Introduction to Weather and Aviation - Federal Agencies

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, around how many people die each year due to weather-related aviation accidents?

• 100

• 440

• 1000

• 2000

Weather is likely to be a key factor in your decision-making process regardless of your experience level.

• True

• False

A pilot's ability to find and interpret weather is essential to make well-informed decisions. Failure to recognize deteriorating weather conditions leads to a(n) ________ mishap and associated lethality rate.

• exceptionally high

• moderate

• minimal

• unpredictable

Weather service to aviation is a joint effort between which of the following?

• Federal agencies

• Military weather services

• Aviation-oriented groups and individuals

• All of the above

The National Weather Service operates a network of radar sites for detecting coverage, intensity, and movement of ________.

• precipitation

• wind speed

• temperature

• humidity

What is the main function of the National Weather Service?

• Provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy

• Manages air traffic control

• Trains pilots

• Manufactures aircraft

Which organization conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and the sun?

• Federal Aviation Administration

• NOAA

• Leidos

• NASA

What does the Aviation Digital Data Service (ADDS) provide to the aviation community?

• Aircraft maintenance

• Weather observations and forecasts

• Air traffic control

• Pilot training

The FAA facilitates and oversees the various agencies which create pilot products and provide _________

• weather services

• flight training

• aircraft maintenance

• airport security

Leidos is contracted through the FAA to provide weather services, notably its operation of _________