AIM Chapter 1 Air Navigation

Question 1

What frequency band do NDB’s normally operate in?

Answer 1

190-1750 kHz

1-1-2(a)

Question 2

What does “W” mean when included with the class designation with NDB’s?

Answer 2

Without voice

1-1-2(c)

Question 3

What are the errors associated with NDBs

Answer 3

Lightning
Precipitation static
Twilight effect
Terrain effect
Shoreline effect
Bank effect
1-1-2(d)

Question 4

Why must the pilot continuously monitor the NDB’s identification?

Answer 4

ADF receivers do not have a “flag” to warn the pilot when erroneous bearing information is displayed
1-1-2(d)

Question 5

What is the frequency range of VORs?

Answer 5

108.0-117.95

1-1-3(a)

Question 6

How can you determine if a VOR is OTS for maintenance?

Answer 6

It will broadcast T-E-S-T or the code will be removed

1-1-3(c)

Question 7

What is the accuracy of a VOR?

Answer 7

+/-1 degree

1-1-3(e)(1)

Question 8

Certain propeller RPM cause CDI to fluctuations of how much?

Answer 8

Six degrees

1-1-3(e)(2)(a)

Question 9

When performing a VOT check the CDI will indicate…

Answer 9

360 From
180 To
1-1-4(b)

Question 10

What frequency are VOT signals transmitted on?

Answer 10

108.0

1-1-4(e)(1)

Question 11

Are VOT signals transmitted continuously?

Answer 11

No

1-1-4(e)(2)

Question 12

What is the maximum error for a ground VOR check?

Answer 12

+/-4 degrees

1-1-4(f)(1)

Question 13

What is the maximum error for an airborne VOR check?

Answer 13

+/-6 degrees

1-1-4(f)(1)

Question 14

What is the maximum error for a dual VOR check?

Answer 14

4 degrees

1-1-4(f)(3)

Question 15

DME is considered accurate up to what distance?

Answer 15

199 nm

1-1-7(b)

Question 16

What is the accuracy of DME?

Answer 16

1/2 mile or 3% of the distance

1-1-7(b)

Question 17

Terminal VOR service volume

Answer 17

1,000 to 12,000- 25nm

Figure 1-1-3

Question 18

Low Altitude VOR service volume

Answer 18

1,000 to 18,000- 40nm

Figure 1-1-2

Question 19

High Altitude VOR service volume

Answer 19

1,000 to 14,500- 40nm
14,500 to 60,000- 100nm
18,000 to 45,000- 130nm
45,000-60,000- 100nm
Figure 1-1-1

Question 20

Compass locator service volume

Answer 20

15 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 21

MH NDB service volume

Answer 21

25 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 22

H NDB service volume

Answer 22

50 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 23

HH NDB service volume

Answer 23

75 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 24

How should a pilot report a failure of a NAVAID?

Answer 24

By radio communication
By telephone to the nearest FAA facility
Form 8740-5 Safety Improvement Report
1-1-14(c)

Question 25

Safety Improvement Form number

Answer 25

8740-5

Question 26

Minimum number of satellites to establish a three dimensional position with GPS

Answer 26

4

1-1-18(a)(1)

Question 27

What are VFR waypoints used for?

Answer 27

They provide VFR pilots with a supplementary tool to assist with positional awareness.
1-1-18(c)(1)

Question 28

How are VFR waypoints named?

Answer 28

Five letters beginning with “VP” and are not intended to be pronounceable. Example: VPSDS
1-1-18(c)(2)

Question 29

How can I identify a VOT station?

Answer 29

Series of dots or
Continuous tone
1-1-4(b)

Question 30

Can you use a VOT in the air?

Answer 30

Yes

1-1-4(a)