AIM Chapter 1 Air Navigation

Question 1

What frequency band do NDB’s normally operate in?

Answer 1

190-1750 kHz

AIM 1-1-2(a)

Question 2

How many letters does an NDB identifier have?

Answer 2

3 letters except for compass locators

AIM 1-1-2(a)

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Without voice

AIM 1-1-2(c)

Question 4

What are the errors associated with a NDB?

Answer 4

Lightning
Precipitation static
Twilight effect
Terrain effect
Shoreline effect
Bank effect

AIM 1-1-2(d)

Question 5

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

Answer 5

ADF receivers do not have a “flag” to warn the pilot when erroneous bearing information is displayed

AIM 1-1-2(d)

Question 6

What is the frequency range of VORs?

Answer 6

108.0-117.95

AIM 1-1-3(a)

Question 7

What does a “W” mean when it is included in the VOR class designator?

Answer 7

Without voice

AIM 1-1-3(b)

Question 8

What is the most positive method of identifying a VOR?

Answer 8

The Morse Code identifier or the recorded automatic voice identification

AIM 1-1-3(c)

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

AIM 1-1-3(c)

Question 10

What is the accuracy of a VOR?

Answer 10

+/-1 degree

AIM 1-1-3(e)(1)

Question 11

Certain propeller RPM cause CDI to fluctuations of how much?

Answer 11

Six degrees

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

Question 12

What is the MON?

Answer 12

The VOR Minimum Operational Network

AIM 1-1-3(f)

Question 13

What does the MON do?

Answer 13

Provides a nearly continuous VOR signal coverage at 5,000 feet AGL across the NAS, outside of the Western U.S. Mountainous Area

AIM 1-1-3(f)

Question 14

What the MON guarantee?

Answer 14

Regarless of aircraft position in the contiguous US, a MON airport (equipped with legacy ILS or VOR approaches) will be within 100 nautical miles

AIM 1-1-3(f)(1)

Question 15

What is a VOT?

Answer 15

An FAA VOR test faility that transmits a test signal which provides users a convenient means to determin the operational status and accuracy of a VOR receiver while on the ground

AIM 1-1-4(a)

Question 16

Can a VOT be used in the air?

Answer 16

Yes, provided the aircraft is in the areas/altitudes specifically authorized in the Chart Supplement or appropriate supplement

AIM 1-1-4(a)

Question 17

When performing a VOT check, what wil the CDI indicate?

Answer 17

360 From
180 To

AIM 1-1-4(b)

Question 18

How can a VOT station be identified?

Answer 18

Series of dots or
Continuous tone

AIM 1-1-4(b)

Question 19

What are some ways to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver?

Answer 19

A VOT
Certified airborn checkpoints and airways
Certified checkpoints on the airport surface
An airborne checkpoint
A radiated VOT from an appropriately rated radio repair station

AIM 1-1-4(d)

Question 20

What frequency are radiated VOT signals from an appropriately rated repair station transmitted on?

Answer 20

108.0

AIM 1-1-4(e)(1)

Question 21

Are VOT signals from appropriately rated radio repair stations transmitted continuously?

Answer 21

No, the owner or operator must make arrangements with the repair station

AIM 1-1-4(e)(2)

Question 22

What is the maximum error for a ground VOR check?

Answer 22

+/-4 degrees

AIM 1-1-4(f)(1)

Question 23

What is the maximum error for an airborne VOR check?

Answer 23

+/-6 degrees

AIM 1-1-4(f)(1)

Question 24

What is the maximum error for a dual VOR check?

Answer 24

4 degrees between the two indicated bearings

AIM 1-1-4(f)(3)

Question 25

Can civil aircraft use TACANs?

Answer 25

No

AIM 1-1-5(b)

Question 26

What does a VORTAC provide?

Answer 26

VOR azimuth, TACAN azimuth, and TACAN DME

AIM 1-1-6(a)

Question 27

DME is considered accurate up to what distance?

Answer 27

199 nm

AIM 1-1-7(b)

Question 28

What is the accuracy of DME?

Answer 28

1/2 mile or 3% of the distance

AIM 1-1-7(b)

Question 29

T (Terminal) VOR service volume

Answer 29

1,000ft to 12,000ft ATH - 25NM

Table 1-1-1

Question 30

L (Low Altitude) VOR service volume

Answer 30

1,000 to 18,000ft ATH - 40NM

Table 1-1-1

Question 31

H (High Altitude) VOR service volume

Answer 31

1,000 to 14,500ft ATH - 40NM
14,500 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM
18,000 to 45,000ft ATH - 130NM
45,000 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM

Table 1-1-1

Question 32

VL (VOR Low) Service Volume

Answer 32

1,000 to 5,000ft ATH - 40NM
5,000 to 18,000ft ATH - 70NM

Table 1-1-1

Question 33

VH (VOR High) Service Volume

Answer 33

1,000 to 5,000ft ATH - 40NM
5,000 to 14,500ft ATH - 70NM
14,500 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM
18,000 to 45,000ft ATH - 130NM
45,000 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM

Table 1-1-1

Question 34

Compass locator service volume

Answer 34

15 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 35

MH NDB service volume

Answer 35

25 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 36

H NDB service volume

Answer 36

50 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 37

HH NDB service volume

Answer 37

75 nm

Table 1-1-2

Question 38

How should a pilot report a failure of a NAVAID?

Answer 38

By radio to the controlling ATC facility or FSS
By telephone to the nearest ATC facility
GPS problems should be reported by the GPS Anomaly Reporting Form online

AIM 1-1-13(e)

Question 39

Safety Improvement Form number

Answer 39

8740-5

Question 40

What are the minimum number of satellites required to establish a three dimensional position with GPS?

Answer 40

4

AIM 1-1-18(a)(1)

Question 41

What are VFR waypoints used for?

Answer 41

They provide VFR pilots with a supplementary tool to assist with positional awareness.

AIM 1-1-18(b)(1)(e)(1)

Question 42

How are VFR waypoints named?

Answer 42

Five letters beginning with “VP” and are not intended to be pronounceable. Example: VPSDS

AIM 1-1-18(b)(1)(e)(2)