Most of the water vapor in the atmosphere is contained in the
Every physical process of weather is accompanied by or is the result of
Convective circulation patterns associated with sea breezes are caused by
What causes air to flow counterclockwise around a low-pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere?
During the summer months in the middle latitudes, the jetstream shifts toward the
A strong windshear can be expected
When an air mass is stable, which of these conditions are most likely to exist?
What minimum distance should exist between intense radar echoes before any attempt is made to fly between these thunderstorms?
Which combination of weather-producing variables would likely result in cumuliform-type clouds, good visibility, and shower rain?
Which is true with respect to a high or lowpressure system?
When flying into a low-pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere, the wind direction and velocity will be from the
Which is true regarding a cold front occlusion?
What is the upper limit of the Low Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart?
Hatching on a Constant Pressure Analysis Chart indicates
Terminal aerodrome forecasts are issued
What prevents air from flowing directly from highpressure areas to low-pressure areas?
What is the approximate base of the cumulus clouds if the temperature at 2,000 feet MSL is 70°F and the dewpoint is 52°F?
Virga is best described as
Given:
Winds at 3,000 feet AGL ....................................30 kts
Surface winds........................................................Calm
While approaching for landing under clear skies a few hours after sunrise, one should
The station originating the following METAR observation has a field elevation of 3,500 feet MSL. If the sky cover is one continuous layer, what is the thickness of the cloud layer? (Top of overcast reported at 7,500 feet MSL.)
METAR KHOB 151250Z 17006KT 4SM OVC005 13/11 A2998
Which statement pertaining to the following Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is true?
TAF
KMEM 091135Z 0915 15005KT 5SM HZ BKN060 FM 1600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
What values are used for Winds Aloft Forecasts?
From which of the following can the observed temperature, wind, and temperature/dew point spread be determined at a specified altitude?
FSS’s in the conterminous 48 United States having voice capability on VORs or radiobeacons (NDBs) broadcast
When making an instrument approach at the selected alternate airport, what landing minimums apply?
Which is true regarding the use of a Standard Instrument Departure (DP) chart?
Most pilots have fallen prey to dangerous tendencies or behavior problems at some time. Some of these dangerous tendencies or behavior patterns which must be identified and eliminated include:
When should pilots decline a “land and hold short” (LAHSO) clearance?
What tolerances must be maintained in order to perform Slow Flight according to the Commercial Airman Certification Standards?
What tolerances must be maintained to perform Stalls according to the Commercial Airman Certification Standards?
According to the Commercial Airman Certification Standards, a Steep Turn must be performed maintaining
According to the Commercial Airman Certification Standards, a Chandelle requires
According to the Commercial Airman Certification Standards, Lazy eights require
According to the Commercial Airman Certification Standards, Eights-on-pylons require