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18 Cards in this Set
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A TAF can be valid for up to how many hours?
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30 hrs.
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How many statute miles is a TAF forecast weather within the center of an airports runway complex?
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5 SM
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If a TAF is not available for an airport, what should be used?
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The Area Forecast (FA)
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What does the "TAF AMD" indicate in the report header?
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The TAF was amended
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What is the station for this TAF? PANC 112223Z 1122/1224 36010KT 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC040 TEMPO 1122/1202 2SM -SN BR BKN012 FM121000 02006KT 6SM -SN SCT025 BKN040
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PANC
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When was this TAF issued: PANC 112223Z 1122/1224 36010KT 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC040 TEMPO 1122/1202 2SM -SN BR BKN012 FM121000 02006KT 6SM -SN SCT025 BKN040
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2223Z on the 11th of the month
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This TAF is valid FROM AND UNTIL: PANC 112223Z 1122/1224 36010KT 6SM -SN SCT015 OVC040 TEMPO 1122/1202 2SM -SN BR BKN012 FM121000 02006KT 6SM -SN SCT025 BKN040 FM121800 02002KT P6SM VCFG SCT005 BKN060
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2200Z on the 11th
2400Z on the 12th |
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How often are TAFs issued?
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4 times per day
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When are TAFs schedule to be issued?
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0000Z,0600Z,1200Z,1800Z
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When are TAFs schedule to be issued?
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0000Z,0600Z,1200Z,1800Z
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What does "FM121000" indicate?
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From 1000z on the 12th, the subsequent weather if forecast.
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How are calm winds encoded?
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00000KT
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Wind direction on a TAF is relative to
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true north rounded to the nearest 10 degrees
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When are wind gust included as part of a TAF?
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When rapid fluctuations in wind speeds with a variation of 10 knots or more between peaks and lulls are forcast.
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What are the forcast winds: FM131600 13015G23KT P6SM OVC015
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from 130 degrees true at 15 knots gusting to 23 knots
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What condition(s) will cause variable (VRB) winds be forecasted?
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light winds below 7kts. and convective activity
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What does a wind group of "090105KT" indicate?
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winds are from 90 degrees true at 105 knots.
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How is unrestricted visibility indicated in a TAF?
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P6SM
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