weather servicesFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
A weather briefing that is provided when the information requested is 6 or more hours in advance of the proposed departure time is
A
an outlook briefing.✓ Correct Answer
B
a forecast briefing.
C
a prognostic briefing.
Explanation
AIM 7-1-5 says an outlook briefing should be requested when the proposed departure is 6 or more hours away; it provides forecast information for planning. 'Forecast briefing' and 'prognostic briefing' are not FAA briefing types (the types are standard, abbreviated, outlook and inflight).
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