JX1-2 Atmospheric Structure

With a pressure change of 1.0 inHg, how many feet will the altimeter reading change

1000

If the air is colder than the standard atmosphere, the aircraft will be ______ than the altimeter indicates

lower

In which atmospheric layer does weather normally occur

Troposphere

The stratosphere is characterized by smooth flying conditions and excellent ______

visibility

What is the standard sea level temperature in degrees Celsius

15

What is the standard temperature lapse rate of the atmosphere in Celsius per 1000 feet

2.0

The average weight of air on a square inch on the earth’s surface at sea level under standard conditions is ____ pounds

14.7

Standard sea level pressure is 1013.2 mb or ______ inHg

29.92

The height of an aircraft above the ground is known as _____ altitude

absolute

For every 11 C the temperature varies from the standard, there will be _______% altimeter error

4