FAA Private Pilot Test Prep

Category - FAA Private Pilot

In addition to the standard briefing, what additional information should be asked of the weather briefer in order to evaluate soaring conditions?
  1. The Thermal indexes
  2. The winds aloft
  3. The moisture index
  4. Where dry line are in the atmosphere.
Explanation
Correct answer: A. The thermal indexes. Soaring requires natural lift to be effective. A glider pilot should ask for a soaring forecast which will include various thermals in the forecast.
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