weather theoryFAA-published sample question (CAX, Aug 2021)
You have delayed your flight to allow a fast moving cold front to clear your destination airport before your arrival. What type of flying conditions would you expect after the front has passed?
A
A fast moving squall line with high winds and thunderstorms.
B
Clear skies with gusty, turbulent winds and cooler temperatures.✓ Correct Answer
C
Low clouds, reduced visibility and showery, misty conditions.
Explanation
PHAK Chapter 12 describes the weather after a fast-moving cold front passes: rapidly clearing skies, cooler temperatures, gusty winds and turbulence, with good visibility in the cold air behind the front. Squall lines and thunderstorms occur ahead of or along the front, and low clouds with mist are more typical of a warm front.
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