Chapter 7.7 - Exam Review

Question 1

What is a Track Plot?

Answer 1

A record on a chart of the progress of an Aircraft over the ground during flight.

Question 2

What limitation is placed on using a Track Plot (between two pinpoints) to obtain Groundspeed and/or DR position?

Answer 2

The heading must remain constant.

Question 3

What is the Track Correction Angle?

Answer 3

The angular difference between the Track Made Good and the new track required.

Question 4

What is a position line?

Answer 4

A line which the Aircraft is known to be/have been at a particular time.

Question 5

When using transit position lines, which is more accurate – Aircraft between or in line with the objects in transit?

Answer 5

The more accurate situation is when the Aircraft is in line with the objects in transit.

Question 6

What type of Wind Velocity is found from Track Made Good and Groundspeed?

Answer 6

Mean Wind Velocity.

Question 7

What items make up the CLEARO checklist?

Answer 7

• Compass.
• Log.
• Engine.
• Altimetry.
• Radio.
• Orientation.

Question 8

What three items should always be logged on the chart of a VFR flight?

Answer 8

• Time.
• Pinpoints.
• Heading.

Question 9

What is the major advantage of an en-route departure at a non-towered aerodrome?

Answer 9

It does not involve over-flying the aerodrome.

Question 10

What is the main advantage of using the 60/120/60 diversion manoeuvre when Flight Planned Track is to be regained?

Answer 10

Flight planned track will be regained reasonably accurately.

Question 11

What are the three main priorities after a major diversion from Flight Planned Track?

Answer 11

• Track.
• Heading.
• ETA.

Question 12

What are the essentials of flying close to Controlled Airspace or through a lane of entry (4)?

Answer 12

• Flying accurately.
• Maintaining Lookout.
• Maintaining Flight Planned/Required Track.
• Communicating.

Question 13

What are the main problems associated with low-level navigation (2)?

Answer 13

• Close Proximity to the Ground.

- Limited Field of Vision.

Question 14

What are the essentials of navigating through remote areas (3/4)?

Answer 14

• Detailed Preflight Planning.
• Submit SARTIME.
• Carry an ELT.
• Seek advice from Pilots who know the area.

Question 15

What are the four main actions to take if in an unplanned uncertain-of-position situation?

Answer 15

• Maintain Heading.
• Check for Directional Errors.
• Establish/Check approximate DR Position.
• Map read from Ground to Map.

Question 16

What actions should a Pilot take if in a lost situation?

Answer 16

• Ask for ATS assistance.
• Check Daylight.
• Calculate flight for Maximum Endurance.