FAA/CFI Exam Prep

These flash cards are for studying for the Certified Flight instructor exam.  This information should help with the knowledge written exam a well as the oral exam. 

43 cards   |   Total Attempts: 189
  

Cards In This Set

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On the low level significant weather chart what does the area surrounded by the smooth border mean?
Ceilings less than 1000 feet and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles inclusive
On the low level significant weather chart what does the are surrounded by the scalloped border mean?
Ceilings 1000 to 3000 feet inclusive and/or visibility 3 to 5 miles inclusive. (MVFR)
Below what altitude is the low level significant weather chart applicable?
Below 24,000 ft.
What is the METAR descriptor for shallow?
MI
What is the METAR descriptor for patches?
BC
What is the METAR descriptor of low drifting?
DR
What is the METAR descriptor for blowing?
BL
What is the METAR descriptor for showers?
SH
What is the METAR descriptor for thunderstorms?
TS
What is the METAR descriptor for freezing?
FZ
What is the METAR descriptor for partial?
PR
The FAA lists 6 factors that affect perception. They are?
Physical organism
Basic need
Goals and Values
Self Concept
Time and Opportunity
Element of Threat
Physical organism is defined as?
Provides individuals the perceptual apparatus for sensing the world around them.
Basic need is defined as?
A persons basic need is to maintain and enhance the organized self.
Goals and Values affect perception how?
Perceptions are filtered through ones goals and values