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Meteorology
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11/09/2013

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Term
Visibility is restricted if?
Definition
<9999m
Term
If visibility is restricted what must be added?
Definition
Need weather term
Term
All lines except tempo need?
Definition
QNH
Term
METOC URL provides?
Definition
Switch between Monterey and Stennis servers
Term
Visibility restriction on mist?
Definition
>5/8SM
Term
Visibility restriction on fog?
Definition
<5/8SM
Term
VV000, VV001, VV002
Definition
<200ft ceiling
Term
T25/0921
T13/1006
Definition
High and low temperatures
Term
510109
Definition
Turbulence, light from 1,000ft-10,000ft
Term
620503
Definition
Icing, light from 5,000ft-8,000ft
Term
DD-175-1 Instruction
Definition
NAVMETOCCOMINST 3140.140
Term
TAF Instruction
Definition
NAVMETOCCOMINST 3143.1
Term
Can FM line timing break into previous FM lines?
Definition
Yes
Term
How long does a FM line have to become present conditions?
Definition
1 hour
Term
Can a FM line encode NSW?
Definition
No
Term
How is icing and turbulence ended?
Definition
600000 & 500000
Term
BCMG line time length?
Definition
2 hours
Term
TEMPO max length?
Definition
6 hours
Term
WX within a TEMPO conditions?
Definition
Each occurance no greater than 1 hour
No more than 1/2 the period (otherwise it predominates)
Term
What can be considered in the vicinity?
Definition
FG, TS & Showers
Term
Thunderstorm conditions
Definition
1", 50kt winds, tornadoes/funnel clouds/water spouts
Term
What value is always given as AGL instead of MSL?
Definition
Ceiling height
Term
Categories of Part II DD-175-1
Definition
Thunderstorms
Turbulence
Icing
Precipitation
SLAP
Space WX
Flight level clouds/winds
Term
Columns of Part III DD-175-1
Definition
Destination
Time
SFC Wind
Visibility/WX
Clouds
Alt
Temp
PA
Term
Sections of Part I DD-175-1
Definition
ACFT
Temps
PA/DA
Climb winds
RSC/RCR
SFC & Climb Winds
Term
WS020/20050KT
Definition
Wind shear up to 2000ft at 200 degrees at 50kts
Term
Max height of LLWS?
Definition
2000ft
Term
Each local warning is numbered ____ within the __
Definition
consecutively, US  (just as a TS #, thousands per year)
Term
What is significant with training commands?
Definition
They can't fly in any sigmets
Term
Training commands?
Definition
KNMM
KNGP
KNPA
KNQI
KNSE
Term
Alternate needed if?
Definition
IFR
Term
If no alternate airports?
Definition
Leave in comments section
Term
Need an alternate departure time if?
Definition
Ceilings under under 500ft
Term
Update a DD-175-1
Definition
Already taken off, same valid time
Term
Extending a DD-175-1
Definition
Haven't taken off yet, new valid time
Term
VRB winds are __ kts or less
Definition
6
Term
PMSV
Definition
Pilot to metro services
Term
TAF Valid time for flight
Definition
+-1 hour
Term
CB included when...
Definition
TS in weather
Term
FM lines must include...
Definition
everything
Term
BCMG lines must include at least...
Definition
pressure
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