Navigation - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A great circle

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A small circle.

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A rhumb line.

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A parallel of latitude.

Question 2

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

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Flat plate

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Variation

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Deviation

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WCA

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Inclination

Question 4

Given: QTE: 203° VAR: 10° E The QDR equals...

Accepted Answer

193°.

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023°.

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213°

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013°.

Question 5

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

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1:20 h

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0:20 h

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0:40 h

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1:00 h

Question 6

The term QTE means...

Accepted Answer

True bearing from the station to the aircraft.

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Magnetic 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 7

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

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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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The perceived frequency decreases.

Question 8

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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6 NM lateral offset at 1° drift after 10 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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Geographic North Pole and on the geographic 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 magnetic south pole

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Magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole

Question 10

An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...

Accepted Answer

7° left.

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3° right

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3° left

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7° right.

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