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Visibility by sector is N=6, NE=3 1/2, E=2, SE=1 1/2, S=5, SW=10, W=4, NW=5/8. The prevailing
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| In a METAR/SPECI report, the visibility group follows the __________ group. |
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| The visibility group in a METAR/SPECI transmitted coded report can be identified by ___________. |
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| “SM” at the end of the group |
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Visibility by sector is N=6, NE=8, E=5, SE=7, S=4, SW=3 1/2, W=3, NW=10. What is the
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| Visibility is a term that denotes the greatest distance at which: |
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| Selected objects can be seen and identified |
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| Prevailing Visibility is defined as: |
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The maximum visibility that is equaled or exceeded in 180 degrees or more of the horizon
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| When observed visibility is halfway between two reportable values, visibility reported is the: |
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| Prevailing Visibility is reported in: |
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| Statute miles and fractions. |
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| Of the following, the most suitable objects for determining nighttime visibility are: |
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| Unfocused lights of moderate intensity at known distances. |
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| Report Sector Visibility in the Remarks section whenever it: |
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| Differs from prevailing visibility by one or more reportable values and is less than 3 miles. |
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Visibility by sector is N=7/8, NE=1 3/4, E=1, SE=2, S=2½, SW=1 3/8 W=1½ NW=3/4. Prevailing
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Prevailing Visibility is reported as variable when it rapidly increases and decreases by 1/2 or more
miles and is less than: |
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| When taking a visibility observation, you should take the observation from: |
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| as many locations as practicable. |
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For determination of visibility during daylight hours, the preferred choice of markers should be
confined to |
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| dark or nearly dark objects against the horizon sky |
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| Visibility is reported to the nearest mile when it is observed to be in the range of ___________miles. |
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Visibility by sector is N=3, NE=3 1/2, E=2, SE=4 S=1, SW=3/4, W=1 1/2, NW=3/8. What is the
prevailing visibility and if required the appropriate remark(s)? |
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| 2 and a remark VIS S 1 SW 3/4 W 1 1/2 NW 3/8 |
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| A visibility of 7/16 miles would be reported as: |
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If the following visibility values were observed; N 3, NE 2 1/2, E 1, SE 3/4, S 2, SW 3 1/2, W 4, NW
2 3/4, what would be the prevailing visibility? |
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| Which one of the following distances would be entered as a visibility value on MF1M-10C? |
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If the prevailing visibility varies rapidly during the observation, the prevailing visibility will be
reported as: |
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| the average of all observed values |
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| Visibility of 2 3/8 miles is reported as: |
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| Which of the following would not be entered as a visibility value on MF1M-10? |
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| In determining the prevailing visibility, how many sectors can the horizon circle be divided into? |
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| Prevailing visibility is 3 miles, but is varying rapidly between 2 and 4 miles. This is reported as |
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| Visibility of 3 1/2 miles is reported as |
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| The prevailing visibility is 3/4 mile but varies rapidly between 1/2 and 2 miles. This is reported as |
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| 3/4 and a remark VIS 1/2V2 |
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When the prevailing visibility is exactly halfway between two reportable values, you should select
the |
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| Which of the following would be entered as a visibility value on MF1M-10C? |
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An observer estimates prevailing visibility is 25 miles. However, the farthest visible visibility marker
is at 7 miles. Which of the following visibilities is reported? |
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| Which type of light may be used as a visibility marker at night? |
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Visibility by sector is NE=6, SE=2 1/2, SW=3, NW=5. What is the prevailing visibility and if
required the appropriate remark(s)? |
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| 5 and a remark VIS SE 2 1/2 |
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Which group below contains all authorized visibility values for use in METAR aviation weather
reports |
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Blowing dust reduces the visibility to 4 miles, except to the south where it is 1 mile. The correct
remark (if required) is: |
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