Jeppesen Private Pilot Stage II Exam
What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation? - answer Uneven
heating of the earth's surface
What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? - answer
Evaporation & Sublimation\\\
What weather conditions can you expect with a small or converging
temperature/dewpoint spread? - answer Fog or low clouds
With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure
and wind direction changes take place? - answer The pressure falls as the front
approaches and rises after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the right after
frontal passage.
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? - answer Unstable
air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels.
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? -
answerFast-moving cold
Select the true statement regarding wind shear. - answerA microburst - one of the most
dangerous sources of wind shear - is a downdraft associated with convective activity.
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According to the accompanying aviation
routine weather report (METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you are flying at
7,500 feet MSL over Denver? - answer900 feet
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), what visibility and
ceiling are forecast by 0500Z at KPHL? - answerFour statute miles and 4,000 overcast
Use the accompanying winds and temperature aloft forecasts to determine the forecast
wind direction, velocity and air temperature at 9,000 feet MSL over Glasgow (GGW). -
answer310 degrees true at 11 knots; -8 degrees C
According to the low-level significant weather prognostic chart, what weather is forecast
for the southeastern portion of the United States? - answerCeilings below 3,000 feet
and visibility below 5 miles, with IFR conditions in several states
To what altitude is the U.S. low-level significant weather prog chart valid? -
answer24,000 feet
What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric circulation? - answer Uneven
heating of the earth's surface
What processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? - answer
Evaporation & Sublimation\\\
What weather conditions can you expect with a small or converging
temperature/dewpoint spread? - answer Fog or low clouds
With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure
and wind direction changes take place? - answer The pressure falls as the front
approaches and rises after its passage, while the wind direction shifts to the right after
frontal passage.
What conditions are necessary for the formation of thunderstorms? - answer Unstable
air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels.
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? -
answerFast-moving cold
Select the true statement regarding wind shear. - answerA microburst - one of the most
dangerous sources of wind shear - is a downdraft associated with convective activity.
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According to the accompanying aviation
routine weather report (METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you are flying at
7,500 feet MSL over Denver? - answer900 feet
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), what visibility and
ceiling are forecast by 0500Z at KPHL? - answerFour statute miles and 4,000 overcast
Use the accompanying winds and temperature aloft forecasts to determine the forecast
wind direction, velocity and air temperature at 9,000 feet MSL over Glasgow (GGW). -
answer310 degrees true at 11 knots; -8 degrees C
According to the low-level significant weather prognostic chart, what weather is forecast
for the southeastern portion of the United States? - answerCeilings below 3,000 feet
and visibility below 5 miles, with IFR conditions in several states
To what altitude is the U.S. low-level significant weather prog chart valid? -
answer24,000 feet
