weather servicesFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
(Refer to figure 14.) The wind and temperature at 12,000 feet MSL as reported by a pilot are
FAA Figure 14Pilot weather report (PIREP)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
A
090° at 21 MPH and -9 °F.
B
080° at 21 knots and -7 °C.✓ Correct Answer
C
090° at 21 knots and -9 °C.
Explanation
The PIREP was made at FL120 (/FL120), with /WV 08021 (wind from 080 degrees at 21 knots) and /TA M7 (temperature minus 7 degrees C). PIREP winds are in knots and temperatures in Celsius.
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