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(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 17.) What wind is forecast for STL at 12,000 feet?

FAA-CT-8080-2H, Figure 17. Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast. U.S. Government work (public domain). Source PDF. Tap to enlarge.

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Correct answer: B. 230° true at 39 knots.

In the winds-aloft forecast, STL at 12,000 feet reads 2339-04: wind from 230° true at 39 knots, temperature -4 °C. Winds aloft forecasts are always referenced to true north.

References

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), ch. 13, Aviation Weather Services · search it in our library

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Question 12 from the FAA document Private Pilot-Airplane (PAR) Sample Questions (U.S. Government work, public domain) · ACS/LSC code PA.I.C.K2. The FAA does not publish an answer key; the answer and explanation are ours, with references. Verify against the current regulations and handbooks.