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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do RNAV and RNP navigation specifications primarily differ?

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

    At what point does the Initial Approach segment begin?

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

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

    <p>D</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A320</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>B744</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ATFCM affect Air Traffic Control?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of holding in Air Traffic Control?

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

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

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

    What is the significance of Mode C in ATC?

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

    What is Human Conflict typically caused by within a team?

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

    In ATC, what does SVFR stand for?

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

    What do RNAV Chart symbols represent in ATC?

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

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