AS300-5.4-MC

If the wind is blowing from the north and toward the south, what type of wind is it?

• Southern wind

• Northern wind

• Western wind

• Eastern wind

How many directions does a compass rose have?

• 4

• 16

• 32

• 48

Which of the following is a primary intercardinal direction?

• East

• Northeast

• North-northeast

• East-southeast

Which of the following indicates True North?

• 000

• 045

• 090

• 180

What is the interpretation of a wind direction reported as 180030?

• A 180 degree wind at 30 knots

• An 80 degree wind at 30 knots

• A 30 degree wind at 180 knots

• A 30 degree wind at 80 knots

When we calculate the impact of wind on an aircraft’s heading, which of the following is true?

• The direction the wind is moving from must be used

• The direction the wind is blowing toward must be used

• The wind direction must constantly be monitored

• Only crosswinds will affect the aircraft’s heading

What type of wind will speed up an aircraft and make it appear to be flying faster from the ground?

• Headwind

• Tailwind

• Crosswind

• Direct wind

What type of wind will appear to slow down the speed of the aircraft?

• Headwind

• Tailwind

• Crosswind

• Direct wind

If an aircraft is facing a direct headwind of 20 knots and is traveling at an airspeed of 140 knots, what is the groundspeed?

• 100 knots

• 120 knots

• 140 knots

• 160 knots

What type of wind does not affect the aircraft’s groundspeed?

• Headwind

• Tailwind

• Crosswind

• Direct wind