Calculations

Question 1

Radius of a standard rate turn? 100 knots

Answer 1

As a general rule of thumb, the diameter of a standard rate turn is approximately 1% of your ground speed. The radius would be half of that. For example, a standard rate turn flown at 100 knots will yield a diameter of approximately 1 nautical mile and a radius of 0.5 nautical miles.

Question 2

Level off?

Answer 2

10% of VSI

Question 3

(angle) to FTNM

Answer 3

= Tan(3°) * 6070’
= 318’

3° = 318 FTNM Gradient

Question 4

Required Climb or Descent Gradient (FTNM)

Answer 4

Altitude change (FT) / Distance (NM)

Question 5

Required Climb/Descent Rate (FPM)

Answer 5

Gradient in FTNM * GS in NM/min

Gradient = Altitude change / distance.

Convert Ground Speed (GS) from Knots to NM/min: Divide Knots by 60 min/hr.

Knots = Nautical Miles per hour (NM/hr).

Question 6

1 : 60 rule

Answer 6

1° at 60 NM away = 1NM

Question 7

Use the 1:60 rule to correct off course

Answer 7