FAA Questions/Private Pilot/Question #335
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(Refer to figure 15.) In the TAF from KOKC, the 'FM (FROM) Group' is forecast for the hours from 1600Z to 2200Z with the wind from

FAA Figure 15Terminal aerodrome forecasts (TAF)FAA-CT-8080-2H · Sport, Recreational, Private & Remote Pilot supplement
How to read it: Valid period is DDHH/DDHH Zulu. FM = from (a new period), TEMPO = temporary, PROB40 = 40 % probability, BECMG = becoming. Visibility P6SM = more than 6 statute miles.
A

180° at 10 knots.✓ Correct Answer

B

160° at 10 knots.

C

180° at 10 knots, becoming 200° at 13 knots.

Explanation

The KOKC group FM051600 18010KT forecasts wind from 180 degrees at 10 knots from 1600Z; the change to 200 degrees at 13 knots gusting 20 is a separate BECMG group from 2200Z to 2400Z, after the period asked about.

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