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(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-5H, Figure 7.) What wind is forecast for STL at 9,000 feet?

FAA Figure 7Winds and temperatures aloft forecast (FB)FAA-CT-8080-5H · Flight & Ground Instructor supplement
How to read it: Each group is DDSSTT: direction (tens of degrees true), speed in knots, temperature in °C. Read the column for the altitude asked.
A

230° true at 32 knots.✓ Correct Answer

B

230° true at 25 knots.

C

230° magnetic at 25 knots.

Explanation

In the Figure 7 winds aloft forecast the STL group under 9,000 feet is 2332+02: wind from 230 degrees true at 32 knots, temperature +2 degrees C. Winds aloft are forecast in degrees true and knots; 25 knots is the 6,000-foot value.

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