Radio Navigation - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

Which frequency band is used by VOR transmissions?

Accepted Answer

VHF

Answer

SHF

Answer

UHF

Answer

HF

Question 2

In which frequency band do VOR transmitters operate?

Accepted Answer

VHF

Answer

SHF

Answer

UHF

Answer

EHF

Question 3

What is the maximum theoretical range that an aircraft at FL150 can receive signals from a VOR situated 609' above MSL?

Accepted Answer

184 NM

Answer

220 NM

Answer

147 NM

Answer

156 NM

Question 4

An aircraft is situated at 30°N - 005°E with a magnetic variation of 10°W. A VOR is located at 30°N - 013°E with a magnetic variation of 15°W. The aircraft is situated on the VOR radial:

Accepted Answer

285°

Answer

101°

Answer

281°

Answer

256°

Question 5

In order to enter a phantom waypoint that is designated by a VOR/DME simple RNAV system, the VOR/DME

Accepted Answer

Does not have to be in range when entered but must be when used

Answer

Must be in range

Answer

Does not have to be in range when entered or used

Answer

Has to be positively identified by one of the pilots

Question 6

What is the "Q" code for a magnetic bearing from a VDF station?

Accepted Answer

"Request QTE".

Answer

"Request QNH".

Answer

"Request QDM".

Answer

"Request QDR".

Question 7

The advantage of the use of slotted antennas in modern radar technology is to:

Accepted Answer

Virtually eliminate lateral lobes and as a consequence concentrate more energy in the main beam

Answer

Eliminate the need for azimuth slaving

Answer

Have a wide beam and as a consequence better target detection

Answer

Simultaneously transmit weather and mapping beams

Question 8

In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to V1, VR and V2 speeds is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

Performance database

Answer

Auto flight computer

Answer

Navigation database

Answer

Air data computer

Question 9

In the Flight Management Computer (FMC) of the Flight Management System (FMS), data relating to aircraft flight envelope computations is stored in the:

Accepted Answer

Performance database

Answer

Navigation database

Answer

Air data computer

Answer

Auto flight computers

Question 10

Which of the following affects VDF range?

Accepted Answer

The height of the transmitter and of the receiver.

Answer

Strength of the pilot's voice when transmitting.

Answer

Sky wave propagation.

Answer

Coastal refraction.

Exam questions Radio Navigation - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

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