WorksheetsRegional Meteorological Services
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the radius of a TAF around an aerodrome and how long are they valid for?
6km radius, and valid between 12 and 24 hours
6km radius, and valid between 24 and 48 hours
8km radius, and valid between 12 and 24 hours
10km radius, and valid between 12 and 24 hours
What is the definition of VAA?
Volcanic Aid Advisory
Volcanic Advisory Aid
Volcanic Ash Advisory
Valid Aid Advisory
How are the contents of an AIREP sent from an aircraft to the ground?
By pigeons
Automatically
By radio
With regard to a PIREP also known as a AIREP. What are 5 key pieces of information that has to be included?
Aircraft Identification, Aircraft Position, Time of report, Flight level/Altitude, Nature of meteorological Phenomena
Aircraft Type, Aircraft position, time of report, Flight level/altitude, nature of meteorological phenomena
Duration of phenomena experienced, Current route selected, Is the phenomena severe or just moderate, nature of meteorological phenomena
Duration of phenomena experienced, Aircraft type, current position, is the phenomena severe or just moderate, nature of meteorological phenomena
With the exception of SIGMETS dealing with VA and TC, SIGMETS are reviewed after how long?
3 hours or if the situation changes
2 hours or if the situation changes
4 hours
only if the situation changes
Which of the below are correct regarding METAR AUTO? Choose all that apply
Based on human observations
Based on AWS (automatic weather station) data
Issued every hour
Issued every half an hour
What does METAR stand for and it’s validity period?
Meteorological Auto Report : 1 hour
Meteorological Aerodrome : 30 minutes
Meteorological Aerodrome Report Automatic : 30 minutes
Meteorological Aerodrome Report : 1 hour
Why is a ROFOR useful?
It provides weather information for a specific aerodrome
Gaining weather information for the intended route typically used in airlines
Gaining weather information for the intended route typically used in light aircraft
None of the above
How do you let tower know that you have received the ATIS?
Just tell them that you’ve heard it
Read back the QNH and the sequence letter
Read back the sequence letter e.g. Mike
You don’t need to tell them that you’ve listened to it
Pilot’s use a GRAFOR to understand the weather for the whole of New Zealand. What does “GRAFOR” stand for, and what are its validity periods?
Graphical Area Forecast; +/- 4 hours
Graphical Aviation Forecast; +/- 3 hours
Graphical Aviation Forecast; +/- 2 hours
Graphical Area Forecast; +/- 3 hours
Which statement is true regarding an AWIB:
Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast,
provides weather information for a specific aerodrome
Airport Weather Information Broadcast,
provides weather information for a specific airport
Airport Weather Information Broadcast,
provides a weather forecast for a specific airport
Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast,
provides a weather forecast for a specific aerodrome
How many AAW areas are there in New Zealand and how often are they issued daily?
17 & twice daily
12 & once daily
17 & once daily
12 & are reissued every hour
How long is a TREND valid for?
4 Hours
6 Hours
3 Hours
2 Hours
Is it a equirement to listen to the AWIB if a Qualified instructor has given you a BWR?
No, the report from the instructor is suitable.
Yes, the information from the weather station will be more accurate
Both are uncertified so there is no requirement for either but it is recommended
You can see the weather yourself so there is no need for either
How long is a Speci valid for?
6 hours if it has volcanic activity in it, but usually 3 hours.
Thirty Minutes at Ohakea, Whenuapai, and Milford Sounds.
Until the next METAR is issued.
Until the weather changes significantly.
