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What does the wind group in the following METAR indicate? KSEA 301155Z 20010G20KT 8SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC080 12/11 A2985
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In a METAR report, the notation '20008KT 5SM -SHRA BKN030' indicates
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Refer to the figure depicting Low-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Charts. A remote pilot is planning a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operation at a terminal located within the shaded area indicating ceilings 1,000-3,000 feet inclusive and/or visibility 3-5 miles inclusive on the 12 HR SIG WX PROG panel. What is the most appropriate source for the specific weather forecast at that terminal?
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Refer to Figure 12, Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR). The surface visibility reported at KJFK is
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A person who is unable to read, speak, write, or understand the English language encounters the following METAR prior to an intended sUAS operation: KDEN 122356Z 14008KT 10SM SCT080CB BKN250 24/12 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE14 TSE27 SLP115 P0000 T00240117. Which requirement for a Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS rating does this person fail to satisfy?
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During preflight planning for a daytime small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operation, the remote pilot in command (RPIC) reviews the current Radar Summary Chart and observes a line of Level 4 echoes (heavy precipitation) moving toward the planned area of operation at 15 knots. The nearest distance shown is 30 miles. What is the BEST course of action?
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Refer to the METAR reports in the figure. A Part 107 remote pilot is planning a small UAS operation near one of the reporting stations and must maintain visual line-of-sight (VLOS) with the aircraft. Which station reports the conditions most likely to compromise VLOS due to poor visibility?
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(Refer to Figure 12.) What is the prevailing visibility reported for KJFK?
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You are the remote PIC planning a daytime sUAS operation under Part 107 that requires maintaining continuous visual line of sight (VLOS) with the aircraft. Referring to the METAR reports in Figure 12, which airport currently reports the most challenging conditions for maintaining VLOS?
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When planning a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operation near a specific airport, which weather product is designed to forecast conditions at that airport and within approximately 5 statute miles for up to 30 hours?
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(Refer to Figure 12.) You are a remote PIC planning a daytime small unmanned aircraft system operation that requires maintaining continuous visual line of sight with the aircraft. Which airport's current METAR report indicates the most challenging conditions for achieving this requirement?
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Refer to the provided figure. On the 12 HR SIG WX PROG LOW LVL SFC-400MB chart valid at 18Z on April 14, 2012, the notation '120 /' near 90°W indicates
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(Refer to Figure 15.) The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KMEM shows a valid period from 1218Z to 1324Z. For how many hours is this TAF valid?
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(Refer to Figure 15.) According to the TAF for KMEM, the prevailing surface weather conditions forecasted from 1218Z until 1221Z are
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Referring to the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) in the figure, a remote pilot plans a small UAS operation in the vicinity of KOKC from 1400Z to 1600Z on the 5th. Which of the following best describes the forecast weather conditions during this time period?