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What are the wind conditions at Wink, Texas (KINK)?
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.
See lessWhich of the reporting stations have VFR weather?
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.
See lessWhen requesting weather information for the following morning, a pilot should request
an outlook briefing.
an outlook briefing.
See lessTo update a previous weather briefing, a pilot should request
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.
See lessThe 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 weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is
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.
See lessThe 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).
Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?
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).
See lessTo get a complete weather briefing for the planned flight, the pilot should request
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).
See lessTo get a complete weather overview for the planned flight, the Remote Pilot in Command should obtain
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).
See lessAutomatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning
non control information in selected high-activity terminal areas.
non control information in selected high-activity terminal areas.
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