UCT Basic Nav and Weather Questions with Complete Correct Answers | Grade A+
What is the atmosphere? Ans:A thin layer of gases surrounding Earth Troposphere Ans:Adjacent to earth's surface Large amounts of moisture and condensation Most weather occurs 30,000ft - 60,000ft Standard lapse rate Tropopause Ans:The boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere Isothermal Frequently find turbulence, contrails, and haze 36,000 MSL avg height over US Jet stream Stratosphere Ans:Smooth flying with excellent vis Temperature inversion Atmospheric Pressure Ans:Pressure exerted on surface due to weight of air Standard: 29.92 or 1013.2 Lapse Rate Ans:2C / 1000ft 1 in-Hg / 1000f
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