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What information does the Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB) provide?
- A.Forecast wind direction, speed, and temperature at specified altitudes above sea level
- B.Observed cloud heights at the departure airport only
- C.Hourly surface visibility for the next 30 hours
Correct answer
A. Forecast wind direction, speed, and temperature at specified altitudes above sea level
Why
The FB forecast helps a pilot anticipate how winds will change with altitude. A remote pilot can use it to judge drift, headwinds on a return leg, and energy needs aloft.
Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 3 · ACS knowledge area: Aviation Weather Sources and Effects · From the Aviation Weather practice bank (WEA-028).