Navigation - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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

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Variation

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Deviation

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WCA

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Inclination

Question 2

When preparing a PPL(A) flight, what is correct about compass deviation?

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It is the error caused by magnetic influences in the aircraft

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It is the same as QNH

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It guarantees terrain clearance

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It is measured in litres

Question 3

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

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Sky wave and as ground / surface wave.

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Sky wave.

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Ground / surface wave.

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Space wave (quasi-optical).

Question 4

Which statement is correct for fuel checkpoints?

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They compare planned fuel remaining with actual progress

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They determine aircraft colour

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It is used only after landing

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It is a maintenance inspection interval

Question 5

Latitude is measured...

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north or south of the equator

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east or west of Greenwich

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from magnetic north

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from the nearest VOR

Question 6

In normal private flying, which statement about ETA updates is correct?

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They support fuel management, daylight planning and arrival coordination

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It is unrelated to wind

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They replace lookout

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It changes aircraft mass

Question 7

For safe PPL(A) operation, how should VOR radials be understood?

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A radial is a magnetic bearing from the station

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It is a runway surface code

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It is the same as QNH

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It guarantees terrain clearance

Question 8

The range of NDBs transmitting in the medium frequency range is greatest...

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At night.

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Before midday.

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On midday.

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In the daytime.

Question 9

A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale?

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1 : 1500000

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1 : 500000

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1 : 1000000

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1 : 150000

Question 10

When transmitter and receiver are moving away from each other...

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The perceived frequency decreases.

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The perceived frequency increases.

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The frequency varies, but the wavelength remains constant.

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The perceived frequency equals the transmitted frequency.

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