45. Weather Data

Question 1

Low Level Significant Weather Prog Charts are:

Answer 1

General VFR weather forecasts for flight planning up to 24,000 feet.

Question 2

The surface prognostic chart outlines areas of:

Answer 2

1. Forecasted precipitation and thunderstorms

2. IFR and MVFR weather.

Question 3

On the bottom of the prog chart, you can find the criteria for:

Answer 3

1. IFR

2. MVFR.

Question 4

On a prog chart, a freezing level at the surface is depicted by:

Answer 4

A zigzag line.

Question 5

To obtain current information regarding cloud tops, icing, and turbulence check the:

Answer 5

Pilot reports (PIREPS).