BMA 7 Flashcards
Pilotage involves measuring the course between points and computing the elapsed time, distance, and speed for each segment of the route.
False
Dead Reckoning involves measuring the course between points and computing the elapsed time, distance, and speed for each segment of the route.
True
Maps are aligned with ______ north.
TRUE
Define the following:
Variation
Deviation
Drift Correction
Compass Heading
Variation:
angular diff between true and magnetic
Deviation:
compass error due to magnetic interference
Drift Correction:
correction that must be applied to counter effect of wind
Compass Heading:
magnetic heading read on heading indicator or magnetic compass
West variation is subtracted from TC to determine MC
FALSE
A VOR operates on the _____ frequency spectrum and radiates 360 degrees.
VHF
A TACAN is normally for use by the military only.
TRUE
NAVAID that measures the distance between two signals ______?
DME
TACANs operate on the _____ frequency band.
UHF
Calculates aircraft’s dead reckoning position, orientation, and velocity without external reference.
INS
______ is a highly accurate space-based navigation system
GPS
The GPS is a totally secure system.
FALSE
GPS is composed of how many satellites? _____
24
Which NAVAID consists of a VOR and TACAN?
VORTAC
