PPL Checkride Review

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What is an AIRMET (Airmen's Meteorological Information)?

describe moderate icing, moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds \ge 30 knots, or Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions

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What hazardous weather does an AIRMET 'Sierra' (AIRMET S) describe?

(IFR) conditions and/or extensive mountain obscuration.

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What hazardous weather does an AIRMET 'Tango' (AIRMET T) describe?

Issued for moderate turbulence, sustained surface winds of \ge 30 knots, and/or non-convective low-level wind shear.

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What hazardous weather does an AIRMET 'Zulu' (AIRMET Z) describe?

Issued for moderate icing and/or freezing levels.

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What is a SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information)?

A weather advisory for severe weather phenomena that are potentially hazardous to all aircraft.

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Tpye of Convective SIGMET

Sandstorm/Dust storm/Volcanic Ash

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Tpye of Convective SIGMET

TS covering 40% or greater of 3K mi² area

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Type of Convective SIGMET

Embedded TS

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Type of Convective SIGMET

Winds >50kts

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Tpye of Convective SIGMET

Hail at surface ¾ in or greater