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When is a METAR typically issued?
When is a METAR typically issued?
- Only when weather conditions change.
- Between 50-59 minutes past the hour. (correct)
- At the beginning of each hour.
- Every 30 minutes.
What does the term METAR stand for?
What does the term METAR stand for?
- Meteorological Aeronautics Report
- Aviation Routine Weather Report (correct)
- Meteorological Automatic Report
- Meteorological Update Report
What does the 4-character ICAO identifier signify in a METAR report?
What does the 4-character ICAO identifier signify in a METAR report?
- The location of the airport. (correct)
- The temperature at the station.
- The weather type at the location.
- The time of the observation.
What does SPECI stand for?
What does SPECI stand for?
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In a METAR report, what does the first two digits of the 7-character date/time group represent?
In a METAR report, what does the first two digits of the 7-character date/time group represent?
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Study Notes
METAR Reports
- METAR stands for Aviation Routine Weather Report
- A METAR is a scheduled observation, typically taken between 50-59 minutes past the hour
- A METAR is distinguished by its single date/time group
SPECI Reports
- SPECI stands for Aviation Selected Special Weather Report
- SPECI reports are unscheduled observations
- They are taken when certain criteria have been met, such as a change from VFR (visual flight rules) to IFR (instrument flight rules)
Location and Time of Issuance
- An ICAO location identifier is a 4-character code that indicates the location of the report
- The 7-character group following the ICAO identifier represents the date and time of issuance
- The first two digits of the group represent the day of the month
- The last four digits of the group represent coordinated universal time (UTC) also known as "zulu time"
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Test your knowledge on METAR and SPECI reports, essential components of aviation weather reporting. Understand their definitions, significance, and how to interpret them. This quiz will enhance your grasp of weather observations crucial for flight operations.
