weather servicesFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
(Refer to figure 14.) The intensity and type of icing reported by a pilot is
FAA Figure 14Pilot weather report (PIREP)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
A
light to moderate.
B
light to moderate clear.
C
light to moderate rime.✓ Correct Answer
Explanation
The icing group /IC LGT-MOD RIME 072-089 reports light-to-moderate rime icing between 7,200 and 8,900 feet. The type (rime) is part of the report, and it is not clear ice.
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