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PPL Meteorology Exam Prep

Weather theory for the PPL Met exam: fronts, cloud, TAFs & METARs.

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Pass mark 12/16 45 minutes UK CAA How many can I get wrong?
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Q1. In the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA), what is the defined sea-level temperature?
  • A.  15°C
  • B.  0°C
  • C.  20°C
  • D.  10°C
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✓ Answer: A. 15°C
The ISA defines mean sea-level temperature as 15°C (288 K). This baseline lets pilots and forecasters express real-world deviations as 'ISA +X' or 'ISA -X', which is essential for performance calculations.
Q2. Which value best represents the average Saturated Adiabatic Lapse Rate (SALR)?
  • A.  1°C per 1,000 ft (constant)
  • B.  1.5°C per 1,000 ft (average)
  • C.  3°C per 1,000 ft (same as DALR)
  • D.  4.5°C per 1,000 ft
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✓ Answer: B. 1.5°C per 1,000 ft (average)
Once air is saturated, further ascent causes condensation, and the latent heat released partially offsets the cooling, so the SALR is lower than the DALR — typically around 1.5°C per 1,000 ft, though it varies with temperature and moisture content.
Q3. In a cold occlusion, which air mass is coldest at the surface?
  • A.  The air ahead of the original warm front
  • B.  They are always the same temperature
  • C.  The air behind the original cold front
  • D.  The air within the former warm sector
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✓ Answer: C. The air behind the original cold front
In a cold occlusion, the air behind the original cold front is colder than the air ahead of the original warm front, so it undercuts that air at the surface and forces the warm sector aloft. This is the more common type of occlusion in the UK, as opposed to a warm occlusion where the reverse temperature relationship applies.
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Ten quick questions on one topic, marked instantly with explanations.
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The atmosphere, pressure & density · 35
Cloud, precipitation & stability · 35
Fronts, air masses & pressure systems · 35
Wind — gradient, local & turbulence · 38
Visibility, fog & icing · 36
TAF, METAR & forecasts · 38

Who has to sit the PPL Meteorology Exam Prep

Who needs a PPL Meteorology Exam Prep?

All student pilots in the UK pursuing a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) must pass this as one of nine theoretical exams.

The real PPL Meteorology Exam Prep: format

How many questions are in the PPL Meteorology Exam Prep?

The real PPL Meteorology Exam Prep has 16 questions and lasts 50 minutes. Our mock uses 16 questions in 45 minutes.

What is the PPL Meteorology Exam Prep pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 75% (12 correct answers). Our mock marks you at 12 out of 16, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the PPL Meteorology Exam Prep cost?

Real exam fee: Approx. £25-£100. Resit fee: Approx. £25-£100. Rebooking after a fail: No mandatory wait for first 3 failures. 3-month cooling-off if failed on 4th attempt; all previous passes void.

How hard is it

How hard is the PPL Meteorology Exam Prep?

Difficulty: High. Often cited as the hardest due to volume, interconnected concepts, and need for numerical precision & interpretation.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the PPL Meteorology Exam Prep?

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
PPL Meteorology Exam Prep: common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with UK CAA.