Block 1 (ATSC 231) UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which type of aircraft category of operation had the highest percentage of weather related
accidents? - CORRECT ANSWER - Part 91.
Most weather related accidents under Part 91 operations resulted from? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wind.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Part 830 defines an aircraft accident anytime
a person on-board an aircraft experiences a minor injury. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER -
False.
NTSB 830.2 Aircraft Accident Definition. - CORRECT ANSWER - Any person suffers
serious injury or death. Or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.
Most weather related accidents under Part 135 operations resulted from? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Visibility and Ceiling.
Most weather related accidents under Part 121 operations resulted from? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Turbulence.
Most Part 91 weather-related accidents cause what type of injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER - None.
Most Part 91 weather-related accidents occur during what time of day? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Daylight.
Weather related aircraft accidents have been increasing over the period 2003 to 2007 according
to the ASIAS study. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False.
, Private pilots Part 91 weather-related accident rate peaks at how much flight time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 150 - 175 Hours.
________________________ is a systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft
pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of
circumstances. - CORRECT ANSWER - Aeronautical Decision Making.
Which organization's primary responsibility is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's
environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our nation's
economic, social and environmental needs? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Which organization's primary responsibility is to provide weather data, forecasts and warnings
for the protection of life and property? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Weather Service
(NWS).
Which organization's primary responsibility is to provide a wide variety of national and
international weather guidance products to everyone through nine specialized centers for
analyzing and forecasting? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Center for Environmental
Prediction (NCEP).
Which organization's primary responsibility is to issue aviation weather products for the airspace
over Alaska and adjacent coastal waters? - CORRECT ANSWER - Alaskan Aviation
Weather Unit (AAWU).
Which organization is a multi-purpose, local weather forecast center which primary
responsibility is to produce public and aviation weather forecasts and weather warnings for its
area of responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER - Weather Forecast Office (WFO).
Which organization is located at ARTCCs, staffed by NWS meteorologists and their primary
responsibility is to provide timely weather consultation, forecasts and advice to managers and
controllers? - CORRECT ANSWER - Center Weather Service Unit (CWSU).
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which type of aircraft category of operation had the highest percentage of weather related
accidents? - CORRECT ANSWER - Part 91.
Most weather related accidents under Part 91 operations resulted from? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Wind.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Part 830 defines an aircraft accident anytime
a person on-board an aircraft experiences a minor injury. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER -
False.
NTSB 830.2 Aircraft Accident Definition. - CORRECT ANSWER - Any person suffers
serious injury or death. Or in which the aircraft receives substantial damage.
Most weather related accidents under Part 135 operations resulted from? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Visibility and Ceiling.
Most weather related accidents under Part 121 operations resulted from? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Turbulence.
Most Part 91 weather-related accidents cause what type of injury? - CORRECT
ANSWER - None.
Most Part 91 weather-related accidents occur during what time of day? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Daylight.
Weather related aircraft accidents have been increasing over the period 2003 to 2007 according
to the ASIAS study. (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWER - False.
, Private pilots Part 91 weather-related accident rate peaks at how much flight time? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 150 - 175 Hours.
________________________ is a systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft
pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of
circumstances. - CORRECT ANSWER - Aeronautical Decision Making.
Which organization's primary responsibility is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's
environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our nation's
economic, social and environmental needs? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Which organization's primary responsibility is to provide weather data, forecasts and warnings
for the protection of life and property? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Weather Service
(NWS).
Which organization's primary responsibility is to provide a wide variety of national and
international weather guidance products to everyone through nine specialized centers for
analyzing and forecasting? - CORRECT ANSWER - National Center for Environmental
Prediction (NCEP).
Which organization's primary responsibility is to issue aviation weather products for the airspace
over Alaska and adjacent coastal waters? - CORRECT ANSWER - Alaskan Aviation
Weather Unit (AAWU).
Which organization is a multi-purpose, local weather forecast center which primary
responsibility is to produce public and aviation weather forecasts and weather warnings for its
area of responsibility? - CORRECT ANSWER - Weather Forecast Office (WFO).
Which organization is located at ARTCCs, staffed by NWS meteorologists and their primary
responsibility is to provide timely weather consultation, forecasts and advice to managers and
controllers? - CORRECT ANSWER - Center Weather Service Unit (CWSU).
