Private Pilot Stage 2 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric Uneven heating of the earth's surface
circulation?
What Processes result in moisture being added to Evaporation and sublimation
unsaturated air?
A small or converging temperature/dewpoint usually fog and low clouds
results in
With the approach and passage of a frontal system in The pressure falls as the front approaches and rises after its passage, while the
the United States, what pressure and wind direction wind direction shifts to the right after frontal passage.
changes take place?
What conditions are necessary for the formation of Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels
thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally Fast-moving cold
associated with what type of front?
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According 900 feet
to the accompanying aviation routine weather report
(METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you
are flying at 7,5000 feet MSL over Denver?
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome four miles and 4,000 overcast
forecast (TAF), by 0500Z the visibility and ceiling at
Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be
Use the accompanying winds and temperatures aloft 297 true at 19 knots, -11C
forecasts to determine the wind direction, velocity and
air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over
Gasgow (GGW).
CORRECT Answers
What is the major motivating force behind atmospheric Uneven heating of the earth's surface
circulation?
What Processes result in moisture being added to Evaporation and sublimation
unsaturated air?
A small or converging temperature/dewpoint usually fog and low clouds
results in
With the approach and passage of a frontal system in The pressure falls as the front approaches and rises after its passage, while the
the United States, what pressure and wind direction wind direction shifts to the right after frontal passage.
changes take place?
What conditions are necessary for the formation of Unstable air, a lifting force, and high moisture levels
thunderstorms?
Thunderstorms and squall lines are generally Fast-moving cold
associated with what type of front?
The elevation at Denver (KDEN) is 5,400 feet. According 900 feet
to the accompanying aviation routine weather report
(METAR), how far below the ceiling will you be if you
are flying at 7,5000 feet MSL over Denver?
According to the accompanying terminal aerodrome four miles and 4,000 overcast
forecast (TAF), by 0500Z the visibility and ceiling at
Philadelphia (KPHL) are expected to be
Use the accompanying winds and temperatures aloft 297 true at 19 knots, -11C
forecasts to determine the wind direction, velocity and
air temperature expected at 11,000 feet MSL over
Gasgow (GGW).
