INRAT Instrument Rating · Question
What does a METAR remark 'VCRA' indicate?
'VCRA' in a METAR remark stands for 'Vicinity Rain', indicating precipitation within 5-10 statute miles of the aerodrome.
Start free practice for INRAT Instrument Rating
150 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
Question: What does a METAR remark 'VCRA' indicate?
Answer options: ✅ Vicinity Rain
- Very Cold Rain
- Vertical Cloud Restriction, Rain
- Visibility Clear, Rain
Correct answer: Vicinity Rain
Explanation: 'VCRA' in a METAR remark stands for 'Vicinity Rain', indicating precipitation within 5-10 statute miles of the aerodrome.
Start free practice for INRAT Instrument Rating
150 questions · no signup required · 40 free questions per day
More about INRAT Instrument Rating
Related Questions
- When flying an NDB approach, what instrument is primarily used to track the inbound course?
- How does an aneroid barometer in an altimeter respond to a change in atmospheric pressure?
- What is the primary characteristic that differentiates a Localizer Performance (LP) approach from a Localizer
- When interpreting a TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast), what does 'PROB30' indicate?
- What is the purpose of an IFR alternate aerodrome requirement?
- What is the standard holding pattern procedure for an aircraft entering a hold at an NDB, unless otherwise spe
More for INRAT Instrument Rating candidates
Practice tests
Question explanations
- When flying an NDB approach, what instrument is primarily used to track the inbound course?
- How does an aneroid barometer in an altimeter respond to a change in atmospheric pressure?
- What is the primary characteristic that differentiates a Localizer Performance (LP) approach from a Localizer
- When interpreting a TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast), what does 'PROB30' indicate?
Ready to practice?
Free, no signup required. Build a wrong-question list as you go.
Start Free INRAT Instrument Rating Practice →Related courses
Other Canadian certifications candidates often prepare for alongside this one.