Atsc 231 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATSC 231 Block 2 Exam question and answers already passed 2024 what direction does the wind blow around a low pressure system - correct answer counterclockwise what direction does the wind blow around a high pressure system - correct answer clockwise what type of pressure is plotted on a surface analysis chart - correct answer sea level pressure two stars of snow on the surface observation means what? - correct answer light snow three stars of snow on the surface observation mean...

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Lesson 1 - Answer-Risk Elements Weather Related Accident Statistics Aeronautical Decision Making PAVE Checklist & Risk Elements - Answer-Pilot - tired, not trained Aircraft - broken, not efficient enVironment - weather External pressures % of accidents where weather was a contributor or casual factor - Answer-20.1% Weather that causes the highest % of overall accidents - Answer-#1 wind (gusts, crosswind, tailwind) #2 ceiling/visibility Category of operation that had highest % o...

frequency of icing accidents relative to other weather hazards - Answer-GA has the most icing accidents and the largest percentage of fatal icing accidents 121 the most icing related fatalities Most icing accidents occur in December and January Icing is cited less than most other weather phenomena in accident reports identify trends in statistical data relating to icing accidents including the frequency of fatal icing accidents, ratings held, flight experience and phase of flight - Answer...

What is the purpose of the Surface Analysis Chart? - Answer-analyzed charts of surface of surface wx observations (land, ship, buoy) What is an isobar? - Answer-lines of constant pressure, depict on sea level pressure What is a troph? - Answer-an extended region of reflectivity low pressure What is a ridge? - Answer-an extended region of relatively high pressure What does a high and low pressure system look like on a surface analysis chart? - Answer-either H or L What does a troph...

Are icing accidents more common in Pt. 91 or 135 operations? - Answer-More common in Pt. 135, greater quantity in 91 Are icing accidents trending upwards or downwards in terms of frequency? - Answer-Trending downwards In what phase of flight are icing accidents most common? - Answer-Cruise What is the highest held certificate in most icing accidents? - Answer-Private What number of PIC flight hours are icing accidents most common? - Answer-200-500 hours What number of hours in mak...

PAVE - Answer-Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External Pressures In what percentage of accidents was weather a factor? - Answer-20.1% What type of weather causes the highest number of accidents overall? - Answer-Wind Which category has the highest percentage of weather related accidents? - Answer-Pt. 91 What type of weather caused the most accidents in Pt. 91? - Answer-Wind What type of weather caused the most accidents in Pt. 121? - Answer-Turbulence What type of weather caused ...

Automated weather observation system with AUTO in the description and reports every 20 mins is called - Answer-AWOS What does a P in the metar remarks mean - Answer-precipitation has fallen in the last hour A01 in metar remarks means - Answer-station cannot distinguish between types of precipitation A02 in metar remarks means - Answer-station can distinguish types of precipitation PK WND means - Answer-strongest wind in the last hour When is a speci required regarding freezing dri...

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