Archives: Theory Courses

Meteorology Study Tracker

<- 3d Menu

Your 3D overview of your Radio theory exam Study.

Aviation Law Study Tracker

Your 3D overview of your Radio theory exam Study.

quiz me on – PPL Law

Can a Pilot of a VFR aircraft ask for radar assistance in Class G airspace?
Yes, when they are lost, or need help navigating, or if they are in an emergency
What are parallels of latitude?
Small circles that are at right angles to the axis of rotation including the equator
Apart from form CAA 2173, W&B and a radio user's licence, which of the following documents must be carried in a radio equipped aircraft when operating as a flight under Part 91 in NZ?
Current airworthiness certificate, aircraft flight manual, technical log

( from a question pool of 180 )

quiz me on – Human Factors

The three basic stages of collision avoidance, in order of occurrence are:
detection, decision, evasive action
Aircraft accidents are generally caused by:
poor pilot judgement
One of the first things you should do if you are involved in an accident is:
call caa on 0508 accident (0508 222 433)

( from a question pool of 110 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 2

What is the layer of air below the tropopause called?
Troposphere.
What is diurnal variation?
The change of air temperatures over a 24 hour cycle.
What techniques should a VFR pilot adopt to allow safe flight around a tornado?
Pilots should remain well clear of tornados at all times.

( from a question pool of 62 )

quiz me on – Met Exam 1

What are the characteristics of a tropical continental air mass?
Warm and very dry.
Which option is correct concerning the cross section of a cold occlusion?
The warm front is wedged above the cold front and there is colder air behind the front than in front of it.
How is New Zealand's climate influenced by the oceanic surroundings?
The oceanic surroundings give a high moisture content and small temperature fluctuations throughout the year.

( 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 Whakatane (which has high ground to the east) what conditions would you expect at the airport if there were a strong easterly wind?
No cloud, turbulent, good visibility
With regards to Whangarei (with the higher ground to the east) where would you expect the cloud to sit with a northeasterly wind?
North – East of Whangarei

( from a question pool of 13 )

quiz me on – Temperature & heat exchange

Which location has the highest albedo?
Snow field
What location will receive more solar radiation?
Equator
What is the term used to describe the long-wave radiation emitted by the Earth back into the atmosphere?
Terrestrial radiation

( from a question pool of 9 )

quiz me on – Inversions Cloud and Precipitation

What is meant by the term sleet?
Rain and snow
What is bigger?
Rain drops
The process of turning water vapor directly into ice is called?
Deposition

( from a question pool of 14 )

quiz me on – Atmosphere(2)

Would snowfields have a high or low albedo?
High
What height does the stratopause extend from the Earths surface?
150,000 ft
Is the pressure laps rate more or less in cold air?
More

( from a question pool of 28 )