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Aviation Navigation Mock Test Questions

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Aviation Navigation Mock Test Questions

The document contains a series of multiple-choice questions related to aviation navigation, radar systems, and meteorological concepts. Each question presents a scenario or calculation involving scales, distances, and technical specifications relevant to flight operations. The questions cover a range of topics including Mercator charts, DME signals, INS platforms, and GPS systems.
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Q.1) On a mercator chart the scale at 65°N is 1 : 887,498. What is the scale at 88°S?

1 : 070,250

1 : 703,289

1 : 073,289

1 : 730,289

Q.2) DME distinguishes between its signals returning from the ground equipment and signals reflected from the ground because:

they are differently modulated.

the time delay between transmitted and received signals is incorrect.

they are at different frequencies.

they carry a unique coding sequence.

Q.3) The shortest distance in nm from C (58°N 27°W) to D (16°S 153°E)?

4472

8280

4427

8208

Q.4) An aircraft in the northern hemisphere is making an accurate rate one turn to the right. If the initial heading was 135° after 30 seconds the
direct reading magnetic compass should read?

225°.

Less than 225°.

More than 225°.

Q.5) Diffraction of an FR signal is a displacement of its propagation path due to?

Passing through ionised regions of the upper atmosphere.

Reflection from the surface.

Passing over or through mediums of different conductivity.

Passing over obstacle with dimensions close to the wavelength.

Q.6) At 54°S the scale of a mercator chart is 1 : 8,038,732. What is the distance in inches between 59°E and 11°E at 28°N?

39.01 inches

13.56 inches

15.36 inches

13.65 inches

Q.7) Convert 10nm into corresponding Statute miles and Kilometres?

15.12, 15.28

11.52, 18.52
15.21, 19.61

11.52, 15.82

Q.8) What do we call the point at which the pilot must initiate a 'go-around' from a Surveillance Radar Approach?

Decision height

Reference point

Minimum descent altitude

The missed approach point

Q.9) An aircraft flying from R to S at a TAS of 495kts with a headwind component of 25kts. If the distance from R to S is 1940nm and safe
endurance is 4 hours 45 min. What is the time and distance to PNR?

179min, 1347nm

103min, 1009nm

149min, 1170nm

117min, 1249nm

Q.10) Why is an INS platform virtually unusable at very high latitudes?

The value of earth rate affecting the E/W accelerometer is a component dependent on the sine Lat. At high latitudes this component is nearly
zero and makes alignment to magnetic north virtually impossible

The value of earth rate affecting the E/W accelerometer is a component dependent on the sine Lat. At high latitudes this component is nearly
zero and makes alignment to true north virtually impossible

The value of earth rate affecting the E/W accelerometer is a component dependent on the cosine Lat. At high latitudes this component is nearly
zero and makes alignment to true north virtually impossible

The value of earth rate affecting the E/W accelerometer is a component dependent on the cosine Lat. At high latitudes this component is nearly
zero and makes alignment to magnetic north virtually impossible

Q.11) On a mercator chart the chart length between two meridians 146°W and 157°E is 49 cms at 51°N. What is the scale at 51°N?

1 : 8,000,000

1 : 8,134,724

1 : 8,284,724

1 : 8,900,724

Q.12) An aircraft at position 24°S 10*E flying northerly for 7980km. What is the destination position?

42°S 10°E

48°N 10°E

48°S 10°E

42°N 10*E

Q.13) Calculate the time and distance to PSR Track 000°T, PNR Endurance 1 hour 15 min, TAS 185kts, W/V 260°/25kts?

36min, 113nm

64min, 241nm
48min, 142nm

29min, 85nm

Q.14) If the …… (i) of a radio wave is …… (ii) then the skip distance will …… (iii) and the dead space will …… (iv):

(i) frequency; (ii) decrease; (iii) increase; (iv) decrease

(i) wavelength; (ii) increase; (iii) increase; (iv) increase

(i) wavelength; (ii) decrease; (iii) increase; (iv) decrease

(i) frequency; (ii) increase; (iii) increase; (iv) increase

Q.15) A radar facility transmitting at a Pulse Recurrence Frequency (PRF) of 1500 pulses/second will have a maximum unambiguous range of
approximately:

135 NM.

54 NM.

270 NM.

27 NM.

Q.16) Which of the following is the datum for altitude information when conducting flights under IFR conditions on airways using the
NAVSTAR/GPS satellite navigation system?

The average of GPS altitude and barometric altitude.

Barometric altitude.

GPS altitude if 4 or more satellites are received otherwise barometric altitude.

GPS altitude.

Q.17) A primary radar has a PRF of 500 pps. The maximum theoretical unambiguous range, ignoring all other factors, is

350 nm

100 nm

250 nm

162 nm

Q.18) The initial great circle from J (65°N 11°E) to K (74°N 07°W) is 299°T. Find the initial great circle track from K to J at K?

136°

282°

316°

102°

Q.19) An aircraft has an RMI with two needles. Assume that: (i) The aircraft is outbound from NDB Y on a track of 126°(M) drift is 140° Port.
(ii) A position report is required when crossing a QDR of 022 from N
A

Q.20) How many metres are equal to 4200 ft?

1280 m

1120 m

1245 m

1346 m

Q.21) An aircraft departs F (30°N 76°E) flying easterly for 1490nm. What is the destination position?

47°20’E

104°E

47°20’W

104°W

Q.22) When a mode C interrogation is responded to, vertical position of the aircraft is coded and transmitted. This vertical position is referred
to:

area QNH.

any of the above as directed by ATC.

the sub-scale of the altimeter.

1013.2 hPa

Q.23) The directive force?

Is the component of the Earth’s magnetic field which aligns the compass needle.

Equals the vertical component of the Earth’s magnetic field.

Is zero at the geographic poles.

Is about twice as strong on 60° N/S as on the equator.

Q.24) The initial great circle track from P (20°S 10°E) to Q (45°S 05°W) is 307°T. Find the final great circle track from P to Q at Q?

299°

119°

135°
315°

Q.25) The ground speed of an aircraft is 278kts. Calculate the distance covered by an aircraft in 08mins?

39nm

40nm

37nm

34nm

Q.26) Which of the following will give the most accurate calculation of aircraft ground speed?

A DME on the flight plan route.

A DME off the flight plan route.

A VOR on the flight plan route.

A VOR off the flight plan route.

Q.27) The possibility of ingress of moisture to the instruments:

is prevented by drain traps

is prevented by fitting blanks

is prevented by having the pitot head and static vents lower than the instruments

is prevented by the anti-icing heaters

Q.28) Which of the following is an ILS localiser frequency?

108.25 MHz.

109.15 MHz.

110.20 MHz.

112.10 MHz.

Q.29) Where do the isogonal lines converge?

At both the North and South Geographic Poles.

At both the North and South Magnetic Poles.

Only at the Magnetic equator.

Only at the Magnetic North Pole.

Q.30) In NAVSTAR/GPS the PRN codes are used to:

determine satellite range.

remove receiver clock error.

eliminate satellite clock and ephemeris errors.

reduce ionospheric and tropospheric errors.

Q.31) Convert 514 litres of fuel having SG 0.69 into Kgs?

345 kgs
362 kgs

341 kgs

354 kgs

Q.32) Find the final great circle track from A to B at B. If the initial great circle track from A (43°N 12°E) to B (53°N 19°E) is 39°T?

224°

44°

34°

214° Q.33) An aircraft flying from U to V at a TAS of 490kts with a head wind component of 20kts. If the distance from U to V is 1410nm
and safe endurance is 4hrs 50mins then calculate the distance to PNR?

1182nm

1224nm

1035nm

1349nm

Q.34) How many feet are equal to 5000 m?

15500 ft

16400 ft

14700 ft

18050 ft

Q.35) On a mercator chart the scale at 43°S is 1 : 314,482. What is the scale at 16°N?

1 : 413,342

1 : 400,000

1 : 500,342

1 : 600,342

Q.36) Given: True HDG = 054° TAS = 450 kts Track (T) = 059° GS = 416kts. Calculate the W/V?

010/55kts

005/50kts

010/45kts

010/50kts

Q.37) Which of the following lists are all errors that affect the accuracy and reliability of the Satellite-Assisted Navigation system
(GNSS/GPS)?

Satellite mutual interference; satellite ephemeris; atmospheric propagation.

Satellite clock; satellite ephemeris; atmospheric propagation.

Satellite to ground time lag; atmospheric propagation; satellite clock.


Satellite mutual interference; frequency drift; satellite to ground time lag.

Q.38) The ADF indication in the cockpit is a?

True bearing on an RMI.

Relative bearing on an RMI.

Relative bearing on a fixed card.

Magnetic heading on a fixed card indicator.

Q.39) Given: TAS = 130kts, Track (T) = 003°, W/V = 190/40kts. Calculate the HDG (°T) and GS?

001 - 170 kt.

003 -170 kt

000 - 172 kt.

001 - 175 kt.

Q.40) Short range aerodrome radars will have …… wavelengths?

Millimetric.

Centimetric.

Decimetric.

Metric.

Q.41) If the scale of a mercator chart at equator is 1 : 2,300,000. What is the scale at 75°N?

1 : 1,500,000

1 : 1,595,284

1 : 1,000,000

1 : 595,284

Q.42) When turning onto a northerly heading the rose of a magnetic compass tends to " undershoot;" when turning onto a southerly heading it
tends to " overshoot": 1) these compass indications are less reliable in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hem

1, 2, and 4.

2 and 3.

2, 3, and 4.

1 and 3.

Q.43) A tied gyro has (i) …… planes of freedom and is always controlled in (ii) …… of these planes by (iii) ……

(i) 3 (ii) at least one (iii) an external force

(i) 2 (ii) both (iii) gravity

(i) 3 (ii) both (iii) an external force

(i) 3 (ii) only one (iii) gravity

Q.44) At 105 nm from a VOR an aircraft commences a descent from FL350 in order to arrive overhead the VOR at FL120. What rate of
descent is required if the mean groundspeed in the descent is to be 250 knots?
950 ft/min.

913 ft/min.

744 ft/min.

847 ft/min.

Q.45) A DME is located at MSL. An aircraft passing vertically above the station at flight level FL 360 will obtain a DME range of
approximately:

8 NM.

6 NM.

11 NM.

7 NM.

Q.46) In GPS the satellites operate on two frequencies known as:

L1 and L2, L1

L1 and L2, L1

L1 andL2, L1

L1 and L2, L1

Q.47) Convert 440 litres into US gallons and Imperial gallons

161, 89

122, 92

116, 97

128, 102

Q.48) Aircraft position is at 05°N 30°E flying southerly for 1648nm. What is the destination position?

32°N 30°E

22°S 30°E

32°S 30°W

22°S 30°W

Q.49) What is the chart distance between longitudes 179°E and 175°W on a direct Mercator Chart with a scale of 1 : 5 000 000 at the equator?

133 mm.

100 mm.

113 cm.

125 mm.

Q.50) What is the approximate maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL 130 could receive information from a VDF facility, which
is sited 1024 ft above MSL?

180 nm.
150 nm.

120 nm.

220 nm.

Q.51) The vertical position provided by SSR Mode C is referenced to?

QNH.

WGS 84 Datum.

1013.2 hPa.

QNH unless QFE is in use.

Q.52) How many metres are equal to 5000 ft?

1425 m

1524 m

1680 m

1720 m

Q.53) On a Mercator chart, the chart length between two meridians, 160E and 160W, is 30 cams at 30S. What is the scale of the chart at 30S?

1 : 21 831 000

1 : 32 831 000

1 : 12 831 000

1 : 24 831 000

Q.54) When climbing through an isothermal layer at constant mach number?

CAS increases.

CAS decreases.

CAS remains constant.

TAS decreases.

Q.55) An aircraft flying from R to S at a TAS of 505kts with a head wind component of 20kts. If the distance from R to S is 1050nm and safe
endurance is 6hrs 10mins then calculate the distance to PNR?

1241nm

1323nm

1187nm

1452nm

Q.56) The VHF frequency band is in the?

3 to 30 kHz range.

30 to 300 kHz range

3 to 30 MHz range.
30 to 300 MHz range.

Q.57) When descending through an isothermal layer at constant mach number?

TAS increases.

TAS decreases.

TAS remains constant.

CAS decreases.

Q.58) Of the types of GPS receivers available for civil aviation, which is the most advanced type?

The single channel receiver.

The multiplex receiver.

The continuous tracking receiver.

The multiple satellite receiver.

Q.59) What is density altitude

Pressure altitude corrected for density.

Temperature altitude corrected for density.

Temperature altitude corrected for pressure.

Pressure altitude corrected for temperature.

Q.60) An aircraft flying from U to V 1080nm, True Track 270°, W/V 300°/25kts, Full TAS 470kts, Engine failure TAS 380kts. Find the time
to engine failure ETP from U?

76min

70min

83min

51min

Q.61) The minimum range of a primary radar, using the pulse technique, is determined by the …… (i); the maximum unambiguous range by
the …… (ii)

(i) pulse length (ii) pulse recurrence frequency.

(i) transmission frequency (ii) pulse recurrence frequency.

(i) transmission frequency (ii) transmitter power output.

(i) pulse length (ii) length of the time base.

Q.62) An aircraft wishing to use the VDF service must?

By within 10 nautical miles of the VDF aerial.

Transmit a signal for a long enough period for the bearing to be established.

Be equipped with a VOR indicator unit.

Ask the controller to transmit for a long enough period to establish the bearing.
Q.63) An aircraft flying from M to N 1145nm, True Track 195°, W/V 105°/20kts, Full TAS 445kts, Engine failure TAS 355kts. Find the time
to engine failure ETP from M?

82min

70min

77min

68min

Q.64) When taking-off on a calm day on heading of 45° in the northern hemisphere, the compass will indicate …… If the field is on an agonic
line?

45°

More than 45°

Less than 45°

45° only if the wings are level.

Q.65) On a Mercator chart, the scale at 54S is 1 : 2 000 000. What is the scale at 25N?

1 : 2 000 000

1 : 3 084 000

1 : 1 121 000

1 : 3 825 000

Q.66) When descending through an isothermal layer at a constant Calibrated Airspeed (CAS), the True Airspeed (TAS) will:

increase at an exponential rate.

decrease.

increase at a linear rate.

remain constant.

Q.67) Aircraft position is at 15°N 70°W departs westerly for 1480nm. What is the destination longitude?

44°28’W

95°32’E

44°28’E

95°32’W

Q.68) An aircraft flying from A to B distance is 530nm, True Track 230°, W/V 120°/15kts, TAS 270kts. What is the distance to B from CP?

207nm

260nm

270nm

206nm

Q.69) In Airborne Weather Radar (AWR), the main factors which determine whether a cloud will be detected are:

Rotational speed of radar scanner.


Diameter of radar scanner.

Wavelength/frequency used.

Range from cloud.

Q.70) The ground speed of an aircraft is 376kts. Calculate the distance covered by an aircraft in 42mins?

270nm

268nm

263nm

259nm

Q.71) Calculate the fuel flow of an aircraft if 565 Kg of fuel used in 2 hour 52 min?

181 lKg/hr

197 Kg/hr

205 Kg/hr

212 Kg/hr

Q.72) Determine the convergency value between M (78°N 83°W) and N (69°N 74°W)?

8.926°

8.629°

8.269°

8.7°

Q.73) What is the distance in nm from K (29°S 09°E) to J (29°S 17°E)?

402

204

240

420

Q.74) The airspeed indicator is calibrated to?

Conditions of the International Standard Atmosphere.

Conditions of the International Standard Atmosphere at MSL.

An air density of 1013.25 gms/m3.

Indicated correctly in any atmosphere.

Q.75) On a mercator chart the chart length between two meridians is 148°W and 169°W is 44 cms at 56°N. What is the scale at 56°N?

1 : 2,500,000

1 : 2,300,000

1 : 2,965,654
1 : 2,100,000

Q.76) The pulse repetition frequency of a signal having a pulse interval (pulse recurrence period) of 5 microseconds is:

200 KHz

2000 KHz

6 MHz

60 MHz

Q.77) An AWR echo at 30 nm when the beam is level with the aircraft is lost when the centre of the beam is tilted upwards at an angle of 2°.
How high above the aircraft is the top of the rain?

600 ft

1500 ft

3000 ft

6000 ft

Q.78) The number of satellites required to provide a 3D fix without RAIM is:

Q.79) If True Track 320°, TAS 285kts, W/V 085°/25kts, PNR fuel 1052 litres, Fuel flow 328lit/hr. Calculate the distance to PSR?

453nm

478nm

516nm

370nm

Q.80) You are at an altitude of 9,000 feet. At a range of 200nm from a VHF communications transmitter, and you are receiving a good signal.

You should expect this since the transmitter is at a height of 2.000 feet.

You should have been receiving the signal from a range of 240 nm.

You are probably receiving a duct propagation signal.

You are probably receiving a sky wave signal.

Q.81) Determine the value of convergency between R (58°N 003°E) and S (56°N 13°W)?

14.3°

13.99°

14.6°

13.4°

Q.82) The initial great circle track from U (67°N 31°E) to V (80°N 22°E) is 318°T. Find the final great circle track from U to V at V?
147°

309°

327°

129°

Q.83) Which of the following properties are possessed by a standby artificial horizon? 1.) Independent power supply. 2.) Integral gyro. 3.)
Remote (external) gyro. 4.) Used only in emergencies. 5.) At least one per pilot in JAR 25 aircraft.

1, 2

2, 3

3, 4

4, 5

Q.84) At the magnetic equator?

Variation is Zero.

Deviation is Zero.

Dip is Zero.

The agonic line is also an isogonal line.

Q.85) Of what use, if any, is a military TACAN station to civil aviation?

It is of no use to civil aviation.

It can provide a DME distance and magnetic bearing.

It can provide DME distance.

It can provide a magnetic bearing.

Q.86) How does a NAVSTAR/GPS satellite navigation system receiver recognise which of the received signals belongs to which satellite?

The Doppler shift is unique to each satellite.

The receiver detects the direction from which the signals are received and compares this information with the calculated positions of the
satellites.

Each satellite transmits its signal on a separate frequency.

Each satellite transmits its signal, on common frequencies, with an individual Pseudo Random Noise code.

Q.87) Which of the following lists all the parameters that can be determined by a GPS receiver tracking signals from 4 different satellites?

Latitude and longitude.

Latitude, longitude and time.

Latitude, longitude and altitude.

Latitude, longitude, altitude and time.

Q.88) If the static pipe becomes partly blocked?

The IAS will be too high when descending at constant IAS.

The IAS will be too high when accelerating at constant altitude.


The IAS will be too low at all times.

The IAS will be too low when accelerating at constant altitude.

Q.89) A compass swing is used to:

align compass north with true north.

get true north and lubber line aligned.

align magnetic north with true north.

align compass north with magnetic north.

Q.90) Find the value of convergency between E (46°N 46°W) and F (55°N 55°W)?

Q.91) The UHF band is the assigned frequency band of the?

ILS glide path transmitter.

All the 3 ILS marker beacons.

ILS localiser transmitter.

Outer marker beacon.

Q.92) A frequency of 295 KHz would be described as:

HF.

LF.

MF.

short wave.
Q.93) DME is a radar type of facility and its maximum range is limited by?

The receiver sensitivity.

The pulse repetition interval.

The height of the aeroplane.

The transmitter power only.

Q.94) The initial great circle track from J (45°N 04°E) to K (53°N 09°E) is 48°T. Find the final great circle track at K from J to K?

52°

46°

232°

226°

Q.95) Find the ground speed of an aircraft required to reach the distance of 739nm apart in 213mins?
201kts

208kts

217kts

198kts

Q.96) The vertical speed indicator of an aircraft flying at a true airspeed of 100 kts, in a descent with a slope of 3°, indicates

- 300 ft/min

- 150 ft/min

- 250 ft/min

- 500 ft/min

Q.97) If the ground speed of an aircraft is 185kts then calculate the time taken to cover the distance of 70nm?

27.2 min

26 min

25 min

22.7 min

Q.98) The maximum range of a ground radar is limited by:

average power.

pulse width.

pulse recurrence rate.

peak power.

Q.99) Track 300°T, W/V 270°/40kts, TAS 200kts, PNR Endurance 4 hours. Find the time to PNR?

282min

135min

196min

141min

Q.100) Convert 228 US gallons into Litres and Imperial gallons

863, 190

836, 160

822, 203

812, 201

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