Lesson 20 Pre-Quiz

What are the current conditions depicted for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

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

• Sky 7000 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2 SM, heavy rain.

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

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.

The base and tops of the overcast layer reported by a pilot are

• 1,800 feet MSL and 5,500 feet MSL.

• 5,500 feet AGL and 7,200 feet MSL.

• 7.200 feet MSL and 8,900 feet MSL.

What is the valid period for the TAF for KMEM?

• 12th 1800Z to 13th 2400Z.

• 12th at 1700Z.

• 1218Z to 1324Z.

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.

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.

Determine the wind and temperature aloft forecast for DEN at 9,000 feet.

• 230° magnetic at 53 knots, temperature 47°C.

• 230° true at 53 knots, temperature -47°C.

• 230° true at 21 knots, temperature -4°C.

When the term 'light and variable' is used in reference to a winds aloft forecast, the coded group and wind speed is

• 0000 and less than 7 knots.

• 9900 and less than 5 knots.

• 9999 and less than 10 knots.

Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?

• Convective SIGMET.

• SIGMET.

• AIRMET.

What information is contained in a Convective SIGMET?

• Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter.

• Severe icing, severe turbulence, or widespread dust storms lowering visibility to less than 3 miles.

• Surface winds greater than 40 knots or thunderstorms equal to or greater than video integrator processor (VIP) level 4.