Aviation Memorization (METAR, Terms, etc.)

Question 1

How many satellites make up the GPS?

Answer 1

24

Question 2

What is the minimum number of GPS satellites that are observable by a user anywhere on earth?

Answer 2

5

Question 3

How many GPS satellites are required to yield a 3 dimensional position and time solution?

Answer 3

4

Question 4

If Receiver Autonomous integrity Monitoring (RAIM) capability is lost in flight

Answer 4

The pilot has no assurance of the accuracy of the GPS position.

Question 5

A GPS expired database may be used

Answer 5

Under VFR flight for situational awareness.

Question 6

Can a GPS be used as an altimeter?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

What symbol would indicate a VORTAC location on an airport?

Answer 7

A runway configuration with a dot.

Question 8

Which of the symbols depicted with a hexagon represents a VOR-DME?

Answer 8

A hexagon with a dot in the center and enclosed within a space.

Question 9

A VORTAC station is represented by a single dot inside a hexagon with tabs on three of the sides

Answer 9

A single dot inside a hexagon with tabs on three of the sides.