Instrument Ground Final Prep

What is an indication that downdrafts have developed and the thunderstorm cell has entered the mature stage?

• The anvil top has completed its development.

• Precipitation begins to fall from the cloud base.

• A gust front forms.

What types of fog depend upon a wind in order to exist?

• Steam fog and down slope fog.

• Precipitation-induced fog and ground fog.

• Advection fog and up slope fog.

To which meteorological condition does the term 'dew point' refer?

• The temperature to which air must be cooled to become saturated.

• The temperature at which condensation and evaporation are equal.

• The temperature at which dew will always form.

The presence of ice pellets at the surface is evidence that

• there are thunderstorms in the area.

• a cold front has passed.

• there is freezing rain at a higher altitude.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The use of airborne weather avoidance radar

• provides no assurance of avoiding instrument weather conditions.

• assures the avoidance of hail.

• allows you to fly safely between echoes.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-5

Which meteorological condition is issued in the form of a SIGMET (WS)?

• Widespread sand or dust storms affecting at least 3,000 square miles or an area deemed to have a significant effect on the safety of aircraft operations.

• Moderate icing.

• Sustained winds of 30 knots or greater at the surface.

If you encounter in-flight icing and ATC asks you to report your conditions, what are the official reportable icing values that you are expected to use?

• Light, moderate, severe, extreme.

• Trace, light, moderate, severe.

• Few, light, moderate, severe.

Which weather forecast describes prospects for an area coverage of both severe and general thunderstorms during the following 24 hours?

• Terminal Aerodrome Forecast.

• Convective Outlook.

• Radar Summary Chart.

The advancement of avionics in light general aviation airplanes has enhanced situational awareness for properly trained pilots. However, there is concern that this technology could lead to

• complacency.

• fatigue.

• resignation.

Which of the following defines the type of altitude used when maintaining FL210?

• Indicated.

• Pressure.

• Calibrated.