Instruments 1 Flashcards
The three main navigation systems used by army aviators are?
VOR
NDB
GPS
The signals from a VOR ground station provides 360 usable courses known as
Radials
Which NAVAID is affected by atmospheric static interference?
NDB
Which NAVAID’s range is limited by line-of-sight?
VOR
Which NAVAID transmits on VHF?
VOR
What is the only positive method of indent. of the VOR?
Morse code identification
What is the accuracy of the VOR ground transmitter?
±1 degrees
What name is used for airways formed with radials from VORs?
Victor Airways
What are the three classes of VOR?
T - Terminal
L - Low Altitude
H - High Altitude
What is the normal range (SSV) of an L or HA class VOR at 1000 feet AGL?
40 NM
What are the four classes of NDBs?
Compass locator
MH
H
HH
Service volume of a Compass Locator NDB?
15 NM
Service volume of a class MH NDB?
25 NM
Service volume of a class H NDB?
50 NM
Service volume of a class HH NDB?
75 NM