Weather Terminology: Cloud Coverage and Aviation Codes
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What does 'FEW' represent in cloud coverage?

  • Few clouds (1-2 octas) (correct)
  • Overcast skies
  • Broken clouds
  • Scattered clouds

In aviation weather reports, what does 'OVC' stand for?

  • Scattered clouds
  • Overcast skies (8 octas) (correct)
  • No significant cloud
  • Cloud ceiling detected

What does 'CAVOK' indicate in aviation terminology?

  • Ceiling And Visibility OK (correct)
  • Unsuitable weather conditions for aviation
  • Visibility less than 10km
  • Significant cloud coverage

What does 'QNH' refer to in aviation weather reports?

<p>Air pressure at sea level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When the temperature and dew point are rounded up to the nearest whole degrees C and are both below 0, what does the 'M' before the number signify?

<p>Minus temperature and dew point (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Performance Based Navigation (PBN)?

<p>Standardizing RNAV and RNP navigation specifications globally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do RNAV and RNP navigation specifications primarily differ?

<p>In performance monitoring and alerting requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What triggers an alert in the RNP navigation system according to the text?

<p>Failure to perform as required (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does PBN contribute to closer route spacing according to the text?

<p>By improving ATC confidence in aircraft track keeping (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what point does the Initial Approach segment begin?

<p>At the IAF (Initial Approach Fix) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Arrival segment during approaches?

<p>To establish an accurate position for landing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach category for an Airbus A380-800 at maximum certified landing mass?

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

What is VAT speed defined to be in relation to the stall speed (Vso)?

<p>1.3 times Vso (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aircraft type falls under the Medium Jet category for wake turbulence?

<p>A320 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach category for a Cessna 172 with a light, single-engine piston configuration?

<p>L1P (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aircraft type is classified as Heavy Jet and has an approach category of L4J?

<p>B744 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what speed would an aircraft categorized as Light A approach for landing?

<p>$90$ knots or less (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of endorsements associated with an ATCO license?

<p>Rating endorsements and unit endorsements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)?

<p>To support personnel after extremely stressful events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does ATFCM affect Air Traffic Control?

<p>By affecting separation requirements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of CISM?

<p>Annual performance reviews (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of a debriefing session as part of CISM?

<p>3 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of holding in Air Traffic Control?

<p>To maintain safe separation between aircraft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Coordination in Air Traffic Control?

<p>To ensure smooth handovers between ATC sectors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Team Resource Management (TRM), what is the primary goal of TRM?

<p>To enhance teamwork skills and reduce errors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of Surveillance Separation in ATC?

<p>Maintaining horizontal separation between aircraft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How soon after an event does the 'Defusing' intervention typically occur in CISM?

<p>Within 24 hours of the event (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Mode C in ATC?

<p>Verifying aircraft altitude information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Human Conflict typically caused by within a team?

<p>Lack of communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ATC, what does SVFR stand for?

<p>Special Visual Flight Rules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do RNAV Chart symbols represent in ATC?

<p>Performance Based Navigation data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the safety nets in Air Traffic Control?

<p>To alert controllers of potential conflicts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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