weather theoryFAA-published question bank (Private Pilot, 2008)
One weather phenomenon which will always occur when flying across a front is a change in the
A
wind direction.✓ Correct Answer
B
type of precipitation.
C
stability of the air mass.
Explanation
A front always lies in a pressure trough, so crossing it always brings a change in wind direction (PHAK Chapter 12). Precipitation type and air mass stability may change, but not necessarily.
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