2A1- Weather observation reporting
Name three organizations that collect weather information and provide it to pilots.
NWS, FAA, and NOAA
.What does the letter âKâ in front of a airport name stand for?
It shows and locates an airport that is located in the U.S.
There are four types of weather observations that are used in the creation of aviation weather reports and forecasts which are they?
Surface Aviation Weather Observations
Upper Air Observations
Radar Observations
Satellite
Describe the differences between weather reports and weather forecasts.
Report is a give time, forecast is prediction (future).
How do temperature inversions affect aircraft performance and the potential for wind shear during takeoff and landing?
Less-dense air also means wings produce less lift at a given airspeed, further lengthening the takeoff roll and degrading climb performance.
Two common automatic weather reporting systems are?
AWOS and ASOS
What telephone number would you call to get a weather briefing from FSS?
1-800-WX-BRIEF
What is the main service outlet providing preflight weather briefings to pilots?
Flight service stations
What is a PIREP?
A pilot report
Circle the three ways a pilot can receive a preflight briefing.
a. Walk into an FSS office and make a request.
b. Call on the telephone.
c. Send an email request.
d. Go to a specialized website.
e. Call on the cockpit radio.
f. Write a letter.
a. Walk into an FSS office and make a request.
b. Call on the telephone.
d. Go to a specialized website.
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is:
An outlook briefing
Which in flight advisory would contain info on severe icing not associated with thunderstorms?
SIGMET
Decode time and turbuence:
FSD UA/OV FSD110030/TM 0030/FLUNKN/TP AT72/SK OVC050-TOPUNKN/TB CONS LGT OCL MOD/IC LGT RIME ABV 100/RM TOPS ABOVE FL200 DURD
Time:0030Z
Turbulence:Continous, Light OCL moderate
Telephoning a weather briefing facility, what should pilots state?
The aircraft identification and type.
How are significant weather prognostic charts best used by a pilot?
For determining areas to avoid (freezing levels and turbulence)