Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

PPL - Flight Planning > Flight Planning > Flashcards

Flight Planning Flashcards

1
Q

Longitude lines are called ____ of longitude

A

MERIDIANS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Where is the prime meridian situated
Name and Longitude

A

GREENWICH MERIDIAN
o° LONGITUDE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Longitude is reference from which 2 points on the compass from the prime meridian

A

EAST to WEST of prime meridian

Longitutde are cicles slicing up the plant from the North to the South.
Latitude are circles slicing up the plant horizontally i.e. from a side on view, the circles go around the plant horizontally measured in degrees from the equator

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

180° opposite of the prime meridian is referred to as what

A

ANTI MERIDIAN

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Latitude lines are called ____ of latitude

A

PARALLELS

Longitutde are cicles slicing up the plant from the North to the South.
Latitude are circles slicing up the plant horizontally i.e. from a side on view, the circles go around the plant horizontally measured in degrees from the equator

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How do you read the following location

N52°33’15” E001°21’55”

A

North 52° lattitude, 33 minutes and 15 seconds
East 001° longitude, 21 minutes, 55 seconds

On a chart, move north then east to find position

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Longitude lines get CLOSER or FURTHER apart closer to the equator

A

FURTHER APART

Close to the poles, lines of longitude get closer together, meaning the measurement between longitude lines at the equator would be MORE than at the poles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A measurement of 1/60th of a degree in latitude is known as what

A

NAUTICAL MILE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

1 knot is the unit of speed defining what distance travelled in what time

A

1nm in 1 hour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Navigational direction on earths surface

Always uses the following 3 references;
1. Reference from ____
2. Measured in ____
3. Expressed in ____ digits

A
  1. NORTH
  2. DEGREES
  3. 3 DIGITS
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Earths magnetic north is not uniform. What can influence it

A

GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES
Field can be “bent”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the lines of equal magnetic variation called

A

ISOGONALS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is an ISOGONAL

A

Lines of equal magnetic variation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the definition of VAR

A

Difference in bearing between True North and Magnetic North

VAR = Variation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Maps and charts (generally) reference TRUE or MAGNETIC north

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Aviation charts reference elevations from which point

A

AMSL
Average Mean Sea Level

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Elevations are not shown on a chart unless they reach which height

A

500 ft AMSL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

It is not possible to guarantee elevation clearance unless flying with the altimeter set to which reference in the kollsman window

A

QNH

References AMSL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Contour lines on a map indicate what

A

Equal lines of elevation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

On a chart/map, what is the definition of an obstruction

A

MAN-MADE OBJECT

Obstructions given in reference to AMSL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What are 4 examples of a man-made obstruction

A
  1. Mast
  2. Pylon
  3. Radio Tower
  4. Tall Building
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Tall obstructions on charts above ____ ft have 2 references.
What are the references

A
  1. 1000 ft
  2. AMSL and AGL

AGL - Average Ground Level i.e. level above the ground

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Obstructions are not shown on a chart unless they reach more than ____ ft

A

328 ft

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What does MEF stand for

A

MAXIMUM ELEVATION FIGURE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
MEF is referenced against which point
AMSL
26
MEF is marked on a chart/map at which intervals
Each 30 minute Lat/Long
27
What does an MEF define
TALLEST OBSTACLE or HEIGHEST TERRAIN | within referenced grid
28
What are 3 specific areas defined on aviation charts that a pilot must consider during flight planning
1. DANGER 2. RESTRICTED 3. PROHIBITED ## Footnote REMEMBER: You are a **D**e**RP** if you do not plan properly!!
29
A danger area on a chart prefixed with asterix means what
PROHIBITED ENTRY | Protected by By-laws
30
When planning a flight, you may need to contact danger area services. What are the 2 services; 1. DACS 2. DAAIS
1. Danger Area Crossing Service 2. Danger Area Activation Information Service
31
On a chart, how do you read the following danger area information; D121/0.6
Danger area 121 From surface to 600 ft AMSL
32
Danger areas can be activated by what publication
NOTAM | Notice to Airman
33
# Aviation Chart Features What is HIRTA
HIGH INTENSITY RADIO TRANSMISSION AREA
34
# Aviation Chart Features What is GVS
GAS VENTING STATION
35
# Aviation Chart Features A VOR is identified by what shape on a chart
HEXAGON | Solid outline, dot in the middle ## Footnote [LINK HERE](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:VOR-Symbole.png)
36
# Aviation Chart Features An NDB is identified by what shape on a chart
CIRCLE | Solid small outline with dot in the middle surrounded by multiple dots ## Footnote [LINK HERE](https://schaeferflight.com/index.php/2018/07/18/non-directional-beacons-and-automatic-direction-finders/)
37
# Aviation Chart Features An instrument approach is identified by what shape on a chart
ELONGATED ARROW & CHEVRONS ## Footnote [LINK HERE](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W-Ow8QfqX59oMHBWrp6dKlirqvZL1vYeTQQJ2KJG_yQ/edit#bookmark=id.ham3fab8ri6d)
38
What are 3 line features on the ground that are good reference features
1. ROADS 2. RIVERS 3. RAILWAY LINES
39
Vertical navigation levels can be given in what 3 references. What Q code correleates
1. ALTITUDE - QNH 2. HEIGHT - QFE 3. FLIGHT LEVEL - SPS (1013)
40
# pressure settings QFE references what level
HEIGHT ABOVE AIRFIELD
41
QNH references what level
ALTITUDE ABOVE AMSL
42
RPS references what level
ALTITUDE AMSL Lowest pressure forecast in next 2 hours for given ASR ## Footnote ASR - Altimeter Setting Region
43
When flying below controlled airspace, what pressure setting is typically flown and where can pressure setting be obtained
1. Local QNH 2. Obtained from any aerodrome beneath the controlled airspace ## Footnote Use RPS if you cannot obtain QNH from aerodrome
44
# Private flying, non commercial The amount of fuel you must have remaining in the tank after landing; 1. Day 2. Night or IFR
1. 30m 2. 45m
45
# Airfield information Airfield charts may include the following information; 1. ____ hours 2. ____ of fuel 3. ____ (directions and heights) 4. ____ (NAP) 5. ____ (VRP) 6. ____ (PPR)
1. Operational Hours 2. Availability of Fuel 3. Circuit Patterns 4. Noise Abatement Procedures 5. Visual Reference Points 6. Prior Permission Required
46
In regards to communication frequencies, what is a DOC
DESIGNED OPERATIONAL COVERAGE
47
Where can a NOTAM be obtained
1. AIS Website 2. PIB - Preflight Information Bulletin
48
# Meteorological information - Form F215 What are the 4 definitions for detailing weather; 1. W 2. F 3. O 4. I
1. Widespread 2. Frequent 3. Occasional 4. Isolated ## Footnote Widespread - Many +50% Frequent - Little separation +50% Occassional - 25% - 50% Isolated - <25%
49
# What does the following define Implies conditions affecting many places, which will be difficult to avoid (Greater than 50% of area)
WIDESPREAD
50
# What does the following define Little separation between phenomena, and the spatial coverage is greater than 50% of the area forecast to be affected by the phenomenon. Features will be difficult to avoid
FREQUENT
51
# What does the following define An area consists of well separated features which are forecast to affect an area with a maximum spatial coverage of between 25% and 50% of the area concerned. These features can be avoided
OCCASIONAL
52
# What does the following define Used if an area consists of individual features which are forecast to affect an area with a maximum spatial coverage of between less than 25% of the area concerned. These features can be easily avoided.
ISOLATED
53
What are the differences in time intervals between a TAF and METAR
1. TAF - 9, 24, 30 hours 2. METAR - 30 or 60 mins ## Footnote REMEMBER: TAF has 3 letters, 3 time periods METAR has 6 characters (as in 6 for 60 minutes). Half of 6 is 3 (as in 3 for 30 minutes)
54
What are the 2 prob codes and the chances something will happen
1. PROB30 = Might happen 2. PROB40 = Will happen
55
What is the period of validity for a TEMPO
Periods of UP TO 1 HOUR No more often than would occupy MORE THAN HALF of the forecast period ## Footnote i.e. if the forecast period is 8 hours, the TEMPO conditions would not last more than 4 hours.
56
A way to remember the difference between a TAF and METAR ## Footnote what is the difference between a TAF and METAR
TA**F** = **F**orecast MET**AR** = **A**ctual **A**t **R**unway
57
# MIlitary Codes *Colour | Cloud Level | Visibility* Blue | 2500ft | 8km White | 2000ft | 5km Green | 700ft | 3700m Yellow 1 | 500ft | 2500m Yellow 2 | 300ft | 1600m Amber | 200ft | 800m Red | < 200ft | < 200m Black | Aerodrome closed ## Footnote General Knowledge
Green 737 Yellow1 525 Yellow2 316 Amber 28
58
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code BLUE
1. 2500ft 2. 8km
59
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code WHITE
1. 1500ft 2. 5km
60
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code GREEN
1. 700ft 2. 3700m
61
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code YELLOW 1
1. 500ft 2. 2500m
62
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code YELLOW 2
1. 300ft 2. 1600m
63
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code AMBER
1. 200ft 2. 800m
64
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code RED
1. < 200ft (or sky obscured) 2. < 800m
65
# What is the military 1) cloud and 2) visibility for the following code BLACK
AIRFIELD CLOSED
66
What is a VOLMET
Recoded weather service available over VHF radio
67
What is the range of a VOLMET transmission
200nm 30,000ft
68
Formal flight plans are advised to be submitted if the flight takes place over what 3 areas
1. SEA 2. 10+ miles from coast 3. SPARSLEY POPULATED
69
If your flight crosses an international boundary (FIR), what MUST a pilot do
SUBMIT FLIGHT PLAN
70
Flight plans must be submitted ____ minutes prior to what.
1. 60 minutes 2. Brakes off ## Footnote 30 minutes is the exception to submit a flight plan. This is long enough for transmission to be received, but really pilots should stick closley to the 60 minute requirement
71
Why must a flight plan be closed
AVOID SEARCH AND RESCUE ACTION
72
# ICAO Flight plan content 1. Times are in ____ 2. Departure times are from ____ 3. Speeds (TAS) are ____ or ____
1. UTC 2. BLOCKS OFF 3. KNOTS or KPH
73
What does EET stand for on an ICAO flight plan form
ESTIMATED ELAPSE TIME
74
What frequeny band do VOR stations operate in and what bindings
112.00 to 117.975 MHz 25kHz | .00, .x025, .x50, .x75

PPL - Flight Planning (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions