2021 S3 FS Training Async Quiz

What does 'RETS' stand for in a METAR?

• Recent Thunderstorm

• Readback Transmission

• Refer to Terminal Status

• Recent Weather Threat Signal

KSFO 241256Z 28004KT 10SM FEW006 SCT009 13/11 A2999

Based on what you know about global METARs, decode '10SM' in this American METAR.

• 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• 10 kilometres of visibility

• 10 miles of visibility

• 10 degrees Celsius

KSFO 241256Z 28004KT 10SM FEW006 SCT009 13/11 A2999

Based on what you know about global METARs, decode 'A2999' in this American METAR.

• 99th METAR issued on the 29th day of the month

• Gate number at which METAR was recorded

• Pressure at QNH 2999

• Pressure at 29.99 inHg

How many legs of a circuit are there?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the maximum circuit altitude ceiling?

• 1000 ft

• 250 ft

• 800 ft

• 250 m

What is the speed to rotate on take-off?

• 69 km/h

• 69 kts

• 50 kts

• 59 kts

What is the appropriate flap setting for takeoff?

• 60 deg

• 15 deg

• 10 deg

• 30 deg

At what altitude should you do a lookout for any aircraft on takeoff?

• 200 ft

• 300 ft

• 400 ft

• 500 ft

What heading is the crosswind leg?

• 300

• 220

• 330

• 30

What needs to be part of your R/T call on downwind?

• Callsign

• Location (downwind)

• Intentions

• Altitude

• Speed