Chapter 7.8 - Exam Review

Question 1

Describe how to identify a radionavigation aid?

Answer 1

Both the frequency and identification code must be checked with ERSA and ERC.

Question 2

What is the rated coverage of a VOR up to 10 000ft (2)?

Answer 2

• Below 5000ft is 60NM.

- From 5000ft to 10 000ft is 90NM.

Question 3

Describe how to use the VOR to determine track to or from the station (3)?

Answer 3

• Select frequency code for VOR.
• CDI centred.
• TO/FROM flags used to identify the position of VOR station.

Question 4

If you are unsure of your position, how can you ‘home’ to an aerodrome with a NBD?

Answer 4

By following the needle on the ADF instrument.

Question 5

If you are unsure of your position, how can you ‘home’ to an aerodrome with a VOR?

Answer 5

• Adjust OBS until CDI is centred with TO flag showing.

- Make adjustments according to the directions of the CDI needle.

Question 6

What cockpit indications signify station passage for a NDB?

Answer 6

ADF needle turns 180°.

Question 7

What cockpit indications signify station passage for a VOR?

Answer 7

TO/FROM flags will reverse.

Question 8

A fixed-card ADF reads 350R. If the HDG is 340M (variation 8°E), what is the BRG to plot from the NDB to obtain a position line (2)?

Answer 8

• 330M to NDB.

- 150M from NDB.

Question 9

HDG 205M (variation 2°W); RBI 205R. What is the BRG to plot from the NDB to obtain a position line (2)?

Answer 9

• 50M to NDB.

- 230M from NDB.

Question 10

At 2210, the RBI reads 090R and the heading is 250M (variation 6°E). What is the BRG to plot from the NDB to obtain the 2210 position line (2)?

Answer 10

• 340M to NDB.

- 160M from NDB.

Question 11

What is a VOR radial?

Answer 11

Tracks radiating from a VOR station.

Question 12

If the CDI of an OBI is deflected from the central position by 2 dots, what is the track displacement?

Answer 12

4°.

Question 13

When the CDI of an OBI is at full-scale deflection, what is the track displacement?

Answer 13

10°.

Question 14

An Aircraft on a heading of 200M has 210 set under the course index of the OBI. If the TO flag is visible and the CDI shows 2 dots right, in which direction should the Aircraft be turned to intercept the required track of 210M?

Answer 14

Right.

Question 15

True or False. Pilots of VFR flights (who do not have a GNSS qualification) can use GPS for position fixing?

Answer 15

False.

Question 16

Hand-held, non-TSO GPS receivers usually (have/do not have) RAIM capability.

Answer 16

Do not have.

Question 17

True or False. When GPS is used to supplement map reading and visual navigation, it is not necessary to carry visual charts?

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

Pilots of VFR flights using GPS to supplement map reading and visual navigation should offset 1 NM (right/left) of track when clear of Class C and Class D Airspace?

Answer 18

Right.

Question 19

When operating near controlled or restricted Airspace, track tolerances (should/should not) be applied to ensure the Aircraft remains clear of that Airspace?

Answer 19

Should.