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Dgca Question Bank For Pilots: #1. The Weather Group RERA in A TAF Means

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Dgca Question Bank For Pilots: #1. The Weather Group RERA in A TAF Means

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DGCA QUESTION BANK FOR PILOTS


Practice until you score 100 %

TAF
#1. The weather group RERA in a TAF means:

Rain in retreat
Recent rain
Returning rain
Retreating rain

#2. TEMPO in a TAF means:

A temporary variation to the main forecast that will last for less than one hour, or if
recurring, for less than half the period indicated
A temporary variation to the main forecast lasting less than an hour
The development of unpredictable conditions that may be a hazard to aviation
A variation to the base line conditions laid down in the main forecast that will continue to
prevail until the end of the main forecast

#3. The weather group SHSNRA in a TAF means:

Slight showers of snow and rain


Moderate showers of snow and rain
Heavy showers of snow and rain
Showers of snow and rain

#4. A TAF time group 0202/0220 means that the TAF:


Is a short range forecast only, at 0220 UTC
Was observed at 0220 UTC
Was issued at 0220 UTC
Is a long range forecast for the 18 hour period from the 2nd at 0200 UTC to the 2nd at
2000 UTC

#5. BECMG 1618/1620 BKN030 in a TAF means:

Becoming between 1800 UTC and 2000 UTC 3-4 oktas of cloud at 300 ft agl
Becoming from 1820 UTC 5-7 oktas of cloud at 3,000 ft agl
Becoming from 1820 UTC 3-4 oktas of cloud at 3,000 ft agl
Becoming between 1800 UTC and 2000 UTC 5-7 oktas of cloud at 3,000 ft agl

#6. Which of the following correctly decodes a TAF that reads: EGLL 1306/1315
VRB08KT 9999 SCT025=

Valid from 0600 UTC to 1500 UTC; surface wind variable at 8 kts; visibility 10 nm or
more; with a cloud base of 2500 ft above mean sea level
Observed at 0615 UTC; the surface wind was variable in direction and speed; averaging 8
kts; with a visibility of 10 km or more, and a cloud base of 2500 ft above aerodrome level
Valid from the 13th at 0600 UTC to the 13th at 1500 UTC; surface wind will be
variable at 8 kts, with a visibility 10 km or more; 3-4 oktas of cloud with a base of 2500 ft
above aerodrome level
Observed at 0600 UTC; the surface wind was variable in direction and speed; with a
visibility of 10 km and a cloud base of 2500 ft above ground level

#7. The correct decode for a TAF 1206/1215 14025G40KT 1200 BR would be:

The forecast is for a nine hour period from 0615 UTC with a surface wind of 140° M at 25
kts gusting 40 kts, visibility 1,200 metres in mist
The forecast is for a nine hour period from 0615 UTC with a surface wind of 140° T at 25,
visibility 1,200 metres in fog
The forecast is for a nine hour period from 0600 to 1500 UTC with a surface wind of 140°
M at 25 kts gusting 40 kts, visibility 1,200 metres in broken patches
The forecast is for a nine hour period from the 12th at 0600 to 1500 UTC on the same
day with a surface wind of 140° T at 25 kts gusting 40 kts, visibility 1,200 metres in mist
FINISH

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