FAA Private Pilot Test Prep

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Refer to Figure 17 on page 19.
What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?
  1. 230 magnetic at 39 knots
  2. 230 true at 39 knots gusting by 4 knots more
  3. 230 true at 39 knots
  4. 233 true at 90 knots
Explanation
Correct answer: C. 230 true at 39 knots. When looking at winds aloft such as: 2339-04 break it into separate numbers- 23-39-04. The first two digits represent the wind direction in true direction, in this case 230. The next two digits are the speed, in this case 39 knots. The final digits and the preceding sign are the temperature, in this example - 04 degrees.
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