|
| CHAPTER FIVE
AVIATION WEATHER
STUDY QUESTIONS
Weather Hazards of Turbulence, Icing, Ceilings, Visibility, and Ash Clouds
1.
Which one of the following is not one of the classifications used to describe turbulence?
a.
Trace
b.
Light
c.
Moderate
d.
Extreme
2.
Which one of the following may cause mechanical turbulence when air is flowing over it?
a.
Irregular terrain
b.
Buildings
c.
Mountains
d.
All of the above
3.
Which one of the following is not one of the cloud formations associated with mountain
wave turbulence?
a.
Lenticular cloud
b.
Roll cloud
c.
Rotor cloud
d.
Cap cloud
4.
Frontal turbulence would be the most severe when associated with a_____________.
a.
fast-moving warm front
b.
fast-moving cold front
c.
slow-moving warm front
d.
slow-moving cold front
5.
Which one of the following is not one of the recommended procedures for flying through
turbulence?
a.
Establish and maintain thrust settings consistent with cruise airspeeds.
b.
Control attitude by referencing the attitude gyro indicator.
c.
To avoid overstressing the aircraft, do not make abrupt control inputs.
d.
Allow airspeed and altitude to vary; do not chase the altimeter.
5-30
Weather Hazards of Turbulence, Icing, Ceilings, Visibility, and Ash Clouds
|
Privacy Statement - Press Release - Copyright Information. - Contact Us |