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NAVIGATION TEST PAPER


AÇADEM
1. Given the following:
True Course: 315°
Wind velocity: 230/40
TAS: 420 knots
What is the wind correction angle and the groundspeed? (WCA / GS)
A)-6° /425
B) +6° /415
C) -6° /415
D) +6° /425
2. The primary factor which makes the servo-assisted altimeter more accuratè than the
simple pressure altimeter is the use of: A T I O N

A)combination of counters/pointers.
B) an induction pick-off device.
c) more effective temperature compensating leaf springs.
D) asub-scale logarithmic function.

3. Cruising at FL390, M.84 is found to give a TAS of 499kt ThelSA deviation at this level will
be:
ANA.
A) -17.
B) -19.
C) +17.
D) +19.

4. Ifthe (ö) of aradio wave is (ü) th¿nthe skipdistance will(ii)and the dead space will(iv):
A)()frequency; (ii) increases(ii jncrease; (iv) increase
B) () wavelength; (i) incçease tifi) increase; (iv) increase
C) (0) wavelength; (ii), dÇcrese; (i) increase; (iv) decrease
D) () frequency: (l) decase; (ii) increase; (iv) decrease
5. The efrequenctyG Ycorresponds to a wavelength of 12 mm is:
A) 2.5 MHz
B) 25 GH
) 2.5,GH2
D) 25 MHz

Calibrated alr speed Is:


CAA) IAS plus the pressure error
B) IAS plus instrument error correction
C) IAS plus density error correction
D)IAS plus compressibility correction

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7. For a planned flight the calculated fuel is as follows:
Flight time: 2h42min 13

Taxifuel: 9 kg
Block fuel: 136 kg
The reserve fuel, at any time, should not be less than 30% of the DEMY
How much fuel should remain after 2 hours remaining trip fuel.
A) 33 kg trip fuel and no flight time?
reserve fuel
B) 23 kg trip fuel and 10 kg
C) 33 kg trip fueland 10 kg reserve fuel
D)25 kg trip fuel and 8 kg reserve fuel
reserve fuel
8. An aircraft flying at 7500 ft is cleared to descend to be
reaching a beacon. If ground speed is 156 kt and Rate oflevel at 1000ft, 6 NM before
miles before the beacon should Descent is 800 fpm, how mnany
A) 21.1 descent begin?
B) 30.2
C) 27.1 TION
D) 15.0

9. When flying from low


cause the instrument to:
pressure to high pressure, the barometric error of an
altimeter will
A) overread the true altitude of the
B) indicate a higher altitude than aircraft.
C) indicate the true altitude.
the correct one.
D) underread the true altitude of the
aircraft.
10. An aircraft heading 130° (M)
[Link] ADF reading of 190° Relative. The heading to
intercept the 170° trackK HUT
outbound from the NDB at 30 is: steer to
A) 210° (M)
B) 200° (M)
c) 190° (M)
D) 220° (M)

11. The Total Air Temperature probe


(SAT = Statio Air Temperature) measures total temperature (TAT) by:
A) TAT =$AT-kinetic heating.
B) TATSAT + heating due to
C) TAT=SAT + kinetic [Link].
0) TAT = SAT - heating due to
compressibility.
12. With reference to VDF, the true bearing of an
aircraft from a ground station is:
A) QDM
B) QUJ
C) QTE
D) QDR

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13. Given: Compas Heading 090°, Deviation 2°W, Varlation 12°E, TAS 160 kt. Whilst
maintaining a radial 070° from a VOR station, the aircraft files a ground distance of 14 NM
in 6 MIN. What is the W/V°(T)?
160°/50 kt
150°/50 kt
160°/60 kt
A T I O
A N
C A D E M

C
d. 150°/60 kt
14. Select the correct statement:
A) EAS = IAS corrected for position error
B) EAS CAS corrected for compressibility error
C) TAS = EAS Corrected for compressibility error
D) CAS = TAS Corrected for density error

15. Density varies:


A) Directly with pressure and inversely with temperature
B) Directly with temperature and pressure
) Inversely with pressure and directly with temperature
D) Inversely with temperature andpressure
16. At a height 5.000 feet you might expect to receive aVHE slgnal, from atransmitter at sea
level, at a range of:
A) 88,4 km B A N A

B) 200 km
C) 70,7 nm
D)88,4 nm

17. An aircraft traveling at 330 metresa secondtransmits asignal at 10 GHz to astationary


recelver. If the atrcraft is flyng diectlytowards the recelver and they are approximately
at the sanme height the reçived frequency will be:
A) 9.999989 GHz
B) 10.000011
H GHzI L
C) 11 MHz
D)11 GHz

18. Wherusing NDBS night effect is most likely to be greatest at:


A) dusk
P)night.
C\dawn.
D) dawn or dusk.

19. Both the VOR (single pointer) and the ADF in an aircraft are correctly tuned and ldentifled.
The Indications from both are shown on the RMIshown below. Which of the following
statements Is correct:
A) the aircraft is heading 033* (M), is on the 310° radial, and bears 050° (M) from the NDB.
B) the aircraft is heading 330° (M), ison the 130 radial, and bears 230 (M) from the NDB.
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C) the aircraft is heading 330° (M), is on the 130°
D) the aircraft is heading 330° (M), is on the 310°
radial, and bears 050° (M) from the NDB.
radial, and bears 050° (M) from the NDB,

C A D E

20. What angle of bank


turn while flying at anshould you adopt on the attitude
IAS of 130 Kt? indicator for a standard rate (rate 1)
A) 15° / I A T I O

B) 20°
C) 10°
D)30°

21. What indications


should you get from the
A) the ball stays fixed in the centre turn-and-slip indicator during taxi?
opposite direction of the turn' position during the turn, and the needle deflects in the
B) the ball moves
freely in the
opposite direction of the turndirection of theturn, and the needle deflects in the
C) the ballstays fixed in
the centre position during the
direction of the turn turn, and the needle deflects in
D)the ball moves freely the
turn
oppòsite the turn, and the needle deflects in the
direction of the
22. Given:
Ground Speed: 150 kts
Wind component:-30 kts
Distance NGM: 86
Calculate NAM and TAS:
A) 103 NAM; 180kts
B) 69 NAM; 180 kts
C) 69NAM; 120 kts
D) 103 NAM; 120kts

23. On a ATC flight plan, to indicate that you will


overfly the way-point ROMEO at 120 kt at
flight level 085, you will write:
A) ROMEO /FO85 NO120
B) ROMEO /FLO85 NO120
C) ROMEO /KO120 FLO85
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D) ROMEO / NO120O FO85

24. In the appropriate box of a flight plan, for endurance, one must Indicate the time
DEMY
corresponding to:
A) the totalusable fuel on board minus reserve fuel
B) the total usable fuel on board
C) the required fuel for the flight
D) the required fuel for the flight plus the alternate and 45 minutes
25. The Earth can be considered as being a magnet with the?
a. Red pole near the north pole of the earth and the directlon of the magnetlc forçe
pointing straight down to the earth's surface.
b. Blue pole near the north pole of the earth and the direction of the magnet fojce
pointing straight up the earth's surface.
G. Red pole near the north pole of the earth and the direction of the magnetlc force
pointing straight up from the earth's surface.
d. Blue pole near the north pole of the earth and the directlon of fhe magnetlc force
A V I A T I

pointing straight down to the earth's surface.

26. Given:
Maximum Take-off Mass:62,800 kg
Maximum Zero Fuel Mass: 51,300 kg
Maximum Landing Mass: 54,900 kg
Dry Operating Mass: 35,000 kg
Traffic Load: 12,000 kg
Total trip fuelrequired (including all çeseryes anddiverslon fuel): 13,200 kg
Estimated reserve on landing: 3,10Q kz
KHE
Calculate the extra fuel uplift available:
A)2600 kg
B) 3100 kg
c) 3000 kg
D)2200 kg

27. Two aircraftafe lyingeastwards around the earth. Aircraft Ais flying along the 30N
parallel ohatitudeand aircraft Bis flying along the equator. If aircraft Ais flying at a
grouñdspeèd of 400 knots, what would be the groundspeed of aircraft Bboth aircraft fly
once round the Earth in the same journey time?
a 320 knots.
462 knots.
CA
C. 480 knots.
d. 560 knots.

28. The total length of the 30° Latitude is:


A) 18706 nm

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C) 10800 km
D)18706 km

29. The product of the first integratibn of the E/W


A) speed along the local horizontal acceleration sensed by an INS system is:
B) departure E M

C) speed along the local parallel


D) distance

30. The total length of the 75°N


parallel of latitude on a direct Mercator chart is115
is the approximate scale of the [Link]
a.
chart at latitude 30°S? T I OAN .

1:30 000 000.


b. 1:28 000 000.
C.
1:12 500 000.
d. 1:6 000 000.
31. The scale is correct on a
a.
Transverse Mercator chart?
Along the datum meridian and
b At the prime meridians at 90°
meridian.
C.
Along the great circle of tangency.
d. At the poles and the
equator.
32. What is the distance to B
from the
K H U R A N
equal-time point given the following data?
Distance Ato Bis 560 nm
TAS 0s 200 kt Wind component A- B is -15 kt
a. 259.0 nm. Wind component B-A is +15 kt
b. 170.5 nm.
C 375.5 nm.
d. 380.5 nm.

33. An aircraft maintaining a5.5%


gradient is at 9 NM from the runway, on a flat terrain, Its
" height is approximately?
2640 FT.
b. 2870 FT:
C. 2680 FT.
b. 2830 FT.

34, An aircraft is accelerating on a westerly heading in the northern


hemisphere. Willthe
compass be over-reading or under-reading(0) and will it indicate a turn to the north or
south (i)?
a. (i)Over-reading (ii) South turn.
b. (i) Over-reading (i) North Turn.
C. () Under-reading (ii) South turn.
d. (0) Under-reading (ii) North turn.
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35. Given: Position A45° N, ?° E, Position B45°N, 50° 15'E Distance A-B= 280 NM, Bis to the
East of A, What Is the longitude of position A.
43° 39E.
b. 45° 57'E.
C. 52° 53'E.
d. 40° 33'E.

36. Given: TAS=485 kt, OAT= ISA+10°C, FL410. Calculate the Mach number?
a. 0.852.
b. 0.833
C. 0.825
d. 0.815

37. Which of the following is true of the value of magnetic variation?


a. It is 0° at the magneticequator.
b. It varies between 45° East and 45°West.
C. It cannot exceed 90°
d. It cannot exceed 180°.

38. The sun sets at 45° Nand 025E on the 21 March at l633 UTC. On the same day what
time does it rise at 45° N and 060°w?
R A N A

a. 2254 UTC.
b. 2154 UTC.
C 1714 UTC.
2213 UTC.

39. If the pitot plpe becomes parly botked?


The VSl indication wil\betoo low when climbing.
b. The VSI will b tholqwwhen descending.
C. The VSl will no eaffected.
d. The VSl il be too low when descending and too high when climbing
40. The opertioHpf the radio altimeter of a modern aircraft is based on?
Pul7e modulation of the carrier wave.
b. Aombination of frequency modulation and pulse modulation.
Frequengy modulation of the carrier wave.
Amplitude modulation of the carrier wave.

. Low altitude radio altimeters operate on the....Wavelength?


Metric.
b. Deci metric.
C. Cent metric.
d. Millmetric.
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42. ARADALT system is?


a.
Ground based and measures true altitude.
b. Ground based and measures true height.
C.
Aircraft based and measures true altitude.
d. Aircraft based and measures true height.
43. When W/V is 90° to track A D E M

a. TAS is less than GS


b. Drift is
maximum
C. Ground speed on this track is the
same as the ground speed on the
d. None of the
above reciprocal track
I OANC

44. GPWS mode 4 gives


a. Excessive
warning of?
descent rate
b. Height loss after take
C. Unsafe terrain off/missed approach
clearance when not in the landing
d. Excessive
terrain closure rate configuration
45. Mcrit is defined as the
speed at which?
a. The airflow over the
wing first becomes sonic with
b. The airflow over any
part of the aircraft structure
respect to the free stream airflow speed
airflow speed becomes sonic w.r.t the free stream
C. Mach cone effects impose
control limitations
d. The lower limit of the
aircraft light envelope that can be demonstrated
[Link] max PRF that can be used on a
radar to obtain a max range of 180nm is?
461 pulses per second
b. 463 pulses per second
C. 465 pulses per second
d. None of the above

47. If variationjs west?


a. True north is west of magnetic north
b. True north is east of magnetic north
G. Magñietic north is west of compass north
d. Compass north is west of magnetic north

48. On a Mercator chart, the GC track from A(25 deg S, 10 deg W) to B(35
deg S, 40 deg W) is
242 T, what is the RL track from B to A?
a. 248.5
b. 234.5
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C. 69.5
d. 54.5

49. For a cat IILS glide path of 3.3 deg the coverage ls? CADEM

a. 1.49 to 5.77 deg


b. 1.49 to 5.94 deg
C. 1.65 to 5.77 deg
d. 1.65 to 5.94 deg

50. If a standard rate of turn is maintained it would take.........secs to turn left from
magnetic headings 050 deg to magnetic heading 120 deg.
a. 23 secs
b. 97 secs
C. 11 secs
d. 30 secs

is
51. On a localiser the modulationsare 150 hz and 90 hz: Which of the following statements
true?
The 90 hz modulations predominates to the right of thacentre line of approach
b. The 150 hz modulations predominates to the right of the centre line on approach
C.
The 90 hz modulations predominates to the leftobthe centre line on take off
d. When both modulations are received the airplane will be on the centre line
drifts
52. On a cross-country from place Ato B, di_tance 135 nm, due to cross wind the a/c
and ADF reads 170 deg at a distance ôf 90 nm. How many degrees of hdg correction
KHUR

should be applied to go direct tastation 'B'?


30 deg port
b. 30 deg starboard
C. 15 deg port
d. 15 deggstarboara
53. The instrumenbaving MUSHING ERROR is known as:
DME
b. Radia altimeter
Radar altimeter
.Ground positloning systems
instrument or
$4. If the pitot tube and outside static vents or ports are clogged, which
instruments would be affected?
The altimeter, VSI, ASI and machmeter would provide inaccurate instrument
a.
readings.
b. The ASI would indicate excessively high air speeds
C The ASI, altimeter and TSI would provide inaccurate instrument readings
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d. The only instruments that provide erroneous indications are ASIland altimeter

55. When an aircraft at FL 360 is directly above the DME, at MSL, the range displayed will be?
6nm
b. 9 nm
B O V I V N O L L V I A

C. 0
d. 12 nm

56. The operating principle of VSl is based on


measurement of rate of change of:
Kinetic
b Static
C. Dynamic
d. Total

57. Altimeter is fed by?


a Differential
b Dynamic
C. Static
d. Total

58. An a/c maintaining 5.2 %gradient is at 7 nm,its


height is?
3640 U R A N

b. 2210
C 680
d 1890'

59. Reference signal from aVOR is?


Amplitude modülated
b. Phase modulated
C. Frequengy, measured
d. Frequeñcy modulated
60. Main factor which affect maximum range of radar is?
a. Radio frequency of transmission
b. Size of radar screen
C PRF
d. Size of the aerial

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61. Flying in SH, RMI indicator from VOR is 049. earth convergency between VOR and a/c DR
position ls 6, magnetic varlatlon at VOR Is 16 Eand at a/c is 12 E. Bearing to be plotted
from the meridian through the VOR on a Mercator is?
245
b. 248
C. 242
d. 229

62. The stalling speed of an aeroplane will be highest when it is loaded with a:
a) low gross mass and forward centre of gravity.
b) low gross masSs and aft centre of gravity.
c) high gross mass and forward centre of gravity.
d) high gross mass and aft centre of gravity.

63. Aclinal line is?


Line joining the places of equal magnetic dip
b. Aline joining the places of equal magnetic variation,
C Aline joining the places of equal compass deviatian V
d. Line joining the places of zero magnetic dip

[Link] one of the following is correct?


A N A

a. Arm= Force /Moment


Moment = Force/Arm
Arm = Moment/ Force
d. Arm= Force XMoment
sun is at a depression angle
65. Nautical twilight is said to exist when the upper tip of the
between
a. Horizon and 6 deg belgwthe horizon
b. 6 to 12 degrees below horizon
C. 12 to 18 degbelow horizon
angle is 3
66. An a/c at(FAS 130K, W/V 090/30, on a final approach to R/W 09, glide slope
deg. The ROD to maintain glide slope is?
a. 390 fpm
800 fpm
500 fpm
d. 50 fpm
67. The acceptable navigatlon coverage at MOCA 0s assured at what distance from VOR
a. 30 nm
b. 22 nm

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C. 25 nm

68. The rated coverage of homing and holding NDB is range of?
25 nm
b. 10 to 25 nm
C. 50 nm

69. The maximum safe deflection of the


glide slope pointer is?
1.25 deg
b. 0.7 deg
C. 0.35 deg
d. 1.75 deg

70. How does TCAS indicate other traffic that is


not assessed as a threat?
A cyan lozenge. TIO
b Acyan hollow diamond.
C.
white solid diamond.
A
d. An amber solid square.

71. An approximate equation for calculating the


A) Convergency=60 x dlong x cos. lat. convergency between two meridians is:
B) Convergency= dlat x sin mean long
C) Convergency dlÍng x cos. lat.
D) Convergency dlong x sin mean lat.

72. An aircraft is in cruising [Link] FL 095, IAS 155kt. The pilot


intends to descend at 500
ft/min to arrive overhead the MAN VOR at 2 000 FT (QNH 1 030hPa). The TAS
constant in the descent, windis negligible, temperature standard. At which distance remains
MAN should the pilot commence the descent? from
A) 40 NM
B) 42 NM
HIL
C) 48 NM
D)45 NM

73. At what latitudedoes the maximum difference between geodetic and


latitude occur? geocentric
A) 90 deg.
B), 0 deg.
CA
c) 45 deg.
D) 60 deg.

74. A Rhumb Line is:


A) a line that crosses meridians at a constant angle.
B) a line that crosses lines of latitude at a constant angle.
C) a line that crosses the equator at a constant angle.
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D)alwaysa great circle.

75. When the suns declination is northerly:


A) the sunrlse occurs earller at southern latitudes than| A
the northern
TI latitudes.
OGACADE

B) midnight sun may be observed at the south pole.


c) the daylight period is shorter in the southern hemisphere than the northern.
D) it is winter on the northern hemisphere.

76. The shortest distance between 2 point of the surface of the earth is:
A) the arc of a great circle
B) a great circle
C) Rhumb line.
D) half the rhumb line distance.

compass when an aircratt onthe Equator


77. What will be the effect on its direct reading
accelerates whilst traveling westwards.
No change.
b. indicates adecrease in heading.
C. indicates a increase in heading.
d. indicates a apparent turn to the North.
What
angle 10°deft, Rèlative bearing of NDB 270°,
78. Given: Magnetic heading 311°, Drift
measured fron the aircraft?
R A N A

is the magnetic bearing of the NDB


a. 208°
b. 2110:
C. 180
d. 221°

of the centre line of the CRT of an airborne


79. Aground feature appeats 30 tó the left 355° (M)and the magnetic variation is 15
weather radar. If the headipgorthe aircraft is
feature is?
East, the true bearing of the,aircraft from the
a. 310°.
||L
b. 130°.
C.
1600.
d. 220°
of the ecliptic:
80. The inclination of the earths axis of rotation with the plane
A) isstable throughout the year.
B1Alf 3answers are correct.
C)is causing the seasons, summer and winter.
D) Is causlng the variation of length of the daylight during a year.

81. Using latitude and longitude for a place:


A) Relatlve directlons to another place may easlly be calculated.
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B) The distance from this place to another play may be easily calculated.
C) The direction from the place to any other place may be easily calculated.
D) The location on the earths surface of this place is defined.

82. The highest value of longitude is found:


A) Close to the poles. O E M Y

B) At Greenwich anti meridian.


C) Along equator.
D) Close to the prime meridian.

83. An aircraft at latitude 02° 20N tracks 180 (T) for 685 km. On
the latitude will be:
completion of the flight
T I OANC

A) 04° 30S.
B) 09° 05S.
C) 03° 50S.
D) 04° 1OS.

84. What is the meaning of the term standard time?


A) It is another term for UTC.
B It is the time set by the legal authorities for a
countryor part of a country.
C) It is ah expression for local mean time.
D) It is the time zone system applicable only in the USA.

85. How will mach meter indication respond [Link] alrcraft is flying at
constant CAS at FL270
when it experiences a reduction in OAT?
a. No change.
b. Increase.
C. Decrease.
d. Increase or decrease depending on TAT.

86. The indications of the directional gyro when used as an on-board


instrument are
valid only for a short perfod of time. The causes of this inaccuracy are?
1. The earth's rotation.
2. The longitudinal'acceleration.
3. The aircraft's motion over the surface of the earth.
4. The mechaFical defects of the gyro.
5. The gyro's weight.
6. The gimbál mount of the gyro rings.
the combination of correct statements is?
a. 1,3,4.
b. 1,2,3,4,5,6.
C. 2, 5, 6.
d. 1,3,4,6.

87. During deceleration following a landing in a Southerly


will indicate:
direction, the magnetic compass

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turn to the East


Aan apparent
180.
8) a headingfluctuatingabout
West,
d an apparent turn to the A I A T IA
O C
N DEMY
turn.
D) no apparent
S8. DME radio waves follow?
a. Great circle tracks
b. Rhumb line tracks
directions
c. The radio wave is transmitted in all

true heading 184, drift is 5 deg starboardWhats


89. Given variation 15 dg W, dev +3 deg,
compass track?
a. 201
b. 191
C. 177
d. 207

017°
90. True course (TC)
W/V 340° /30 kt
kt
True air speed (TAS) 420 speed(as):
Find: Wind correction angle (WCA) and ground
kt
A) WCA-2°,GS 396
416kt
+2°,GS
B) WCA
426 kt
C) WCA -2°, GS kt
396
D) WCA+2°,GS
nymber results in an increase of 93 Kts TAS, If
increase of 0.15 in mach 0s?
91, An fromSAs +9°c, the FL
temperature deviation
a.
FL200.
b. FL220.
C.
FL170.
FL90.
d.
from:
92. The ME bandextends
3to30KHz.
A) 1000KHz.
B) 100to
3000 KHz.
C)300to KHz.
D) 30to300
befitted?
93. A FDR must alrcraft.
At the front of an
aircraft.
b. At the back of an
In the cockpit.
C.
Close to the engines.
d.
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94. The altitude alerting system?


a. Alerts pilot upon reaching selected altitude.
b. Alerts pilot when approaching selected altitude.
C. Alerts pilot at decision height.
d. Alerts pilot of all changes in altitude. A C A D E Y

95. A magnetic compass must be swung after?


A short term change in latitude.
b. Long term change in latitude.
C. Short term change in longitude.
d. Long term change in longitude.

96. How long willit take to fly 5 NM at a groundspeed of 269 Kt?


a) 1 min 11 sec. b) 1 min 07 sec. c) 1 min 10 sec. d) 1 min 17 sec

97. During climb from 1,000 ft PA to 9000 PA, 50 air nm are covered in 20 minutes. Track
090 (t) W/V 270/30 kt. The rate of climb and distance covered are,
1) 400 ft/minutes &60 nm
2) 400 ft/minutes &40 nm A
3) 450 ft/minutes &40 nm

98. The still air distance in the climb is 189 Nautical Air Miles (NAM) and time 30
minutes. What ground distance would be covered in a 30 kt head wind?
a 188 NM b 203 NM c 174 NM

99. A 10 deg bearing change abeam, a vOR takes 4 minutes 30 seconds If you turned and
flew to the VOR, what is the approximate distance, if the ground speed is 180 kt;
181 nm KHU
2 133 nm
3 13.5nm

100. While on a cross country from VOR" A" to VOR,B" the aircraft is flying a magnetic
heading 120 to follow'a track 120 M, Aircraft VOR is tuned to ,A" with OBS reading 120.
CDl needle show 3dot to the left, Half way down, you switch over to VOR ,B"
frequency.
What change would youexpect in A/C VOR indications;
1 The VOR CDI needle remains to 3 dot to the left and OBS
change to 300 with
TO/FROM flag will change to ,TO
2 The VOR CDI needle indicate 3 dot to the right, OBS 120 and
TO/FROM flag will
Ch¡nge to "FROM"
3 The VOR CDI needle shows 3 dot to the right OBS 120 and
TO/FROM flag will
change to FROM"
4The VOR CDI needle remains to 3 dot to the left OBS 120
change, and TO/FROM
flag will change to ,To"

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When an aircraft transitions from low pressure to high pressure, the barometric error of the altimeter will cause the instrument to underread the true altitude of the aircraft. This happens because the altimeter is calibrated to a standard pressure, leading to errors in higher pressure conditions .

True Air Speed (TAS) is affected by atmospheric pressure and temperature. A deviation from the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) causes the calculated TAS to vary. For instance, cruising at FL390 with an M.84 results in a TAS of 499 knots when the ISA deviation is considered at certain values (+17°/D). This variance presents challenges in ensuring navigation accuracy and efficiency .

The Total Air Temperature (TAT) probe measures the total temperature (TAT) by adding kinetic heating to the Static Air Temperature (SAT) (TAT = SAT + kinetic heating). This calculation is critical for understanding aircraft performance and ensuring engine efficiency as it provides data on the actual temperature affecting the aircraft's operational elements .

Directional gyro inaccuracies arise from the Earth's rotation, accelerations during the aircraft's motion, mechanical defects of the gyro, and its gimbal mount. These factors cause a drift that limits the gyro's accuracy over time and must be periodically recalibrated to ensure reliable navigation inputs .

To determine the descent start point, you need to calculate the total altitude change required and divide it by the rate of descent (800 fpm). Given a ground speed of 156 kt, descending from 7500 ft to 1000 ft requires the descent to start 27.1 miles before the targeted beacon .

An RMI helps pilots understand their current heading and position relative to navigational aids such as VOR and NDB stations. For example, if the aircraft is heading 330° (M), is on the 310° radial, and bears 050° (M) from an NDB, it indicates the specific directional alignment with navigational references, critical for accurate aircraft navigation .

The servo-assisted altimeter achieves greater accuracy through the use of an induction pick-off device. This mechanism improves the precision of altitude readings compared to simple pressure altimeters .

Geodetic latitude accounts for the Earth's ellipsoidal shape, whereas geocentric latitude considers a spherical Earth. The maximum difference between these latitudes occurs at 45°, where the curvature is most pronounced due to Earth's oblateness. Understanding these differences is crucial for precise navigation calculations .

After 2 hours of flight time, there should remain 23 kg of trip fuel and 10 kg of reserve fuel. This calculation considers the reserve fuel requirement of 30% of the remaining trip fuel to ensure safety and compliance with reserve fuel policies .

The Mach meter measures the aircraft's speed relative to the speed of sound, crucial for aircraft operating at high altitudes where different atmospheric conditions affect air density and temperature. Changes in Outside Air Temperature (OAT) at constant CAS can lead to variations in Mach number readings, significantly impacting performance parameters like TAS .

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