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1. TEMPO is used in a forecast when variations from the forecast mean conditions are expected to last:

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s TAF and METAR/SPECI reference card.

Incorrect.

2. What is the validity of a Graphical Area Forecast (GAF)?

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s aviation meteorological services GAF reference card.

Incorrect.

3. In a GPWT block of data what does 32 007 +08 mean?

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s grid point wind and temperature forecasts reference card.

Incorrect.

4. A forecast for a destination and alternate must be valid for the periods of:

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.10 para 1.2.4.

Incorrect.

5. When the amount of cloud is reported as SCT, it means there is:

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s TAF and METAR/SPECI reference card.

Incorrect.

6. Which of the following phenomenon result in the issue of a SIGMET?

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s SIGMENT reference card.

Incorrect.

7. In a GAF, TS/CB/TCU will always imply:

Correct.

See the Bureau of Meteorology’s aviation meteorological services GAF reference card.

Incorrect.

8. The cloud height in an aerodrome forecast is given in:

Correct.

See AIP GEN 3.5 para 4.2.

Incorrect.

9. Which of the following is correct in relation to airframe icing conditions?

Correct.

See:

  • Part 91 Plain English Guide p117 [91.710] Flight in icing conditions
  • Bureau of Meteorology’s icing reference card
  • AIP ENR 1.1-96.

Incorrect.

10. For an aeroplane on a VFR flight, you must nominate an alternate if the ETA is scheduled during which of the following weather conditions at your destination airfield?

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1-73, paras 10.7.2.1 and 10.7.2.11.

Incorrect.

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