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Order of most initial communications: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Order of most initial communications: 1. YOU 2. ME 3. WHERE 4. WHAT 5. [WITH]* *Only necessary on first contact with a new control facili

Select all characteristics that help define an airmass. Uniform moisture content Uniform Stability Uniform temperature If an airmass is colder then the ground it is moving over it is a classified as a ______________ cold airmass A maritime tropical airmass generally was what characteristics? Warm temperature, high moisture content, high dew point Typically, an advancing cold airmass has what kind of front on the leading edge? Cold front If flying through a warm front at higher altitudes,...

What are the characteristics of the flow of air around high pressure systems? Outward Downward Clockwise What are the characteristics of the flow of air around low pressure systems? Inward Upward Counterclockwise What is a Trough Line? An elongated area of low pressure. (Air rises in this area) (It is conducive to cloudiness and precipitation) What is a Ridge Line? An elongated area of high press

Natural Air Dry air + Condensation Nuclei + Water Vapor Three Cell Theory - Uneven heating from the sun - Tilt of the Earth - Coriolis Force Three Cell Theory of Circulation Air cools and descents to the upper latitudes Warm air rises and moves toward the poles Air cools and descents to the lower latitudes Between the 30o- 60o N latitude is pri

Every physical process of weather is accompanied by, or is the result of, a a. Movement of air b. Pressure differential c. Heat exchange C. Heat Exchange What causes variations in altimeter settings between weather points? a. Unequal heating of the Earth's surface b. Variation of terrain elevation c. Coriolis Force A. Unequal heating of the Earth's surface The wind at 5,000 feet AGL is southwesterly while the surface wind is southerly. This difference in direction is primarily due to ...

The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the ____ and is approximately ____ feet at the equator and ____ feet at the poles. troposphere 60,000' 25,000' What is the difference between dry air and natural air? natural air contains water vapor and condensation nuclei Name the two major conditions affecting atmospheric circulation: uneven heating rotation of the earth Name one semi-permanent pressure (air mass) system that causes weather over the United States. North American High (CP) or Be...

Va Design maneuvering speed. The maximum speed you can fully deflect the controls and not do damage to the airplane. Vfe Maximum Flap Extended Speed Maximum speed you could go with the flaps out to have them not break. Vle Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed The maximum speed you can go with the landing gear down. Vmc Minimum control speed with critical engine inoperative The lowest speed you can go with one engine out.

Which of the following best describes what you must have to fly an unmanned aircraft system professionally? 1) Be at least 16 years old 2)A remote pilot certificate 3)Understand english Which best describes aerospace The industry involved with the design and manufacturing of aircraft and spacecraft that operate both outside and inside Earth's atmosphere. The International Space Station ________. Is an orbiting research laboratory. What is the difference between a UAV and a UAS? A UAV is ...

A pilot who is working towards a private pilot certificate must first have which certificate or rating? Student pilot certificate List the eligibility requirement to hold a student pilot certificate? - Must be at least 16, - must read, speak, and understand English. Are airframe mechanics qualified to service aircraft systems such as engine propellers? No List the benefits of becoming a pilot through a college or university aviation program. - You earn a two to four year degree while learn...

A supervisor... by holding monthly safety meetings with the employees promotes culture safety True or False. Perceived risk is the subjective judgement that people make about the characteristics and severity of a risk True The FAA's responsibilities involve more than providing a safe environment for aircraft and pilots. It also adresses issues related to ... Select all that apply commercial aircraft airport funding alternative fuels research Which of the following is true about risk man...