Lesson 1
Chapters 1 & 2
Lesson 2
Chapter 3 & Instrument Supplement
Lesson 3
Weather Maps
Lesson 4
Chapter 4
Lesson 5
Chapter 5
Lesson 6
Chapter 6
Lesson 7
Chapter 7
Lesson 8
Chapter 8
Lesson 9
Chapter 9
Lesson 10
Chapter 10
Lesson 11
Wind Shear and Turbulence
Lesson 12
Icing
Lesson 13
Visibility
Lesson 14
Case Study/Self-Briefing
Lesson 15
Case Study/Self-Briefing
Lesson 16
Case Study/Self-Briefing

LESSON 2

WEB ASSIGNMENT

This lesson focuses on terminology and understanding pressure and altimetry. There are three parts to this assignment, one on definitions, one short answer and multiple choice questions. The multiple choice questions are automatically graded. You should email me (at saackerm@facstaff.wisc.edu) your answers to the following two questions:

1. There are four 'altitudes' with which you should be familiar. Briefly give the meaning of each (8 points):

  • Indicated Altitude
  • Density Altitude
  • Pressure Altitude
  • True Altitude

2. Assume you are flying over a mountain with peaks extending to 10,800 feet above sea level. Prior to crossing the range, you adjust your altimeter setting to the current altimeter setting reported by a Flight Service Station located near the base of the mountain. If your new indicated altitude is 11,300 feet by your altimeter, are you assured of at least 500 feet of vertical clearance of the mountain peaks? (10 points)

Before moving on to this week's quiz, you should be sure you know the definitions and some of the rule of thumbs listed in the text in green blocks. Know how to decode the temperature, dewpoint, and altimiter readings given in a METAR.

Each question is worth 1 point and there are about 15 questions. You will only have one chance at doing this exam. Please contact me if you do not have a student ID, or the one you have does not get you access to the page.  On to this week's mulitple choice assignment

That's it for now!

 

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