Runway visual range is calculated from values derived from ?
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What is an 'aerodrome warning' ?
An aerodrome warning message gives information among other things about ?
What are colours with which a stationary front shown on a surface chart Ts sn including expected or observed snow accumulation hoar frost. cold front blue warm front red. 
How would term 'vertical visibility missing or not measurable' be indicated in a metar Ts sn including expected or observed snow accumulation hoar frost. cold front blue warm front red. 
An aircraft flying from point a to point b at flight level corresponding to pressure surface of constant pressure chart which of following statements correct 379 Wind speed over a higher than over b. The wind arrow at melbourne indicates that system centred above a a low (depression) if you count contours a at a lower contour height (and therefore true altitude) than b which at a lower contour height than melbourne however contours are closer (and wind stronger) at a than at b. 
Which kind of meteorological messages are normally transmitted in a vhf volmet broadcast within europe Wind speed over a higher than over b. The wind arrow at melbourne indicates that system centred above a a low (depression) if you count contours a at a lower contour height (and therefore true altitude) than b which at a lower contour height than melbourne however contours are closer (and wind stronger) at a than at b. Question 153-8
While using airborne weather radar in order to circumnavigate thunderstorms radar scope clear between heavy echoes which of following interpretations of scope correct The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received however this radar scope provides no assurance of being in vmc while flying in this area. The wind arrow at melbourne indicates that system centred above a a low (depression) if you count contours a at a lower contour height (and therefore true altitude) than b which at a lower contour height than melbourne however contours are closer (and wind stronger) at a than at b. Question 153-9
Which constant pressure chart standard fl 240 The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received however this radar scope provides no assurance of being in vmc while flying in this area. The wind arrow at melbourne indicates that system centred above a a low (depression) if you count contours a at a lower contour height (and therefore true altitude) than b which at a lower contour height than melbourne however contours are closer (and wind stronger) at a than at b. Question 153-10
If a flight at fl 150 planned which of these upper wind and temperature charts would be nearest to that flight level The clear area indicates an area from which no echoes are received however this radar scope provides no assurance of being in vmc while flying in this area. The wind arrow at melbourne indicates that system centred above a a low (depression) if you count contours a at a lower contour height (and therefore true altitude) than b which at a lower contour height than melbourne however contours are closer (and wind stronger) at a than at b. Question 153-11
For planning of a flight with an estimated time of departure 0930 local time from an european airport a satellite picture used to locate areas of fog what type of satellite imagery available with observation time close to etd does provide most likely best information to locate these areas of fog Visual (vis) infrared (ir) polar orbiting system. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate a small area of fog. Question 153-12
Which constant pressure chart standard fl 140 Visual (vis) infrared (ir) polar orbiting system. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate a small area of fog. Question 153-13
Which of following constant pressure charts would be most relevant planning a flight at fl 260 Visual (vis) infrared (ir) polar orbiting system. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate a small area of fog. Question 153-14
Runway visual range calculated from values derived from Forward scatter meters. the meteorological measurement of runway visual range performed transmissometers or forward scatter meters placed on airport. Question 153-15
Which of following messages should be cancelled when conditions are no longer occurring or no longer expected to occur Forward scatter meters. the meteorological measurement of runway visual range performed transmissometers or forward scatter meters placed on airport. Question 153-16
Which of following symbols represents a quasi stationary front 383 Forward scatter meters. the meteorological measurement of runway visual range performed transmissometers or forward scatter meters placed on airport. Question 153-17
Which kind of meteorological messages are normally transmitted in an atis Forward scatter meters. Local routine (met report) local special (special) reports are given an atis for local routine special reports present weather information should be representative of conditions at aerodrome. Question 153-18
What the meaning of different coloured areas on a plan position indicator of an airborne weather radar Different ranges of intensities of precipitation. Local routine (met report) local special (special) reports are given an atis for local routine special reports present weather information should be representative of conditions at aerodrome. Question 153-19
What name given to jet stream lying over scandinavia c 385 Polar front jet stream. Local routine (met report) local special (special) reports are given an atis for local routine special reports present weather information should be representative of conditions at aerodrome. Question 153-20
Below the forecast the destination of a flight whose eta 2030 utc taf yudo 120600z 121206 17010kt 3000 sct005 becmg 1820 vrb03kt bcfg skc becmg 2022 0300 fg vv002=what can be said about destination airport at 2030 utc if cat ii ils minima 350 m rvr 100 ft decision height are being considered Has to be considered as closed. Becmg 2022 0300 fg vv002= becoming between 20h 22h visbility 300 m fog vertical visibility 200 ft a meteorological visibility to rvr conversion not used category ii or iii minima thus with only 300 m of horizontal visibility destination airport at 2030 utc has to be considered as closed. Question 153-21
A flight with a jet aeroplane from munich to london planned with a departure time of 2250 local time which type of satellite imagery available with observation time close to etd best to locate clouds and exact position of a cold front forecast this night over western europe Infrared (ir) polar orbiting. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate clouds the exact position of a cold front. Question 153-22
What a volmet broadcast Provision as appropriate of current metar speci taf sigmet means of continuous repetitive voice broadcast. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate clouds the exact position of a cold front. Question 153-23
Which of following statements concerning use of airborne weather radar in vicinity of thunderstorms true Accurate assessment of weather ahead of aircraft might be hampered due to attenuation of radar echoes heavy rain. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate clouds the exact position of a cold front. Question 153-24
An aircraft encounters atmospheric conditions in which abrupt changes of attitude and altitude of aircraft occur changes in accelerometer readings go up to 1 2 g measured at aircraft's centre of gravity lose objects inside aircraft are tossed about which report if any required Accurate assessment of weather ahead of aircraft might be hampered due to attenuation of radar echoes heavy rain. polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km since they complete one orbit every 105 minutes satellites circle earth 14 times a day because of orbital shift resulting from planet's rotation they move west approximately 2 time zones per orbit visual this basically a photo of clouds is only available during daylight hours infra red measures heat (thermal) footprint of areas of cloud or earth's surface if clouds are thin or absent can be used both day night geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator they are called geostationary because their position does not change with respect to a point on surface of earth polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide best information to locate clouds the exact position of a cold front. Question 153-25
What the meaning of following weather cnl ws wrng 1 211130/211330= The first wind shear warning on 2 st of that month issued at 3 utc has been cancelled at same day at 33 utc. cnl cancelled ws windshear wrng warning 1 first warning of day 211130/211330 issued at 1130 utc cancelled at 1330 utc same day = end of message the explanations the abbreviations can be found in procedures air navigation services icao abbreviations codes (pans abc doc 8400). Question 153-26
Which interpretation of following is correct lfld ad wrng 1 valid 050430/050900 frost fcst= It forecast that some parts of surface vehicles aircraft parked outside will be contaminated hoar frost between 43 9 on 5th of that month. cnl cancelled ws windshear wrng warning 1 first warning of day 211130/211330 issued at 1130 utc cancelled at 1330 utc same day = end of message the explanations the abbreviations can be found in procedures air navigation services icao abbreviations codes (pans abc doc 8400). Question 153-27
What the meaning of 'rera' in a metar There has been moderate or heavy rain since last issue of metar. cnl cancelled ws windshear wrng warning 1 first warning of day 211130/211330 issued at 1130 utc cancelled at 1330 utc same day = end of message the explanations the abbreviations can be found in procedures air navigation services icao abbreviations codes (pans abc doc 8400). Question 153-28
Which of these statements about weather satellites are correct or incorrect 1 the picture from geostationary weather satellites are generally of higher resolution than pictures from satellites in a polar orbit 2 satellites in a polar orbit are closer to earth than geostationary satellites incorrect 2 correct. Ecqb01 june 2013 polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide higher resolution pictures polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator. Question 153-29
Which pilots are obliged to transmit a special air report if they encounter severe aircraft icing All categories of pilots. Ecqb01 june 2013 polar orbiting satellites are close to surface they provide higher resolution pictures polar orbiting satellites orbit earth at an altitude of approximately 850 km geostationary satellites orbit earth at about 36000 km of altitude over equator. Question 153-30
Which of following groups of conditions requires a crew to transmit a special air report subsonic air transport Severe turbulence widespread thunderstorms severe mountain waves. Easa 2014 special airreps or pireps are required when pilots encounter unusual potentially dangerous conditions in flight such as severe turbulence severe icing severe mountain waves thunderstorms that are obscured embedded widespread or in squall lines hail heavy dust clouds or sandstorms volcanic ash clouds volcanic eruptions or pre eruption activity section one aircraft identification position time flight level or altitude next position time over ensuing significant point section two eta endurance section three air temperature wind direction speed turbulence icing conditions humidity (if available). Question 153-31
To which type of does following text belong valid 211600/212000 hvy sn 25cm fcst= Severe turbulence widespread thunderstorms severe mountain waves. heavy snow expected (25 cm) an aerodrome warning is a issued a meteorological office concerning meteorological conditions which could adversely affect aircraft on ground including parked aircraft the aerodrome facilities services an aerodrome warning gives information among other things about ts sn including expected or observed snow accumulation hoar frost. Question 153-32
For subsonic cruising levels a sigmet not issued in case of Severe turbulence widespread thunderstorms severe mountain waves. Easa 2014 icao annex 3 meteorological service international air navigation a sigmet issued for thunderstorm obscured obsc ts embedded embd ts frequent frq ts squall line sql ts obscured with hail obsc tsgr embedded with hail embd tsgr frequent with hail frq tsgr squall line with hail sql tsgr tropical cyclone tropical cyclone tc (+ cyclone name) turbulence severe turbulence sev turb icing severe icing sev ice severe icing due to freezing rain sev ice (fzra) mountain wave severe mountain wave sev mtw duststorm heavy duststorm hvy ds sandstorm heavy sandstorm hvy ss volcanic ash volcanic ash va (+ volcano name if known) radioactive cloud radioactive cloud rdoact cld. Question 153-33
What a radiosonde Instrument intended to be carried a balloon up through atmosphere equipped with devices to measure meteorological variables provided with a radio transmitter sending this information to observing station. a radiosonde a battery powered telemetry instrument package carried into atmosphere usually a weather balloon that measures various atmospheric parameters transmits them radio to a ground receiver modern radiosondes measure or calculate following variables altitude pressure temperature relative humidity wind (both wind speed wind direction) cosmic ray readings at high altitude geographical position. Question 153-34
A special air report May trigger a sigmet message. Easa 2014 special airreps or pireps are required when pilots encounter unusual potentially dangerous conditions in flight such as severe turbulence severe icing severe mountain waves thunderstorms that are obscured embedded widespread or in squall lines hail heavy dust clouds or sandstorms volcanic ash clouds volcanic eruptions or pre eruption activity section one aircraft identification position time flight level or altitude next position time over ensuing significant point section two eta endurance section three air temperature wind direction speed turbulence icing conditions humidity (if available). Question 153-35
A special air report must be made whenever an aircraft encounters a May trigger a sigmet message. Easa 2014 special airreps or pireps are required when pilots encounter unusual potentially dangerous conditions in flight such as severe turbulence severe icing severe mountain waves thunderstorms that are obscured embedded widespread or in squall lines hail heavy dust clouds or sandstorms volcanic ash clouds volcanic eruptions or pre eruption activity section one aircraft identification position time flight level or altitude next position time over ensuing significant point section two eta endurance section three air temperature wind direction speed turbulence icing conditions humidity (if available). Question 153-36
Which of following documents should contain forecats the location and level of clear air turbulence cat May trigger a sigmet message. Easa 2014 special airreps or pireps are required when pilots encounter unusual potentially dangerous conditions in flight such as severe turbulence severe icing severe mountain waves thunderstorms that are obscured embedded widespread or in squall lines hail heavy dust clouds or sandstorms volcanic ash clouds volcanic eruptions or pre eruption activity section one aircraft identification position time flight level or altitude next position time over ensuing significant point section two eta endurance section three air temperature wind direction speed turbulence icing conditions humidity (if available). Question 153-37
What the defined upper level of ws wind shear activity in following mod ws apch rwy18 fcst= 6 ft above runway level. Revised ecqb03 july 2016 icao annex 3 7 4 wind shear warnings alerts 7 4 1 wind shear warnings shall give concise information of observed or expected existence of wind shear whichcould adversely affect aircraft on approach path or take off path or during circling approach between runway level 500 m (1 600 ft) above that level aircraft on runway during landing roll or take off run the warnings shall be prepared disseminated aerodromes where wind shear considered a factor in accordance with local arrangements with appropriate ats authority operators concerned by meteorological office designated to provide service the aerodrome or disseminated directly from automated ground based wind shear remote sensing or detection equipment referred to in 7 6 2 a) b) where local topography has been shown to produce significant wind shears at heights in excess of 500 m (1 600 ft) above runway level then 500 m (1 600 ft) shall not be considered restrictive. Question 153-38
Which statement about content of continuous volmet messages vhf and scheduled volmet messages hf correct Both types of volmet messages shall contain trend forecasts where available. Ecqb03 july 2016 both types of volmet messages shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available icao annex 3 11 6 use of aeronautical broadcasting service contents of volmet broadcasts 11 6 1 continuous volmet broadcasts normally on very high frequencies (vhf) shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available 11 6 2 scheduled volmet broadcasts normally on high frequencies (hf) shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available and where so determined regional air navigation agreement taf sigmet. Question 153-39
Which of these statements true 396 Local snow severe aircraft icing can be expected over germany. Ecqb03 july 2016 both types of volmet messages shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available icao annex 3 11 6 use of aeronautical broadcasting service contents of volmet broadcasts 11 6 1 continuous volmet broadcasts normally on very high frequencies (vhf) shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available 11 6 2 scheduled volmet broadcasts normally on high frequencies (hf) shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available and where so determined regional air navigation agreement taf sigmet. Question 153-40
When sky overcast what means are used meteorological services measuring wind in any height between earth's surface and 10000 m Local snow severe aircraft icing can be expected over germany. Ecqb03 july 2016 both types of volmet messages shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available icao annex 3 11 6 use of aeronautical broadcasting service contents of volmet broadcasts 11 6 1 continuous volmet broadcasts normally on very high frequencies (vhf) shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available 11 6 2 scheduled volmet broadcasts normally on high frequencies (hf) shall contain current metar speci together with trend forecasts where available and where so determined regional air navigation agreement taf sigmet.
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