Exam quiz Navigation - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Given: QDM: 248° VAR: 10° W The QTE is...

Accepted Answer

058°.

Answer

238°.

Answer

258°.

Answer

078°.

Question 2

An aircraft travels 110 NM within 01:25. The ground speed (GS) equals...

Accepted Answer

78 kt

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86 kt

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160 km/h

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120 km/h

Question 3

An aircraft has a heading of 090°. The distance to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aircraft is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What corrected heading should be flown to reach the destination aerodrome directly?

Accepted Answer

12° to the right

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6° to the right

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9° to the right

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18° to the right

Question 4

The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately... Use figure (NAV-002)

Accepted Answer

21600 NM.

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10800 km.

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40000 NM.

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12800 km.

Question 5

Which action best supports safe management of minimum safe altitude?

Accepted Answer

Calculate it before flight and update for route changes.

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Delay the decision until after take-off.

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Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 6

5500 m equal...

Accepted Answer

18000 ft.

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10000 ft.

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7500 ft.

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30000 ft.

Question 7

Which statement about wind correction angle is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is applied to heading to maintain the desired track.

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It is an altimeter correction.

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It is used only during hover.

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It is the difference between QNH and QFE.

Question 8

The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...

Accepted Answer

Variation.

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Deviation.

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Inclination.

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WCA.

Question 9

Which statement about compass deviation is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the error caused by magnetic influences in the aircraft.

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It is the angle between true and magnetic north.

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It is the wind correction angle.

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It is the latitude scale on a chart.

Question 10

Radio waves within the LF and MF range (e.g. NDB) travel as...

Accepted Answer

Sky wave and as ground / surface wave.

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Space wave (quasi-optical)

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Sky wave.

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Ground / surface wave.

Question 11

The shoreline effect is greatest with radio wave propagation...

Accepted Answer

At an acute angle to the coast; aircraft below 6000 ft.

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At an acute angle to the coast; aircraft above 6000 ft.

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At a right angle to the coast; aircraft above 6000 ft.

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At a right angle to the coast; aircraft below 6000 ft.

Question 12

Distance to the next waypoint is 110 NM and groundspeed is 100 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

66 minutes

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60 minutes

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74 minutes

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55 minutes

Question 13

Distance to the next waypoint is 45 NM and groundspeed is 75 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

36 minutes

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30 minutes

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44 minutes

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100 minutes

Question 14

Given: QTE: 229° VAR: 10° W The QDM equals...

Accepted Answer

059°.

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239°.

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049°.

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039°.

Question 15

The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the...

Accepted Answer

Geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole.

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Magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole.

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Geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole.

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole.

Question 16

The term QDR means...

Accepted Answer

Magnetic bearing from the station to the aircraft.

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True bearing from the station to the aircraft.

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Magnetic bearing from the aircraft to the station.

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True bearing from the aircraft to the station.

Question 17

VOR radials are defined based on the principle of...

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Phase comparison of two signals.

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Amplitude comparison of two signals.

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Pulse comparison of two signals.

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Frequency comparison of two signals.

Question 18

The term 'isogonal' or 'isogonic line' is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of...

Accepted Answer

Variation

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Heading

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Deviation

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Inclination

Question 19

How many satellites are necessary for a precise and verified three-dimensional determination of the position?

Accepted Answer

Four

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Five

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Three

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Two

Question 20

Which action best supports safe management of checkpoint selection?

Accepted Answer

Choose distinctive, reachable features before departure.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 21

Which statement about longitude is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is measured east or west of the Greenwich meridian.

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It is measured north or south of the Equator.

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It is the same as pressure altitude.

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It is a cloud amount code.

Question 22

1000 ft equal...

Accepted Answer

300 m.

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30 km.

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30 m.

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3000 m.

Question 23

What is the distance from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02'N, 011°33'E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 012°11'E)?

Accepted Answer

24 NM

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24 km

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42 NM

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42 km

Question 24

Which statement about dead reckoning is correct?

Accepted Answer

It uses heading, speed, time and wind to estimate position.

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It requires no time reference.

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It is a weather code.

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It is used only by ATC radar.

Question 25

What is the difference between a locator beacon and a non-directional beacon (NDB)?

Accepted Answer

Locator beacons have a lower range than NDBs

Answer

Locator beacons transmit more precisely

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Locator beacons transmit on request only

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Locator beacons have a higher range than NDBs

Question 26

Magnetic heading is 185° and compass deviation is 5° E. What compass heading should be flown?

Accepted Answer

180°

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190°

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195°

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165°

Question 27

The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...

Accepted Answer

A great circle.

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A rhumb line.

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A parallel of latitude.

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A small circle.

Question 28

The angle between the true course and the true heading is called...

Accepted Answer

WCA.

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Inclination.

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Variation.

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Deviation.

Question 29

Electronic devices on board an aircraft have influence on the...

Accepted Answer

Direct reading compass.

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Airspeed indicator.

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Artificial horizon.

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Turn coordinator.

Question 30

True course is 315° and magnetic variation is 10° W. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

325°

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305°

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335°

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315°

Question 31

Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals...

Accepted Answer

173°.

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169°

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180°.

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184°.

Question 32

Which action best supports safe management of chart scale?

Accepted Answer

Use the correct scale for route measurement.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

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Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 33

What does QDR represent in radio navigation phraseology?

Accepted Answer

magnetic bearing from the station.

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Distance from the station.

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Pressure altitude above the station.

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Cloud base at the station.

Question 34

Which action best supports safe management of compass deviation card?

Accepted Answer

Apply the relevant deviation correction.

Answer

Delay the decision until after take-off.

Answer

Use the item only if requested by passengers.

Answer

Ignore it when the helicopter has sufficient fuel.

Question 35

After flying 90 NM, the aircraft is 3 NM right of track. What approximate correction is needed to parallel the desired track?

Accepted Answer

2° left

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2° right

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6° left

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1° right

Question 36

What is the meaning of the 1:60 rule?

Accepted Answer

1 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 60 NM

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60 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 1 NM

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10 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 60 NM

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6 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 10 NM

Question 37

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

Accepted Answer

Ellipsoid

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Sphere of ecliptical shape

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Flat plate

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Perfect sphere

Question 38

Given: QDM: 134° VAR: 5° W The QTE equals...

Accepted Answer

309°.

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314°.

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129°.

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299°.

Question 39

Which statement about latitude is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is measured north or south of the Equator.

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It is measured east or west of Greenwich.

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It is the same as magnetic heading.

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It is the angular distance from the local meridian to the aircraft heading.

Question 40

Using primary ground radar, the direction of the aircraft in relation to the antenna is determined by...

Accepted Answer

The orientation of the antenna.

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The frequency shift of the received pulse.

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Time measurement.

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The pulse pair interval.

Question 41

Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft's position?

Accepted Answer

True bearings (QTE)

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Relative bearings (RB)

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Magnetic bearings (QDR)

Answer

Magnetic headings (MH)

Question 42

After flying 100 NM, the aircraft is 8 NM right of track. What approximate correction is needed to parallel the desired track?

Accepted Answer

5° left

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5° right

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9° left

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3° right

Question 43

Which instantaneous information can be obtained from ground radar equipment?

Accepted Answer

Distance and direction

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Airspeed (TAS) and heading

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Direction and airspeed (TAS)

Answer

Airspeed (TAS) and distance

Question 44

Why is track made good important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It shows the actual ground path flown.

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It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

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It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

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It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 45

Given: TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002° What are MH and MC?

Accepted Answer

MH: 163°. MC: 175°.

Answer

MH: 167°. MC: 161°.

Answer

MH: 163°. MC: 161°.

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MH: 167°. MC: 175°.

Question 46

After flying 50 NM, the aircraft is 3 NM left of track. What approximate correction is needed to parallel the desired track?

Accepted Answer

4° right

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4° left

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8° right

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2° left

Question 47

Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart?

Accepted Answer

The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale

Answer

The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection

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Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal

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Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection

Question 48

Full deflection of the course deviation indicator (CDI) means that the aircraft is located at least...

Accepted Answer

10° beside the selected course

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2° beside the selected course.

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2 NM beside the selected course.

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10 NM beside the selected course.

Question 49

The aircraft is on radial... Use figure (NAV-024)

Accepted Answer

234°.

Answer

060°.

Answer

246°.

Answer

066°.

Question 50

Given: Calibrated airspeed (CAS): 155 kt. Flight level (FL) 80. Outside air temperature (OAT): +15° C. The true airspeed (TAS) equals...

Accepted Answer

180 kts.

Answer

170 kts.

Answer

155 kts.

Answer

134 kts.

Question 51

When transmitter and receiver are moving towards each other...

Accepted Answer

The perceived frequency increases.

Answer

The perceived frequency equals the transmitted frequency.

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The perceived frequency decreases.

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The frequency varies, but the wavelength remains constant.

Question 52

True course is 040° and magnetic variation is 6° W. What is the magnetic course?

Accepted Answer

046°

Answer

034°

Answer

056°

Answer

036°

Question 53

Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200° What are TH and VAR?

Accepted Answer

TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W

Answer

TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E

Answer

TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W

Answer

TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E

Question 54

Distance to the next waypoint is 72 NM and groundspeed is 96 kt. What is the estimated time en route?

Accepted Answer

45 minutes

Answer

39 minutes

Answer

53 minutes

Answer

80 minutes

Question 55

What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?

Accepted Answer

60 NM

Answer

111 NM

Answer

1 NM

Answer

60 km

Question 56

The pilot receives a QDR of 225° from the VDF ground station. Where is the aircraft located in relation to the ground station?

Accepted Answer

Southwest

Answer

Northwest

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Southeast

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Northeast

Question 57

Why is compass deviation card important for a PPL(H) flight?

Accepted Answer

It supports accurate compass heading selection.

Answer

It is relevant only to airline transport operations.

Answer

It can be ignored when the flight remains local.

Answer

It is replaced by passenger preference.

Question 58

After flying 75 NM, the aircraft is 5 NM left of track. What approximate correction is needed to parallel the desired track?

Accepted Answer

4° right

Answer

4° left

Answer

8° right

Answer

2° left

Question 59

Magnetic heading is 300° and compass deviation is 7° E. What compass heading should be flown?

Accepted Answer

293°

Answer

307°

Answer

308°

Answer

278°

Question 60

Which statement about track is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is the path of the aircraft over the ground.

Answer

It is always equal to heading.

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It is the same as indicated airspeed.

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It is a pressure setting.

Question 61

What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt?

Accepted Answer

1:46 h

Answer

0:46 h

Answer

0:34 h

Answer

1:34 h

Question 62

Which statement about VOR radials is correct?

Accepted Answer

They are magnetic bearings from the VOR station.

Answer

They are true bearings to the station.

Answer

They measure distance in kilometres only.

Answer

They are pressure levels.

Question 63

Given the following information, what is the aircraft position at the cross bearing? VOR Hamburg (HAM) (53°41'N, 010°12'E): Radial 119° VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02'N, 011°33'E): Radial 320° Use figure (NAV-031)

Accepted Answer

53°20'N, 011°10'E

Answer

52°20'N, 010°10'E

Answer

52°10'N, 10°20'E

Answer

54°40'N, 012°50'E

Question 64

Which equipment is needed on board an aircraft to use a VHF direction finder (VDF)?

Accepted Answer

A VHF radio

Answer

A relative bearing indicator (RBI)

Answer

At least two VHF aerials

Answer

A VDF receiver

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