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Question 1

Lambert Conformal Conic Projection

Answer 1

–a cone is superimposed over the surface of the earth.
–Angles between meridians and parallels are the same on map as on the ground
–All meridians and parallels converge towards the nearest
pole
–max distortion of ½ to 1%.

Question 2

Transverse Mercator Projection

Answer 2

Highly accurate on small scale = widely used in Terminal Area Charts.
–meridians & parallels of latitude are straight and parallel lines.
–straight line between any two points on a Transverse Mercator Projection represents a rhumb line

Question 3

The only map in aviation based upon a Transverse Mercator Projection is the

Answer 3

VTA, or VFR terminal chart
–Because of the high volume of traffic, greater accuracy is required.
–Scale of a VTA is 1:250,000

Question 4

The Canadian Flight Supplement
-provides detailed information on

Answer 4

aerodromes such as communications, runway data, public facilities, etc.
–valid 56 days

Question 5

6 sections to the CFS
1) General info =

Answer 5

abbreviations, cross-reference, aerodrome directory, phonetic alphabet, legends, a section explaining how to use the primary section, the aerodrome, and facility directory.

Question 6

6 sections to the CFS
2) Aerodrome & Facility directory

Answer 6

list all aerodromes alphabetically from town where they are.
*pertinent info for planning.

Question 7

6 sections to the CFS
3) Planning

Answer 7

info on routes (IFV/VFR), info on filling a flight plan/itinerary & equipment list.

Question 8

6 sections to the CFS
4) Radio nav & communication

Answer 8

info about navigation aids such as beacons, commercial broadcasting.

Question 9

6 sections to the CFS
5) Military

Answer 9

yep lol

Question 10

6 sections to the CFS
6) Emergency procedures

Answer 10

fairly self explanatory lol