LESSON 3
PRACTICE EXERCISE
ANSWER KEY AND FEEDBACK.
Item
Correct Answer and Feedback
1.
C.
less than 5 knots.
Wind less than 5 knots has very little operational impact on the aircraft. (page 3-2, para
2)
2.
B.
5 knots or more.
Wind 5 knots or more may have an operational impact on the aircraft. (page 3-2, para 1)
3.
D.
36
Runway 36 is most nearly aligned with the wind. (page 3-2, para 1)
4.
A.
9
Runway 9 is most nearly aligned with the wind. (page 3-2, para 1)
5.
C.
light turbulence
Turbulence must be of a moderate degree or greater. (page 3-3, para 7e)
6.
D.
type of aircraft, and aircraft's position and altitude.
Time of report, type of aircraft, and aircraft's position and altitude are all part of the
PIREP. (page 3-3, para 8)
7.
D.
SIGMET number, the term "convective" when applicable, a general description of the
area affected, and a brief description of the type of weather
While the message should be brief, it must contain enough information to alert aviators to
significant weather conditions. (page 3-6, para 15c)
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