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quiz me on – PPL Law

What are the earliest takeoff time and the latest landing time for day operations at the Whangarei aerodrome (Zone 1) on the 21st of February? (Requires AIP GEN 2.75)
0639 NZDT and 2038 NZDT
You are about to enter Class D airspace. This:
Requires an ATC clearance day or night

Which Civil Aviation Rule will give information on the maximum currency period of a Class 2 Medical Certificate?



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quiz me on – Human Factors

In the event of a serious incident or accident occurring to an aircraft, all operational and maintenance records for that aircraft must be preserved for:
14 days
The time taken for a pilot who is maintaining a good lookout to avoid a potential collision is:
5 or more seconds
Other factors that may reduce mid-air collisions include:
all of these

( from a question pool of 110 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 2

What would be the effect on the earth's temperature if there was a reduction in incoming solar radiation caused by extensive cloud cover?
The earth would continue to produce terrestrial radiation causing the earth to cool down.
Why is it important to ensure an aircraft has the correct subscale adjustment on their altimeter when using an aerodrome?
So the altimeter shows the correct altitude,
What is the definition of moderate rain?
Between a 1mm/hour and &lt;10mm/hour.

( from a question pool of 62 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 1

What is a local sea breeze?
A breeze during the day blowing from the sea to the land.
What could cause a low cloud base due to thermal rising?
A high dewpoint temperature.
What type of cloud looks like sheep wool and is not associated with any form of precipitation?
Cirrocumulus.

( from a question pool of 94 )

quiz me on – NZ Climate

With regards to Ardmore (with the Whitford ranges to the north) where would you expect the best visibility with a northerly wind?
Over the airport
With regards to Tauranga (with the Kaimai ranges to the south) where would you expect the most turbulence with regards to a southwesterly wind?
North – East of the ranges
Does the North or South Island experience greater annual temperature fluctuations?
North

( from a question pool of 13 )

quiz me on – Temperature & heat exchange

What does diurnal mean?
24 hour cycle
What is the term used to describe the long-wave radiation emitted by the Earth back into the atmosphere?
Terrestrial radiation
When warm air particles rise and warm other air particles, this is called?
Convection

( from a question pool of 9 )

quiz me on – Inversions Cloud and Precipitation

When the temperature of air increases with height, this is known as?
Inversion
The process of turning water vapor directly into ice is called?
Deposition
The condensation process, during which water vapor turns to liquid, requires what?
Condensation nuclei

( from a question pool of 14 )

quiz me on – Atmosphere(2)

What is terrestrial radiation?
Radiation emitted back into the atmosphere from the Earth
With regards to latitude, where on the Earths surface receives the most solar radiation?
Equator
What is the temperature considered to be in ISA conditions?
+ 15C

( from a question pool of 28 )