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quiz me on – PPL Law

Which Civil Aviation Rule will give information on the maximum currency period of a Class 2 Medical Certificate?
Part 67 Medical Standards and Certification

When flying north, a radar controller advises you: TRAFFIC TEN O'CLOCK, TWO ...

60 degrees to the left of the nose of the aircraft
A pilot has filed a VFR flight plan for a cross country flight in uncontrolled airspace and clear of MBZ or Common Frequency Zones. What radio communication requirements must be met during this flight?
They don't have to transmit position reports but they may do so if they wish

( from a question pool of 180 )

quiz me on – Human Factors

A "Human factors" definition could be:
a general term which broadly encompasses the medical, psychological, and ergonomic aspects associated with aviation
Vision:
is adversely affected by the application of strong g forces
You are flying VFR at 7,800ft AMSL above terrain that has an elevation of 7,000ft AMSL. What met minima conditions apply to you?
clear of cloud, in sight of the surface, 5,000 m visibility

( from a question pool of 110 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 2

What is the mature stage of a thunderstorm?
Precipitation is larger and goes against updraughts, severe turbulence can hit the ground due to up and down draughts, the anvil forms and lightening and shower activity begins.
What could cause a low cloud base due to thermal rising?
A high dewpoint temperature.
What is a gust?
Momentary increase in wind speed which is produced by an obstruction.

( from a question pool of 62 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 1

What cloud is normally associated with katabatic winds?
Low level cloud and fog.
How does the presence of ice crystals affect the growth of cloud drops?
Water vapour touches the ice crystals and freezes instantly which increases their size.
What is the layer of air below the tropopause called?
Troposphere.

( from a question pool of 94 )

quiz me on – NZ Climate

Does the east coast or west coast experience higher annual temperature change?
East
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

Solar radiation is what?
Energy given off by the sun
What is the term used to describe the long-wave radiation emitted by the Earth back into the atmosphere?
Terrestrial radiation
Which location has the highest albedo?
Snow field

( from a question pool of 9 )

quiz me on – Inversions Cloud and Precipitation

What is meant by the term sleet?
Rain and snow
When flying beneath an inversion, when moisture is readably available, there is an increased risk of?
Carb icing
When the temperature remains constant with height, this is known as?
Isothermal

( from a question pool of 14 )

quiz me on – Atmosphere(2)

When changing water vapor to ice, is latent heat required or released?
Released
What holds more water vapor?
Warm air
How much oxygen makes up the Earths atmosphere?
21%

( from a question pool of 28 )