What type of forecast is continuously broadcast through a VOR to inform pilots of hazardous inflight weather?

• A. AIRMET
• B. HIWAS
• C. CWA
• D. METAR

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is HIWAS, which stands for Hazardous Inflight Weather Advisory Service. HIWAS is specifically designed to provide pilots with continuous broadcasts of hazardous weather information, such as severe turbulence, thunderstorms, icing conditions, and other risks that could impact flight safety.

This service is available through VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range) stations, allowing pilots in the vicinity to receive real-time updates about hazardous weather conditions while in flight. The ability to access this information continuously enables pilots to make informed decisions regarding their flight routes and safety.

The other options do not serve the same function as HIWAS. AIRMETs provide information about less severe weather that could affect aircraft but are not continuously broadcast in the same manner. CWAs, or Convective Weather Advisories, are issued for specific conditions but are not regularly transmitted like HIWAS. METARs provide routine weather observation data at airports but do not focus specifically on in-flight hazards nor are they broadcast continuously through VOR stations.