43. Global Positioning System (GPS)

Question 1

A global positioning system will give your:

Answer 1

Exact geographical position at any point on the globe.

Question 2

If your GPS receiver is equipped with WAAS—Wide Area Augmentation System—your position accuracy is:

Answer 2

Less than three meters.

Question 3

A GPS receiver can provide you with:

Answer 3

The nearest airport, the airspace you are approaching, and taxiway maps.

Obstacle clearance data, airports, waypoints, and a nearest function.

Question 4

A GPS unit should be used as a:

Answer 4

Companion navigational aid along with pilotage and dead reckoning.

Question 5

It is imperative that you check your position using pilotage and dead reckoning in case:

Answer 5

You have to deviate to another airport due to impending IFR conditions.

Your GPS unit fails.