Safety is often improved by applying the principles of CRM, e.g.: rejected on the base of evidence

The initial phase of a thunderstorm is characterized by

In addition to a lifting action, what are two other conditions necessary for thunderstorm formation ?

Which cloud type may indicate the presence of severe turbulence ?

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What is the approximate maximum diameter of a microburst ?

What weather conditions in the region of the Alps would you expect with Foehn from south?

The Bora is a

Half the mass of the

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Isolated thunderstorms of a local nature are generally caused by

Which of the following meteorological phenomenon indicates upper level instability which may lead to thunderstorm development ?

What is the main energy source of a tropical revolving storm?

Tropical revolving storms do not occur in temperature. present. wind. winds cross over into the southeast Pacific and the south Atlantic because subject/sec aragraph wording Domanda rispostaA rispostaB rispostaC rispostaD ck1 ck2 ck3 ck4

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During which months is

How long does a typical

What is a microburst?

At which altitude, at may hail be expected in connection with a CB?

At what time of the year are typhoons most likely to occur over the southern islands of Japan? subject/sec aragraph wording Domanda rispostaA rispostaB rispostaC rispostaD ck1 ck2 ck3 ck4

What is characteristic of the pamperos?

Which statement is true for hurricanes in the North Atlantic?

What is the track most likely to be taken by a hurricane in the Carribean area?

On a clear summer day, turbulence caused by solar heating is most pronounced

The most hazardous type of cloud that may be encountered on a cross country flight is

A microburst

In which of the following areas is the highest frequency of thunderstorms encountered ?

Which thunderstorms generally develop in the afternoon in summer over land in moderate latitudes?

What are the requirements for the formation of a thunderstorm?

A gustfront is

During the life cycle of a thunderstorm, which stage is characterized predominantly by downdrafts?

What feature is normally associated with the cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?

Thunderstorms can occur on a warm front if the

The diameter and the life time of a typical microburst are in the order of

Which of the following statements describes a microburst ? surroundings subject/sec aragraph wording Domanda rispostaA rispostaB rispostaC rispostaD ck1 ck2 ck3 ck4

In which stage of the life cycle of a single thunderstorm cell occur both up- and downdrafts simultaneously?

At FL 180, the air

Under what condition

What is the name of the northerly, cold and strong wind, that sometimes blows over a certain part of Europe?

Aircraft struck by lightning may sometimes get considerable damage and at least temporarily the manoeuvring of the aircraft will be made more difficult. Which one of the following statements is correct?

What are the characteristics of the Bora ?

What is the name of the hot, local wind, that blows downwards from mountain chains? In the Alps, for instance, it may exist both as a southerly or northerly wind depending on the weather situation.

What degree of likely to be encountered while flying through a cold front in the summer over Central Europe at FL 100?

Which of the following zones is most likely to encounter little or no precipitation?

Which degree of aircraft turbulence is determined by the following ICAO description? "There may be moderate changes in aircraft attitude and/or altitude but the aircraft remains in positive control at all times. Usually, small variations in air speed. Changes in accelerometer readings of 0.5 to 1.0 g at the aircraft"s center of gravity. Occupants feel strain against seat belts. Loose objects move about. Food service and walking are difficult." subject/sec aragraph wording Domanda rispostaA rispostaB rispostaC rispostaD ck1 ck2 ck3 ck4

For an aircraft what are the meteorological dangers associated with a Harmattan wind?

What is the strong relatively cold katabatic wind, blowing down the northern Adriatic coast, mainly during the winter and spring called?

What are the

During which stage of development are rotor winds characterized by roll clouds most likely to occur ?

Where is a squall line

What are squall lines?

Which weather

On which coast of North America, is the danger of tropical revolving storms the greatest?

In Central Europe when is the greatest likelihood for thunderstorms due to warm updrafts?

What is the likely track for a hurricane in the Carribean area?

During which seasons are hurricanes most likely to appear in the northern hemisphere?

Fair weather cumulus often is an indication of

The Chinook is a

The Foehn wind is a

What type of clouds, visible even at a long distance, could indicate the presence of a tropical revolving storm?

A squall line usually is most likely to be encountered

A dry, sand- and dust- laden North Easterly wind that blows in winter over large parts of North West Africa is known as a

A strong, dry and warm katabatic wind, produced by prior enforced ascent of air over hills or mountains is known as a

Which one of the

When, if at all, is a tropical revolving storm most likely to affect Darwin, on the central north coast of Australia?

(For this question use annex 050-10793A) The arrows labelled "u" represent the tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from

(For this question use annex 050-10792A) The arrows labelled "t" represents the mean track of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from

(For this question use annex 050-10791A) The arrows labelled "s" represent the mean tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from

W hy do tropical revolving storms tend to develop mostly in the western parts of the tropical oceans?

(For this question use annex 050-10788A) The arrows labelled "r" represent the mean tracks of tropical revolving storms which occur mainly from

(For this question use annex 050-4725A) Considering the route indicates from Lisbon to Freetown, the Harmattan is a

All pilots encountering Clear Air Turbulence are requested to report it. You experience CAT which causes passengers and crew to feel definite strain against their seat belt or shoulders straps. Unsecured objects are dislodged. Food service and walking are difficult. This intensity of CAT should be reported as

The region of the globe where the greatest number of tropical revolving storms occur is

(For this question use annex 050-4305A) Under the weather conditions depicted, which of the following statements is likely to apply?

A Foehn wind occurs on the

Continuous updraughts during the

Thunderstorms reach their greatest intensity during the