Jeppesen Private Pilot Stage II Exam Questions with Correct Answers

What is the Major Motivating Force behind atmospheric circulation? Correct Answer Unenven Heating of the Earth's Surface What Processes result in moisture being added to unsaturated air? Correct Answer Evaporation and Sublimation A small or converging temperature/dewpoint spread usually results in Correct Answer Fog and Low Clouds With the approach and passage of a frontal system in the United States, what pressure and wind direction changes take place? Correct 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? Correct Answer Unstable air, a Lifting force, and High moisture levels Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally associated with what type of front? Correct Answer Fast-Moving Cold The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According to 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? [METAR KDEN 081055Z 21010G27KT 4SM -RA BR SCT015 BKN030 20/16 A2989] Correct Answer 900 Feet According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF), by 0500z the visibility and ceiling at Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be TAF KPHL 091730Z KTS P6SM FEW020 FMKTS 4SM OCV040 BECMG 1315 P6SM NSW SKC= Correct Answer Four miles and 4,000 Overcast Use the accompanying winds and Temperatures aloft forecasts to determine the wind direction, velocity and air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over Glasglow (GGW) GGW 6000 Ft= 0209-02