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Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
The alphanumeric data above is a forecast.
True
False
Given the METAR, at what time was the latest report posted?
1600 local time
2300Z
2100Z
1300 local time
Which direction is the wind currently coming from?
330
011
340
016
What type of precipitation is currently being reported?
Light Drifting Snow
Heavy Drifting Snow
Light Blowing Snow
Heavy Blowing Snow
What is the current temperature outside?
+15°C
-15°C
+20°F
-20°F
Is there enough cloud cover reported to constitute a ceiling?
Yes, it is a stratocumulus layer at 3400' ASL
Yes, it is a stratocumulus layer at 3400' AGL
No, it is a Cirrostratus layer at 3400' ASL
No, it is a Cirrostratus layer at 3400' AGL
What should you set your altimeter aircraft setting to?
3035"Hg
303.5"Hg
3.035"Hg
30.35"Hg
Would it be legal to take off VFR from CYEG at 2200Z given this forecast?
Yes, the forecast states that visibility will be slightly better than VFR allowances.
No, the forecast states that the visibility will be slightly below VFR allowances.
No, the forecast states that visibility will be below VMC despite being above VFR.
Yes, the forecast states that visibility will be below VMC but above VFR.
Where will the wind be blowing from after 0600Z on the 24th?
240
340
No specified direction
Not enough information
When will the next forecast be issued?
0000Z on the 24th
2000Z on the 24th
2300Z on the 23rd
0200Z on the 24th
What kind of precipitation can you expect in the green area?
Showery light snow and showery light freezing drizzle
Continuous light snow and showery light freezing drizzle
Showery light snow and continuous light freezing drizzle
Continuous light snow and continuous light freezing drizzle
Where would you expect the lowest cloud ceiling in the green outlined area?
600' ASL
600' AGL
240' AGL
240' ASL
What is the lowest visibility you will encounter in the green outlined area?
2SM
3SM
4SM
3/4SM
What issues can you anticipate from an Edmonton International departure at the time depicted in the GFA?
The flight will be moderately bumpy.
The aircraft is likely to pick up light ice as it flies through 2,500' AGL.
You are likely to encounter windshear during the climbout after takeoff.
I anticipate no issues, because I am not taking off.
