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  1. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    What are the current conditions for Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)?

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    Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.   As highlighted in the figure below, the current conditions are 1 1/2 SM visibility, rain (RA), and overcast skies at 700 feet (OVC007). For more information, watch the "How to Read METARs" videos.

    Sky 700 feet overcast, visibility 1-1/2SM, rain.

     

    As highlighted in the figure below, the current conditions are 1 1/2 SM visibility, rain (RA), and overcast skies at 700 feet (OVC007). For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.

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  2. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    The remarks section for KMDW has RAB35 listed. This entry means

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    rain began at 1835Z.   RAB stands for "Rain Began," and 35 indicates 35 minutes past the hour it was recorded. In this case, the report was recorded at 1856Z, so the rain began at 1835Z. For more information, watch the "How to Read METARs" videos.

    rain began at 1835Z.

     

    RAB stands for “Rain Began,” and 35 indicates 35 minutes past the hour it was recorded. In this case, the report was recorded at 1856Z, so the rain began at 1835Z. For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.

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  3. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?

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    110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots.   As shown in the attached figure, the wind at KINK is reported as coming from 110 degrees at a speed of 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. For more information, watch the "How to Read METARs" videos.

    110° at 12 knots, gusts 18 knots.

     

    As shown in the attached figure, the wind at KINK is reported as coming from 110 degrees at a speed of 12 knots, gusting to 18 knots. For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.

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  4. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    Which of the reporting stations have VFR weather?

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    KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.   VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions occur when visibility is more than 5 SM and the ceiling is greater than 3,000 feet. Refer to the figure below to determine which station is VFR and IFR. Note that LAX is not IFR because SCT007 is not considered a ceiling (only overcasRead more

    KINK, KBOI, and KLAX.

     

    VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions occur when visibility is more than 5 SM and the ceiling is greater than 3,000 feet. Refer to the figure below to determine which station is VFR and IFR. Note that LAX is not IFR because SCT007 is not considered a ceiling (only overcast and broken layers are considered ceilings). For more information, watch the “How to Read METARs” videos.

     

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  5. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    When requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request

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    an outlook briefing.  

    an outlook briefing.

     

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  6. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    To update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request

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    an abbreviated briefing. The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

    an abbreviated briefing.


    The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

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  7. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is

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    an outlook briefing. The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

    an outlook briefing.


    The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

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  8. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?

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    An abbreviated briefing.   The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

    An abbreviated briefing.

     

    The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

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  9. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    To get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request

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    a standard briefing.   The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

    a standard briefing.

     

    The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours ahead), Standard (offering a comprehensive and detailed weather overview), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of the standard briefing).

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  10. Asked: August 4, 2024In: Weather Service Dynamics

    To get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain

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    a standard briefing.   The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours in the future), Standard (a comprehensive weather briefing with the most detailed information), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of a standard briefiRead more

    a standard briefing.

     

    The Flight Service Station (FSS) provides three types of briefings: Outlook (for weather information more than 6 hours in the future), Standard (a comprehensive weather briefing with the most detailed information), and Abbreviated (a condensed version of a standard briefing).

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