Weather Reports (METAR and TAF)

To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the remote pilot-in-command should obtain

• An outlook briefing.

• An abbreviated briefing.

• A standard briefing.

Which statement is true concerning ASOS/AWOS weather reporting system?

• Each AWOS station is part of a nationwide network of weather reporting stations.

• ASOS locations perform weather observing functions necessary to generate METAR reports.

• Both ASOS and AWOS have the capability of reporting density altitude, as long as it exceeds the airport elevation by more than 1,000 feet.

(Refer to Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from

• 180° true at 4 knots.

• 180° magnetic at 4 knots.

• 040° true at 18 knots.

(Refer to Figure 12.) What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

• Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, rain.

• Sky 7,000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain.

• Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 11, occasionally 2 SM, with rain.

(Refer to Figure 15.) In the TAF for KMEM, what does "SHRA" stand for?

• Rain showers.

• A shift in wind direction is expected.

• A significant change in precipitation is possible.

(Refer to Figure 15.) Between 1000z and 1200z the visibility at KMEM is forecast to be

• 1/2 statute mile.

• 3 statute miles.

• 6 statute miles.

(Refer to figure 15.) What is the forecast wind for KMEM from 1600z until the end of the forecast?

• No significant wind.

• Variable in direction at 4 knots.

• Variable in direction at 6 knots.

(refer to Figure 15.) According to the KMEM forecast, what is the earliest time on the 12th (today) at which the visibility may be reduced below the 3 SM minimum for sUAS operations?

• 1720Z.

• 2200Z.

• 2000Z.

What will a convective SIGMET be issued for?

• Squall line thunderstorm.

• Visibility less than 3 miles.

• Surface winds greater than 40 knots.

(Refer to Figure 12.) The remarks section for KMDW has "RAB35" listed. This entry means

• blowing mist has reduced the visibility to 1-1/2 SM.

• rain began at 1835Z.

• the barometer has risen .35 "Hg.