Weather1
Weather associated with this is typically a mixture that can be found in both warm and cold fronts
Stationary Front
Troposphere
AIRMET Tango alerts pilots to
Turbulence
A TAF is Valid for
24-30 Hours
A typical METAR is Valid for
1 Hour
This information is found on a winds aloft chart
Wind direction (True North), Wind speed and temperature.
In the northern hemisphere, Coriolis forces cause winds to do this
Deflect to the right, stronger with speed and latitude
Convective SIGMETs are valid for
2 Hours
A TAF that indicates (FM) you should expect
A rapid and significant change to the new conditions
A METAR reading OVC015
1,500 feet overcast
ADS-B/FIS-B
Ultimate energy source driving weather
Uneven heating of the Earths Surface by the Sun
Isobar's connect _________
Areas of equal pressure
PROB30 means
30% Chance
A METAR reading SCT025CB
Scattered cumulonimbus @ 2,500 feet
Winds 280@114 knots -61 degrees
Onboard NEXRAD differs from Airborne Radar in terms of this dangerous byproduct
Significant latency, may show past weather
Flight Service (Leidos or 1800wxbrief)
Most reliable FAA-approved weather briefing source
TAF stands for
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
The presence of a TCU on a METAR
Towering Cumulus Clouds
Diurnal (day) temperature variations have this effect on Lapse rates and atmospheric stability
Increased Lapse rates and Decreased stability
This chart is used to view forecasted cloud cover and precipitation
Graphical Forecast for Aviation (GFA)
The NWS has _________ (WFO) across the United States and selected territories
If no TAF is available for your destination, you should check this
Nearby TAF locations
-TSRA means
Dissipating Thunderstorm