Service Outlets
Briefings & Reports
Aviation Forecasts
Weather Charts
100
What is the primary source for preflight weather information called the can be obtained by calling 1-800-WX BRIEF?
Flight Service Station (FSS)
100
What are the 3 types of weather briefings available for a pilot to request from FSS?
Standard Briefing
Abbreviated Briefing
Outlook Briefing
100
What is the radius of coverage and duration of validity for a Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)?
5 statute mile radius around the airport
24 to 30 hour validity (updated 4 times daily)
100
Surface Analysis Charts show the general locations of ______________ systems and fronts for the surface around the country.
Pressure
200
What does TIBS stand for?
Telephone Information Briefing Service
200
Typically how often is an Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) updated?
Updated hourly but can be updated more frequently with changing weather conditions.
200
What are the 3 types of AIRMETS?
Sierra - IFR Conditions and Mountain Obscuration
Tango - Turbulence (light to moderate)
Zulu - Icing (light to moderate)
200
Do Prognostic weather charts depict current or expected future conditions?
Prognostic charts depict expected future weather conditions.
300
Over what navigational aids are Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Services (HIWAS) broadcast?
Select VOR's
300
What below reported sky cover conditions count as ceilings?
SKC, FEW, BKN, SCT, OVC, CLR
BKN - 5/8 to 7/8 Broken Ceiling
OVC - 8/8 Overcast Ceiling
300
How long are SIGMETs valid for?
4 hours
6 hours if relates to a hurricane
300
What are the 4 precipitation intensities reported by ATC?
Light
Moderate
Heavy
Extreme
400
In what U.S. state or territory is the only place you find a Transcribed Weather Broadcast (TWEB)?
Alaska
400
What is a PIREP?
It is a Pilot Weather Report and provides weather conditions that actually exist.
400
What is an inflight weather advisory issued for hazardous convective weather that affects the safety of every flight?
Convective SIGMET
400
What is the wind direction, velocity, and temperature of St. Louis (STL) at 39,000'?
230 @ 119 knots, -60C