SIGMETs (WS)

Reading Assignment
Aviation Weather Services (AC 00-45E) – 4-23 to 4-24

Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Manual – “SIGMET”, 9-108 to 9-109

Weather Services
SIGMETs (WS)
 SIGMETs (WS) Quiz
1. How often are SIGMETs issued? ________________________________________________________

2. What is their maximum forecast period? ___________________________________________________

3. How large of an area must a SIGMET cover? _______________________________________________

4. How are SIGMETs labeled and how do we know if the SIGMET has previously been issued and is now

being extended? _____________________________________________________________________

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5. What types of weather are covered under SIGMETs? ________________________________________

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Weather Services
SIGMETs (WS)