Chapter 7.5 - Exam Review Flashcards
For topographical details of an area, which charts must be used?
- World Aeronautical Chart (WAC).
- Visual Navigational Chart (VNC).
- Visual Terminal Chart (VTC).
Which aeronautical charts give the position and callsign of (commercial broadcast stations? Do any charts indicate a ‘relay station’?
- World Aeronautical Chart (WAC).
- Visual Navigational Chart (VNC).
- Visual Terminal Chart (VTC).
- En-Route Chart (ERC).
- Yes the En-Route Chart (ERC).
Which aeronautical charts show VFR routes?
- Visual Terminal Chart (VTC).
- Visual Navigational Chart (VNC).
Which aeronautical chart or charts show bearings and distances between radionavigational aids?
En-Route Chart (ERC).
Which aeronautical charts show different classes of Airspace?
- En-Route Chart (ERC).
- Visual Navigational Chart (VNC).
- Visual Terminal Chart (VTC).
Which aeronautical charts or charts show area forecast boundaries and identification numbers?
Planning Chart Australia (PCA).
What is the meaning and significance of a spot height with large and/or bold numerals?
On WAC (30’) and VTC (10’) it is the highest spot height in graticule square and it is accuracy has been obtained by survey.
What is the significance of a spot height where the height is shown in brackets (+/- 756)?
It means the height has been calculated from contour information rather than actual survey.
If you wish to determine the elevation of a position surrounded by the hypsometric tint for the 1000 to 2000 ft levels, what assumption must be made?
That the position has an elevation of 2000 ft. The highest level represented by the tint.
What three alternatives are available for measuring distance on WACs, VNCs and VTCs?
- Using a scale ruler.
- Using the Latitude scale.
- Using the graduated scale line.
Why can’t ordinary scales rules be used to measure distance on an ERC?
Scale rules from WACs, VNC and VTC are not the same for ERC.
