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What does SPECI indicate in METAR reports?
Which airport is most likely to experience severe ice conditions?
What is an advantage of RAIM?
Which of the following about Mode S transponders is incorrect?
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How does a Mode S transponder interact with ADS-B systems?
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Study Notes
Aviation Quiz Notes
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SPECI in METAR indicates a special weather report, primarily triggered by visibility reduction.
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CYYL airport is identified as having severe ice conditions, with a freezing level at the surface and a clear presence of ice.
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RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) refers to a GPS capability that allows a receiver to detect faults without an external reference.
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Mode S transponders provide detailed information about aircraft to SSR systems, TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), and ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast) systems.
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Mode S transponders transmit the aircraft's call sign and a unique 24-bit ICAO address in hexadecimal format.
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A key aspect of Mode S transponders is their downwards compatibility, allowing older systems to interact and respond despite newer technology being present.
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Test your knowledge on aviation topics, including METAR reports, ice conditions at airports, RAIM, and transponder operations. This quiz challenges you to understand critical details essential for aviation safety and navigation.
