050-Meteorology 1 PDF
050-Meteorology 1 PDF
050-Meteorology 1 PDF
Examination Date
Name
Firstname
Birthday
Examination Center DGAC Page 2 / 156
Which of the following gives the most probable condition on reported clouds?
(1.00 P.)
[A] There are some 5 oktas of nimbostratus clouds at 7000 ft
[B] There are some 6 oktas of altocumulus at 7000 ft
[C] There are at least 6 oktas of stratocumulus clouds at 7000 ft
[D] There are 5 oktas of scattered cumulonimbus clouds at 1000 ft
Examination Center DGAC Page 3 / 156
4 How does the height of the tropopause normally vary with latitude in the northern
hemisphere? (1.00 P.)
[A] It remains constant from north to south.
[B] It increases from south to north.
[C] It decreases from south to north.
[D] It remains constant throughout the year.
5 What, approximately, is the average height of the tropopause over the equator ?
(1.00 P.)
[A] 11 km
[B] 16 km
[C] 8 km
[D] 40 km
Examination Center DGAC Page 4 / 156
9 TAF HKNW 030415 Z 0515 24005 KT 8000 DZRA BKN004 OVC080 TEMPO
0608 6000M BKN010 +RA GRADU 1012 15010 KT 9999 SCT006 BKN020
RAPID 1415 22010 G 25 KT 5000M +TSSH BKN009 CB
10 At FL 180, the air temperature is -35°C.The air density at this level is: (1.00 P.)
[A] Unable to be determined without knowing the QNH.
[B] Greater than the density of the ISA at FL 180.
[C] Equal to the density of the ISA at FL 180.
[D] Less than the density of the ISA at FL 180.
Examination Center DGAC Page 8 / 156
11 TAF HKNW 030415 Z 0515 24005 KT 8000 DZRA BKN004 OVC080 TEMPO
0608 6000M BKN010 +RA GRADU 1012 15010 KT 9999 SCT006 BKN020
RAPID 1415 22010 G 25 KT 5000M +TSSH BKN009 CB
12 TAF HKNW 030415 Z 0515 24005 KT 8000 DZRA BKN004 OVC080 TEMPO
0608 6000M BKN010 +RA GRADU 1012 15010 KT 9999 SCT006 BKN020
RAPID 1415 22010 G 25 KT 5000M +TSSH BKN009 CB
At which of the following times may a VFR flight be allowed to enter and land at
the airport? (1.00 P.)
[A] 0709 Z.
[B] 1030 Z.
[C] 0600 Z .
[D] None of the above.
13 TAF HKNW 030415 Z 0515 24005 KT 8000 DZRA BKN004 OVC080 TEMPO
0608 6000M BKN010 +RA GRADU 1012 15010 KT 9999 SCT006 BKN020
RAPID 1415 22010 G 25 KT 5000M +TSSH BKN009 CB
On arriving at the station at 1330 Z one would expect to find (1.00 P.)
[A] Visibility of 9000 metres in heavy rain
[B] Reduced visibility in rain or drizzle
[C] Visibility of 5000 metres in thunderstorms and showers
[D] Visibility of 10 km or more and no precipitation
Examination Center DGAC Page 9 / 156
14 TAF HKNW 030415 Z 0515 24005 KT 8000 DZRA BKN004 OVC080 TEMPO
0608 6000M BKN010 +RA GRADU 1012 15010 KT 9999 SCT006 BKN020
RAPID 1415 22010 G 25 KT 5000M +TSSH BKN009 CB
15 Under what condition does pressure altitude have the same value as density
altitude ? (1.00 P.)
[A] At standard temperature.
[B] At sea level when the temperature is 0°C.
[C] When the altimeter has no position error.
[D] When the altimeter setting is 1013.2 hPa.
Examination Center DGAC Page 11 / 156
16 TAF HKNW 030415 Z 0515 24005 KT 8000 DZRA BKN004 OVC080 TEMPO
0608 6000M BKN010 +RA GRADU 1012 15010 KT 9999 SCT006 BKN020
RAPID 1415 22010 G 25 KT 5000M +TSSH BKN009 CB
Which predominant cloud type would you expect at 0600 Z (1.00 P.)
[A] Cumulonimbus
[B] Stratocumulus
[C] Towering cumulus
[D] Nimbostratus
Examination Center DGAC Page 12 / 156
17 What is the boundary layer between troposphere and stratosphere called? (1.00 P.)
[A] Atmosphere.
[B] Tropopause.
[C] Stratosphere.
[D] Ionosphere.
Examination Center DGAC Page 13 / 156
18 Between mean sea level and a height of 20 km, the lowest temperature in the
ICAO Standard Atmosphere (ISA) is: (1.00 P.)
[A] -273°C
[B] -44.7°C
[C] -100°C
[D] -56.5°C
Examination Center DGAC Page 14 / 156
20 Which of the following cloud types can project up into the stratosphere? (1.00 P.)
[A] Cirrostratus
[B] Altocumulus
[C] Altostratus
[D] Cumulonimbus
Examination Center DGAC Page 16 / 156
21 A vertical spacing of 1000 FT is the standard required separation between two FL.
Under conditions of cold air advection (ISA -15°C), what would the true vertical
separation be? (1.00 P.)
[A] Less than 1000 FT
[B] It remains 1000 FT
[C] Without QNH information, it can not be determined
[D] More than 1000 FT
22 At which pressure and temperature conditions may you safely assume that the
minimum usable flight level at least lies at the same height, as the minimum safe
altitude? (1.00 P.)
[A] In a very cold area with a QNH of 1015 hPa
[B] At a temperature less than or equal to that of the ISA and where the QNH is
less than 1013.25 hPa
[C] At a temperature greater than or equal to that of the ISA and where the QNH
is greater than or equal to 1013.25 hPa
[D] In a cold low pressure region
Examination Center DGAC Page 17 / 156
23 In the troposphere the decrease of pressure per 100 m increase in height (1.00 P.)
[A] is greater at higher levels than at lower levels.
[B] is in the order of 27 hPa near MSL.
[C] remains constant at all levels.
[D] is smaller at higher levels than at lower levels.
Examination Center DGAC Page 18 / 156
27 Which FL corresponds with the 200 hPa pressure level ? (1.00 P.)
[A] FL 300.
[B] FL 390.
[C] FL 100.
[D] FL 50.
Examination Center DGAC Page 20 / 156
28 In which of the following 1850 UTC METAR reports, is the probability of fog
formation, in the coming night, the highest? (1.00 P.)
[A] 22004KT 6000 -RA SCT012 OVC030 17/14 Q1009 NOSIG =
[B] VRB02KT 2500 HZ SCT120 14/M08 Q1035 NOSIG =
[C] VRB01KT 8000 SCT250 11/10 Q1028 BECMG 3000 BR =
[D] 00000KT 9999 SCT300 21/01 Q1032 NOSIG =
Examination Center DGAC Page 21 / 156
29 The QNH of an airport at sea level is 983 hPa and the temperature deviation from
ISA is -15°C below FL 100.
What is the true altitude of FL 100? (1.00 P.)
[A] 8590 FT.
[B] 10210 FT.
[C] 9790 FT.
[D] 11410 FT.
Examination Center DGAC Page 22 / 156
31 What is the relationship, if any, between QFE and QNH at an airport situated 50
FT below sea level? (1.00 P.)
[A] QFE is smaller than QNH.
[B] QFE equals QNH.
[C] QFE is greater than QNH.
[D] No clear relationship exists.
Examination Center DGAC Page 24 / 156
32 You plan a flight over a mountain range at a true altitude of 15000 FT/AMSL.
The air is on an average 15°C colder than ISA, the pressure at sea level is 1003
hPa. What approximate indication should the altimeter (setting 1013.2 hPa) read?
(1.00 P.)
[A] 13830 FT.
[B] 16230 FT.
[C] 14370 FT.
[D] 15690 FT.
Examination Center DGAC Page 25 / 156
33 In order to calculate QFE from QNH, which of the following must be known ?
(1.00 P.)
[A] Elevation of the airfield.
[B] Temperature at the airfield.
[C] Elevation of the airfield and the temperature at MSL.
[D] Elevation and the temperature at the airfield.
Examination Center DGAC Page 26 / 156
34 An aircraft lands at an airport (airport elevation 1240 FT, QNH 1008 hPa). The
altimeter is set to 1013 hPa. The altimeter will indicate: (1.00 P.)
[A] 1105 FT.
[B] 1200 FT.
[C] 1280 FT.
[D] 1375 FT.
36 You are flying at FL 130, and your true altitude is 12000 FT. What is the
temperature deviation from that of the standard atmosphere at FL 130 (QNH
1013,2 hPa) ? (1.00 P.)
[A] ISA -20°C
[B] ISA +12°C
[C] ISA +20°C
[D] ISA +/-0°C
Examination Center DGAC Page 28 / 156
38 Half the mass of the atmosphere is found in the first (1.00 P.)
[A] 11 km
[B] 8 km
[C] 5 km
[D] 3 km
Examination Center DGAC Page 30 / 156
41 What is the approximate composition of the dry air by volume in the troposphere
? (1.00 P.)
[A] 88 % oxygen, 9 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
[B] 10 % oxygen, 89 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
[C] 21 % oxygen, 78 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
[D] 50 % oxygen, 40 % nitrogen, and the rest other gasses
Examination Center DGAC Page 33 / 156
42 Which of the following conditions would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower
altitude than that actually flown ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Pressure altitude the same as indicated altitude.
[B] Atmospheric pressure lower than standard
[C] Air temperature higher than standard
[D] Air temperature lower than standard.
Examination Center DGAC Page 34 / 156
43 Which layer of the atmosphere contains more than 90 per cent of all water
vapour? (1.00 P.)
[A] Upper stratosphere
[B] Ozone layer
[C] Troposphere
[D] Lower stratosphere
Examination Center DGAC Page 35 / 156
44 You are flying at FL 200. Outside air temperature is -40°C, and the pressure at sea
level is 1033 hPa. What is the true altitude? (1.00 P.)
[A] 19340 feet
[B] 21740 feet
[C] 18260 feet
[D] 20660 feet
45 You are flying at FL 160. Outside air temperature is -27°C, and the pressure at sea
level is 1003 hPa. What is the true altitude? (1.00 P.)
[A] 15630 feet
[B] 16370 feet
[C] 16910 feet
[D] 15090 feet
Examination Center DGAC Page 36 / 156
46 An aircraft lands at an airport (airport elevation 540 FT, QNH 993 hPa) with the
altimeter set to 1013 hPa. What will it indicate ? (1.00 P.)
[A] 0 FT
[B] 380 FT
[C] 700 FT
[D] 1080 FT
Examination Center DGAC Page 37 / 156
48 After landing at an aerodrome (QNH 993 hPa) it is noticed that the altimeter is
still set to 1013,2 hPa and that it reads 1200 feet. What is the elevation of the
aerodrome above mean sea level ? (1.00 P.)
[A] 2280 feet.
[B] 1200 feet.
[C] 660 feet.
[D] 1740 feet.
Examination Center DGAC Page 39 / 156
50 The temperature at FL 140 is -12°C. What will the temperature be at FL 110 if the
ICAO standard lapse rate is applied ? (1.00 P.)
[A] -6°C.
[B] -9°C.
[C] -15°C.
[D] -18°C.
Examination Center DGAC Page 41 / 156
52 Which of these four METAR reports suggests that a thunderstorm is likely in the
next few hours? (1.00 P.)
[A] 201350Z 16004KT 8000 SCT110 OVC220 02/M02 Q1008 NOSIG =
[B] 201350Z 21005KT 9999 SCT040CB SCT100 26/18 Q1016 TEMPO
24018G30KT TS =
[C] 201350Z 34003KT 0800 SN VV002 M02/M04 Q1014 NOSIG =
[D] 201350Z 04012KT 3000 BR OVC012 04/03 Q1022 BECMG 6000 =
54 Which of the following weather reports could be, in accordance with the
regulations, abbreviated to "CAVOK"? (1.00 P.)
[A] 34004KT 7000 MIFG SCT260 09/08 Q1029 BECMG 1600 =
[B] 26012KT 8000 SHRA BKN025 16/12 Q1018 NOSIG =
[C] 27019G37KT 9999 BKN050 18/14 Q1016 NOSIG =
[D] 00000KT 0100 FG VV001 11/11 Q1025 BECMG 0500 =
Examination Center DGAC Page 42 / 156
55 In Kisumu, the local QNH is 994 hPa. The elevation of Kisumu is 1411 FT. The
QFE adjustment in Kisumu is (1.00 P.)
[A] 961 hPa.
[B] 967 hPa.
[C] 942 hPa.
[D] 948 hPa.
56 An aircraft is flying at FL 80. The local QNH is 1000 hPa. After the second
altimeter has been adjusted to the local QNH, the reading will be approximately
(1.00 P.)
[A] 8000 FT.
[B] 7650 FT.
[C] 8600 FT.
[D] 8350 FT.
Examination Center DGAC Page 43 / 156
58 Going from the equator to the north pole, the altitude of the tropopause (1.00 P.)
[A] decreases and its temperature increases
[B] decreases and its temperature decreases
[C] increases and its temperature increases
[D] increases and its temperature decreases
60 At a certain position, the temperature on the 300 hPa chart is -48°C; according to
the Significant Weather Chart, the tropopause is at FL 330. What is the most
likely temperature at FL 350 ? (1.00 P.)
[A] -54°C.
[B] -56,5°C.
[C] -50°C.
[D] -58°C.
Examination Center DGAC Page 46 / 156
63 Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for FL50? (1.00 P.)
[A] 850 hPa.
[B] 300 hPa.
[C] 700 hPa.
[D] 500 hPa.
Examination Center DGAC Page 49 / 156
67 When the subscale is set to the QNH of an airfield the pressure altimeter indicates
(1.00 P.)
[A] elevation while landing only if conditions are as in the ICAO Standard
Atmosphere
[B] zero while landing only if conditions are as in the ICAO Standard
Atmosphere
[C] zero while landing
[D] elevation while landing
Examination Center DGAC Page 53 / 156
70 With all other quantities being constant, the density of the atmosphere increases
with increasing (1.00 P.)
[A] stability
[B] temperature
[C] relative humidity
[D] air pressure
Examination Center DGAC Page 56 / 156
74 In relation to the total weight of the atmosphere, the weight of the atmosphere
between mean sea level and a height of 5500 m is (1.00 P.)
[A] 25%
[B] 99%
[C] 1%
[D] 50%
Examination Center DGAC Page 60 / 156
76 The relative humidity of a sample air mass is 50%. How is the relative humidity
of this air mass influenced by changes of the amount of water vapour in it? (1.00
P.)
[A] It is not influenced by changing water vapour.
[B] It is only influenced by temperature.
[C] It decreases with increasing water vapour.
[D] It increases with increasing water vapour.
80 In a METAR message, the wind group is 23010KT. This means: (1.00 P.)
[A] Wind from 230° magnetic at 20 knots
[B] Wind from 230° magnetic at 10 miles per hour
[C] Wind from 230° true at 20 knots
[D] Wind from 230° true at 10 miles per hour
Examination Center DGAC Page 65 / 156
81 How does relative humidity and the dewpoint in an unsaturated air mass change
with varying temperature? (1.00 P.)
[A] When temperature decreases, the relative humidity and the dewpoint remain
constant.
[B] When temperature increases, the relative humidity decreases, and the
dewpoint remains constant.
[C] When temperature decreases, the relative humidity decreases, and the
dewpoint increases.
[D] When temperature increases, the relative humidity increases, and the
dewpoint decreases.
Examination Center DGAC Page 66 / 156
84 When a given mass of air descends, what effect will it have on relative humidity?
(1.00 P.)
[A] It decreases.
[B] It increases up to 100%, then remains stable.
[C] It increases.
[D] It remains constant.
85 During the late afternoon an air temperature of +12°C and a dew point of +5°C
were measured. What temperature change must at least occur during the night in
order to induce saturation? (1.00 P.)
[A] It must decrease to +5°C.
[B] It must decrease to +7°C.
[C] It must decrease by 5°C.
[D] It must decrease to +6°C.
Examination Center DGAC Page 68 / 156
88 Which of the following are favourable conditions for the formation of freezing
rain? (1.00 P.)
[A] Cold air aloft from which hail is falling into air that is warm.
[B] Water droplets falling from cold air aloft with a temperature below 0°C into
air with a temperature above 0°C.
[C] Warm air aloft from which rain is falling into air with a temperature below
0°C.
[D] An isothermal layer aloft with a temperature just above 0°C through which
rain is falling.
Examination Center DGAC Page 70 / 156
89 Which of the following is a cause of stratus forming over flat land? (1.00 P.)
[A] Unstable air.
[B] Radiation during the night from the earth surface in moderate wind.
[C] Convection during the day.
[D] The release of latent heat.
90 Which of the following processes within a layer of air may lead to the building of
CU and CB clouds? (1.00 P.)
[A] Radiation.
[B] Frontal lifting within stable layers.
[C] Subsidence.
[D] Convection.
Examination Center DGAC Page 71 / 156
92 Which of the following types of clouds are evidence of unstable air conditions?
(1.00 P.)
[A] CI, SC.
[B] ST, CS.
[C] SC, NS.
[D] CU, CB.
93 Which of the following clouds are classified as medium level clouds in temperate
regions ? (1.00 P.)
[A] AS, AC.
[B] SC, NS
[C] CI, CC.
[D] CS, ST.
94 050-001.jpg
Which one of the displayed cloud forms is representative of altocumulus
castellanus? (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 1
[A] 4.
[B] 1.
[C] 3.
[D] 2.
95 What is the main composition of clouds classified as "high level clouds"? (1.00
P.)
[A] Ice crystals.
[B] Supercooled water droplets.
[C] Water droplets.
[D] Water vapour.
Examination Center DGAC Page 73 / 156
96 Which of the following clouds may extend into more than one layer? (1.00 P.)
[A] Nimbostratus.
[B] Altocumulus.
[C] Cirrus.
[D] Stratus.
Examination Center DGAC Page 74 / 156
97 Which one of the following types of cloud is most likely to produce heavy
precipitation ? (1.00 P.)
[A] SC.
[B] NS.
[C] CS.
[D] ST.
Examination Center DGAC Page 75 / 156
98 What characteristics will the surface winds have in an area where the isobars on
the weather map are very close together? (1.00 P.)
[A] Strong and flowing across the isobars.
[B] Strong and flowing parallel to the isobars.
[C] Very weak but gusty and flowing across the isobars.
[D] Moderate and flowing parallel to the isobars.
Examination Center DGAC Page 76 / 156
102 For an aircraft what are the meteorological dangers associated with a Harmattan
wind? (1.00 P.)
[A] Thunderstorms.
[B] Sand up to FL 150.
[C] Hail.
[D] Dust and poor visibility.
103 What is the strong relatively cold katabatic wind, blowing down the northern
Adriatic coast, mainly during the winter and spring called? (1.00 P.)
[A] Mistral.
[B] Bora.
[C] Scirocco.
[D] Ghibli.
Examination Center DGAC Page 80 / 156
104 In a land- and sea-breeze circulation the land-breeze blows: (1.00 P.)
[A] during the night and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
[B] during the night and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
[C] during the day and is stronger than the sea-breeze.
[D] during the day and is weaker than the sea-breeze.
105 A high pressure area (slack pressure gradient) covers part of the Mediterranean
Sea and coastal region during the summer. What surface wind direction is likely at
an airport at the coast on a sunny afternoon? (1.00 P.)
[A] Land to sea.
[B] Parallel to the coastline.
[C] Variable.
[D] Sea to land.
107 Generally northern hemisphere winds at 5000 FT/AGL are south-westerly while
most of the surface winds are southerly. What is the primary reason of difference
between these two wind directions? (1.00 P.)
[A] A strong pressure gradient at higher altitudes.
[B] The influence of warm air at the lower altitude.
[C] Stronger Coriolis force at the surface.
[D] Friction between the wind and the surface.
108 Friction between the air and the ground results in the northern hemisphere in:
(1.00 P.)
[A] backing of the wind and increase of wind speed at the surface.
[B] veering of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
[C] veering of the wind and increase of wind speed at the surface.
[D] backing of the wind and decrease of wind speed at the surface.
Examination Center DGAC Page 82 / 156
109 In the southern hemisphere what wind effect would you expect when flying from
a high pressure area towards a low pressure area at FL 100? (1.00 P.)
[A] Wind from the left.
[B] Wind from the right.
[C] Headwind with no drift.
[D] Tailwind with no drift.
Examination Center DGAC Page 83 / 156
110 What degree of turbulence, if any, is likely to be encountered while flying through
a cold front in the summer over Central Europe at FL 100? (1.00 P.)
[A] Severe turbulence in CB cloud.
[B] Light turbulence in ST cloud.
[C] Moderate turbulence in NS cloud.
[D] Light turbulence in CB cloud.
Examination Center DGAC Page 84 / 156
111 Where is the source of tropical continental air that affects Europe in summer?
(1.00 P.)
[A] The southern Balkan region and the Near East.
[B] Southern Italy.
[C] The Azores region.
[D] Southern France.
113 In which air mass are extremely low temperatures encountered? (1.00 P.)
[A] Polar maritime air.
[B] Tropical continental air.
[C] Polar continental air.
[D] Arctic maritime air.
Examination Center DGAC Page 85 / 156
114 With what type of clouds are showers most likely associated? (1.00 P.)
[A] Nimbostratus.
[B] Stratus.
[C] Cumulonimbus.
[D] Stratocumulus.
Examination Center DGAC Page 86 / 156
115 At what time of day, or night, is radiation fog most likely to occur? (1.00 P.)
[A] Late evening.
[B] Shortly after sunrise.
[C] Shortly after midnight.
[D] At sunset.
116 What is the average vertical extent of radiation fog? (1.00 P.)
[A] 5 000 FT.
[B] 2 000 FT.
[C] 500 FT.
[D] 10 000 FT.
117 Which of the following weather conditions favour the formation of radiation fog?
(1.00 P.)
[A] Light wind, little or no cloud, moist air.
[B] Strong wind, little or no cloud, moist air.
[C] Light wind, extensive cloud, dry air.
[D] Light wind, extensive cloud, moist air.
Examination Center DGAC Page 87 / 156
118 What type of fronts are most likely to be present during the winter in Central
Europe when temperatures close to the ground are below 0°C, and freezing rain
starts to fall? (1.00 P.)
[A] High level cold fronts.
[B] Cold occlusions.
[C] Cold fronts.
[D] Warm fronts, warm occlusions.
119 Which of the following conditions are you most likely to encounter when
approaching an active warm front at medium to low level ? (1.00 P.)
[A] High cloud base, good surface visibility, and isolated thunderstorms.
[B] Low cloud base and poor visibility.
[C] Extreme turbulence and severe lightning striking the ground.
[D] Severe thunderstorms at low altitude.
120 During a cross-country flight at FL 50, you observe the following sequence of
clouds:
Nimbostratus, Altostratus, Cirrostratus, Cirrus.
Which of the following are you most likely to encounter ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Increasing temperatures.
[B] A strong downdraught.
[C] Strong, gusty winds.
[D] Decreasing temperatures.
121 What cloud formation is most likely to occur at low levels when a warm air mass
overrides a cold air mass? (1.00 P.)
[A] Altostratus.
[B] Cumulus.
[C] Cumulonimbus.
[D] Nimbostratus.
Examination Center DGAC Page 88 / 156
122 The approximate inclined plane of a warm front is: (1.00 P.)
[A] 1/50
[B] 1/500
[C] 1/150
[D] 1/300
Examination Center DGAC Page 89 / 156
124 Where is the coldest air to be found, in an occlusion with cold front
characteristics? (1.00 P.)
[A] Behind the front.
[B] At the surface position of the front.
[C] Ahead of the front.
[D] At the junction of the occlusion.
Examination Center DGAC Page 91 / 156
125 What type of front / occlusion usually moves the fastest? (1.00 P.)
[A] Warm front.
[B] Cold occlusion.
[C] Cold front.
[D] Warm occlusion.
Examination Center DGAC Page 92 / 156
126 Over Central Europe what type of cloud cover is typical of the warm sector of a
depression during winter? (1.00 P.)
[A] CU, CB.
[B] CI, CS.
[C] ST.
[D] Fair weather CU.
Examination Center DGAC Page 93 / 156
127 What weather conditions are prevalent during the summer, over the North Sea,
approximately 300 km behind a quickly moving cold front? (1.00 P.)
[A] Cloud cover mostly scattered, isolated showers.
[B] Advection fog.
[C] Rain covering a large area, 8 octas NS.
[D] 8 octas CS, AS without precipitation.
Examination Center DGAC Page 94 / 156
128 What is the surface visibility most likely to be, in a warm sector of tropical
maritime air, during a summer afternoon in western Europe ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Very poor (less than 1 km).
[B] Moderate (several km).
[C] Very good (greater than 50 km).
[D] Good (greater than 10 km).
Examination Center DGAC Page 95 / 156
129 Which one of the following statements regarding the intertropical convergence
zone (ITCZ) is correct? (1.00 P.)
[A] Thunderstorms seldom occur within the area of the ITCZ.
[B] Frequent and widespread thunderstorms are to be expected within the area
of the ITCZ.
[C] The ITCZ does not change its position during the course of the year.
[D] The ITCZ is always associated with a strong jet stream.
130 In which of the following bands of latitude is the intertropical convergence zone
most likely to be encountered in January, between Dakar and Rio de Janeiro?
(1.00 P.)
[A] 8° - 12°S.
[B] 3° - 8°S.
[C] 7° - 12°N.
[D] 0° - 7°N.
Examination Center DGAC Page 96 / 156
131 What weather conditions are indications of the summer monsoon in India? (1.00
P.)
[A] Fog.
[B] Sandstorms.
[C] Stratus clouds and drizzle.
[D] Thunderstorms, showers of heavy rain.
Examination Center DGAC Page 97 / 156
132 After passing at right angles through a very active cold front in the direction of the
cold air, what will you encounter at FL 50, in the northern hemisphere
immediately after a marked change in temperature? (1.00 P.)
[A] An increase in tailwind.
[B] A veering in the wind direction.
[C] A decrease in tailwind.
[D] A backing in the wind direction.
Examination Center DGAC Page 98 / 156
133 When are the rainy seasons in equatorial Africa? (1.00 P.)
[A] March to May and August to October.
[B] March to May and October to November.
[C] December to February and July to October.
[D] April to July and December to February.
Examination Center DGAC Page 99 / 156
134 Which of the following best describes the intertropical convergence zone ? (1.00
P.)
[A] The zone where the trade winds of the northern hemisphere meet those of
the southern hemisphere.
[B] The zone where cold fronts form in the tropics.
[C] The zone where the west winds meet the subtropical high pressure belt.
[D] The zone where the Harmattan meets the north-easterly trade winds over
Africa.
Examination Center DGAC Page 100 / 156
135 What is the likely track for a hurricane in the Caribbean area? (1.00 P.)
[A] West in the earlier stages and later turning north east.
[B] West deep into the USA.
[C] East then south.
[D] West in the earlier stages and later turning south east.
136 During which seasons are hurricanes most likely to appear in the northern
hemisphere? (1.00 P.)
[A] All seasons.
[B] Summer and autumn.
[C] Winter and spring.
[D] Winter.
Examination Center DGAC Page 101 / 156
137 What is encountered during the summer, over land, in the centre of a cold air
pool? (1.00 P.)
[A] Showers and thunderstorms.
[B] Sky clear (SKC).
[C] Strong westerly winds.
[D] Fine weather CU.
139 What is the correct term for the descending air flow in a large high pressure area?
(1.00 P.)
[A] Subsidence.
[B] Advection.
[C] Convergence.
[D] Convection.
140 What surface weather is associated with a stationary high pressure region over
land in the winter? (1.00 P.)
[A] Thunderstorms.
[B] NS with continuous rain.
[C] The possibility of snow showers.
[D] A tendency for fog and low ST.
141 In temperate latitudes what weather conditions may be expected over land during
the summer in the centre of a stationary high pressure zone ? (1.00 P.)
[A] TS, SH.
[B] CB, TS.
[C] NS.
[D] Calm winds, haze.
Examination Center DGAC Page 103 / 156
142 At what time of the year, are the paths of north Atlantic lows moving from west to
east generally at their most southerly position? (1.00 P.)
[A] Winter.
[B] Summer.
[C] Autumn.
[D] Spring.
Examination Center DGAC Page 104 / 156
143 The wind indicator for a weather observation receives the measured value from an
anemometer. Where is this instrument placed? (1.00 P.)
[A] On the roof of the weather station.
[B] 1 m above the runway.
[C] On a mast 6-10 m above the runway.
[D] Close to the station about 2 m above the ground.
Examination Center DGAC Page 105 / 156
144 You are flying with an outside air temperature of -12°C and a TAS of 250 kt at FL
150 through 8 oktas NS. What type and degree of icing is most probable? (1.00
P.)
[A] Over flat terrain, away from fronts, moderate to severe mixed ice.
[B] In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe mixed ice.
[C] Over flat terrain, moderate hoar frost.
[D] In clouds pushed up against the mountains, moderate to severe clear ice.
145 You intend to carry out a VFR flight over the Alps, on a fine and hot summer day.
What is the best time of day to conduct this flight? (1.00 P.)
[A] Afternoon.
[B] Morning.
[C] Early evening.
[D] Mid-day.
Examination Center DGAC Page 106 / 156
146 At what time of the year are tornadoes most likely to occur in North America?
(1.00 P.)
[A] Autumn, winter.
[B] Summer, autumn.
[C] Spring, summer.
[D] Winter.
Examination Center DGAC Page 107 / 156
147 In Central Europe when is the greatest likelihood for thunderstorms due to warm
updrafts? (1.00 P.)
[A] Around midnight.
[B] Mid - afternoon.
[C] Late morning.
[D] Early morning.
148 During which stage of thunderstorm development are rotor winds characterized by
roll clouds most likely to occur ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Mature stage.
[B] Dissipating stage.
[C] Cumulus stage and mature stage.
[D] Cumulus stage.
Examination Center DGAC Page 108 / 156
151 Which weather phenomena are typical for the northern side of the Alps with
strong winds from the south (Foehn)? (1.00 P.)
[A] Decrease in temperature, moderate to severe icing.
[B] Icing, huge mass of clouds.
[C] Good visibility, turbulence.
[D] Continuous precipitation, severe turbulence.
Examination Center DGAC Page 110 / 156
152 What winds and air mass characteristics are mainly associated with the winter
monsoon in the monsoon regions of the Indian sub-continent? (1.00 P.)
[A] South-westerly winds carrying warm and humid air.
[B] North-easterly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
[C] South-easterly winds carrying warm and humid air.
[D] North-westerly winds bringing dry and hazy air.
Examination Center DGAC Page 111 / 156
155 How is the direction and speed of upper winds described in forecasts ? (1.00 P.)
[A] The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is in miles per
hour.
[B] The direction is relative to magnetic north and the speed is in knots.
[C] The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in knots.
[D] The direction is relative to true north and the speed is in miles per hour.
156 What positions are connected by contour lines on a weather chart? (1.00 P.)
[A] Positions with the same height in a chart of constant pressure.
[B] Positions with the same air density.
[C] Positions with the same wind velocity.
[D] Positions with the same thickness between two constant pressure levels.
Examination Center DGAC Page 113 / 156
157 In which meteorological forecast chart is information about CAT regions found?
(1.00 P.)
[A] 500 hPa chart.
[B] 300 hPa chart.
[C] 24 hour surface forecast.
[D] Significant Weather Chart.
158 On which of the following aviation weather charts can a pilot most easily find a
jetstream? (1.00 P.)
[A] Significant weather chart.
[B] Wind / temperature chart.
[C] Surface chart.
[D] Upper air chart.
Examination Center DGAC Page 114 / 156
159 What is the best approximation for the wind speed at flight level 250? (1.00 P.)
[A] By interpolation of the wind information available from the 500 and 300
hPa charts, while also considering the maximum wind information found on
the Significant Weather Chart.
[B] By reading wind direction and speed from the 300 hPa chart.
[C] By simple interpolation of wind information available from the 500 and 300
hPa charts.
[D] By reading wind direction and speed from the 500 hPa chart.
160 Why are indications about the height of the tropopause not essential for flight
documentation in the tropics? (1.00 P.)
[A] The tropopause is generally well above the flight level actually flown.
[B] The temperatures of the tropical tropopause are always very low and
therefore not important.
[C] The meteorological services are unable to provide such a chart.
[D] The tropopause is always at the same height.
Examination Center DGAC Page 115 / 156
161 In the TAF for Dehli, during the summer, for the time of your landing you note:
TEMPO TS. What is the maximum time this deterioration in weather can last in
any one instance ? (1.00 P.)
[A] 60 minutes.
[B] 120 minutes.
[C] 20 minutes.
[D] 10 minutes.
Examination Center DGAC Page 116 / 156
162 How are well separated CB clouds described on the Significant Weather Chart?
(1.00 P.)
[A] OCNL CB.
[B] FRQ CB.
[C] EMBD CB.
[D] ISOL CB.
163
The cold front is indicated by: (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 2
[A] number 4
[B] number 1
[C] number 3
[D] number 2
164
What does the symbol indicate on a Significant Weather Chart? (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 3
[A] The centre of a high pressure area at 400 hPa.
[B] The lower limit of the tropopause.
[C] The centre of a tropopause "high", where the tropopause is at FL 400.
[D] The upper limit of significant weather at FL 400.
Examination Center DGAC Page 117 / 156
165 Which typical weather situation is shown on the weather chart ? (Spacing of the
isobars: 5 hPa) (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 4
[A] Uniform pressure pattern.
[B] Warm south wind condition (Foehn).
[C] Cutting wind.
[D] West wind condition.
Examination Center DGAC Page 118 / 156
166
Which one of the tracks (dashed lines) is represented by the cross-section shown
on the left ? (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 5
[A] Track C-A
[B] Track B-A
[C] Track D-A
[D] Track B-C
167
Which cross-section of air mass and cloud presentation is applicable to the
straight line A-B? (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 6
[A] 2
[B] 1
[C] 4
[D] 3
Examination Center DGAC Page 119 / 156
168
What is the classification of the air mass affecting position "Q" ? (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 7
[A] Polar continental.
[B] Tropical maritime.
[C] Polar maritime.
[D] Tropical continental.
Examination Center DGAC Page 120 / 156
170 What positions are connected by isobars on the surface weather chart? (1.00 P.)
[A] Positions with the same air pressure at a given level
[B] Positions with the same wind velocity at a given level
[C] Positions with the same relative pressure heights
[D] Positions with the same temperature at a given level
Examination Center DGAC Page 122 / 156
171 What is the main cause for the formation of a polar front jet stream? (1.00 P.)
[A] The north-south horizontal temperature gradient at the polar front
[B] The pressure difference, close to the ground, between a high over the
Azores and a low over Iceland
[C] Strong winds in the upper atmosphere
[D] The varied elevations of the tropopause in the polar front region
Examination Center DGAC Page 123 / 156
172 Which jet stream is connected with a surface front system? (1.00 P.)
[A] The easterly jet stream
[B] The subtropical jet stream
[C] The equatorial jet stream
[D] The polar front jet stream
Examination Center DGAC Page 124 / 156
173 At approximately what flight level is the subtropical jet stream found? (1.00 P.)
[A] FL 300
[B] FL 200
[C] FL 400
[D] FL 500
Examination Center DGAC Page 125 / 156
174 A parcel of moist but not saturated air rises due to adiabatic effects. Which of the
following changes ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Mixing ratio
[B] Specific humidity
[C] Relative humidity
[D] Absolute humidity
Examination Center DGAC Page 126 / 156
175 In which of the following changes of state is latent heat released ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Liquid to gas
[B] Solid to liquid
[C] Gas to liquid
[D] Solid to gas
176 How are high level condensation trails formed that are to be found occasionally
behind jet aircraft ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Through water vapour released during fuel combustion
[B] Only through unburnt fuel in the exhaust gases
[C] In conditions of low humidity, through the particles of soot contained in the
exhaust gases
[D] Through a decrease in pressure, and the associated adiabatic drop in
temperature at the wing tips while flying through relatively warm but humid
air
Examination Center DGAC Page 127 / 156
177 What process in an air mass leads to the creation of wide spread NS and AS cloud
coverage? (1.00 P.)
[A] Sinking
[B] Convection process
[C] Lifting
[D] Radiation
Examination Center DGAC Page 128 / 156
178 Which of the following cloud is classified as low level cloud ? (1.00 P.)
[A] CS
[B] CC
[C] AS
[D] ST
Examination Center DGAC Page 129 / 156
179 In which of the following conditions is moderate to severe airframe icing most
likely to be encountered? (1.00 P.)
[A] Below the freezing level in clear air
[B] In clear air above the freezing level
[C] Within cloud of any type
[D] In Nimbostratus cloud
180 What flying conditions are normally encountered when flying in cirrus clouds?
(1.00 P.)
[A] Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m; nil icing.
[B] Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m; nil icing.
[C] Average horizontal visibility less than 500 m; light to moderate icing.
[D] Average horizontal visibility more than 1000 m; light to moderate rime ice.
Examination Center DGAC Page 130 / 156
181 Which of the following is most likely to lead to the dissipation of radiation fog ?
(1.00 P.)
[A] A marked decrease in wind velocity close to the ground
[B] Ground cooling caused by radiation during the night
[C] A build up of a high pressure area resulting in adiabatic warming associated
with a sinking air mass
[D] A marked increase in wind velocity near the ground
Examination Center DGAC Page 131 / 156
182 Which of the following conditions is most likely to lead to the formation of steam
fog (arctic smoke)? (1.00 P.)
[A] The sea is warmed by strong radiation from the sun
[B] Warm air moving over cold water
[C] Cold air moving over warm water
[D] The coastal region of the sea cools at night
Examination Center DGAC Page 132 / 156
184 What type of cloud can produce hail showers? (1.00 P.)
[A] NS
[B] CB
[C] CS
[D] AC
Examination Center DGAC Page 133 / 156
185 In which of the following regions does polar maritime air originate ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Region of British Isles
[B] East of Greenland
[C] Baltic Sea
[D] Black Sea
Examination Center DGAC Page 134 / 156
186 In which of the following situations can freezing rain be encountered ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Ahead of a warm front in the winter
[B] Ahead of a cold front in the summer
[C] Behind a warm front in the summer
[D] Ahead of a cold front in the winter
188 What type of precipitation would you expect at an active unstable cold front?
(1.00 P.)
[A] Showers associated with thunderstorms
[B] Drizzle
[C] Light to moderate continuous rain
[D] Freezing rain
189 What is the relative movement of the two air masses along a cold front ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Cold air slides over a warm air mass
[B] Warm air pushes over a cold air mass
[C] Warm air pushes under a cold air mass
[D] Cold air pushes under a warm air mass
Examination Center DGAC Page 136 / 156
190 What cloud cover is typical for a wide warm sector of a polar front depression
over Central Europe in the summer ? (1.00 P.)
[A] Sky clear
[B] Fair weather CU
[C] BKN CU and CB
[D] ST with drizzle
Examination Center DGAC Page 137 / 156
192 When do cold occlusions occur most frequently in Europe? (1.00 P.)
[A] Summer
[B] Winter
[C] Autumn and winter
[D] Winter and spring
Examination Center DGAC Page 138 / 156
193 In which main direction does a polar front depression move? (1.00 P.)
[A] Across the front towards the south
[B] Along the front towards the west
[C] Across the front towards the north
[D] Along the front towards the east
Examination Center DGAC Page 139 / 156
194
What change in pressure, will occur at point A, during the next hour? (1.00 P.)
Siehe Anlage 8
[A] Approximately constant pressure
[B] A drop in pressure
[C] A rise in pressure
[D] Irregular fluctuations
Examination Center DGAC Page 140 / 156
195 What is the most likely cause of a lack of clouds at higher levels in a stationary
high? (1.00 P.)
[A] Sinking air
[B] Instability
[C] Divergence at higher levels
[D] Rising air
Examination Center DGAC Page 141 / 156
196 On which coast of North America, is the danger of tropical revolving storms the
greatest? (1.00 P.)
[A] W coast
[B] N coast
[C] NE coast
[D] SE coast
Examination Center DGAC Page 142 / 156
197 Where, during a flight from Marseille to Dakar, in July, may the ITCZ be
encountered? (1.00 P.)
[A] At the latitudes of Gibraltar
[B] Near the Canary Islands
[C] At the latitudes of Algeria
[D] In the vicinity of Dakar
198 Which wind systems converge on the ITCZ, when it lies at the equator? (1.00 P.)
[A] NW monsoon and SW trade winds
[B] SW monsoon and NW trade winds
[C] SW monsoon and NW monsoon
[D] SE trade winds and NE trade winds
Examination Center DGAC Page 143 / 156
199 From which direction do the trade winds blow, in the southern hemisphere? (1.00
P.)
[A] SW
[B] NE
[C] SE
[D] N
Examination Center DGAC Page 144 / 156
200 What weather conditions in the region of the Alps would you expect with Foehn
from south? (1.00 P.)
[A] Heavy clear air turbulence on the southern side of the Alps
[B] Strong north winds on the southern side of the Alps
[C] Heavy airframe icing conditions on the northern side of the Alps
[D] Clouds, on the southern sides of passes in the Alps
Anlagen zu den Aufgaben
Anlage 1 zu Aufgabe 94
Titel: Anlage 1
Titel: Anlage 1
Titel: Anlage 1
Titel: Anlage 1
Anlagen zu den Aufgaben
Titel: Anlage 1
Titel: Anlage 1
Anlagen zu den Aufgaben
Titel: Anlage 1
Titel: Anlage 1
Anlagen zu den Aufgaben
Vom Teilnehmer auszufüllen
Name: Prüf.-Nr.:
Prüfungsdatum: Unterschrift
1. A B C D 2. A B C D 3. A B C D
4. A B C D 5. A B C D 6. A B C D
7. A B C D 8. A B C D 9. A B C D
Prüfungsdatum: Unterschrift
Prüfungsdatum: Unterschrift
Prüfungsdatum: Unterschrift
199 200
A B C D A B C D
. .
Nur für den internen Gebrauch
LÖSUNGSBOGEN Prüf.-Nr.:
Prüfungsdatum:
1. A 2. C 3. B
4. C 5. B 6. D
7. D 8. A 9. A
Prüfungsdatum:
Prüfungsdatum:
Prüfungsdatum:
199 200
C D
. .