weather theoryFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
A
15 °C and 29.92 inches Hg.✓ Correct Answer
B
59 °C and 1013.2 millibars.
C
59 °F and 29.92 millibars.
Explanation
The standard atmosphere at sea level has a temperature of 15 degrees C (59 degrees F) and a pressure of 29.92 inches of mercury (1013.2 millibars). The other options mix the units: 59 is in Fahrenheit, not Celsius, and 29.92 is in inches of mercury, not millibars.
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