Certified Flight Instructor - Flight Instructor Airplane Practice Exam

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Which in-flight advisory would contain information on severe icing?

PIREP
SIGMET
CONVECTIVE SIGMET
AIRMET

The correct answer is: SIGMET

The correct answer is the SIGMET. SIGMETs are in-flight advisories that provide information on significant weather phenomena that may affect the safety of flight, such as severe icing, turbulence, and thunderstorms. A SIGMET specifically warns pilots about hazardous weather conditions that can pose a danger to aircraft, including all forms of severe icing. In contrast, PIREPs (Pilot Reports) offer anecdotal reports of actual weather conditions experienced by pilots in flight but do not formally alert pilots about widespread issues. Convective SIGMETs specifically address convective activity like thunderstorms and severe turbulence, which is different from general icing conditions. AIRMETs provide information regarding less severe weather phenomena that do not meet the criteria of a SIGMET, such as moderate icing. Understanding the role of these advisories and how each category serves different purposes is essential for pilots, as they help in making informed decisions regarding safety and flight planning.