weather servicesFAA-published sample question (UAG, Aug 2021)
(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 12.) The wind direction and velocity at KJFK is from
FAA Figure 12Aviation routine weather reports (METAR)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
A
180° true at 4 knots.✓ Correct Answer
B
180° magnetic at 4 knots.
C
040° true at 18 knots.
Explanation
The KJFK report reads '18004KT': the first three digits are the direction the wind is blowing from, 180 degrees, and the next two are the speed, 4 knots. METAR wind directions are referenced to true north (AIM 7-1-29), not magnetic. 040 at 18 knots misreads the groups.
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