ATSC 231 Block 3 Exam Question and answers rated A+
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ATSC 231
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ATSC 231
ATSC 231 Block 3 Exam Question and answers rated A+
Shear turbulence occurs in layers of the atmosphere that are - correct answer stable
Approximately what wind speed is needed to get moderate turbulence over flat terrain? - correct answer >30kts
What is the gust factor at KGFK?
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ATSC 231 Block 3 Exam Question and
answers rated A+
Shear turbulence occurs in layers of the atmosphere that are - correct answer
✔stable
Approximately what wind speed is needed to get moderate turbulence over
flat terrain? - correct answer ✔>30kts
What is the gust factor at KGFK?
KGFK 071653Z 17023G35KT 10SM OVC042 - correct answer ✔35 - 23 = 12
kts
What is the wind speed threshold for moderate turbulence over rough terrain?
- correct answer ✔25-30 kts
If landing at an airport that is elevated about the surrounding terrain, would
you expect an updraft or downdraft on final approach? - correct answer
✔downdraft
Is turbulence stronger for winds blowing parallel to a ridge line or
perpendicular to the ridge line? - correct answer ✔perpendicular
What are the three types of hazards? - correct answer ✔1. loss of control
2. airframe damage
3. passenger comfort/safety
, What causes the most weather related accidents for part 91? - correct
answer ✔wind
True or False: There are more non-weather related accidents than weather
related accidents. - correct answer ✔True
What causes the most weather related accidents for part 135? - correct
answer ✔visibility/ceiling
What causes the most weather related accidents for part 121? - correct
answer ✔turbulence
In the past 30 years how many fatalities have there been from weather related
accidents? - correct answer ✔3 fatalities
Annually how many weather related injuries are there on average? - correct
answer ✔58 injuries per year
Turbulence (Aviation) - correct answer ✔Irregular motion of an aircraft in
flight,
especially when characterized by rapid
up-and-down motion, caused by a rapid
variations of atmospheric wind velocities.
What are the 4 dimensions of turbulence? - correct answer ✔1. lateral
2. horizontal
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