SAMRA 15-2

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What is the distance & fuel to the alternate airport as per the company flight plan?

  • 150 nm (41 min) / 7446 lbs fuel
  • 324 nm (1H 37min) / 5899 lbs fuel
  • 180 nm (53 min) / 7124 lbs fuel
  • 224 nm (1H 5min) / 6686 lbs fuel (correct)

What is the definition of LLJ?

  • Wind speed above 30 knots at 8000 ft
  • Wind speed below 50 knots at 3000 ft
  • Wind speed above 50 knots at any altitude
  • Below 6000 ft, wind speed above 50 kt (correct)

What happens to saturated air as it descends?

  • It will dry adiabatically (correct)
  • It cools adiabatically
  • It remains stable
  • It becomes unsaturated instantly

How does ATC know the position of an aircraft?

<p>Transponder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cloud is commonly found in a strong jet?

<p>Ragged cirrus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does a microburst downdraft have on aircraft performance?

<p>Decreases angle of attack and lift (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it beneficial for pilots to use a surface analysis chart for weather briefing?

<p>It shows actual weather at a specific time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a low pressure system?

<p>Convergence  (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does TCAS work for aircraft collision?

<p>Other aircraft may not be equipped with TCAS, but need mode C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Definition of pressure altitude?

<p>Set standard mean sea level pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would overcast clouds form over a house located on flat train south of a big lake?

<p>Convergence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Flight Plan Overview

  • Alternate airport is 224 nautical miles away, requiring approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes of flight time.
  • Fuel remaining upon landing at the destination airport is 6,686 pounds.

Low-Level Jet (LLJ) and Pressure Dynamics

  • Low-Level Jet (LLJ) defined as a wind phenomenon occurring below 6,000 feet with wind speeds exceeding 50 knots.
  • Low-pressure systems are characterized by convergence, which is the coming together of air masses.
  • When saturated air descends, it first undergoes dry adiabatic changes, affecting temperature and moisture content.

Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Weather Effects

  • ATC determines an aircraft's position through its transponder, enhancing situational awareness and safety.
  • In strong jet streams, cloud formations can include ragged cirrus clouds, indicating turbulent conditions.
  • The Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) relies on Mode C transponders in other aircraft to work effectively, even if those aircraft lack TCAS equipment.
  • Pressure altitude is determined by setting a standard mean sea level pressure, crucial for aircraft performance assessment.

Microbursts and Weather Impact

  • The downdraft produced by a microburst can significantly reduce an aircraft's angle of attack (AOA) and lift, posing challenges during flight.
  • In flat terrain areas, strong winds can lead to convergence and the formation of overcast cloud layers (OVC).

Weather Briefing Importance

  • Weather briefings are enhanced through the use of surface analysis charts, which provide real-time weather conditions at specific times, aiding pilots in decision-making.

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