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Part 107 test practice question: Weather

WeatherDifficulty 2/5

The METAR wind group '08012G20KT' means:

  1. AWind from 080° magnetic at 12 mph
  2. BWind variable at 12 kt
  3. CWind from 080° true at 12 kt, gusting to 20 kt
  4. DWind from 120° at 8 kt, gusting 20
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Correct: C. METAR winds are reported as true direction (first three digits) and speed in knots, with G indicating gusts: from 080° at 12 knots gusting 20.

  • D — Direction is the first three digits (080).
  • A — METAR winds are true, not magnetic, and in knots.
  • B — Variable winds are shown as VRB.

Concept being tested

11–16% of items. Weather sources (METAR, TAF), effects of density altitude, wind, temperature and humidity, fog, thunderstorms, icing, and how weather affects sUAS performance. — 14% of the exam. Study guide for Weather.

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Primary references

  1. Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-10B, April 2021) — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
  2. Advisory Circular 00-45H, Aviation Weather Services (METAR/TAF formats) — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
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