 Q1009 NOSIG =
161050Z 24008KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 21/15 Q1008 NOSIG =
161250Z 23012KT CAVOK 23/16 Q1005 NOSIG =
161450Z 23016KT 9999 SCT040 BKN090 24/17 Q1003 BECMG 25020G40KT TS =
161650Z 24018G35KT 3000 +TSRA SCT006 BKN015CB 18/16 Q1002 NOSIG =
161850Z 28012KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 13/11 Q1005 NOSIG =
What do you conclude based on these observations ?
a) Storm clouds due to warm air came close to and grazed the station.
b) A trough line passed the station early in the morning and a warm front during late afternoon.
c) A warm front passed the station early in the morning and a cold front during late afternoon.
d) A cold front passed the station early in the morning and a warm front during late afternoon.
Answer ;
c) A warm front passed the station early in the morning and a cold front during late afternoon.
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0514. Isobars on a surface chart are lines of equal ;
a) QNH
b) QNE
c) QFF
d) QFE
Answer ;
c) QFF
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0515. Isolated thunderstorms of a local nature are generally caused by ;
a) frontal lifting ( warm front ).
b) thermal triggering.
c) frontal lifting ( cold front ).
d) frontal occlusion.
Answer ;
b) thermal triggering.
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0516. Isotachs are lines joining equal ;
a) horizontal wind speed gradients.
b) wind speed lapse rates.
c) sea-level pressures.
d) wind speeds.
Answer ;
d) wind speeds.
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Annex 050-4385A
Judging by the chart , on which of these routes can you expect to encounter moderate CAT at FL 300 ?
a) Zurich - Athens
b) Zurich - Stockholm
c) Madrid - Bordeaux
d) London - Zurich
Answer ;
a) Zurich - Athens
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Annex 050-4384A
Judging by the chart , what wind speeds can you expect at FL 310 above London ?
a) 140 kt
b) 110 km/h
c) 300 kt
d) 90 kt
Answer ;
d) 90 kt
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0519. Katabatic wind is ;
a) a flow of cold air blowing from sea to land.
b) a flow of warm air up te slope of a hill , caused by surface heating.
c) a flow of warm air blowing from land to sea.
d) a flow of cold air down the slope of a mountain.
Answer ;
d) a flow of cold air down the slope of a mountain.
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0520. Large hail stones ;
a) only occur in frontal thunderstorms.
b) are entirely composed of clear ice.
c) are typically associated with severe thunderstorms.
d) only occur in thunderstorms of mid-latitudes.
Answer ;
c) are typically associated with severe thunderstorms.
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0521. Lenticular clouds in mountainous areas indicate ;
a) an inversion.
b) unstable air.
c) light variable winds.
d) turbulence.
Answer ;
d) turbulence.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 100 Meteorology
0522. ( For this question use annex 050-4367A )
Look at the chart. Assuming a normal vertical temperature gradient , at what altitude will the freezing level above Shannon
be found ?
a) FL 20
b) FL 120
c) FL 140
d) FL 60
Answer ;
d) FL 60
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0523. ( For this question use annex 050-4379A )
Annex 050-4379A
Looking at the chart , at what altitude above Frankfurt would you expect the tropopause to be located ?
a) FL 360
b) FL 390
c) FL 410
d) FL 330
Answer ;
a) FL 360
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0524. Low level vertical wind shear can be expected during the night ;
a) in association with radiation inversions.
b) and early morning only in summer.
c) in unstable atmospheres.
d) and early morning only in winter.
Answer ;
a) in association with radiation inversions.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 101 Meteorology
0525. Low level wind shear is likely to be greatest ;
a) at the top of the friction layer.
b) at the top of a marked surface-based inversion.
c) at the condensation level when there is no night radiation.
d) at the condensation level when there is strong surface friction.
Answer ;
b) at the top of a marked surface-based inversion.
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0526. Mark the correct statement concerning lightning discharge ;
a) The probability of a lightning discharge is reciprocally proportional to the strength of the electric field the
aircraft intruded.
b) The set of possible effects of a lightning discharge does not include welding of aircraft parts such as joints or
bearings.
c) While flying through air that is electrically charged the aircraft is likely to become a charge carrier itself and
can initiate a lightning discharge.
d) Because an aircraft acts as a “Faraday’s cage” , the magnetisation associated with a lightning discharge
hardly has an effect on the magnetic compass.
Answer ;
c) While flying through air that is electrically charged the aircraft is likely to become a charge carrier itself and
can initiate a lightning discharge.
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0527. Mark the correct statement concerning the flight through an inversion caused by subsidence ;
a) During climb , the reduced air density above the inversion layer will cause a certain decrease in the aircraft
peformance ( i.e. lift and thrust ) and the pilot will experience a sudden improvement of visibility.
b) During climb , the pilot of an aircraft probably will experience a slight deterioration of flight visibility when
breaking through the top of the inversion layer and the general aircraft performance will decrease.
c) During climb , the increased air density above the inversion layer will cause a certain increase in the aircraft
performance ( i.e. lift and thrust ) and the pilot will experience a gradual change of the cross wind component
d) The pilot of an aircraft probably will experience a gradual increase of the cross wind component and a
gradual improvement of flight visibility when breaking through the base of the inversion layer during descent
Answer ;
a) During climb , the reduced air density above the inversion layer will cause a certain decrease in the aircraft
peformance ( i.e. lift and thrust ) and the pilot will experience a sudden improvement of visibility.
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0528. Mark the statement most reasonable regarding a valley inversion ;
a) If the incident solar radiation is non-uniform because of orographic conditions , the development of a valley
inversion is very likely during daytime.
b) Provided that the lee side winds are able to displace the air at the bottom of the basin , the Foehn effect is the
predominant factor in the development of a valley inversion.
c) Small scale density variations due to turbulent mixing ( mainly caused y the roughness of rocks ) are a
significant prerequisite for the formation of valley inversions.
d) Over night , cool dense air as a result of radiation cooling will descend along the mountain slopes into the
basin and lead to the development of a valley inversion.
Answer ;
d) Over night , cool dense air as a result of radiation cooling will descend along the mountain slopes into the
basin and lead to the development of a valley inversion.
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0529. Marseille Information gives you the following meteorological information for Ajaccio and Calvi for 1600 UTC ;
Ajaccio :
wind 360°/2 kt , visibility 2000 m, rain , BKN stratocumulus at 1000 FT , OVC altostratus at 8000 FT , QNH 1023 hPa.
Calvi :
wind 040°/2 kt , visibility 3000 m , mist , FEW stratus at 500 FT , SCT stratocumulus at 2000 FT , OVC altostratus at
9000 FT , QNH 1023 hPa.
The ceilings ( more than 4 oktas ) are therefore ;
a) 1000 FT at Ajaccio and 500 FT at Calvi.
b) 1000 FT at Ajaccio and 9000 FT at Calvi.
c) 8000 FT at Ajaccio and 9000 FT at Calvi.
d) 1000 FT at Ajaccio and 2000 FT at Calvi.
Answer ;
b) 1000 FT at Ajaccio and 9000 FT at Calvi.
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Annex 050-2056A
Of the four radio soundings , select the one that indicates ground fog ;
a) 4
b) 3
c) 1
d) 2
Answer ;
d) 2
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0537. ( For this question use annex 050-4319A )
Annex 050-4319A
Of the four radio soundings , select the one that indicates low stratus ;
a) 3
b) 4
c) 1
d) 2
Answer ;
a) 3
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0538. Of what does lenticular cloud provide evidence ?
a) Stratospheric inversions.
b) Areas of high level clear air turbulence.
c) Mountain waves.
d) Jet streams.
Answer ;
c) Mountain waves.
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0539. On a clear sky , continental ground surface , wind calm , the minimum temperature is reached approximately ;
a) one hour before sunrise.
b) at the moment the sun rises.
c) half an hour before sunrise.
d) half an hour after sunrise.
Answer ;
d) half an hour after sunrise.
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0540. On a clear summer day , turbulence caused by solar heating is most pronounced ;
a) during the early afternoon.
b) about midmorning.
c) during early morning hours before sunrise.
d) immediately after sunset.
Answer ;
a) during the early afternoon.
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0541. On a particular day part of a polar front jet stream runs from north to south in the northern hemisphere. This means that ;
a) the polar air is below and to the east of the core of the jet.
b) above the core of the jet the horizontal temperature gradient runs from north to south.
c) the polar air is on the eastern side and above the core of the jet.
d) below the core of the jet the horizontal temperature gradient runs from north to south.
Answer ;
a) the polar air is below and to the east of the core of the jet.
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0542. On a route segment from A to B the highest terrain elevation is approximately 200 feet. For an instrument flight the
minimum obstacle clearance is 1000 feet. The subscale of the altimeter is set to the local QNH of 1013 hPa and the temperature on the
ground is –5°C. Assume a standard temperature lapse rate. What is the approximate minimum acceptable altimeter indication during
the flight on this route segment ?
a) 1000 feet. Mania müsaadesi 1000 ft olması gerektiğine göre minimum True altitude 1200
b) 1400 feet. ft olmalıdır. Yerdeki sıcaklık –5°C olduğuna göre sıcaklık ISA’ya göre ;
c) 1100 feet. 15°C – ( –5°C ) = 20°C daha soğuktur. 1200 ft in sıcaklık düzeltmesi ;
d) 1300 feet. 20 x ( 4 / 1000 ) x 1200 = 96 ft olarak bulunur. Gösterge irtifası da ;
Answer ; 1200 + 96 = 1296 ft ≈ 1300 feet olmalıdır.
d) 1300 feet.
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0543. ( For this question use annex 050-11907A )
Annex 050-11907A
On a Significant Weather Chart , hail is represented by symbol ;
a) 4.
b) 2.
c) 1.
d) 3.
Answer ;
a) 4.
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0544. On a Significant Weather Chart , we see the following for the area where a VFR-flight will take place ;
BKN CU SC 100 / 023
If the flight is planned at FL 85 , we can estimate that ;
a) we will probably have to divert around some cumulus tops.
b) we will fly just below the cloud base where the cloud cover is between 5 and 7 oktas.
c) we will fly above a solid cloud cover.
d) we will be in solid clouds and consequently a VFR flight is not possible.
Answer ;
a) we will probably have to divert around some cumulus tops.
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0545. On an aerodrome , when a warm front is approaching ;
a) QFE increases and QNH decreases.
b) QFE decreases and QNH increases.
c) QFE and QNH increase.
d) QFE and QNH decrease.
Answer ;
d) QFE and QNH decrease.
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0546. On an upper wind and temperature chart ;
a) the height is constant all over the chart.
b) the temperature is constant all over the chart.
c) the pressure is constant all over the chart.
d) the wind increases from south to north.
Answer ;
c) the pressure is constant all over the chart.
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0547. On average , going from the equator to the north pole , the altitude of the tropopause ;
a) increases and its temperature increases.
b) increases and its temperature decreases.
c) decreases and its temperature increases.
d) decreases and its temperature decreases.
Answer ;
c) decreases and its temperature increases.
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0548. On the approach , the surface temperature is given as –5°C. The freezing level is at 3000 ft/AGL. At 4000 ft/AGL , there is a
solid cloud layer from which rain is falling. According to the weather briefing , the clouds are due to an inversion caused by warm
air sliding up and over an inclined front. Would you expect icing ?
a) Yes , between ground level and 3000 ft/AGL.
b) No , flights clear of cloud experience no icing.
c) Yes , but only between 3000 and 4000 ft/AGL.
d) No , absolutely no icing will occur.
Answer ;
a) Yes , between ground level and 3000 ft/AGL.
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0549. On the European continent METARs of main airports are compiled and distributed with intervals of ;
a) 1 hour.
b) 0.5 hour.
c) 3 hours.
d) 2 hours.
Answer ;
b) 0.5 hour.
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0550. On the Significant Weather Chart , we see the following indications ;
060 SCT CU 100 / 060
The forecast charts for FL 050 and FL 100 both indicate a wind from 320°/15 kt. In flight at FL 055 over an area of plains
( flat country ) during the validity period of the Significant Weather Chart , we observe moderate turbulence. This turbulence is
caused by ;
a) a wind shear.
b) the instability of the air mass between the surface and the top of Cumulus clouds.
c) system waves.
d) the surface radiation.
Answer ;
b) the instability of the air mass between the surface and the top of Cumulus clouds.
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0551. On the West coast of India it can be said in general that the wind blows ;
a) the whole year from the South East.
b) the whole year from the North East.
c) for six month from the North West and for six month from the South East.
d) for six month from the North East and for six month from the South West.
Answer ;
d) for six month from the North East and for six month from the South West.
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Annex 050-4378A
On which of the following routes can you expect icing to occur , on the basis of the chart ?
a) Tunis - Rome
b) Copenhagen - Helsinki
c) Hamburg - Oslo
d) Rome - Frankfurt
Answer ;
c) Hamburg - Oslo
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0556. ( For this question use annex 050-4388A )
Annex 050-4388A
On which of these routes would you not need to worry about icing at FL 170 ?
a) Paris - Lisbon
b) London - Stockholm
c) Madrid - Vienna
d) Zurich - Athens
Answer ;
b) London - Stockholm
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0557. On which side of an easterly wave are thunderstorms most likely to develop ?
a) On the east side of the wave.
b) On the west side of the wave.
c) On the south side of the wave.
d) On the north side of the wave.
Answer ;
a) On the east side of the wave.
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0558. One of the main reasons for radiation fog to dissipate or become low stratus is ;
a) decreasing wind speed.
b) lifting against the slope of a hill.
c) surface heating.
d) surface cooling.
Answer ;
c) surface heating.
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0559. Orographic thunderstorms may occur ;
a) mostly between sunset and 2 a.m.
b) mostly in the early morning.
c) almost exclusively during the daylight hours.
d) at any time during day and night.
Answer ;
d) at any time during day and night.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 108 Meteorology
0560. ( For this question use annex 050-2555A )
Annex 050-2555A
Over Amsterdam , what amount and general type of cloud would you expect at FL 160 ?
a) 5 to 7 oktas towering cumuliform cloud and with moderate turbulence.
b) 4 oktas broken cumulus.
c) Mainly 5 to 8 oktas of stratiform cloud in layers.
d) Isolated cumulonimbus only.
Answer ;
c) Mainly 5 to 8 oktas of stratiform cloud in layers.
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0561. Over Central Europe what type of cloud cover is typical of the warm sector of a depression during winter ?
a) Fair weather CU.
b) ST.
c) CI , CS.
d) CU , CB.
Answer ;
b) ST.
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Annex 050-2493A
Over Madrid , what intensity of turbulence and icing is forecast at FL 200 ?
a) Moderate turbulence , moderate icing.
b) Moderate turbulence , light icing.
c) Severe turbulence , severe icing.
d) Severe turbulence , moderate icing.
Answer ;
a) Moderate turbulence , moderate icing.
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Annex 050-2503A
Over Paris at what height would you expect to find the tropopause according to the map ?
a) FL 330
b) FL 300
c) FL 150
d) FL 280
Answer ;
b) FL 300
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0564. Over the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal tropical cyclones are ;
a) frequently observed , in the average 15 per year over the Indian Ocean , but never over the Bay of Bengal.
b) occasionally observed , in the average 12 per year.
c) never observed.
d) rare , in the average one every two years.
Answer ;
b) occasionally observed , in the average 12 per year.
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0565. Over which areas can tropical revolving storms occur ?
a) Caribbean Sea , Gulf of Bengal , Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.
b) Australia , Gulf of Bengal , Atlantic Ocean at 20°S.
c) India , Arabic Sea , Atlantic Ocean at 2°S.
d) Caribbean Sea , Indian Ocean at 20°S , Pacific Ocean at 2°N.
Answer ;
a) Caribbean Sea , Gulf of Bengal , Indian Ocean east of Madagascar.
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0566. Precipitation in the form of showers occurs from ;
a) clouds containing only ice crystals.
b) convective clouds.
c) stratified clouds.
d) cirro-type clouds.
Answer ;
b) convective clouds.
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0567. Pressure altitude is obtained by ;
a) correcting the altimeter for temperature deviation from ISA.
b) setting the altimeter to standard sea level pressure.
c) setting the altimeter to a station pressure which has been corrected to sea level.
d) setting the altimeter to QFF pressure.
Answer ;
b) setting the altimeter to standard sea level pressure.
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0568. QNH is defined as ;
a) QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the actual atmosphere.
b) QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the standard atmosphere.
c) pressure at MSL in the actual atmosphere.
d) pressure at MSL in the standard atmosphere.
Answer ;
b) QFE reduced to MSL using the values of the standard atmosphere.
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0569. Radiation fog most frequently occurs in ;
a) high pressure systems over sea.
b) high pressure systems over land.
c) low pressure systems over sea.
d) low pressure systems over land.
Answer ;
b) high pressure systems over land.
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0570. Read this description ;
“After such a fine day , the ring around the moon was a bad sign yesterday evening for the weather today. And , sure enough
, it is pouring down outside. The clouds are making an oppressively low ceiling of uniform grey , but at least it has become a little bit
warmer”. Which of these weather phenomena is being described ?
a) A blizzard.
b) Weather at the back of a cold front.
c) A warm front.
d) A cold front.
Answer ;
c) A warm front.
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0571. Refer to the following TAF extract ;
BECMG 1821 2000 BR BKN004 BECMG 2124 0500 FG VV001
What does the abbreviation “BKN004” mean ?
a) 4 - 8 oktas , ceiling 400 m.
b) 1 - 4 oktas , ceiling 400 m.
c) 5 - 7 oktas , ceiling 400 ft.
d) 1 - 4 oktas , ceiling 400 ft.
Answer ;
c) 5 - 7 oktas , ceiling 400 ft.
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0572. Refer to the following TAF extract ;
BECMG 1821 2000 BR BKN004 BECMG 2124 0500 FG VV001
What does the abbreviation “VV001” mean ?
a) RVR less than 100 m.
b) Vertical visibility 100 ft.
c) RVR greater than 100 m.
d) Vertical visibility 100 m.
Answer ;
b) Vertical visibility 100 ft.
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0573. Refer to the following TAF extract ;
BECMG 1821 2000 BR BKN004 BECMG 2124 0500 FG VV001
What does the “BECMG” data indicate for the 18 to 21 hour time frame ?
a) Many long term changes in the original weather.
b) The new conditions are achieved between 1800 and 2100 UTC.
c) Many short term changes in the original weather.
d) A quick change to new conditions between 1800 and 1900 UTC.
Answer ;
b) The new conditions are achieved between 1800 and 2100 UTC.
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Annex 050-4371A
Select from the map the average temperature for the route Athens - Geneva at FL 150.
a) –14°C
b) –11°C
c) –21°C
d) –27°C
Answer ;
a) –14°C
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Annex 050-4375A
Select from the map the average temperature for the route Geneva -Stockholm at FL 260.
a) –55°C
b) –63°C
c) –51°C
d) –47°C
Answer ;
d) –47°C
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0590. ( For this question use annex 050-4375A )
Annex 050-4375A
Select from the map the average temperature for the route Zurich - Lisboa at FL 200.
a) –30°C
b) –41°C
c) –33°C
d) –49°C
Answer ;
c) –33°C
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 116 Meteorology
0591. ( For this question use annex 050-4365A )
Annex 050-4365A
Select from the map the average temperature for the route Zurich - Rome at FL 110.
a) –12°C
b) –9°C
c) +5°C
d) –6°C
Answer ;
b) –9°C
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0592. ( For this question use annex 050-4371A rev. 10.11.2002 )
Annex 050-4371A
Select from the map the average wind for the route Athens - Geneva at FL 160.
a) 240/40
b) 210/25
c) 260/40
d) 050/35
Answer ;
a) 240/40
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 117 Meteorology
0593. ( For this question use annex 050-4368A rev. 10.11.2002 )
Annex 050-4368A
Select from the map the average wind for the route Frankfurt - Rome at FL 170.
a) 030/35
b) 200/50
c) 050/40
d) 230/40
Answer ;
d) 230/40
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Annex 050-4376A
Select from the map the average wind for the route Shannon - Lisboa at FL 290.
a) 340/90
b) 030/70
c) 360/80
d) 190/75
Answer ;
c) 360/80
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Annex 050-4374A
Select from the map the average wind for the route Zurich - Hamburg at FL 240.
a) 200/15
b) 230/20
c) 260/25
d) 020/20
Answer ;
b) 230/20
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0596. ( For this question use annex 050-4365A )
Annex 050-4365A
Select from the map the average wind for the route Zurich - Rome at FL110.
a) 250/20
b) 200/30
c) 040/10
d) 230/10
Answer ;
d) 230/10
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0597. ( For this question use annex 050-2522A )
Annex 050-2522A
Select from the map the wind for the route Zurich - London at FL 280 ;
a) 220/60
b) 040/60
c) 160/90
d) 250/80
Answer ;
a) 220/60
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0598. Select the answer which you consider will complete correctly the following statement in relation to the main pressure
systems affecting the North Atlantic region between 30°N and 65°N. During winter the predominant mean low pressure system at the
surface is usually centred over ;
a) USA.
b) Azores.
c) Iceland / Greenland.
d) Siberia.
Answer ;
c) Iceland / Greenland.
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0599. Select the true statement concerning isobars and wind flow patterns around highand low-pressure systems that are shown on
a surface weather chart.
a) Isobars connect contour lines of equal temperature.
b) Surface winds flow perpendicular to the isobars.
c) When the isobars are close together , the pressure gradient force is greater and wind velocities are stronger.
d) When the isobars are far apart , crest of standing waves may be marked by stationary lenticular clouds.
Answer ;
c) When the isobars are close together , the pressure gradient force is greater and wind velocities are stronger.
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Annex 050-10748A
Annex 050-10751A
The air mass affecting position “P” is most likely to be ;
a) Tropical Continental.
b) Tropical Maritime.
c) Polar Maritime.
d) Polar Continental.
Answer ;
d) Polar Continental.
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0620. ( For this question use annex 050-10752A )
Annex 050-10752A
The air mass affecting position “R” is most likely to be ;
a) Tropical Continental.
b) Polar Maritime.
c) Tropical Maritime.
d) Polar Continental.
Answer ;
a) Tropical Continental.
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0621. ( For this question use annex 050-10843A )
Annex 050-10843A
The air mass affecting position “R” is most likely to be ;
a) Tropical Continental.
b) Tropical Maritime.
c) Polar Continental.
d) Polar Maritime.
Answer ;
d) Polar Maritime.
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0622. ( For this question use annex 050-10750A )
Annex 050-10750A
The air mass affecting position “S” is most likely to be ;
a) Tropical Continental and unstable.
b) Polar Maritime and stable.
c) Polar Maritime and unstable.
d) Tropical Maritime and stable.
Answer ;
d) Tropical Maritime and stable.
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0623. ( For this question use annex 050-10839A )
Annex 050-10839A
The air mass at position “X” is most likely to be ;
a) Tropical Continental.
b) Polar Maritime.
c) Tropical Maritime.
d) Polar Continental.
Answer ;
c) Tropical Maritime.
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0624. The air mass in the warm sector of a polar front is ;
a) arctic air.
b) polar air.
c) equatorial air.
d) tropical air.
Answer ;
d) tropical air.
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0625. ( For this question use annex 050-10842A )
Annex 050-10842A
The air mass type advected from a direction indicated by arrow number 6 is designated ;
a) maritime arctic.
b) continental polar.
c) maritime polar.
d) continental arctic.
Answer ;
c) maritime polar.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 127 Meteorology
0626. ( For this question use annex 050-10842A )
Annex 050-10842A
Annex 050-10788A
The arrows labelled “r” represent the mean tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from ;
a) December to April and are called cyclones.
b) June to October and are called hurricanes.
c) December to April and are called tornadoes.
d) June to October and are called typhoons.
Answer ;
a) December to April and are called cyclones.
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0632. ( For this question use annex 050-10788A )
Annex 050-10788A
The arrows labelled “s” represent the mean tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from ;
a) May to November and are called cyclones.
b) May to November and are called hurricanes.
c) December to April and are called typhoons.
d) December to April and are called cyclones.
Answer ;
a) May to November and are called cyclones.
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0633. ( For this question use annex 050-10788A )
Annex 050-10788A
The arrows labelled “t” represents the mean tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from ;
a) June to October and are called hurricanes.
b) December to April and are called hurricanes.
c) June to October and are called tornadoes.
d) June to October and are called cyclones.
Answer ;
d) June to October and are called cyclones
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0634. ( For this question use annex 050-10788A )
Annex 050-10788A
The arrows labelled “u” represent the tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from ;
a) January to March and are called willy-willies.
b) July to October and are called typhoons.
c) December to April and are called tornadoes.
d) May to July and are called cyclones.
Answer ;
b) July to October and are called typhoons.
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0635. ( For this question use annex 050-10788A )
Annex 050-10788A
The arrows labelled “v” represent the mean tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from ;
a) May to November and are called typhoons.
b) December to April and are called hurricanes.
c) May to November and are called Willy Willys.
d) December to April and are called cyclones.
Answer ;
d) December to April and are called cyclones.
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0636. ( For this question use annex 050-4393A )
Annex 050-4393A
The attached chart shows isobars and fronts at 1200 UTC on October 10. Which of the following reports reflects weather
development at Zurich Airport ( LSZH ) ?
a) TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 23012KT 6000 RA BKN012 OVC030 TEMPO 2023 22025G40KT 1600
+SNRA BKN003 OVC015 =
b) TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 32008KT 9999 SCT030TCU TEMPO 2201 32020G32KT 3000 TSRA
BKN020CB =
c) TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 05020G35KT 8000 BKN015 TEMPO 1720 05018KT 0300 +SHSN VV002 =
d) TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618 00000KT 3500 MIFG BECMG 1820
1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG VV001 =
Answer ;
d) TAF LSZH 101500Z 101601 VRB02KT 8000 SCT280 BECMG 1618 00000KT 3500 MIFG BECMG 1820
1500 BCFG BECMG 2022 0100 FG VV001 =
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0637. ( For this question use annex 050-10900A )
Annex 050-10900A
The average forecast wind for the leg from Madrid to Dhahran at FL 390 is ;
a) 270/50.
b) 310/50.
c) 320/70.
d) 270/30.
Answer ;
a) 270/50.
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0638. The average height of the tropopause at 50°N is about ;
a) 11 km.
b) 14 km.
c) 16 km.
d) 8 km.
Answer ;
a) 11 km.
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0639. The average position of the polar front in the northern hemisphere is ;
a) located near 65ºN during the whole year.
b) located near 55ºN during the whole year.
c) more southerly during the winter than during the summer.
d) more southerly during the summer than during the winter.
Answer ;
c) more southerly during the winter than during the summer.
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0640. The average slope of a cold front is in the order of ;
a) 1:500
b) 1:800
c) 1:10
d) 1:80
Answer ;
d) 1:80
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0641. The average thickness of the troposphere varies with ;
a) latitude.
b) rotation of the earth.
c) the wind.
d) longitude.
Answer ;
a) latitude.
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0642. The barometric compensator of an altimeter is locked on reference 1013.2 hPa. The aircraft has to land on a point with an
elevation of 290 feet where the QNH is 1023 hPa. The reading on the altimeter on the ground will be ;
a) 11 ft.
b) 20 ft.
1023 – 1013 = 10 hPa , 1 hPa’ı 27 ft olarak değerlendirirsek ;
c) 560 ft.
10 x 27 = 270 ft , altimetre meydan rakımına göre daha düşük bir
d) –10 ft.
değer gösterecektir ; 290 – 270 = 20 ft.
Answer ;
b) 20 ft.
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0643. The Bora is a ;
a) cold catabatic wind with gusts associated with a maritime air mass.
b) cold catabatic wind always associated with clouds and heavy showers.
c) squally warm catabatic wind which occurs mainly in summer.
d) cold catabatic wind with the possibility of violent gusts.
Answer ;
d) cold catabatic wind with the possibility of violent gusts.
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0644. The Chinook is a ;
a) warm anabatic wind up the slopes of snowfields or glaciers.
b) downslope wind that occurs particularly at night as air cools along mountain slopes.
c) warm and dry wind that forms as air descends on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains.
d) very cold wind with blowing snow.
Answer ;
c) warm and dry wind that forms as air descends on the leeward side of the Rocky Mountains.
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0645. The cloud base , reported in the METAR , is the height above ;
a) airfield level.
b) the highest terrain within a radius of 8 km from the observation station.
c) the pressure altitude of the observation station at the time of observation.
d) mean sea level.
Answer ;
a) airfield level.
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CI
Annex 050-10758A
SC
Annex 050-10768A
The cloud type most applicable to most of square 3B is ;
a) NS
b) AS
c) SC
d) CS
Answer ;
c) SC
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CS
Annex 050-10777A
The cloud type most applicable to square 1E is ;
a) CB
b) SC
c) NS
d) CS
Answer ;
d) CS
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0649. ( Refer to Image 5 )
CI
Image 5
The cloud type most applicable to square 1E is ;
a) CB
b) CI
c) AC
d) AS
Answer ;
b) CI
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CB
Annex 050-10779A
The cloud type most applicable to square 2B is ;
a) SC
b) CB
c) CS
d) ST
Answer ;
b) CB
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0651. ( For this question use annex 050-10778A )
AS
Annex 050-10778A
The cloud type most applicable to square 2C is ;
a) CS
b) CB
c) CU
d) AS
Answer ;
d) AS
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AS
Annex 050-10759A
The cloud type most applicable to square 2D is ;
a) CS
b) AS
c) CU
d) CB
Answer ;
b) AS
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0653. ( For this question use annex 050-10760A )
NS
Annex 050-10760A
The cloud type most applicable to square 3C is ;
a) AS
b) AC
c) CB
d) NS
Answer ;
d) NS
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Annex 050-2055A
The cold front is indicated with a number at position ;
a) number 3.
b) number 1.
c) number 2.
d) number 4.
Answer ;
c) number 2.
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0655. The conditions most favourable to the formation of mountain waves are ;
a) wind direction parallel to the general alignment of the mountain range - wind speed increasing with height -
intense surface heating.
b) wind speed less than 15 kt and wind direction at right angles to mountains - intense radiation cooling at night
particularly at the higher levels.
c) wind direction approximately at right angles to the mountain range - wind speed 30 kt and steadily increasing
with height - an inversion just above the crest level with less stable air above and below.
d) wind direction parallel to the mountain range - wind speed increasing with height - extensive isothermal layer
between mountain crests and the tropopause.
Answer ;
c) wind direction approximately at right angles to the mountain range - wind speed 30 kt and steadily increasing
with height - an inversion just above the crest level with less stable air above and below.
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0656. The core of the polar front jet stream is usually located in the ;
a) polar air above the tropopause.
b) polar air below the tropopause.
c) tropical air below the tropopause.
d) tropical air above the tropical tropopause.
Answer ;
c) tropical air below the tropopause.
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0657. The decrease in temperature , per 100 metres , in a saturated rising parcel of air at lower level of the atmosphere is
approximately ;
a) 0.6°C
b) 1°C
c) 0.35°C
d) 1.5°C
Answer ;
a) 0.6°C
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0658. The decrease in temperature , per 100 metres , in an unsaturated rising parcel of air is ;
a) 0.65°C
b) 0.5°C
c) 2°C
d) 1°C
Answer ;
d) 1°C
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 138 Meteorology
0659. The degree of clear air turbulence experienced by an aircraft is proportional to the ;
a) height of the aircraft.
b) stability of the air.
c) intensity of vertical and horizontal wind shear.
d) intensity of the solar radiation.
Answer ;
c) intensity of vertical and horizontal wind shear.
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0660. The dewpoint temperature ;
a) can not be equal to the air temperature.
b) is always higher than the air temperature.
c) is always lower than the air temperature.
d) can be equal to the air temperature.
Answer ;
d) can be equal to the air temperature.
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0661. The dewpoint temperature ;
a) can be reached by lowering the pressure whilst keeping temperature constant.
b) can be reached by cooling the air whilst keeping pressure constant.
c) can not be lower than the air temperature.
d) can not be equal to the air temperature.
Answer ;
b) can be reached by cooling the air whilst keeping pressure constant.
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0662. ( For this question use annex 050-11897A )
Annex 050-11897A
Annex 050-10788A
The dotted line labelled “Y” represents the ;
a) axis of the equatorial jet stream during July.
b) axis of the subtropical jet stream during January.
c) mean position of the intertropical convergence zone ( ITCZ ) during January.
d) mean position of the intertropical convergence zone ( ITCZ ) during July.
Answer ;
c) mean position of the intertropical convergence zone ( ITCZ ) during January.
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0667. ( For this question use annex 050-10788A )
Annex 050-10788A
The dotted line designated “Z” represents the ;
a) mean position of the intertropical front ( ITCZ ) during January.
b) northerly limit of the SE trade winds during January.
c) northerly limit of the sub tropical jet stream during July.
d) mean position of the intertropical front ( ITCZ ) during July.
Answer ;
d) mean position of the intertropical front ( ITCZ ) during July.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 140 Meteorology
0668. The dry adiabatic lapse rate ;
a) is greater during the night than during the day.
b) has a variable value.
c) is greater in summer than in winter.
d) has a constant fixed value.
Answer ;
d) has a constant fixed value.
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0669. The dry adiabatic lapse rate has a value of ;
a) 0.65°C/100 m.
b) 2°C/1000 ft.
c) 0.5°C/100 m.
d) 1°C/100 m.
Answer ;
d) 1°C/100 m.
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0670. The environmental lapse rate in an actual atmosphere ;
a) has a fixed value of 2°C/1000 ft.
b) varies with time.
c) has a fixed value of 0.65°C/100 m.
d) has a fixed value of 1°C/100 m.
Answer ;
b) varies with time.
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0671. The equatorial easterly jet is a jet stream that occurs ;
a) during the whole year in the southern hemisphere.
b) only in the summer of the northern hemisphere at approx. 45.000 ft.
c) only in the winter of the northern hemisphere at approx. 30.000 ft.
d) during the whole year in the northern hemisphere.
Answer ;
b) only in the summer of the northern hemisphere at approx. 45.000 ft.
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0672. The eye of a hurricane ;
a) can not be spotted by satellites.
b) extends from the surface to the top of the hurricane.
c) has a diameter of at least 100 nautical miles.
d) is filled with air which is colder than the air in the surrounding regions.
Answer ;
b) extends from the surface to the top of the hurricane.
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0673. The first clouds are thin , wispy cirrus , followed by sheets of cirrus and cirrostratus , and altostratus. The sun is obscured as
the altostratus thickens and drizzle or rain begins to fall. The cloud base is lowering as Nimbostratus arrives. These phenomena
describe the approach of a ;
a) sea-breeze front.
b) warm front.
c) cold front.
d) trade wind front.
Answer ;
b) warm front.
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0674. The Foehn wind is a ;
a) warm anabatic wind.
b) cold anabatic wind.
c) cold katabatic wind.
d) warm katabatic wind.
Answer ;
d) warm katabatic wind.
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0675. The following sequence of clouds is observed at an airport ; cirrus , cirrostratus , altostratus , nimbostratus. This is typical
for ;
a) the passage of a cold front.
b) the passage of a squall line.
c) anticyclonic weather.
d) tha passage of a warm front.
Answer ;
d) tha passage of a warm front.
Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 141 Meteorology
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0676. The following statements deal with precipitation , turbulence and icing. Select the list containing the most likely alternatives
for NS cloud.
a) Precipitation may be snow , sleet or rain. Icing and turbulence are frequently severe.
b) Precipitation and icing are usually nil. Turbulence is rarely more than moderate.
c) Precipitation may be snow , sleet or rain. Icing is probable and may range between light and severe.
Turbulence is rarely more than moderate.
d) Precipitation is frequently in the form of hail. Icing and turbulence are frequently severe.
Answer ;
c) Precipitation may be snow , sleet or rain. Icing is probable and may range between light and severe.
Turbulence is rarely more than moderate.
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0677. The following temperatures have been observed over a station at 1200 UTC. Assume the station is at MSL. Height in feet.
Temperature in degrees C.
20000.-12 18000.-11 16000.-10 14000.-10 12000.-6 10000.-2 8000. +2 6000. +6 4000. +12 2000. +15 surface +15.
Which of the following statements is correct ?
a) The temperature at 10000 ft is in agreement with the temperature in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere.
b) Assuming that the MSL pressure is 1013.25 hPa the true altitude of an aircraft would actually be higher than
the indicated altitude.
c) The layer between 16000 and 18000 ft is absolutely unstable.
d) The height of the freezing level over the station is approximately 12000 ft.
Answer ;
b) Assuming that the MSL pressure is 1013.25 hPa the true altitude of an aircraft would actually be higher than
the indicated altitude.
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0678. The following weather message ;
EDDM 241200Z 241322 VRB03KT 1500 BR OVC004 BECMG 1517 00000KT 0500 FG VV002 TEMPO 2022 0400 FG
VV001 is a ;
a) 24 hour TAF.
b) 9 hour TAF.
c) SPECI.
d) METAR.
Answer ;
b) 9 hour TAF.
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0679. The formation of clear ice on the leading edges of an aircraft is most likely to be caused by the ;
a) relatively slow freezing of small supercooled water droplets and ice crystals.
b) relatively slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets.
c) instantaneous freezing of large supercooled water droplets and snow crystals.
d) instantaneous freezing of small supercooled water droplets.
Answer ;
b) relatively slow freezing of large supercooled water droplets.
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0680. The formation of morning fog before sunrise is possible if ;
a) the sky is overcast.
b) air temperature and dew point are equal or close to one another.
c) the wind is strong.
d) the turbulence in the lower layers is moderate.
Answer ;
b) air temperature and dew point are equal or close to one another.
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Annex 050-10819A
The front at the bottom of the diagram , south of position C , is ;
a) an occlusion above the surface.
b) a cold front.
c) a warm front.
d) an occlusion on the surface.
Answer ;
d) an occlusion on the surface.
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0682. ( For this question use annex 050-10879A )
Annex 050-10879A
Annex 050-2539A
The front labelled “Z” is a ;
a) Warm occlusion.
b) Warm front.
c) Cold occlusion.
d) Cold front.
Answer ;
b) Warm front.
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0684. ( For this question use annex 050-10876A )
Annex 050-10876A
The front located from 10°W to 10°E is most likely to be ;
a) an active occlusion moving south.
b) an active warm front moving north.
c) a quasi-stationary front.
d) a cold front moving south.
Answer ;
c) a quasi-stationary front.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 144 Meteorology
0685. The geostrophic wind depends on ;
a) geographic latitude , centripetal force , height.
b) centripetal force , height , pressure gradient.
c) density , earth’s rotation , geographic latitude.
d) earth’s rotation , geographic latitude , centripetal force.
Answer ;
c) density , earth’s rotation , geographic latitude.
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0686. The geostrophic wind is greater than the gradient wind around a low pressure system because the ;
a) coriolis force is added to the pressure gradient.
b) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient.
c) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient.
d) coriolis force opposes to the centrifugal force.
Answer ;
c) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient.
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0687. The geostrophic wind is less than the gradient wind around an anticyclone because the ;
a) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient.
b) effect of coriolis is added to friction.
c) centrifugal force opposes the pressure gradient.
d) coriolis effect opposes the centrifugal force.
Answer ;
a) centrifugal force is added to the pressure gradient.
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0688. The geostrophic wind speed is directly proportional to the ;
a) curvature of isobars.
b) sine of latitude.
c) horizontal pressure gradient.
d) density of the air.
Answer ;
c) horizontal pressure gradient.
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0689. The greater the pressure gradient the ;
a) closer the isobars and the lower the temperatures.
b) closer the isobars and the stronger the wind.
c) further the isobars will be apart and the weaker the wind.
d) further the isobars will be apart and the higher the temperature.
Answer ;
b) closer the isobars and the stronger the wind.
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0690. The Harmattan is a ;
a) NE wind affecting north-west Africa during November to April reducing visibility in rising dust.
b) warm southerly dust-bearing wind affecting the coast of North Africa.
c) localised depression giving squally winds.
d) SW monsoonal wind causing extensive areas of advection fog along the West African coast south of 15ºN.
Answer ;
a) NE wind affecting north-west Africa during November to April reducing visibility in rising dust.
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0691. The height and the temperature of the tropopause are respectively in the order of ;
a) 8 km and –75°C over the poles.
b) 8 km and –40°C over the equator.
c) 16 km and –75°C over the equator.
d) 16 km and –40°C over the poles.
Answer ;
c) 16 km and –75°C over the equator.
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0692. The height of the lifting condensation level is determined by ;
a) temperature at surface and air pressure.
b) wet adiabatic lapse rate and dewpoint at the surface.
c) temperature and dewpoint at the surface.
d) wind and dewpoint at the surface.
Answer ;
c) temperature and dewpoint at the surface.
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Annex 050-10935A
The mean temperature that may be expected to affect that segment of the route from the coast of SE England to Geneva at
FL 270 is ;
a) –38°C.
b) –30°C.
c) –42°C.
d) –34°C.
Answer ;
a) –38°C.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 148 Meteorology
0712. ( For this question use annex 050-10934A )
Annex 050-10934A
The mean wind that may be expected to affect the route segment from the coast of SE England to Geneva at FL 270 is ;
a) 270/70.
b) 240/90.
c) 220/70.
d) 245/55.
Answer ;
c) 220/70.
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0713. The morning following a clear , calm night when the temperature has dropped to the dewpoint , is likely to produce ;
a) good clear weather.
b) advection fog.
c) a cold front.
d) radiation fog.
Answer ;
d) radiation fog.
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0714. The most dangerous form of airframe icing is ;
a) hoar frost.
b) dry ice.
c) rime ice.
d) clear ice.
Answer ;
d) clear ice.
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0715. The most dangerous icing conditions are encountered in ;
a) icy clouds at high levels.
b) unstable clouds at medium levels.
c) supercooled precipitation.
d) zones where the air temperature is below -15°C.
Answer ;
c) supercooled precipitation.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 149 Meteorology
0716. The most dangerous low level wind shears are encountered ;
a) when strong ground inversions are present and near thunderstorms.
b) in areas with layered clouds and wind speeds higher than 35 kt.
c) during any period when wind speed is greater than 35 kt and near valleys.
d) near valleys and at the windward side of mountains.
Answer ;
a) when strong ground inversions are present and near thunderstorms.
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0717. The most effective way to dissipate cloud is by ;
a) subsidence.
b) convection.
c) a decrease in temperature.
d) a decrease in pressure.
Answer ;
a) subsidence.
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0718. The most frequent wind direction in a valley caused by thermal effects is toward the ;
a) mountain at night.
b) valley during daylight as much as at night.
c) mountain during daylight hours.
d) valley during daylight hours.
Answer ;
c) mountain during daylight hours.
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0719. The most hazardous type of cloud that may be encountered on a cross country flight is ;
a) cirrus.
b) stratocumulus.
c) cumulonimbus.
d) cumulus.
Answer ;
c) cumulonimbus.
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0720. The most likely place to encounter clear air turbulence associated with a jet stream is ;
a) well below the core.
b) on the tropical side of the core.
c) close to the core on the side facing the polar air.
d) 5.000 feet or more above the core.
Answer ;
c) close to the core on the side facing the polar air.
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0721. The most likely reason for radiation fog to dissipate or become low stratus is ;
a) a low level temperature inversion.
b) surface cooling.
c) an increasingly stable atmosphere.
d) increasing surface wind speed.
Answer ;
d) increasing surface wind speed.
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Annex 050-10762A
The occurrence of freezing rain at FL 60 is most likely in square ;
a) 3C
b) 3B
c) 2D
d) 2A
Answer ;
a) 3C
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0723. The passage of a warm front can be associated with areas of fog. The types of fog just in advance and just after the passage
are respectively ;
a) frontal fog and advection fog.
b) arctic smoke and frontal fog.
c) advection fog and radiation fog.
d) advection fog and steaming fog.
Answer ;
a) frontal fog and advection fog.
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0724. The polar front is ;
a) the boundary between arctic and tropical air masses.
b) the constant frontal activity situated at about 80 degrees north and south.
c) the boundary between polar and tropical air masses.
d) the boundary between arctic and polar air masses.
Answer ;
c) the boundary between polar and tropical air masses.
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0725. The polar front is the boundary between ;
a) polar air and tropical air.
b) arctic air and tropical air.
c) arctic air and polar air.
d) maritime polar air and continental polar air.
Answer ;
a) polar air and tropical air.
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0726. The position of the intertropical convergence zone ;
a) shows more variation over the oceans than over the continents.
b) is more to the north in January than in July.
c) shows more variation over the continents than over the oceans.
d) depends on the activity of thunderstorm cloud.
Answer ;
c) shows more variation over the continents than over the oceans.
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Image 11
The pressure distribution located mainly in square 2A is a ;
a) trough of low pressure.
b) depression.
c) ridge of high pressure.
d) col.
Answer ;
c) ridge of high pressure.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 152 Meteorology
0733. ( For this question use annex 050-10784A )
Annex 050-10784A
The pressure system at position “D” is a ;
a) trough of low pressure.
b) ridge of high pressure.
c) secondary low.
d) col.
Answer ;
d) col.
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0734. The pressure system indicated in a vertical cross section by pressure surfaces at lower heights bulging upward and pressure
surfaces at greater heights bulging downward , is a ;
a) warm low pressure area.
b) cold low pressure area.
c) cold high pressure area.
d) warm high pressure area.
Answer ;
c) cold high pressure area.
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0735. The pressure system indicated when , in a vertical cross section , the lower situated pressure surfaces bulge upward and the
higher situated pressure surfaces bulge downward is a ;
a) warm low pressure area.
b) cold high pressure area.
c) warm high pressure area.
d) cold low pressure area.
Answer ;
b) cold high pressure area.
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0736. The prevailing surface wind in the area of the west coast of Africa north of the equator ( gulf of Guinea ) is a ;
a) NE monsoon in winter and SE tradewind in summer.
b) SW monsoon in winter and NE monsoon in summer.
c) SW monsoon in summer and NE tradewind in winter.
d) NE tradewind in summer and SE tradewind in winter.
Answer ;
c) SW monsoon in summer and NE tradewind in winter.
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Annex 050-2529A
The temperature at FL 330 overhead London will be ;
a) –45°C
b) –57°C
c) –39°C
d) –33°C
Answer ;
a) –45°C
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0770. The temperature at the surface is given as +15°C and at 4000 ft it is +9°C , the state of this layer is said to be ;
a) conditionally unstable.
b) absolutely unstable.
c) stable.
d) unstable.
Answer ;
c) stable.
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Image 3
The temperature deviation from ISA ( to the nearest °C ) overhead Charleston at FL 340 is ;
a) +3
b) +5
c) –5
d) –7
Answer ;
b) +5
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0772. The temperature lapse rate of the ICAO standard atmosphere in the troposphere is ;
a) 2°C/1000 ft.
b) 2.5°C/1000 ft.
c) 3°C/1000 ft.
d) 6.5°C/1000 ft.
Answer ;
a) 2°C/1000 ft. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 15 )
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0773. The term CAVOK is used when weather conditions are ;
a) 9999 , NSC , NOSIG.
b) 8000 , HAZARDOUS WX NIL , NOSIG.
c) 9999 , NSC , NSW.
d) 9000 , SKC , NOSIG.
Answer ;
c) 9999 , NSC , NSW. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 204 )
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0774. The term PROB as used in a TAF message , indicates the probability in percentage , of phenomena described during a
specific period. The numerical values immediately following the term PROB , are ;
a) 25 or 35.
b) 30 or 40.
c) 20 or 30.
d) 35 or 50.
Answer ;
b) 30 or 40. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 207 )
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 159 Meteorology
0775. The thickness of the troposphere varies with ;
a) the wind.
b) latitude.
c) rotation of the earth.
d) longitude.
Answer ;
b) latitude.
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0776. The trade winds on the northern hemisphere blow from ;
a) north-east.
b) north.
c) west.
d) south-west.
Answer ;
a) north-east. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 52 )
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0777. The transition from SW to NE monsoon in India occurs in ;
a) February , March , April.
b) July , August , September.
c) December , January , February.
d) September , October , November.
Answer ;
d) September , October , November.
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0778. The tropopause is a level at which ;
a) temperature ceases to fall with increasing height.
b) water vapour content is greatest.
c) pressure remains constant.
d) vertical currents are strongest.
Answer ;
a) temperature ceases to fall with increasing height. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 5 )
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0779. The tropopause is lower ;
a) over the equator than over the South Pole.
b) in summer than winter in moderate latitudes.
c) south of the equator than north of it.
d) over the North Pole than over the equator.
Answer ;
d) over the North Pole than over the equator.
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0780. The troposphere ;
a) reaches the same height at all latitudes.
b) has a greater vertical extent above the equator than above the poles.
c) contains all oxygen of the stratosphere.
d) is the separation layer between the stratosphere and atmosphere.
Answer ;
b) has a greater vertical extent above the equator than above the poles.
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0781. The troposphere is the ;
a) boundary between the mesosphere and thermosphere.
b) boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere.
c) part of the atmosphere below the tropopause.
d) part of the atmosphere above the stratosphere.
Answer ;
c) part of the atmosphere below the tropopause.
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Annex 050-4332A
Annex 050-10765A
The weather most likely to be experienced at position A is ;
a) radiation fog , low stratus , drizzle , no medium or upper cloud , light wind.
b) cumulus , cumulonimbus clouds , heavy rain or snow showers , medium to strong winds.
c) mainly overcast with stratus or stratocumulus and drizzle , medium to strong winds.
d) clear skies , good visibility in light winds.
Answer ;
c) mainly overcast with stratus or stratocumulus and drizzle , medium to strong winds.
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0793. ( For this question use annex 050-10773A )
Annex 050-10773A
The weather most likely to be experienced at position “B” is ;
a) advection fog and drizzle.
b) early morning fog lifting to low stratus later.
c) frequent showers of rain or snow.
d) poor visibility in anticyclonic circulation.
Answer ;
c) frequent showers of rain or snow.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 163 Meteorology
0794. ( For this question use annex 050-10774A )
Annex 050-10774A
The weather most likely to be experienced at position “B” is ;
a) scattered stratocumulus with good visibility.
b) mainly overcast with stratus or stratocumulus , drizzle.
c) clear skies , moderate wind , good visibility.
d) frequent showers of rain or snow , good visibility outside showers.
Answer ;
d) frequent showers of rain or snow , good visibility outside showers.
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0795. ( For this question use annex 050-10803A )
Annex 050-10803A
The weather most likely to be experienced at position “R” is ;
a) fine and warm at first - AC castellanus and CB in late afternoon with thunderstorms.
b) early morning fog lifting to low stratus.
c) increasing amounts of AS and NS - heavy rain.
d) overcast with drizzle and hill fog.
Answer ;
a) fine and warm at first - AC castellanus and CB in late afternoon with thunderstorms.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 164 Meteorology
0796. ( For this question use annex 050-10766A )
Annex 050-10766A
The weather most likely to be experienced at position “S” is ;
a) morning fog lifting to low stratus.
b) OVC SC.
c) frequent heavy showers of rain or snow.
d) little or no cloud - hazy.
Answer ;
c) frequent heavy showers of rain or snow.
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0797. ( Refer to Image 2 )
Image 2
The weather most likely to be experienced at position “S” is ;
a) overcast with drizzle and orographie fog.
b) scattered thunderstorms and good visibility .
c) increasing AS and NS with moderate to heavy rain.
d) small amounts of CU with generally good visibility.
Answer ;
a) overcast with drizzle and orographie fog.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 165 Meteorology
0798. ( For this question use annex 050-10772A )
Annex 050-10772A
The weather most likely to be experienced near to position “A” is ;
a) frequent showers of rain and snow , good visibility outside precipitation.
b) overcast layer cloud - rain later.
c) clear skies - radiation fog at night.
d) advection fog and drizzle.
Answer ;
a) frequent showers of rain and snow , good visibility outside precipitation.
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0799. ( For this question use annex 050-10775A )
Annex 050-10775A
The weather most likely to be experienced on the coast near position “Q” is ;
a) mainly clear skies with fog developing overnight.
b) mainly overcast with poor visibility.
c) showery with generally good visibility.
d) thundery showers particularly at night.
Answer ;
c) showery with generally good visibility.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 166 Meteorology
0800. The widest precipitation zone occurs usually ;
a) in rear of a cold front.
b) ahead of a warm front.
c) ahead of a cold front.
d) in rear of a warm front.
Answer ;
b) ahead of a warm front.
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0801. The wind at 500 ft above ground is 290/15 kt and at the same position at 600 ft above ground 300/22 kt. How is this wind
situation called ?
a) Severe low level turbulence.
b) Severe horizontal wind shear.
c) Gradual horizontal wind shear.
d) Moderate vertical wind shear.
Answer ;
d) Moderate vertical wind shear.
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0802. The wind direction in a METAR is measured relative to ;
a) true north.
b) magnetic north.
c) the 0-meridian.
d) grid north.
Answer ;
a) true north. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 204 )
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0803. The wind indicator for a weather observation receives the measured value from an anemometer. Where is this instrument
placed ?
a) Close to the station about 2 m above the ground.
b) On a mast 6-10 m above the runway.
c) 1 m above the runway.
d) On the roof of the weather station.
Answer ;
b) On a mast 6-10 m above the runway. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 204 )
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0804. The wind speed in a system with curved isobars compared to a system with straight isobars is ; ( other conditions being the
same )
a) always lower.
b) higher if curvature is anticyclonic.
c) higher if curvature is cyclonic.
d) always higher.
Answer ;
b) higher if curvature is anticyclonic. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 45 )
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0805. The wind tends to follow the contour lines ( isohypses ) above the friction layer because ;
a) the coriolis force acts perpendicular on a line that connects high and low pressure system.
b) the friction of the air with the earth’s surface gives the airflow a diversion perpendicular to the gradient force.
c) the coriolis force tends to balance with the horizontal pressure gradient force.
d) contour lines are lines that connect points with the same wind speed in the upper air.
Answer ;
c) the coriolis force tends to balance with the horizontal pressure gradient force.
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Annex 050-4389A
This chart shows the weather situation at 0600 UTC on May 23. Which of the following reports reflects weather
development at Geneva Airport ?
a) TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 26012KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TEMPO 1013 25020G35KT 3000 TSRA
BKN030CB BECMG 1316 VRB02KT 3000 BCFG SCT100 =
b) TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 05014KT 5000 BR OVC015 BECMG 0810 8000 BKN018 BECMG 1013
05015G30KT 9999 SCT025 =
c) TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 23016KT 8000 -RA BKN030 OVC070 BECMG 0810 5000 RA BKN020
OVC050 TEMPO 1012 3000 +RA BKN010 OVC030 BECMG 1215 25014KT 8000 SCT030 BKN090 =
d) TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 VRB03KT 6000 SCT020 BECMG 0811 23005KT 9999 SCT025TCU PROB
40 TEMPO 1216 34012G30KT 3000 TSRA BKN020CB =
Answer ;
c) TAF LSGG 230600Z 230716 23016KT 8000 -RA BKN030 OVC070 BECMG 0810 5000 RA BKN020
OVC050 TEMPO 1012 3000 +RA BKN010 OVC030 BECMG 1215 25014KT 8000 SCT030 BKN090 =
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0807. Thunderstorms are often preceded by ;
a) Altocumulus Lenticularis.
b) Nimbostratus.
c) Altocumulus Castellanus.
d) Altostratus.
Answer ;
c) Altocumulus Castellanus
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0808. Thunderstorms can occur on a warm front if the ;
a) cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
b) cold air is moist and the environmental lapse rate is less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate.
c) warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate is less than the saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
d) warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
Answer ;
d) warm air is moist and the environmental lapse rate exceeds the saturated adiabatic lapse rate.
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0809. Thunderstorms in exceptional circumstances can occur in a warm front if ;
a) the cold air is unstable.
b) the warm air is stable.
c) the warm air is unstable.
d) the cold air is stable.
Answer ;
c) the warm air is unstable.
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0810. Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the ;
a) period in which precipitation is not falling.
b) mature stage.
c) cumulus stage.
d) dissipating stage.
Answer ;
b) mature stage. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 180 )
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 168 Meteorology
0811. ( For this question use annex 050-2556A )
Annex 050-2556A
To what extent is Munich covered by clouds ?
a) 5 to 7 oktas.
b) 5 to 8 oktas.
c) 1 to 4 oktas.
d) 3 to 5 oktas.
Answer ;
b) 5 to 8 oktas.
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Annex 050-3030A
To which aerodrome is the following TAF most applicable ?
TAF 230900Z 231019 24014KT 6000 SCT030 BKN100 TEMPO 1113 25020G38KT 2500 +TSRA SCT008 BKN025CB
BECMG 1315 28012KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 1517 5000 SHRA BKN020 BECMG 1719 27008KT 9999 SCT030 =
a) LEMD
b) EKCH
c) LOWW
d) LFPG
Answer ;
c) LOWW
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0813. To which type of message does the following text belong ?
... MBST APCH RWY26 REP AT 1510 B747 30KT ASPEEDL 2NM FNA =
a) Wind shear warning
b) AIRMET
c) Aerodrome warning
d) SIGMET
Answer ;
a) Wind shear warning
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0814. To which type of message does the following text belong ?
... VALID 211600/212000 HVY SN 25CM FCST =
a) Aerodrome warning
b) SIGMET
c) SNOWTAM
d) Supplementary information of a METAR
Answer ;
a) Aerodrome warning
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0815. Tropical revolving storms are NOT formed in ;
a) South Atlantic Ocean.
b) South Indian Ocean.
c) waters around the Philippines.
d) Gulf of Bengal.
Answer ;
a) South Atlantic Ocean.
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0816. Tropical revolving storms do not occur in the southeast Pacific and the South Atlantic because ;
a) of the strong southeast wind.
b) there is no coriolis force present.
c) of the low water temperature.
d) the southeast trade winds cross over into the northern hemisphere.
Answer ;
c) of the low water temperature. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 135 )
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 170 Meteorology
0817. Troughs are extensions of ;
a) low pressure areas and generally have large amounts of cloud.
b) high pressure areas and generally have large amounts of cloud.
c) high pressure areas and generally have small amounts of cloud.
d) low pressure areas and generally have small amounts of cloud.
Answer ;
a) low pressure areas and generally have large amounts of cloud.
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0818. Two aircraft are flying simultaneously in level flight at different flight levels on opposite tracks overhead a given position ;
Aircraft A flying at FL 070 experiences a 30 kt headwind. Aircraft B flying at FL 060 experiences a 20 kt headwind. None of the
aircraft experiences cross wind. This wind condition will be referred to as ;
a) horizontal wind shear only.
b) no wind shear since the absolute value of the difference in wind velocity per height unit is too small to fit the
definition of wind shear at all.
c) vertical wind shear only.
d) vertical and horizontal wind shear.
Answer ;
c) vertical wind shear only.
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0819. Two aircraft , one with a sharp wing profile ( S ) , and the other with a thick profile ( T ) , are flying through the same cloud
with same true airspeed. The cloud consists of small supercooled droplets. Which of the following statements is most correct
concerning ice accretion ?
a) Neither of the aircraft accumulate ice due to the small size of droplets.
b) Aircraft S and T experience the same amount of icing
c) Aircraft S experiences more icing than T.
d) Aircraft T experiences more icing than S.
Answer ;
c) Aircraft S experiences more icing than T. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 171 )
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0820. Under anticyclone conditions in the northern hemisphere , with curved isobars the speed of the gradient wind is ;
a) greater than the geostrophic wind.
b) less than the geostrophic wind.
c) the same as the thermal component.
d) proportional only to the Coriolis force.
Answer ;
a) greater than the geostrophic wind. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 45 )
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0821. ( For this question use annex 050-4305A )
Annex 050-4305A
Under the weather conditions depicted , which of the following statements is likely to apply ?
a) Severe gradient wind likely over Central Europe.
b) Moderate to strong Foehn in the Alps.
c) Radiation fog is unlikely in Central Europe in the winter.
d) Thunderstorms may occur in the summer months over Central Europe.
Answer ;
d) Thunderstorms may occur in the summer months over Central Europe.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 171 Meteorology
0822. Under what condition does pressure altitude have the same value as density altitude ?
a) When the altimeter has no position error.
b) At sea level when the temperature is 0°C.
c) When the altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa.
d) At standard temperature.
Answer ;
d) At standard temperature. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 14 )
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0823. Under which conditions would you expect the heaviest clear ice accretion to occur in a CB ?
a) Close to the freezing level.
b) Between -30°C and -40°C.
c) Between -20°C and -30°C.
d) Between -2°C and -15°C.
Answer ;
d) Between -2°C and -15°C.
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0824. Under which of the following conditions is the most severe CAT likely to be experienced ?
a) A curved jet stream near a deep trough.
b) A jet stream , with great spacing between the isotherms.
c) A westerly jet stream at low latitudes in the summer.
d) A straight jet stream near a low pressure area.
Answer ;
a) A curved jet stream near a deep trough.
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0825. Under which of these conditions is radiation fog most likely to form ?
a) Very low temperatures.
b) Very dry air.
c) Strong surface winds.
d) Little or no cloud.
Answer ;
d) Little or no cloud. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 99 )
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0826. Updraughts in a thunderstorm are prevailing during the ;
a) initial stage.
b) period in which precipitation is falling.
c) dissipating stage.
d) mature stage.
Answer ;
a) initial stage.
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0827. Vertical wind shear is ;
a) a change of vertical wind speed with horizontal distance.
b) a horizontal shear of vertical wind.
c) a change of horizontal wind direction and/or speed with horizontal distance.
d) a change of horizontal wind direction and/or speed with height.
Answer ;
d) a change of horizontal wind direction and/or speed with height.
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0828. Visibility is reduced by haze when ;
a) a light drizzle falls.
b) dust particles are trapped below an inversion.
c) a cold front just passed.
d) small water droplets are present.
Answer ;
b) dust particles are trapped below an inversion.
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Annex 050-10800A
Weather conditions at Mumbai during early July are mainly influenced by the ;
a) NE monsoon and the proximity of the ITCZ.
b) passage of frontal system generated in the south Indian ocean.
c) high incidence of tropical revolving storms originating in the Persian gulf.
d) SW monsoon.
Answer ;
d) SW monsoon.
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Annex 050-10801A
Weather conditions at Mumbai during January are mainly influenced by the ;
a) NE monsoon.
b) SW monsoon.
c) SE monsoon.
d) NW monsoon.
Answer ;
a) NE monsoon.
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0831. What , approximately , is the average height of the tropopause over the equator ?
a) 11 km
b) 8 km
c) 16 km
d) 40 km
Answer ;
c) 16 km ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 5 )
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0832. What are squall lines ?
a) The surface weather associated with upper air troughs.
b) Unusual intensive cold fronts.
c) The paths of tropical revolving storms.
d) Bands of intensive thunderstorms.
Answer ;
d) Bands of intensive thunderstorms. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 181 )
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 174 Meteorology
0833. What are the characteristics of cumuliform clouds ?
a) Small water droplets , instability , turbulence , extensive areas of rain and rime ice.
b) Large water droplets , stability , no turbulence , showers and mainly rime ice.
c) Large water droplets , instability , turbulence , showers and mainly clear ice.
d) Small water droplets , stability , no turbulence and extensive areas of rain.
Answer ;
c) Large water droplets , instability , turbulence , showers and mainly clear ice.
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0834. What are the characteristics of rime ice , and what conditions are most favourable for its formation ?
a) Opaque rough appearance , tending to spread back over an aircraft surface. Most frquently encountered in
cumuliform clouds at temperatures slightly below freezing.
b) Smooth appearance and builds forward from leading surfaces into a sharp edge. Most common in cumuliform
clouds at temperatures of -20ºC to -25ºC.
c) Milky granular appearance , forming on leading edges and accumulating forward into the air stream.
Stratiform clouds at temperatures of -10ºC to -20ºC are most conductive to its formation.
d) Transparent appearance and tendency to take the shape of the surface on which it freezes. Stratiform clouds
and temperatures only slightly below freezing promote its formation.
Answer ;
c) Milky granular appearance , forming on leading edges and accumulating forward into the air stream.
Stratiform clouds at temperatures of -10ºC to -20ºC are most conductive to its formation.
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0835. What are the characteristics of the Bora ? ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 158 )
a) It is a warm and moist , south-westerly wind experienced in the eastern Mediterranean , that usually carries
precipitation.
b) It is a cold and very strong wind that blows mainly in winter from a tableland downwards to the Adriatic.
c) It is a very cold wind that blows mainly in winter from a north-westerly direction in the Mediterranean.
d) It is a dry and hot southerly wind experienced in the Sahara desert , that often carries dust.
Answer ;
b) It is a cold and very strong wind that blows mainly in winter from a tableland downwards to the Adriatic.
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0836. What are the colours with which a stationary front is shown on a surface chart ?
a) Red and green.
b) Red and blue.
c) Violet and red.
d) Blue and violet.
Answer ;
b) Red and blue.
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0837. What are the conditions required for the formation of hoar frost ?
a) Falling droplets on a surface while the air temperature is below freezing.
b) The temperature of the surface is higher than the dew point of the air and the dew point is lower than 0ºC.
c) The temperature of the surface is lower than the dew point of the air and the dew point is lower than 0ºC.
d) Falling droplets on a surface with a temperature below freezing.
Answer ;
c) The temperature of the surface is lower than the dew point of the air and the dew point is lower than 0ºC.
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0838. What are the differences between radiation fog and advection fog ?
a) Radiation fog forms due to surface cooling at night in a light wind. Advection for forms when warm humid
air flows over a cold surface.
b) Radiation fog is formed by surface cooling in a calm wind. Advection fog is formed by evaporation over the
sea.
c) Radiation fog forms only on the ground , advection fog only on the sea.
d) Radiation for forms due to night cooling and advection fog due to daytime cooling.
Answer ;
a) Radiation fog forms due to surface cooling at night in a light wind. Advection for forms when warm humid
air flows over a cold surface.
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0839. What are the images of satellites provided daily by the Weather Service used for ?
a) To locate precipitation zones.
b) To locate fronts in areas with few observation stations.
c) To measure wind currents on the ground.
d) To help provide 14-day forecasts.
Answer ;
b) To locate fronts in areas with few observation stations. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 194 )
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Annex 050-2388A
What change in pressure , will occur at point A , during the next hour ?
a) A drop in pressure.
b) Approximately constant pressure.
c) A rise in pressure.
d) Irregular fluctuations.
Answer ;
c) A rise in pressure.
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0851. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What change in pressure , will occur at point B , during the next hour ?
a) Approximately constant pressure.
b) A drop in pressure.
c) A rise in pressure.
d) Irregular fluctations.
Answer ;
a) Approximately constant pressure.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 177 Meteorology
0852. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What change in pressure , will occur at point F , during the next hour ?
a) A rise in pressure.
b) A drop in pressure.
c) Constant pressure.
d) Irregular fluctations.
Answer ;
b) A drop in pressure.
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0853. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What change in temperature will occur at point A during the next hour ?
a) A rise in temperature.
b) A drop in temperature.
c) Irregular fluctations.
d) Approximately constant temperature.
Answer ;
b) A drop in temperature.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 178 Meteorology
0854. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What change in temperature will occur at point B during the next hour ?
a) Approximately constant temperature.
b) A rise in temperature.
c) Irregular fluctuations.
d) A drop in temperature.
Answer ;
a) Approximately constant temperature.
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0855. What characteristic is associated with a temperature inversion ?
a) Area of active storms.
b) Stability.
c) Instability.
d) Clear ice.
Answer ;
b) Stability. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 184 )
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0856. What characteristics will the surface winds have in an area where the isobars on the weather map are very close together ?
a) Very weak but gusty and flowing across the isobars.
b) Strong and flowing somewhat across the isobars.
c) Moderate and flowing parallel to the isobars.
d) Strong and flowing parallel to the isobars.
Answer ;
b) Strong and flowing somewhat across the isobars.
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0857. What characterizes a stationary front ?
a) The surface wind usually has its direction perpendicular to the front.
b) The warm air moves at approximately half the speed of the cold air.
c) The surface wind usually has its direction parallel to the front.
d) The weather conditions that it originates is a combination between those of an intense cold front and those of
a warm and very active front.
Answer ;
c) The surface wind usually has its direction parallel to the front.
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0858. What cloud cover is typical for a wide warm sector of a polar front depression over Central Europe in the summer ?
a) Sky clear.
b) BKN CU and CB.
c) ST with drizzle.
d) Fair weather CU.
Answer ;
d) Fair weather CU.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 179 Meteorology
0859. What cloud formation is most likely to occur at low levels when a warm air mass overrides a cold air mass ?
a) Altostratus.
b) Nimbostratus.
c) Cumulonimbus.
d) Cumulus.
Answer ;
b) Nimbostratus.
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0860. What cloud type can produce freezing rain ?
a) Stratus.
b) Cumulonimbus.
c) Stratocumulus.
d) Nimbostratus.
Answer ;
d) Nimbostratus.
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0861. What conditions are most likely to lead to the formation of hill fog ?
a) Precipitation which is lifted by the action of moderate winds striking the range.
b) High relative humidity and an unstable air mass.
c) Humid stable air mass , wind blowing towards the hills.
d) Clear skies , calm or light winds , with relatively low humidity.
Answer ;
c) Humid stable air mass , wind blowing towards the hills.
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0862. ( For this question use annex 050-10847A )
Annex 050-10847A
What conditions are most likely to prevail at an aerodrome located in square 3B ?
a) 6 - 8 oktas SC and ST , visibility moderate to poor in drizzle.
b) Intermittent thunderstorms otherwise generally clear skies with good visibility.
c) Broken CU base 2000 FT , visibility more than 5 km , occasional showers of rain or snow.
d) Mainly overcast at 8000 FT , visibility less than 5 km in continuous moderate rain.
Answer ;
a) 6 - 8 oktas SC and ST , visibility moderate to poor in drizzle.
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0863. What conditions are necessary for vertical visibility to be reported ?
a) Whenever the sky is obscured by fog or heavy precipitation and the height of the cloud base cannot be
measured.
b) Whenever the lowest ceiling is below 1500 ft above ground.
c) It is always reported.
d) Whenever the lowest cloud base is below 1500 ft above ground.
Answer ;
a) Whenever the sky is obscured by fog or heavy precipitation and the height of the cloud base cannot be
measured.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 180 Meteorology
0864. What degree of aircraft icing is determined by the following ICAO description ?
“Conditions in which change of heading and/or altitude may be considered desirable.”
a) Violent
b) Light
c) Moderate
d) Severe
Answer ;
c) Moderate ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 174 )
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0865. What degree of aircraft icing is determined by the following ICAO description ?
“Conditions in which immediate change of heading and/or altitude is considered essential”.
a) Moderate
b) Severe
c) Light
d) Violent
Answer ;
b) Severe ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 174 )
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0866. What degree of turbulence , if any , is likely to be encountered while flying through a cold front in the summer over Central
Europe at FL 100 ?
a) Light turbulence in ST cloud.
b) Light turbulence in CB cloud.
c) Moderate turbulence in NS cloud.
d) Severe turbulence in CB cloud.
Answer ;
d) Severe turbulence in CB cloud.
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0867. What does dewpoint mean ?
a) The temperature to which a mass of air must be cooled in order to reach saturation.
b) The freezing level ( danger of icing ).
c) The temperature at which the relative humidity and saturation vapour pressure are the same.
d) The temperature at which ice melts.
Answer ;
a) The temperature to which a mass of air must be cooled in order to reach saturation. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 79 )
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0868. What does the abbreviation “BKN” mean ?
a) 3-5 Eights of the sky is cloud covered.
b) 5-7 Eights of the sky is cloud covered.
c) 3-4 Eights of the sky is cloud covered.
d) Nil significant cloud cover.
Answer ;
b) 5-7 Eights of the sky is cloud covered. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 205 )
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0869. What does the abbreviation “nosig” mean ?
a) No report received.
b) Not signed by the meteorologist.
c) No weather related problems.
d) No significant changes.
Answer ;
d) No significant changes. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 205 )
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0870. What does the code R24R/P1500 mean ?
a) RVR RWY 24 right below 1500 metres.
b) RVR RWY 24 right 1500 metres.
c) RVR RWY 24 right above 1500 metres.
d) Snow clearance in progress on RWY 24 right , useable runway length 1500 metres.
Answer ;
c) RVR RWY 24 right above 1500 metres. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 204 )
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0871. What does the code TAF AMD mean ?
a) Revised TAF.
b) Weather conditions expected to affect the safety of normal operations.
c) No change compared with the previous TAF.
d) Delayed issue of a TAF.
Answer ;
a) Revised TAF.
Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 181 Meteorology
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0872. ( For this question use annex 050-2058A )
Annex 050-2388A
Annex 050-10769A
What flight conditions are most likely to be experienced in square 2B by an aircraft at FL 120 ?
a) VMC above layers of ST and SC , generally stable conditions.
b) VMC below an overcast of AS and CS , generally smooth air.
c) IMC in NS with risk of light icing.
d) IMC in layers of AS and isolated CB risk of severe turbulence and icing.
Answer ;
a) VMC above layers of ST and SC , generally stable conditions.
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0878. What flying conditions are normally encountered when flying in cirrus clouds ?
a) Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m , nil icing.
b) Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m , nil icing.
c) Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m , light to moderate rime ice.
d) Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m , light to moderate icing.
Answer ;
b) Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m , nil icing. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 93 )
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0879. What information is given on a Significant Weather Chart ?
a) The significant weather that is observed at the time given on the chart.
b) The significant weather forecast for a period 6 hours after the time given on the chart.
c) The significant weather forecast for the time given on the chart.
d) The significant weather in a period 3 hours before and 3 hours after the time given on the chart.
Answer ;
c) The significant weather forecast for the time given on the chart.
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0880. What information is required to calculate a lowest usable flight level from a given minimum safe altitude ?
a) Highest value of QNH and the highest positive temperature deviation from ISA.
b) Highest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
c) Lowest value of QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
d) Lowest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
Answer ;
d) Lowest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 28 )
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0881. What information is required to convert a minimum safe altitude into a lowest usable flight level ?
a) Highest value of QNH and the highest positive temperature deviation from ISA.
b) Lowest value of QNH and the lowest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
c) Lowest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
d) Highest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA.
Answer ;
c) Lowest value of QNH and the highest negative temperature deviation from ISA. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 28 )
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 183 Meteorology
0882. What intensity and type of aircraft icing is likely to occur at FL 100 in a thunderstorm , with the freezing level at 7000 ft ?
a) Light icing due to clear ice.
b) Moderate to severe icing due to rime ice.
c) Light icing due to rime ice.
d) Moderate to severe icing due to clear ice.
Answer ;
d) Moderate to severe icing due to clear ice.
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0883. What intensity and type of airframe icing is most likely to occur when aircraft descend rapidly from FL 320 ( temp. –45°C )
to FL 60 in warm , moist clear air ?
a) Light opaque rime and light clear ice.
b) Nil ice.
c) Light or moderate hoar frost.
d) Moderate opaque rime.
Answer ;
c) Light or moderate hoar frost. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 172 )
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0884. What intensity and type of airframe icing is most likely to occur when flying at FL 170 in AS with the outside air
temperature at –20°C ?
a) Light - rime
b) Severe - clear
c) Moderate - clear
d) Moderate - hoar frost
Answer ;
a) Light – rime ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 172 )
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0885. What is a characteristic of stable air ?
a) Stratiform clouds.
b) Fair weather cumulus clouds.
c) Unlimited visibility.
d) Temperature decreases rapidly.
Answer ;
a) Stratiform clouds. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 82 )
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0886. What is a characteristic phenomenon for a stable atmosphere ?
a) No precipitation.
b) Weak wind
c) Many vertical currents.
d) Stratified clouds.
Answer ;
d) Stratified clouds. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 82 )
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0887. What is a downburst ? ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 178 )
a) An extremely strong wind gust in a tropical revolving storm.
b) A concentrated downdraft with high speeds and a higher temperature than the surrounding air.
c) A concentrated downdraft with high speeds and a lower temperature than the surrounding air.
d) A small low pressure system where the wind circulates with very high speeds.
Answer ;
c) A concentrated downdraft with high speeds and a lower temperature than the surrounding air.
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0888. What is a favourable synoptic situation for the development of a Scirocco ?
a) Low pressure area in the western part of the Mediterranean sea
b) Extension of the Azores high pressure area over the Alps
c) High pressure area over Italy
d) High pressure area in the western part of the Mediterranean sea
Answer ;
a) Low pressure area in the western part of the Mediterranean sea
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Annex 050-2506A
What is the approximate height of the tropopause between Keflavik and Helsinki ?
a) FL 350
b) FL 360
c) FL 320
d) FL 300
Answer ;
c) FL 320
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Annex 050-2506A
What is the approximate height of the tropopause between Munich and Helsinki ?
a) FL 280
b) FL 390
c) FL 340
d) FL 300
Answer ;
c) FL 340
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0910. What is the approximate maximum diameter of a the area affected by damaging winds at the surface caused by a
microburst ?
a) 400 m
b) 4 km
c) 50 km
d) 20 km
Answer ;
b) 4 km ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 59 )
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0911. What is the approximate ratio between height and width for a jet stream cross section ?
a) 1/1000
b) 1/1
c) 1/100
d) 1/10
Answer ;
c) 1/100
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0912. What is the approximate speed of a 25-knot wind , expressed in kilometres per hour ?
a) 60 km/h
b) 45 km/h
c) 35 km/h 25 kt = 25 NM/h ise ;
d) 55 km/h 25 NM/h = 25 x 1,852 = 46,3 ≈ 45 km/h
Answer ;
b) 45 km/h
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0913. What is the approximate speed of a 40-knot wind , expressed in m/sec ?
a) 15 m/sec
b) 30 m/sec
c) 20 m/sec 40 kt = 40 NM/h ise ;
d) 25 m/sec 40 NM/h = 40 x 1852 = 74080 m/h , 1 saat 3600 saniye olduğuna göre ;
Answer ; 74080 m/h = 74080 : 3600 = 20,57 ≈ 20 m/sec
c) 20 m/sec
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0914. What is the approximate speed of a 90 km/h wind , expressed in knots ?
a) 70 kt
b) 55 kt
c) 60 kt 1 kt = 1 NM/h ve 1 NM = 1,852 km ise ;
d) 50 kt 90 km/h = 90 x 1,852 = 48,59 NM/h ≈ 50 kt
Answer ;
d) 50 kt
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0915. What is the approximate vertical interval which is equal to a pressure change of 1 hPa at an altitude of 5500 m ?
a) 8 m ( 27 ft ).
b) 64 m ( 210 ft ).
c) 32 m ( 105 ft ).
d) 15 m ( 50 ft ).
Answer ;
d) 15 m ( 50 ft ).
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0916. What is the approximate vertical interval which is equal to a pressure change of 1 hPa at sea level ?
a) 32 m ( 105 ft ).
b) 64 m ( 210 ft ).
c) 8 m ( 27 ft ).
d) 15 m ( 50 ft ).
Answer ;
c) 8 m ( 27 ft ).
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0917. What is the average height of the arctic jet stream core ?
a) 20.000 ft .
b) 40.000 ft.
c) 50.000 ft.
d) 30.000 ft.
Answer ;
a) 20.000 ft. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 66 )
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0918. What is the average height of the jet core within a polar front jet stream ?
a) 50.000 ft.
b) 30.000 ft.
c) 20.000 ft.
d) 40.000 ft.
Answer ;
b) 30.000 ft. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 66 )
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Annex 050-2547A
What is the average temperature at FL 160 between Oslo and Paris ?
a) –25°C
b) –23°C
c) –19°C
d) –15°C
Answer ;
c) –19°C
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Annex 050-10896A
What is the average temperature difference from ISA at FL 300 between Edinburgh and Madrid ?
a) –12°C
b) +2°C
c) –2°C
d) +12°C
Answer ;
c) –2°C
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Annex 050-10901A
What is the average temperature difference from ISA at FL 390 between Madrid and Dhahran ?
a) –5°C
b) +5°C
c) –1°C
d) +2°C
Answer ;
c) –1°C
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0922. What is the average vertical extent of radiation fog ?
a) 5000 ft.
b) 2000 ft.
c) 10000 ft.
d) 500 ft.
Answer ;
d) 500 ft. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 99 )
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Annex 050-10896A
What is the average wind forecast for FL 300 between Edinburgh and Madrid ?
a) 280/30
b) 180/20
c) 240/25
d) 300/45
Answer ;
a) 280/30
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0924. What is the best approximation for the wind speed at flight level 250 ?
a) By interpolation of the wind information available from the 500 and 300 hPa charts , while also considering
the maximum wind information found on the Significant Weather Chart.
b) By reading wind direction and speed from the 300 hPa chart.
c) By simple interpolation of wind information available from the 500 and 300 hPa charts.
d) By reading wind direction and speed from the 500 hPa chart.
Answer ;
a) By interpolation of the wind information available from the 500 and 300 hPa charts , while also considering
the maximum wind information found on the Significant Weather Chart.
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0925. What is the best way in dealing with thunderstorms associated with a cold front ?
a) Flying underneath the cloud base in all cases.
b) Flying though the upper third of the clouds to prevent the aircraft from being struck by lightning.
c) Avoidance of embedded CBs by using airborne weather radar.
d) Flying through the front with maximum speed and perpendicular to the front line in order to minimize the
time of hazard exposure.
Answer ;
c) Avoidance of embedded CBs by using airborne weather radar.
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Annex 050-2065A
What is the classification of the air mass affecting position “Q” at 0600 UTC ?
a) Polar maritime.
b) Tropical continental.
c) Polar continental.
d) Tropical maritime.
Answer ;
d) Tropical maritime.
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0928. What is the correct term for the descending air flow in a large high pressure area ?
a) Subsidence.
b) Convection.
c) Convergence.
d) Advection.
Answer ;
a) Subsidence.
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Annex 050-4371A
What is the deviation of the temperature at FL 140 above Copenhagen compared to ISA ?
a) 4°C warmer than ISA.
b) 12°C colder than ISA.
c) 8°C colder than ISA.
d) 8°C warmer than ISA.
Answer ;
c) 8°C colder than ISA.
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0930. What is the difference between radiation fog and advection fog ?
a) Radiation fog forms only on the ground , advection fog only on the sea.
b) Radiation fog forms due to surface cooling at night in a light wind. Advection fog forms when warm humid
air flows over a cold surface.
c) Radiation fog forms due to night cooling and advection fog due to daytime cooling.
d) Radiation fog is formed by surface cooling in a calm wind. Advection fog is formed by evaporation over the
sea.
Answer ;
b) Radiation fog forms due to surface cooling at night in a light wind. Advection fog forms when warm humid
air flows over a cold surface.
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0931. What is the dry adiabatic lapse rate ?
a) 1.5°C / 1000 ft.
b) 2.0°C / 1000 ft.
c) 3.0°C / 1000 ft.
d) 3.5°C / 1000 ft.
Answer ;
c) 3.0°C / 1000 ft. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 81 )
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0932. What is the effect of a strong low level inversion ?
a) It prevents vertical wind shear.
b) It results in good visual conditions near the surface.
c) It promotes vertical wind shear.
d) It promotes extensive vertical movement of air.
Answer ;
c) It promotes vertical wind shear.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 196 Meteorology
0933. What is the height of the lowest cloud forecast for Bangkok at ETA 1400 UTC ?
TAF VTBD 271800Z 280024 VRB05KT 1200 BR TEMPO 0002 4000 BECMG 0205 9999 SCT015 BKN100 TEMPO 1118
04010G20KT 5000 TSRA SCT009 BKN014 BKN018CB BECMG 2024 6000 =
a) 1200 feet
b) 1400 feet
c) 900 feet
d) 1800 feet
Answer ;
c) 900 feet
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0934. What is the ICAO qualifying term for the described intensity of turbulence ; “Conditions in which abrupt changes in aircraft
attitude and/or altitude occur , aircraft may be out of control for short periods” ?
a) Noticeable
b) Light
c) Severe
d) Moderate
Answer ;
c) Severe
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0935. What is the likely track for a hurricane in the Caribbean area ?
a) West in the earlier stages and later turning north east.
b) West deep into the USA.
c) East then south.
d) West in the earlier stages and later turning south east.
Answer ;
a) West in the earlier stages and later turning north east.
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0936. What is the lowest cloud base forecast at ETA Zurich 1200 UTC ?
LSZH 060900Z 061019 20018G30KT 9999 -RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 1113 23012KT 6000 -DZ BKN015 BKN030
BECMG 1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA OVC010 =
a) 1000 ft.
b) 5000 ft.
c) 1500 ft.
d) 1500 m.
Answer ;
c) 1500 ft.
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0937. What is the lowest cloud base forecast for arrival at Geneva ( ETA 1200 UTC ) ?
TAF LSGG 020900Z 021019 18007KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 BECMG 1114 8000 RA SCT010 OVC020 PROB30
TEMPO 1018 VRB10G25KT TSRA SCT005 BKN015CB =
a) 1000 ft
b) 500 m
c) 1000 m
d) 500 ft
Answer ;
d) 500 ft
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0938. What is the lowest cloud base that can be expected from the forecast for 1500 UTC ?
KCHS 280430Z 280606 VRB05KT 4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 PROB40 SHRA BECMG 1314 9000 SHRA OVC015
PROB40 TEMPO 1416 VRB15G25KT 1600 TSRA OVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KT BKN030 BECMG 2122 CAVOK
a) 1300 feet
b) 1000 feet
c) 1500 feet
d) 3000 feet
Answer ;
b) 1000 feet
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0939. What is the lowest forecast visibility that can be expected during an approach into Madrid at 2300 UTC ?
TAF LEMD 281200Z 281812 13005KT CAVOK TEMPO 1821 8000 SCT020 SCT030 BECMG 2123 21005KT 9999
SCT015 BKN080 PROB40 TEMPO 2306 6000 SCT008 =
a) 10 kilometres or more
b) 8000 metres
c) 6000 metres
d) Greater than 10 kilometres
Answer ;
a) 10 kilometres or more
Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 197 Meteorology
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0940. What is the lowest possible cloud base forecast for 2300 UTC ?
EDDF 272200Z 280624 VRB05KT 4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 BECMG 1314 9000 SHRA OVC015 PROB40 TEMPO
1416 VRB15G25KT 1600 TSRA OVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KT BKN030 BECMG 2122 CAVOK =
a) 1500 feet
b) 5000 feet
c) 3000 feet
d) 500 feet
Answer ;
b) 5000 feet
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0941. What is the lowest probable cloud base forecast for ETA 1700 UTC at Kingston ?
TAF MKJP 160000Z 160606 36010KT 9999 FEW025 BECMG 1315 14020G34KT FEW015CB SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO
1520 6000 +SHRA SCT010 BKN015CB BECMG 2301 34010KT FEW025 =
a) 1500 m
b) 1000 m
c) 1500 ft
d) 1000 ft
Answer ;
d) 1000 ft
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0942. What is the lowest visibility forecast at ETA Zurich 1430 UTC ?
LSZH 260900Z 261019 20018G30KT 9999 -RA SCT050 BKN080 TEMPO 1215 23012KT 6000 -DZ BKN015 BKN030
BECMG 1518 23020G35KT 4000 RA OVC010 =
a) 6 NM.
b) 10 km.
c) 4 km.
d) 6 km.
Answer ;
d) 6 km.
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0943. What is the lowest visibility forecast for approach into Geneva ( ETA 1200 UTC ) ?
TAF LSGG 020900Z 021019 18007KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 BECMG 1114 8000 RA SCT010 OVC020 PROB30
TEMPO 1018 VRB10G25KT TSRA SCT005 BKN015CB =
a) 6 NM.
b) 10 km.
c) 8 NM.
d) 8 km.
Answer ;
d) 8 km.
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0944. What is the lowest visibility forecast for Bangkok at ETA 1400 UTC ?
TAF VTBD 271800Z 280024 VRB05KT 1200 BR TEMPO 0002 4000 BECMG 0205 9999 SCT015 BKN100 TEMPO 1118
04010G20KT 5000 TSRA SCT009 BKN014 BKN018CB BECMG 2024 6000 =
a) 1200 metres.
b) 10 km or more.
c) 5 km.
d) 6 km.
Answer ;
c) 5 km.
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0945. What is the lowest visibility that may be expected during an approach into Dhahran at ETA 0600 UTC ?
TAF OEDR 280000Z 280110 VRB08KT CAVOK BECMG 0103 7000 TEMPO 0410 28014G24KT 4000 SA =
a) 4000 yards.
b) 4 km.
c) 10 km or more.
d) 7 km.
Answer ;
b) 4 km.
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Annex 050-2504A
What is the optimum flight level between Rome and Paris according to the significant weather chart ?
a) FL 360
b) FL 340
c) FL 160
d) FL 220
Answer ;
d) FL 220
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0964. What is the relationship between visibility and RVR in homogeneous fog ?
a) The visibility generally is less than the RVR.
b) The visibility generally is greater than the RVR.
c) The visibility generally is the same as the RVR.
d) There is no specific relationship between the two.
Answer ;
a) The visibility generally is less than the RVR.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 201 Meteorology
0965. What is the relationship , if any , between QFE and QNH at an airport situated 50 ft below sea level ?
a) No clear relationship exists.
b) QFE is greater than QNH.
c) QFE is smaller than QNH.
d) QFE equals QNH.
Answer ;
b) QFE is greater than QNH.
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0966. What is the relative movement of the two air masses along a cold front ?
a) Cold air pushes under a warm air mass.
b) Cold air slides over a warm air mass.
c) Warm air pushes under a cold air mass.
d) Warm air pushes over a cold air mass.
Answer ;
a) Cold air pushes under a warm air mass.
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0967. What is the significance to aviation of breaks or steps in the tropopause ?
a) they indicate light winds at the surface ( the horse latitudes )
b) they indicate the position and movement of anticyclones.
c) they indicate the position of strong upper winds.
d) they indicate the position and movement of tropical revolving storms.
Answer ;
c) they indicate the position of strong upper winds.
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0968. ( For this question use annex 050-2549A )
Annex 050-2549A
What is the speed of the front located over France ?
a) 25 kt
b) 15 kt
c) 30 kt
d) 10 kt
Answer ;
b) 15 kt
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 202 Meteorology
0969. What is the strong relatively cold katabatic wind , blowing down the northern Adriatic coast , mainly during the winter and
spring called ?
a) Scirocco.
b) Mistral.
c) Bora.
d) Ghibli.
Answer ;
c) Bora. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 158 )
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0970. What is the surface visibility most likely to be , in a warm sector of tropical maritime air , during a summer afternoon in
western Europe ?
a) Good ( greater than 10 km ).
b) Very good ( greater than 50 km ).
c) Very poor ( less than 1 km ).
d) Moderate ( several km ).
Answer ;
d) Moderate ( several km ).
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0971. ( Refer to Image 10 )
Image 10
Annex 050-2548A
What is the temperature deviation in degrees Celsius , from the ICAO Standard Atmosphere overhead Frankfurt ?
a) ISA – 2°C
b) ISA + 2°C Haritaya göre Frankfurt üzerinde FL180’daki hava sıcaklığı –34°C’dir.
c) ISA + 13°C ISA’ya göre MSL’da sıcaklık +15°C’dir ve yükseklikle beraber her 1000 feet’de
d) ISA – 13°C 2°C düşer. Buna göre FL180’da ISA’ya göre sıcaklık ;
Answer ; ( +15°C ) – [ 18 x ( –2°C ) ] = ( +15°C ) – ( –36°C ) = –19°C
d) ISA – 13°C ( –34°C ) – ( –19°C ) = –13°C yani ISA – 13°C
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0975. What is the type , intensity and seasonal variation of precipitation in the equatorial region ?
a) Precipitation is generally in the form of showers but continuous rain occurs also. The greatest intensity is in
July.
b) Warm fronts are common with continuous rain. The frequency is the same throughout the year.
c) Showers of rain or hail occur throughout the year , the frequency is highest in January.
d) Rainshowers , hail showers and thunderstorms occur the whole year , but frequency is highest during two
periods: April-May and October-November.
Answer ;
d) Rainshowers , hail showers and thunderstorms occur the whole year , but frequency is highest during two
periods: April-May and October-November.
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0976. What is the wind speed given in a METAR report based on ?
a) The actual speed at the time of recording.
b) The strongest gust in the previous hour.
c) The average speed of the previous 10 minutes.
d) The average speed of the previous 30 minutes.
Answer ;
c) The average speed of the previous 10 minutes. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 204 )
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0977. What is true for the water vapour distribution in the layer between the surface and the 500 hPa pressure surface in the
tradewind belt ?
a) The whole layer is relatively dry.
b) The whole layer is relatively moist.
c) The lower part is relatively moist and the upper part is relatively dry.
d) The lower part is relatively dry and the upper part is relatively moist.
Answer ;
c) The lower part is relatively moist and the upper part is relatively dry.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 204 Meteorology
0978. What jet streams are likely to be crossed during a flight from Stockholm to Rio de Janeiro ( 23°S ) at FL 350 in July ?
a) A polar front jet stream followed by one or two subtropical jet streams.
b) A polar front jet stream followed by a subtropical jet stream and later , a second polar front jet stream.
c) One subtropical jet stream.
d) A subtropical jet stream followed by a polar front jet stream.
Answer ;
a) A polar front jet stream followed by one or two subtropical jet streams.
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0979. What kind of fog is often observed in the coastal region of Newfoundland in spring time ?
a) Frontal fog.
b) Steaming fog.
c) Radiation fog.
d) Advection fog.
Answer ;
d) Advection fog.
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0980. What kind of turbulence is caused by the friction of air flowing over the earth’s surface ?
a) Clear air turbulence.
b) Convective turbulence.
c) Turbulence in downdrafts.
d) Mechanical turbulence.
Answer ;
d) Mechanical turbulence. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 57 )
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0981. What kind of turbulence is dependent on the sun’s radiation and therefore follows a pronounced diurnal pattern ?
a) Turbulence induced by wind speed
b) Orographic turbulence.
c) Mechanical turbulence.
d) Convective turbulence.
Answer ;
d) Convective turbulence. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 57 )
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0982. What lowest cloud base is most likely to be experienced during an approach into Madrid at 2300 UTC ?
TAF LEMD 281200Z 281812 13005KT CAVOK TEMPO 1821 8000 SCT020 SCT030 BECMG 2123 21005KT 9999
SCT015 BKN080 PROB40 TEMPO 2306 6000 SCT008 =
a) 1500 feet
b) 3000 feet
c) 2000 feet
d) 800 feet
Answer ;
a) 1500 feet
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0983. ( For this question use annex 050-2541A )
Annex 050-2541A
What name is given to the jet stream lying across India (A) ?
a) Polar front jet stream.
b) Sub-tropical jet stream.
c) Arctic jet stream.
d) Tropical jet stream.
Answer ;
d) Tropical jet stream.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 205 Meteorology
0984. ( For this question use annex 050-2541A )
Annex 050-2541A
What name is given to the jet stream lying over North Africa ( B ) ?
a) Arctic jet stream
b) Polar front jet stream
c) Sub-tropical jet stream
d) Equatorial jet stream
Answer ;
c) Sub-tropical jet stream
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0985. ( For this question use annex 050-2541A )
Annex 050-2541A
Annex 050-2558A
What OAT would you expect at FL 200 over Geneva ?
a) –16°C
b) –28°C
Haritaya göre Geneva üzerinde FL180’daki ortalama hava sıcaklığı –20°C’dir.
c) –24°C
Yükseklikle beraber sıcaklık her 1000 feet’de 2°C düşeceğine göre FL200’daki sıcaklık ;
d) –20°C
( –20°C ) + ( 2 x –2°C ) = –24°C
Answer ;
c) –24°C
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0988. What of the following is the most important constituent in the atmosphere from a weather stand-point ?
a) Nitrogen
b) Water vapour
c) Hydrogen
d) Oxygen
Answer ;
b) Water vapour ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 77 )
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0989. What positions are connected by contour lines on a weather chart ?
a) Positions with the same air density.
b) Positions with the same wind velocity.
c) Positions with the same height in a chart of constant pressure.
d) Positions with the same thickness between two constant pressure levels.
Answer ;
c) Positions with the same height in a chart of constant pressure. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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0990. What positions are connected by isobars on the surface weather chart ?
a) Positions with the same wind velocity at a given level.
b) Positions with the same temperature at a given level.
c) Positions with the same air pressure at a given level.
d) Positions with the same relative pressure heights.
Answer ;
c) Positions with the same air pressure at a given level.
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0991. What pressure is defined as QFE ?
a) The pressure at field elevation.
b) The pressure of the altimeter.
c) The pressure reduced to sea level using actual temperatures.
d) The pressure reduced to sea level using ISA temperatures.
Answer ;
a) The pressure at field elevation. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 17 )
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 207 Meteorology
0992. What prevents air from flowing directly from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas ?
a) The pressure gradient force.
b) Coriolis force.
c) Katabatic force.
d) Surface friction.
Answer ;
b) Coriolis force. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 41 )
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0993. What process in an air mass leads to the creation of wide spread NS and AS cloud coverage ?
a) Sinking
b) Convection process
c) Radiation
d) Lifting
Answer ;
d) Lifting
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0994. What relationship exists between the wind at 3000 feet and the surface wind ?
a) They are practically the same , except when eddies exist , caused by obstacles
b) The surface wind is veered compared to the wind at 3000 feet and is usually weaker.
c) They have the same direction , but the surface wind is weaker , caused by friction
d) The wind at 3000 feet is parallel to the isohypses and the surface wind direction is across the isobars toward
the low pressure and the surface wind is weaker.
Answer ;
d) The wind at 3000 feet is parallel to the isohypses and the surface wind direction is across the isobars toward
the low pressure and the surface wind is weaker.
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0995. What surface weather is associated with a stationary high pressure region over land in the winter ?
a) A tendency for fog and low ST.
b) The possibility of snow showers.
c) Thunderstorms.
d) NS with continuous rain.
Answer ;
a) A tendency for fog and low ST.
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0996. What surface wind is forecast for 2200 UTC ?
EDDF 272200Z 280624 VRB05KT 4000 BR SCT005 OVC013 BECMG 1314 9000 SHRA OVC015 PROB40 TEMPO
1416 VRB15G25KT 1600 TSRA OVC010CB BECMG 1618 26010KT BKN030 BECMG 2122 CAVOK =
a) Variable / 15 to 25 kt
b) Variable / 05 kt
c) Calm
d) 260° / 10 kt
Answer ;
d) 260° / 10 kt
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0997. What surface wind is forecast for ETA 1700 UTC at Kingston ?
MKJP 160430Z 160606 36010KT 9999 FEW025CB BECMG1315 14020G34KT FEW015CB SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO
1720 6000 +SHRA SCT010 BKN015CB BECMG 2301 34010KT FEW025 =
a) 360° / 10 kt
b) 340° / 10 kt
c) 140° / 20 kt gusts 34 kt
d) 140° / 27 kt
Answer ;
c) 140° / 20 kt gusts 34 kt
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0998. What type of air movement is associated with the centre line of a trough ?
a) Convergence with descending air.
b) Divergence with descending air.
c) Divergence with lifting.
d) Convergence with lifting.
Answer ;
d) Convergence with lifting.
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Annex 050-2433A
What weather conditions are expected at Paris airport ( LFPO ) around 0550 UTC ?
a) 23014KT 3000 +RA SCT008 OVC025 15/13 Q1004 NOSIG =
b) 26012KT 9999 SCT025 SCT040 14/09 Q1018 TEMPO 5000 SHRA =
c) 22020G36KT 1500 TSGR SCT004 BKN007 BKN025CB 18/13 Q1009 BECMG NSW =
d) 20004KT 8000 SCT110 SCT250 22/08 Q1016 NOSIG =
Answer ;
a) 23014KT 3000 +RA SCT008 OVC025 15/13 Q1004 NOSIG =
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 211 Meteorology
1019. What weather conditions are indications of the summer monsoon in India ?
a) Fog.
b) Thunderstorms , showers of heavy rain.
c) Sandstorms.
d) Stratus clouds and drizzle.
Answer ;
b) Thunderstorms , showers of heavy rain.
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1020. ( For this question use annex 050-10799A )
Annex 050-10799A
What weather conditions are most likely to affect an approach to Dakar during July ?
a) Generally clear skies - NW trade winds.
b) Wet and thundery due to the proximity of the intertropical convergence zone ( ITCZ ).
c) Dry and clear due to the influence of the Azores high pressure system.
d) Reduced visibility due to the rising sand of the Harmattan.
Answer ;
b) Wet and thundery due to the proximity of the intertropical convergence zone ( ITCZ ).
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1021. What weather conditions are prevalent during the summer , over the North Sea , approximately 300 km behind a quickly
moving cold front ?
a) 8 octas CS , AS without precipitation.
b) Cloud cover mostly scattered , isolated showers.
c) Advection fog.
d) Rain covering a large area , 8 octas NS.
Answer ;
b) Cloud cover mostly scattered , isolated showers.
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1022. What weather conditions in the region of the Alps would you expect with Foehn from south ?
a) Strong north winds on the southern side of the Alps.
b) Heavy clear air turbulence on the southern side of the Alps.
c) Clouds , on the southern sides of passes in the Alps.
d) Heavy airframe icing conditions on the northern side of the Alps.
Answer ;
c) Clouds , on the southern sides of passes in the Alps.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 212 Meteorology
1023. What weather conditions would you expect at a squall line ?
a) Strong whirlwinds reaching up to higher levels.
b) Continuous heavy rain.
c) Fog.
d) Thunderstorms.
Answer ;
d) Thunderstorms.
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1024. What weather is prevalent in easterly waves ?
a) Frontal weather.
b) Clear skies.
c) Thunderstorms and rain.
d) Continuous rain.
Answer ;
c) Thunderstorms and rain.
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1025. What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the ground as an active cold front is passing ?
a) It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet.
b) It will first decrease then increase.
c) It will remain unchanged.
d) It will first increase then decrease.
Answer ;
d) It will first increase then decrease.
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1026. What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the ground during the period following the
passage of an active cold front ?
a) It will have decreased.
b) It will show a small increase or decrease.
c) It will have increased.
d) It will remain unchanged.
Answer ;
a) It will have decreased.
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1027. What will be the effect on the reading of an altimeter of an aircraft parked on the ground shortly before an active cold front
passes ?
a) It will remain unchanged.
b) It will be decreasing.
c) It will fluctuate up and down by about +/- 50 feet.
d) It will be increasing.
Answer ;
d) It will be increasing.
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1028. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What wind direction will occur at point B ?
a) Southwest
b) Northwest
c) Southeast
d) East
Answer ;
a) Southwest
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1029. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What wind direction will occur over the land at point E ?
a) Northeast
b) West
c) Southwest
d) Southeast
Answer ;
b) West
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1030. ( For this question use annex 050-2388A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2388A
What wind direction will occur over the sea at point F ?
a) Northwest
b) Southeast
c) South
d) Northeast
Answer ;
c) South
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 214 Meteorology
1031. ( For this question use annex 050-2545A )
Annex 050-2545A
What wind is forecast at FL 390 over Paris ?
a) 240 / 20
b) 190 / 40
c) 030 / 40
d) 210 / 40
Answer ;
d) 210 / 40
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1032. What winds and air mass characteristics are mainly associated with the winter monsoon in the monsoon regions of the Indian
sub-continent ?
a) North-westerly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
b) North-easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
c) South-westerly winds carrying warm and humid air.
d) South-easterly winds carrying warm and humid air.
Answer ;
b) North-easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
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1033. When a front crosses a mountain range , its activity ;
a) is not disturbed by the mountains.
b) ceases immediately.
c) decreases when it reaches the mountains.
d) strengthens “upwind” of the mountains.
Answer ;
d) strengthens “upwind” of the mountains.
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1034. When a front has to cross a chain of mountains , its activity ;
a) decreases when it reaches the mountains.
b) is not disturbed by the mountains.
c) strengthens “upwind” of the mountains.
d) ceases immediately.
Answer ;
c) strengthens “upwind” of the mountains.
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1035. When a given mass of air descends , what effect will it have on relative humidity ?
a) It increases up to 100% , then remains stable.
b) It decreases.
c) It remains constant.
d) It increases.
Answer ;
b) It decreases.
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1036. When a mass of unsaturated air descends , what effect will it have on relative humidity ?
a) It remains constant.
b) It increases.
c) It decreases.
d) It increases up to 100% , then remains stable.
Answer ;
c) It decreases.
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1037. When and where is an easterly jet stream likely to be encountered ?
a) In summer from the Middle East extending over the southern part of the Mediterranean to southern Spain.
b) In summer from south-east Asia extending over southern India to central Africa.
c) In winter along the Russian coast facing the Arctic ocean.
d) Throughout the year to the south of the Azorian high.
Answer ;
b) In summer from south-east Asia extending over southern India to central Africa.
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1038. When are the rainy seasons in equatorial Africa ?
a) March to May and October to November.
b) March to May and August to October.
c) April to July and December to February.
d) December to February and July to October.
Answer ;
a) March to May and October to November.
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1039. When compared to the geostrophic wind in the northern hemisphere , surface friction will cause the surface wind to ;
a) back and decrease.
b) veer and decrease.
c) back and increase.
d) veer and increase.
Answer ;
a) back and decrease.
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1040. When do cold occlusions occur most frequently in Europe ?
a) Winter.
b) Winter and spring.
c) Summer.
d) Autumn and winter.
Answer ;
c) Summer.
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1041. When flying at 5000 feet in the northern hemisphere over plains ( flat country ) with an anticyclone on the left and a
depression on the right , the wind will be ;
a) a head wind.
b) from the left.
c) a tail wind.
d) from the right.
Answer ;
a) a head wind.
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1042. When flying in mountainous terrain and assuming ISA temperatures and strong winds , which of the following is correct ?
a) In case of venturi effect , the actual altitude of the aircraft is lower than the indicated altitude.
b) In case of adiabatic compression of the air , the temperature is lower than indicated.
c) In case of venturi effect , the indicated altitude of the aircraft is lower than the actual altitude.
d) In case of combined effect of surface friction and adiabatic compression of the air , the dynamic pressure is
lower than indicated by the altimeter.
Answer ;
a) In case of venturi effect , the actual altitude of the aircraft is lower than the indicated altitude.
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1043. When fog is reported , the visibility is below ;
a) 1 km
b) 1.5 km
c) 0.8 km
d) 3 km
Answer ;
a) 1 km
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 216 Meteorology
1044. ( For this question use annex 050-10849A )
Annex 050-10849A
When front “G” passes position “T” the surface wind should ;
a) veer and decrease.
b) back and decrease.
c) back and increase.
d) veer and increase.
Answer ;
d) veer and increase.
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1045. When , if at all , is a tropical revolving storm most likely to affect Darwin , on the central north coast of Australia ?
a) Not experienced at Darwin
b) May to July
c) December to April
d) August to October
Answer ;
c) December to April
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1046. When in summer calm and clear conditions exist , a station on the shore of a large body of water will experience wind ;
a) from the water in daytime and from the land at night.
b) continually from land to water.
c) from the land in daytime and from the water at night.
d) continually from water to land.
Answer ;
a) from the water in daytime and from the land at night.
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1047. When in the northern hemisphere at the same latitude the distance between isobars is equal then ;
a) the wind around a low pressure area is stronger than around a high pressure area.
b) the coriolis force in a high pressure area is smaller than the gradient force in a high pressure area.
c) the gradient wind in a low pressure area is weaker than in a high pressure area.
d) the geostrophic wind speed is less than the gradient wind speed in a low pressure area.
Answer ;
c) the gradient wind in a low pressure area is weaker than in a high pressure area.
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1048. When in the upper part of a layer warm air is advected the ;
a) wind speed will always decrease with increasing height in the northern hemisphere.
b) stability increases in the layer.
c) wind will back with increasing height in the northern hemisphere.
d) stability decreases in the layer.
Answer ;
b) stability increases in the layer.
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1049. When is the RVR reported at most airports ?
a) When the visibility decreases below 1500 m.
b) When the RVR decreases below 2500 m.
c) When the RVR decreases below 2000 m.
d) When the visibility decreases below 2000 m.
Answer ;
a) When the visibility decreases below 1500 m.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 217 Meteorology
1050. When isobars , for an area in the mid-latitudes on a weather map , are close together , the wind is most likely to be ;
a) strong.
b) light.
c) changing direction rapidly.
d) blowing perpendicular to the isobars.
Answer ;
a) strong.
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1051. When otherwise calm and clear conditions exist a station on the shore of a large body of water will experience wind ;
a) continually from land to water.
b) from the water in daytime and from the land at night.
c) continually from water to the land.
d) from the land in daytime and from the water at night.
Answer ;
b) from the water in daytime and from the land at night.
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1052. When planning a flight at FL 60 , which upper wind and temperature chart would be nearest your flight level ?
a) 500 hPa
b) 700 hPa 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) 300 hPa 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) 850 hPa 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
d) 850 hPa ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1053. When planning a flight at FL 110 , which upper wind and temperature chart would be nearest your flight level ?
a) 500 hPa
b) 850 hPa 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) 700 hPa 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) 300 hPa 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
c) 700 hPa ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1054. When severe mountain waves are present , where would the area of most severe turbulence be located ?
a) In the rotor zone.
b) Just above the cap cloud.
c) On the windward side of the mountain range.
d) Just below the tropopause.
Answer ;
a) In the rotor zone.
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1055. When the subscale is set to the QNH of an airfield the pressure altimeter indicates ;
a) elevation while landing.
b) zero while landing.
c) elevation while landing only if conditions are as in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere.
d) zero while landing only if conditions are as in the ICAO Standard Atmosphere.
Answer ;
a) elevation while landing.
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1056. When the subscale of a pressure altimeter is set to the QFE of the destination airfield it will indicate ;
a) airfield elevation at landing roll out.
b) more than the airfield elevation.
c) zero at landing roll out.
d) the aircraft’s altitude above MSL.
Answer ;
c) zero at landing roll out.
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1057. When the temperature and dew point are less than one degree apart the weather conditions are most likely to be ;
a) unlimited visibility.
b) high scattered clouds.
c) clear and cool.
d) fog or low cloud.
Answer ;
d) fog or low cloud.
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Annex 050-2496A
Annex 050-4364A
Which airport is most likely to have radiation fog in the coming night ?
a) LSZH
b) ESSA
c) EKCH
d) ENGM
Answer ;
a) LSZH
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1080. Which area of a polar front jet stream in the northern hemisphere has the highest probability of turbulence ?
a) In the core of the jet stream.
b) Above the core in the boundary between warm and cold air.
c) Looking downstream , the area to the left of the core.
d) Looking downstream , the area to the right of the core.
Answer ;
c) Looking downstream , the area to the left of the core.
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1081. Which climatic type is to be expected between 10°N and 10°S ?
a) Warm temperate rain climate.
b) Dry climate.
c) Tropical rain climate.
d) Tropical transitional climate.
Answer ;
c) Tropical rain climate.
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1082. Which cloud species is described by the following definition ?
“Clouds which present , in at least some portion of their upper part , cumuliform protuberances in the form of turrets which
generally give the clouds a crenellated appearance. The turrets , some of which are taller than they are wide , are connected by a
common base and seem to be arranged in lines. The typical character is especially evident when the clouds are seen from the side”.
a) Fractus
b) Calvus
c) Congestus
d) Castellanus
Answer ;
d) Castellanus
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Annex 050-2061A
Which cross-section of air mass and cloud presentation is applicable to the straight line A-B ?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 4
d) 2
Answer ;
b) 3
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1099. Which degree of aircraft turbulence is determined by the following ICAO description ?
“Conditions in which abrupt changes in aircraft attitude and/or altitude occur , aircraft may be out of control for short
periods. Usually , large variations in air speed”.
a) Light
b) Violent
c) Severe
d) Moderate
Answer ;
c) Severe
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1100. Which degree of aircraft turbulence is determined by the following ICAO description ?
“There may be moderate changes in aircraft attitude and/or altitude but the aircraft remains in positive control at all times.
Usually , small variations in air speed. Changes in accelerometer readings of 0.5 to 1.0 g at the aircraft’s centre of gravity. Occupants
feel strain against seat belts. Loose objects move about. Food service and walking are difficult”.
a) Severe.
b) Moderate.
c) Light.
d) Violent.
Answer ;
b) Moderate.
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1101. Which FL corresponds with the 150 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 390
b) FL 300
c) FL 340
d) FL 450
Answer ;
d) FL 450
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1102. Which FL corresponds with the 200 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 50.
b) FL 390.
850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) FL 300.
500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) FL 100.
250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
b) FL 390. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1103. Which FL corresponds with the 250 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 300
b) FL 450 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) FL 390 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) FL 340 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
d) FL 340 ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1104. Which FL corresponds with the 300 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 50
b) FL 100 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) FL 300 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) FL 390 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
c) FL 300 ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1105. Which FL corresponds with the 400 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 140
b) FL 240
c) FL 300
d) FL 340
Answer ;
b) FL 240
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1106. Which FL corresponds with the 500 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 390
b) FL 180
850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) FL 160
500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) FL 100
250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
b) FL 180 ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1107. Which FL corresponds with the 600 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 140
b) FL 100
c) FL 240
d) FL 180
Answer ;
a) FL 140
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1108. Which FL corresponds with the 700 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 390
b) FL 300 850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) FL 100 500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) FL 180 250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
c) FL 100 ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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1109. Which FL corresponds with the 850 hPa pressure level ?
a) FL 50
b) FL 390
850 hPa → FL50 ISA +5°C , 700 hPa → FL100 ISA –5°C ,
c) FL 300
500 hPa → FL180 ISA –21°C , 300 hPa → FL300 ISA –45°C ,
d) FL100
250 hPa → FL340 ISA –52°C , 200 hPa → FL390 ISA –56°C.
Answer ;
a) FL 50 ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 195 )
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Annex 050-4333A
Annex 050-4333A
Which of the following best describes Zone B ?
a) Ridge of high pressure
b) Trough of low pressure
c) Col
d) Depression
Answer ;
c) Col
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1130. ( For this question use annex 050-4333A )
Annex 050-4333A
Which of the following best describes Zone C ?
a) Ridge of high pressure
b) Col
c) Trough of low pressure
d) Depression
Answer ;
a) Ridge of high pressure
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Annex 050-4333A
Which of the following best describes Zone D ?
a) Depression
b) Trough of low pressure
c) Anticyclone
d) Ridge of high pressure
Answer ;
a) Depression
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1132. Which of the following causes echoes on meteorological radar screens ?
a) Hail
b) Any cloud
c) Fog
d) Water vapour
Answer ;
a) Hail
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1133. Which of the following changes of state is known as condensation ?
a) Gas to liquid
b) Gas to solid
c) Liquid to gas
d) Liquid to solid
Answer ;
a) Gas to liquid ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 80 )
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1134. Which of the following changes of state is known as evaporation ?
a) Gas to solid
b) Liquid to solid
c) Solid to liquid
d) Liquid to gas
Answer ;
d) Liquid to gas ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 80 )
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1135. Which of the following changes of state is known as freezing ?
a) Solid to liquid
b) Liquid to gas
c) Liquid to solid
d) Gas to solid
Answer ;
c) Liquid to solid ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 80 )
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1136. Which of the following changes of state is known as melting ?
a) Liquid to solid
b) Solid to liquid
c) Solid to gas
d) Liquid to gas
Answer ;
b) Solid to liquid ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 80 )
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1137. Which of the following changes of state is known as sublimation ( in meteorology ) ?
a) Liquid direct to vapour
b) Liquid direct to solid
c) Solid direct to vapour
d) Solid direct to liquid
Answer ;
c) Solid direct to vapour ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 80 )
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1138. Which of the following circumstances most favour the development of radiation fog ?
a) Maritime tropical air flowing over cold sea.
b) Advection of very cold air over much warmer sea.
c) Warm moist air at the windward side of a mountain.
d) Moist air over land during clear night with little wind.
Answer ;
d) Moist air over land during clear night with little wind. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 99 )
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1139. Which of the following circumstances most favours the development of frontal fog ?
a) Absolutely unstable air.
b) Nocurnal radiation.
c) Increase of the relative humidity by evaporation of rain drops.
d) Advection of very cold air over much warmer sea.
Answer ;
c) Increase of the relative humidity by evaporation of rain drops. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 99 )
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1140. Which of the following circumstances most favours the development of orographic fog ?
a) Katabatic winds.
b) Absolutely unstable air.
c) High relative humidity.
d) Clear nights.
Answer ;
c) High relative humidity. ( Ref : Inter Cockpit , Pg. 100 )
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1141. Which of the following cloud is classified as low level cloud ?
a) ST
b) AS
c) CS
d) CC
Answer ;
a) ST
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1142. Which of the following cloud may extend over the low , middle and high stages ?
a) CB
b) ST
c) CI
d) AC
Answer ;
a) CB
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1142. Which of the following cloud types are most likely to produce light to moderate icing when they are not subject to
orographic lifting and consist of supercooled cloud droplets ?
a) Altocumulus and altostratus.
b) Stratus and cumulonimbus
c) Altostratus and cirrocumulus
d) Stratocumulus and cirrostratus
Answer ;
a) Altocumulus and altostratus.
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1143. Which of the following cloud types can project up into the stratosphere ?
a) Altostratus
b) Cirrostratus
c) Altocumulus
d) Cumulonimbus
Answer ;
d) Cumulonimbus
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Annex 050-2421A
Which of the following symbols represents a quasi-stationary front ?
a) Symbol 1
b) Symbol 2
c) Symbol 4
d) Symbol 3
Answer ;
d) Symbol 3
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1249. ( For this question use annex 050-2421A rev. 20.01.2003 )
Annex 050-2421A
Which of the following symbols represents a severe squall line ?
a) Symbol 1
b) Symbol 3
c) Symbol 4
d) Symbol 2
Answer ;
a) Symbol 1
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1250. Which of the following thunderstorms produce the most severe conditions , such as heavy hail and destructive winds ?
a) Warm front thunderstorms.
b) Squall line thunderstorms.
c) Daytime air mass thunderstorms.
d) Nocturnal air mass thunderstorms.
Answer ;
b) Squall line thunderstorms.
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1251. Which of the following types of cloud can extend over the low , medium and high cloud levels ?
a) ST
b) CB
c) AC
d) CI
Answer ;
b) CB
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1252. Which of the following types of clouds are evidence of unstable air conditions ?
a) SC , NS.
b) CU , CB.
c) CI , SC.
d) ST , CS.
Answer ;
b) CU , CB.
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1253. Which of the following types of jet streams can be observed all year round ?
a) Subtropical jet stream / polar front jet stream.
b) Equatorial jet stream / polar front jet stream.
c) Equatorial jet stream / arctic jet stream.
d) Arctic jet stream / subtropical jet stream.
Answer ;
a) Subtropical jet stream / polar front jet stream.
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1254. Which of the following weather conditions favour the formation of radiation fog ?
a) Light wind , extensive cloud , moist air.
b) Strong wind , little or no cloud , moist air.
c) Light wind , extensive cloud , dry air.
d) Light wind , little or no cloud , moist air.
Answer ;
d) Light wind , little or no cloud , moist air.
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1255. ( For this question use annex 050-4363A )
Annex 050-4363A
Which of the following weather conditions would be expected at Athens Airport ( LGAT ) at around 1450 UTC ?
a) 16002KT 0200 R33L/0600N FG VV001 12/12 Q1031 BECMG 0800 =
b) 23018G35KT 9999 SCT035 10/04 Q0988 NOSIG =
c) 21002KT 5000 BR SCT040 29/16 Q1026 NOSIG =
d) 26014KT 8000 BKN090 17/12 Q1009 BECMG 4000 RA =
Answer ;
c) 21002KT 5000 BR SCT040 29/16 Q1026 NOSIG =
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1256. Which of the following weather reports could be , in accordance with the regulations , abbreviated to “CAVOK” ?
a) 29010KT 9999 SCT045TCU 16/12 Q1015 RESHRA NOSIG =
b) 15003KT 9999 BKN100 17/11 Q1024 NOSIG =
c) 04012G26KT 9999 BKN030 11/07 Q1024 NOSIG =
d) 24009KT 6000 RA SCT010 OVC030 12/11 Q1007 TEMPO 4000 =
Answer ;
b) 15003KT 9999 BKN100 17/11 Q1024 NOSIG =
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1257. Which of the following weather reports could be , in accordance with the regulations , abbreviated to “CAVOK” ?
a) 00000KT 0100 FG VV001 11/11 Q1025 BECMG 0500 =
b) 26012KT 8000 SHRA BKN025 16/12 Q1018 NOSIG =
c) 34004KT 7000 MIFG SCT260 09/08 Q1029 BECMG 1600 =
d) 27019G37KT 9999 BKN050 18/14 Q1016 NOSIG =
Answer ;
d) 27019G37KT 9999 BKN050 18/14 Q1016 NOSIG =
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1258. Which of the following weather reports could be , in accordance with the regulations , abbreviated to “CAVOK” ? ( MSA
above ground : LSZB 10000 ft , LSZH 8000 ft , LSGG 12000 ft , LFSB 6000 ft )
a) LSZB 28012KT 9999 OVC100 16/12 Q1012 BECMG 5000 -RA =
b) LSZH VRB02KT 9000 BKN080 21/14 Q1022 NOSIG =
c) LFSB 24008KT 9999 SCT050 18/11 Q1017 RERA NOSIG =
d) LSGG 22006KT 9999 BKN090 17/15 Q1008 RERA NOSIG =
Answer ;
a) LSZB 28012KT 9999 OVC100 16/12 Q1012 BECMG 5000 -RA =
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1259. Which of the following weather reports is a warning of conditions that could be potentially hazardous to aircraft in flight ?
a) ATIS.
b) TAF.
c) SIGMET.
d) SPECI.
Answer ;
c) SIGMET.
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1260. Which of the following zones is most likely to encounter little or no precipitation ?
a) The north side of the alps with a prevailing Foehn from the south.
b) Occlusions.
c) Frontal zones.
d) The north side of the alps with a prevailing Foehn from the north.
Answer ;
a) The north side of the alps with a prevailing Foehn from the south.
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1261. Which of the four answers is a correct interpretation of data from the following METAR ?
LSZH 050820Z 16003KT 0400 R14/P1500 R16/1000 FZFG VV003 M02/M02 Q1026 BECMG 2000 BR =
a) RVR for runway 14 1500 m , visibility 400 m , QNH 1026 hPa , wind 160° at 3 kt.
b) Visibility 1000 m , RVR 400 m , freezing level at 300 m , variable winds , temperature 2°C.
c) Visibility 400 m , RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency , dew point -2°C , freezing fog.
d) RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency , visibility increasing in the next 2 hours to 2000 m ,
vertical visibility 300 m , temperature -2°C.
Answer ;
c) Visibility 400 m , RVR for runway 16 1000 m with no distinct tendency , dew point -2°C , freezing fog.
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1262. Which of the statements is true concerning squall lines ?
a) For severe squall lines a SIGMET is issued.
b) Severe squall lines always move from northwest to southeast.
c) Severe squall lines only occur in the tropics.
d) For severe squall lines a TAF is issued.
Answer ;
a) For severe squall lines a SIGMET is issued.
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1263. Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the next few hours ?
a) 201350Z 04012KT 3000 BR OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 6000 =
b) 201350Z 21005KT 9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO 24018G30KT TS =
c) 201350Z 34003KT 0800 SN VV002 M02/M04 Q1014 NOSIG =
d) 201350Z 16004KT 8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG =
Answer ;
b) 201350Z 21005KT 9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO 24018G30KT TS =
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1264. Which of these four METAR reports suggests that rain is most likely in the next few hours ?
a) 05016G33KT 8000 OVC015 08/06 Q1028 NOSIG =
b) 34004KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 m05/m08 Q1014 NOSIG =
c) 23015KT 8000 BKN030 OVC070 17/14 Q1009 BECMG 4000 =
d) 16002KT 0100 FG SCT300 06/06 Q1022 BECMG 1000 =
Answer ;
c) 23015KT 8000 BKN030 OVC070 17/14 Q1009 BECMG 4000 =
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1265. Which of these statements best describes the weather most likely to be experienced at 1500 UTC ?
TAF LSZH 211200Z 211322 22018G35KT 9999 SCT012 BKN030 BECMG 1315 25025G45KT TEMPO 1720 4000
+SHRA BKN025TCU BECMG 2022 25015KT TX18/15Z TN14/21Z =
a) Visibility 4000 metres , gusts up to 25 knots , temperature 18°C.
b) Severe rainshowers , visibility 4000 metres , temperature 15°C , gusts up to 35 knots.
c) Visibility 10 kilometres or more , ceiling 1200 feet , gusts up to 45 knots.
d) Visibility 10 kilometres or more , ceiling 3000 feet , wind 250° , temperature 18°C.
Answer ;
d) Visibility 10 kilometres or more , ceiling 3000 feet , wind 250° , temperature 18°C.
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1266. Which of these statements best describes the weather most likely to be experienced at 1500 UTC ?
TAF LSZH 211322 22018G35KT 9999 SCT012 BKN030 BECMG 1315 25025G45KT TEMPO 1720 4000 +SHRA
BKN025TCU BECMG 2022 25015KT T1815Z T1618Z =
a) Visibility 10 kilometres or more , main cloud base 3000 feet , wind 250° , temperature 18°C.
b) Severe rainshowers , meteorological visibility 4000 metres , temperature 15°C , gusts up to 35 knots.
c) Visibility 10 kilometres or more , main cloud base 1200 feet , gusts up to 45 knots.
d) Visibility 4000 metres , gusts up to 25 knots , temperature 18°C.
Answer ;
a) Visibility 10 kilometres or more , main cloud base 3000 feet , wind 250° , temperature 18°C.
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Annex 050-4387A
Which of these statements is true ?
a) Freezing level above London ( EGLL ) is higher than FL 065.
b) Local snow and severe aircraft icing can be expected over Germany.
c) Turbulence is likely to be encountered at FL 400 over Malaga ( LEMG ).
d) The front to the east of Paris ( LFPO ) is moving south.
Answer ;
b) Local snow and severe aircraft icing can be expected over Germany.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 251 Meteorology
1268. ( For this question use annex 050-4387A )
Annex 050-4387A
Which of these statements is true ?
a) Scattered thunderstorms can be expected over France.
b) Freezing level above Madrid is higher than FL 120.
c) Turbulence is likely to be encountred at FL 410 over Madrid.
d) The front to the north o London is moving south.
Answer ;
a) Scattered thunderstorms can be expected over France.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 252 Meteorology
1269. ( For this question use annex 050-1914A )
Annex 050-1914A
Annex 050-4273A
Annex 050-4274A
Annex 050-4274A
Annex 050-2060A
Which one of the tracks ( dashed lines ) is represented by the cross-section shown on the left ?
a) Track C-A
b) Track B-C
c) Track B-A
d) Track D-A
Answer ;
d) Track D-A
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1282. Which pilots are obliged to transmit a special air-report if they encounter severe aircraft icing ?
a) Only pilots with ATPL or IR.
b) Only pilots with CPL or PPL.
c) Only pilots with ATPL or IR or CPL.
d) All categories of pilots.
Answer ;
d) All categories of pilots.
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1283. Which statement about hurricanes in the North Atlantic is correct ?
a) Their eye can be well observed by weather satellites.
b) They move with a speed of at least 60 kt.
c) They intensify after landfall.
d) They move towards the equator.
Answer ;
a) Their eye can be well observed by weather satellites.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 255 Meteorology
1284. Which statement concerning the cold front and warm front of a frontal depression in the northern hemisphere is correct ?
a) The precipitation zone of the cold front is in general wider than the precipitation zone of the warm front.
b) The wind backs more at the warm front than at the cold front.
c) While occluding the warm front always become a front aloft.
d) The risk of fog is greater ahead of and behind the warm front than ahead of and behind the cold front.
Answer ;
d) The risk of fog is greater ahead of and behind the warm front than ahead of and behind the cold front.
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1285. Which statement concerning the Sirocco is correct ?
a) It is formed by a strong increase of air pressure over North Africa.
b) It blows from southerly directions and can carry dust and sand which may reach Europe.
c) It is a northeasterly wind over the western part of North Africa with much dust and sand.
d) The carried dust and sand does not reach great heights. This is caused by the presence of a trade wind
inversion.
Answer ;
b) It blows from southerly directions and can carry dust and sand which may reach Europe.
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1286. Which statement concerning the tropopause is correct ?
a) Above the tropopause no clear air turbulence occurs.
b) In the ICAO standard atmosphere the tropopause lies lower over the Poles than over the equator.
c) The layer just above the tropopause is absolutely stable.
d) The temperature at the tropopause is approximately -80°C over the Poles and approximately -40°C over the
equator.
Answer ;
c) The layer just above the tropopause is absolutely stable.
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1287. Which statement does correspond to the definition of severe turbulence ?
a) Difficulty in walking , occupants feel strain against seat belts , loose objects move about.
b) Aircraft may be out of control for short periods , occupants are forced violently against seat belts , loose
objects are tossed about.
c) Aircraft will be damaged and an emergency landing will be absolutely necessary.
d) Aircraft gets out of control and crashes.
Answer ;
b) Aircraft may be out of control for short periods , occupants are forced violently against seat belts , loose
objects are tossed about.
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1288. Which statement is correct ?
a) Fog and haze do not occur in the tropics.
b) Mist and haze only differ by different values of visibility.
c) Fog can be supercooled and can also contain ice crystals.
d) Mist and haze consist of water droplets.
Answer ;
c) Fog can be supercooled and can also contain ice crystals.
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1289. Which statement is correct concerning a mountain ridge where a marked mountain wave has been reported ?
a) There are always rotor clouds.
b) The atmosphere is unstable at the level of the mountain tops.
c) The axis of a rotor is horizontal and perpendicular to the mountains.
d) Ragged altocumulus lenticularis is an indication for the presence of moderate/severe turbulence at the level of
these clouds.
Answer ;
d) Ragged altocumulus lenticularis is an indication for the presence of moderate/severe turbulence at the level of
these clouds.
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1290. Which statement is correct for a warm occlusion ?
a) Both fronts become fronts aloft.
b) The warm front becomes a front aloft.
c) The cold front becomes a front aloft.
d) The warm front overtakes the cold front.
Answer ;
c) The cold front becomes a front aloft.
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Annex 050-4392A
Which typical weather situation is shown by the design for northern Italy ?
a) Warm southerly wind
b) Easterly wind
c) High pressure
d) Westerly wind
Answer ;
c) High pressure
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1308. ( For this question use annex 050-4391A )
Annex 050-4391A
Which typical weather situation is shown by the design for the area of Central Europe ?
a) Easterly waves
b) Westerly waves
c) Cold air pool
d) Uniform pressure pattern
Answer ;
b) Westerly waves
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 259 Meteorology
1309. ( For this question use annex 050-2059A )
Annex 050-2059A
Which typical weather situation is shown on the weather chart ? ( Spacing of the isobars : 5 hPa )
a) Warm south wind condition ( Foehn ).
b) Cutting wind.
c) West wind condition.
d) Flat pressure pattern.
Answer ;
d) Flat pressure pattern.
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1310. Which units are used for the forecasted wind at higher levels ?
a) Direction in degrees relative to grid north and speed in km/h.
b) Direction in degrees relative to true north and speed in knots.
c) Direction in degrees relative to magnetic north and speed in knots.
d) Direction in degrees relative to magnetic north and speed in km/h.
Answer ;
b) Direction in degrees relative to true north and speed in knots.
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1311. Which weather chart gives information about icing ?
a) Significant weather chart
b) 700 hPa chart
c) Surface chart
d) 500 hPa chart
Answer ;
a) Significant weather chart
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1312. Which weather condition lowers true altitude as compared to pressure altitude to a position where flight over mountains
could be dangerous ?
a) Warm depression.
b) Cold low.
c) Warm high.
d) Cold high.
Answer ;
b) Cold low.
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1313. Which weather phenomena are typical for the northern side of the Alps with strong winds from the south ( Foehn ) ?
a) Decrease in temperature , moderate to severe icing.
b) Good visibility , turbulence.
c) Continuous precipitation , severe turbulence.
d) Icing , huge mass of clouds.
Answer ;
b) Good visibility , turbulence.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 260 Meteorology
1314. Which wind systems converge on the ITCZ , when it lies at the equator ?
a) SE trade winds and NE trade winds.
b) SW monsoon and NW monsoon.
c) SW monsoon and NW trade winds.
d) NW monsoon and SW trade winds.
Answer ;
a) SE trade winds and NE trade winds.
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1315. While approaching your destination aerodrome you receive the following message ;
RVR runway 23 : 400m
This information indicates the ;
a) visibility on runway 23.
b) length of runway which a pilot in an aircraft on the ground would see , on the threshold of runway 23.
c) minimum visibility at this aerodrome , with runway 23 being the one in service.
d) portion of runway which a pilot on the threshold of any of the runways would see , with runway 23 in
service.
Answer ;
b) length of runway which a pilot in an aircraft on the ground would see , on the threshold of runway 23.
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1316. While crossing a jet stream at right angles in Western Europe ( 3000 ft below its core ) and OAT is decreasing , what would
be the prevailing wind ?
a) A tailwind.
b) A headwind.
c) Crosswind from the right.
d) Crosswind from the left.
Answer ;
d) Crosswind from the left.
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1317. While descending through a cloud cover at high level , a small amount of a white and rough powderlike contamination is
detected along the leading edge of the wing. This contamination is called ;
a) Rime ice.
b) Frost.
c) Clear ice.
d) Mixed ice.
Answer ;
a) Rime ice.
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1318. While using the airborne weather radar in order to circumnavigate thunderstorms , the radar scope is clear between heavy
echoes. Which of the following interpretations of the scope is correct ?
a) The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received because the number of cloud droplets is
too small to generate a significant echo. Thus , the pilot will have a good visual sight of the thunderstorm
clouds.
b) The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received. An aircraft flying in this area will be in
VMC due to the absence of precipitation drops.
c) This is a typical radar scope from which the region of clear air turbulence between thunderstorm clouds can
be detected.
d) The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received. However , this radar scope provides no
assurance of being in VMC while flying in this area.
Answer ;
d) The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received. However , this radar scope provides no
assurance of being in VMC while flying in this area.
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1319. Whilst flying at FL 180 on the northern hemisphere an aircraft experiences right drift. What effect , if any , will this have on
the aircraft’s true altitude ?
a) Without knowing the pressure change this question cannot be answered.
b) It decreases.
c) It increases.
d) It remains constant.
Answer ;
b) It decreases.
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Annex 050-2509A
You are flying from Munich to Amsterdam. Which of the following flight levels would you choose in order to avoid
turbulence and icing ?
a) FL 180
b) FL 320
c) FL 260
d) FL 140
Answer ;
c) FL 260
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1344. You are flying in the northern hemisphere at 2000 ft over a flat country area. An anticyclone is ahead of you and a
depression is behind you. The wind affecting you , will be ;
a) from your left.
b) from ahead.
c) from your right.
d) from behind.
Answer ;
c) from your right.
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1345. You are flying in the southern hemisphere at FL 180 from east to west. If the wind at FL 180 is southerly , which of the
following statements is correct ?
a) The true altitude is increasing.
b) The true altitude remains constant.
c) The true altitude is decreasing.
d) A statement on altitude changes cannot be given without information on temperature.
Answer ;
a) The true altitude is increasing.
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1346. You are flying over the sea at FL 250 and measure an outside temperature of –50°C. The pressure at sea level is 1023 hPa.
What is your approximate true altitude calculated using normal vertical change in temperature with increase in height ?
a) 23230 ft/AMSL.
b) 26770 ft/AMSL. Basınç sapması = 1023 – 1013 = 10 hPa , 10 hPa x 27 ft = 270 ft ,
c) 26230 ft/AMSL. 25000 + 270 = 25270 ft , ISA’ya göre FL250’da olması gereken sıcaklık ;
d) 23770 ft/AMSL. ( 25 x 2 ) – 15 = –35°C , ISA sapması = 50°C – 35°C = –15°C
Answer ; TEC = 15 x ( 4 : 1000 ) x 25000 = 1500 ft ,
d) 23770 ft/AMSL. Gerçek irtifa = 25270 – 1500 = 23770 ft/AMSL.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 265 Meteorology
1347. You are flying with an outside air temperature of –12°C and a TAS of 250 kt at FL 150 through 8 oktas NS. What type and
degree of icing is most probable ?
a) In clouds pushed up against the mountains , moderate to severe mixed ice.
b) Over flat terrain , away from fronts , moderate to severe mixed ice.
c) Over flat terrain , moderate hoar frost.
d) In clouds pushed up against the mountains , moderate to severe clear ice.
Answer ;
a) In clouds pushed up against the mountains , moderate to severe mixed ice.
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1348. You are planning to fly across a mountain range. The chart recommends a minimum altitude of 12000 feet above mean sea
level. The air mass you will be flying through is an average 10°C warmer than ISA. Your altimeter is set to 1023 hPa ( QNH of a
nearby airport at nearly sea level ). What altitude will the altimeter show when you have reached the recommended minimum
altitude ?
a) 12210 feet
b) 11790 feet Halihazırda QNH bağlı olduğundan basınç sapması hesaplanmaz ,
c) 11520 feet ISA sapması = +10°C
d) 11250 feet TEC = 10 x ( 4 : 1000 ) x 12000 = 480 ft ,
Answer ; Altimetrede okunması gereken değer = 12000 – 480 = 11520 feet
c) 11520 feet
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1349. You cross a jet stream in horizontal flight at approximately right angles. While crossing , in spite of a strong wind of 120 kt ,
you notice the temperature barely changes. Which of the following statements is correct ?
a) You assume the front associated with the jet stream to be very weak with practically no temperature
difference between the two air masses.
b) Since the result of such readings seems impossible , you will have the instruments tested after landing.
c) This phenomenon does not surprise you at all , since normally no large temperature differences are possible
at these heights.
d) This phenomenon is absolutely normal as you are crossing the jet core.
Answer ;
d) This phenomenon is absolutely normal as you are crossing the jet core.
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1350. You have been flying for some time in dense layered cloud. The outside air temperature is –25°C. Which of the following
statements is true ?
a) In a dense layered cloud icing is unlikely also at an outside air temperature of –5°C.
b) If you do not have weather radar on board there is no need to worry , as CB is unlikely to form in such cloud.
c) Severe airframe icing is unlikely under these conditions.
d) Severe airframe icing is quite likely under these conditions.
Answer ;
c) Severe airframe icing is unlikely under these conditions.
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1351. You intend to carry out a VFR flight over the Alps , on a fine and hot summer day. What is the best time of day to conduct
this flight ?
a) Mid-day.
b) Morning.
c) Afternoon.
d) Early evening.
Answer ;
b) Morning.
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1352. You intend to overfly a mountain range. The recommended minimum flight altitude is , according to the aviation chart ,
15000 ft/AMSL. The air mass that you will fly through is on average 15°C warmer than the standard atmosphere. The altimeter is set
to QNH ( 1023 hPa ). At what altimeter reading will you effectively be at the recommended minimum flight altitude ?
a) 15900 ft.
b) 14100 ft. Halihazırda QNH bağlı olduğundan basınç sapması hesaplanmaz ,
c) 14370 ft. ISA sapması = +15°C
d) 13830 ft. TEC = 15 x ( 4 : 1000 ) x 15000 = 900 ft ,
Answer ; Altimetrede okunması gereken değer = 15000 – 900 = 14100 feet
b) 14100 ft.
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