Types of weather products
A prediction of what the weather will be at a point in the future
A forecast
A2992
The altimeter setting
Under Federal Aviation Regulation 14 CFR 91.103, the pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for becoming familiar with __________ before flight.
weather reports and forecasts
fuel requirements
alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be completed
Three types of weather briefings
standard, outlook, abbreviated
How much delay can you expect from onboard nexrad?
Up to 20 minutes
Shows clouds coverage and movement
satellite
UA /OV CYS360065 /TM 0130 /FL026 /TP C172 /TB MOD SK BKN045-TOP070
2,600 ft
A ceiling of 800 ft
IMC or IFR
You must give your pilot identification number to receive a weather briefing
No
Hoiw far should you stay from a thunderstorm?
20 miles
predicts severe turbulence
what is a sigmet
TAF
KBUR 042320Z 0500/0600 22012KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN250
KBUR
Visibility of 3 miles
VFR
What makes a weather briefing "official"?
your tail number
VCTS
thunderstorms in the vicintity
predicts mountain obscuration
what is an airmet
What is the valid day and time of this TAF?
KLAX 050300Z 0503/0606 26010KT P6SM FEW013
FM050500 25007KT 6SM HZ SCT017
FM051200 15005KT P6SM OVC020
0503/0606
How long is your student pilot certificate good for?
Forever
How do you get a weather briefing in the air?
122.2, flight service
BR
mist (baby rain)
gives predicted weather within a 5 mile radius of an airport
What is a TAF
What do these codes indicate / what is the significance? BKN OVC
Broken or overcast indicates a ceiling
How long is your medical valid if you are under 40 years old?
5 years
Who do you give a pirep to?
Possibly ATC, time permitting, or always Flight Service
GR
Hail