Navigation - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Given: QDM: 138° VAR: 10° E The QUJ equals...

Accepted Answer

148°.

Answer

168°

Answer

318°.

Answer

328°.

Question 2

Given: True course from A to B: 250°. Ground distance: 210 NM. TAS: 130 kt. Headwind component: 15 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0915 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is...

Accepted Answer

1105 UTC.

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1115 UTC

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1005 UTC

Answer

1052 UTC

Question 3

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°

Answer

169°.

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184°

Answer

180°.

Question 4

Which instantaneous information can be obtained from ground radar equipment?

Accepted Answer

Distance and direction

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Airspeed (TAS) and distance

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Airspeed (TAS) and heading

Answer

Direction and airspeed (TAS)

Question 5

Given: QDR: 067° VAR: 5° E The QDM equals...

Accepted Answer

247°

Answer

072°

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252°.

Answer

257°.

Question 6

Given: QDR: 022° VAR: 10° E The QTE equals...

Accepted Answer

032°.

Answer

212°.

Answer

202°

Answer

052°.

Question 7

What is the difference between primary and secondary radar?

Accepted Answer

The pulses of a primary radar are reflected by the aircraft's surface, the pulses of a secondary radar system are answered by a transponder

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The pulses of a primary radar are variably pulse-modulated, the pulses of a secondary radar are statically amplitude-modulated

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The pulses of a primary radar are variably amplitude-modulated, the pulses of a secondary radar are statically pulse-modulated

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The primary radar is displayed on a computer screen, the secondary radar on a radar strip

Question 8

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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Perfect sphere

Answer

Flat plate

Question 9

Non-directional beacons (NDBs) transmit within which frequency band?

Accepted Answer

Low frequency (LF) and medium frequency (MF)

Answer

Very low frequency (VLF) and low frequency (LF)

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High frequency (HF)

Answer

Very high frequency (VHF)

Question 10

What ground features should preferrably be used for orientation during visual flight?

Accepted Answer

Rivers, railroads, highway

Answer

Border lines

Answer

Farm tracks and creeks

Answer

Power lines

Quiz Navigation - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Test 10 Questions PPL(A) - Private Pilot License - Navigation, no time limit