Weather Quiz

A thunderstorm is, in general, a local storm invariably produced by a cumulonimbus cloud, and is always accompanied by lightning and thunder.

Part 107 require the minimum distance of the sUAS from clouds must be no less than 500 feet below the cloud. 800 - 500 = 300 feet AGL.

Part 107 require the minimum distance of the sUAS from clouds must be no less than 500 feet below the cloud. The towers depicted 8 NM SW of CRP are 1,104 feet MSL. 1,104 + 500 = 1,604 feet MSL.

A continuous line of thunderstorms, or squall line, may form along or ahead of the front. Squall lines present a serious hazard to pilots as squall type thunderstorms are intense and move quickly. Squalls can occur at any altitude - they are not unique to high- or low-altitude operations.

Two conditions are necessary for structural icing in flight: 1. The aircraft must be flying through visible water such as rain or cloud droplets, and 2. The temperature at the point where the moisture strikes the aircraft must be 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) or colder.