IERW CC TD23 EXAM: WEATHER, PITOT
SYSTEMS, THEORY OF RW FLIGHT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
List four methods used to overcome translating tendency in single
rotor helicopters. --CORRECT ANSWER--a. rigging the cyclic
b. tilting the mast
c. left cyclic
d. automatic flight-control/stabilization augmentation system
What kind of report is made anytime there is a significant change in
the weather (other than hourly) at the observation station? --
CORRECT ANSWER--SPECI (special report)
The wind direction is given in degrees from _______(true/magnetic)
and wind speed is always in _______(mph/kts). --CORRECT
ANSWER--True, KTS
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, The METAR is a report that is issued
_________________________________ (hourly/every 3 hours). --
CORRECT ANSWER--hourly
METAR KOZR 100955z would indicate an hourly report for what
time on the current date? --CORRECT ANSWER--1000 hours zulu
(on the 10th)
SM --CORRECT ANSWER--Statute Miles
OVC --CORRECT ANSWER--overcast
SCT --CORRECT ANSWER--scattered
RA --CORRECT ANSWER--rain
RMK --CORRECT ANSWER--remarks
VV --CORRECT ANSWER--Vertical Visibility
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SYSTEMS, THEORY OF RW FLIGHT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
List four methods used to overcome translating tendency in single
rotor helicopters. --CORRECT ANSWER--a. rigging the cyclic
b. tilting the mast
c. left cyclic
d. automatic flight-control/stabilization augmentation system
What kind of report is made anytime there is a significant change in
the weather (other than hourly) at the observation station? --
CORRECT ANSWER--SPECI (special report)
The wind direction is given in degrees from _______(true/magnetic)
and wind speed is always in _______(mph/kts). --CORRECT
ANSWER--True, KTS
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, The METAR is a report that is issued
_________________________________ (hourly/every 3 hours). --
CORRECT ANSWER--hourly
METAR KOZR 100955z would indicate an hourly report for what
time on the current date? --CORRECT ANSWER--1000 hours zulu
(on the 10th)
SM --CORRECT ANSWER--Statute Miles
OVC --CORRECT ANSWER--overcast
SCT --CORRECT ANSWER--scattered
RA --CORRECT ANSWER--rain
RMK --CORRECT ANSWER--remarks
VV --CORRECT ANSWER--Vertical Visibility
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