Navigation Flashcards
The rotational axis of the Earth runs through the… (1,00 P.)
geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole.
geographic North Pole and on the magnetic south pole.
magnetic north pole and on the magnetic south pole.
magnetic north pole and on the geographic South Pole.
geographic North Pole and on the geographic South Pole.
Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth? (1,00 P.)
The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator
The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator
The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator
The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator
The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator
Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems? (1,00 P.)
Sphere of ecliptical shape
Ellipsoid
Perfect sphere
Flat plate
Ellipsoid
Which statement about a rhumb line is correct? (1,00 P.)
A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle.
The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth’s center.
The shortest track between two points along the Earth’s surface follows a rhumb line.
A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the the equator with 45° angle.
A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle.
The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of… (1,00 P.)
a great circle.
a small circle.
a rhumb line.
a parallel of latitude.
a great circle.
The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately…
See figure (NAV-002) (1,00 P.)
10800 km.
40000 NM.
12800 km.
21600 NM.
21600 NM.
What is the difference in latitude between
A (12°53’30’‘N) and B (07°34’30’‘S)? (1,00 P.)
20°28’00’’
05,19°
20,28°
05°19’00’’
20°28’00’’
Where are the two polar circles? (1,00 P.)
At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N
23.5° north and south of the poles
23.5° north and south of the equator
20.5° south of the poles
23.5° north and south of the poles
What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line? (1,00 P.)
1 NM
60NM
111 NM
10NM
60NM
What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude? (1,00 P.)
1 NM
60NM
30NM
60km
60NM
Point A on the Earth’s surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50’27’‘N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A? (1,00 P.)
43°50’27’‘N
53°50’27’‘N
49°50’27’‘N
51°50’27’N’
51°50’27’N’
What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator? (1,00 P.)
60km
111 NM
60NM
1 NM
60NM
What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude? (1,00 P.)
60NM
400 NM
120 NM
216 NM
60NM
Assume two arbitrary points A and B on the same parallel of latitude, but not on the equator. Point A is located on 010°E and point B on 020°E.
The rumb line distance between A and B is always… (1,00 P.)
more than 600 NM.
less than 600 NM.
more than 300 NM.
less than 300 NM.
less than 600 NM.
What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude? (1,00 P.)
1:20h
0:20h
0:40h
1:00h
1:20h
What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude? (1,00 P.)
0:30h
0:04h
0:40h
1:00h
0:40h
The sun moves 10° of longitude. What is the difference in time? (1,00 P.)
0.4h
1h
0.33h
0.66h
0.66h
With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST? (1,00 P.)
1600 UTC.
1500 UTC.
1700 UTC.
1400 UTC.
1400 UTC.
UTC is… (1,00 P.)
a zonal time.
a local time in Central Europe.
local mean time at a specific point on Earth.
an obligatory time used in aviation.
an obligatory time used in aviation.
With Central European Time (CET) given as UTC+1, what UTC time corresponds to 1700 CET?
(1,00 P.)
1600 UTC.
1500 UTC.
1700 UTC.
1800 UTC.
1600 UTC.
Vienna (LOWW) is located at 016° 34’E, Salzburg (LOWS) at 013° 00’E. The latitude of both positions can be considered as equal.
What is the difference of sunrise and sunset times, expressed in UTC, between Wien and Salzburg? (2,00 P.)
In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg
In Vienna the sunrise is 14 minutes earlier and sunset is 14 minutes later than in Salzburg
In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 4 minutes later than in Salzburg
In Vienna the sunrise is 4 minutes later and sunset is 4 minutes earlier than in Salzburg
In Vienna the sunrise and sunset are about 14 minutes earlier than in Salzburg
The term ‘civil twilight’ is defined as… (1,00 P.)
the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.
the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.
the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon.
the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.
the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.
Given:
WCA: -012°; TH: 125°; MC: 139°; DEV: 002°E
What are: TC, MH und CH? (2,00 P.)
TC: 113°. MH: 127°. CH: 129°.
TC: 137°. MH: 127°. CH: 125°.
TC: 137°. MH: 139°. CH: 125°.
TC: 113°. MH: 139°. CH: 129°.
TC: 137°. MH: 127°. CH: 125°.
Given:
TC: 179°; WCA: -12°; VAR: 004° E; DEV: +002°
What are MH and MC? (1,00 P.)
MH: 167°. MC: 175°.
MH: 167°. MC: 161°.
MH: 163°. MC: 175°.
MH: 163°. MC: 161°.
MH: 163°. MC: 175°.
The angle between the true course and the true heading is called… (1,00 P.)
WCA.
deviation.
variation.
inclination.
WCA
The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called… (1,00 P.)
deviation.
WCA.
variation.
inclination.
variation
The term ‚magnetic course’ (MC) is defined as… (1,00 P.)
the angle between magnetic north and the course line.
the angle between true north and the course line.
the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.
the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.
the angle between magnetic north and the course line.
The term ‘True Course’ (TC) is defined as… (1,00 P.)
the angle between magnetic north and the course line.
the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.
the angle between true north and the course line.
the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.
the angle between true north and the course line.
Given:
TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200°
What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.)
TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W
TH: 194°. VAR: 004° E
TH: 172°. VAR: 004° W
TH: 172°. VAR: 004° E
TH: 194°. VAR: 004° W
Given:
TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200°
What are the TH and the DEV? (2,00 P.)
TH: 172°. DEV: +002°.
TH: 172°. DEV: -002°.
TH: 194°. DEV: -002°.
TH: 194°. DEV: +002°.
TH: 194°. DEV: -002°.
Given:
TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200°
What are the VAR and the DEV? (2,00 P.)
VAR: 004° W. DEV: +002°.
VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°.
VAR: 004° E. DEV: +002°.
VAR: 004° E. DEV: -002°.
VAR: 004° W. DEV: -002°.
Where does the inclination reach its lowest value? (1,00 P.)
At the magnetic equator
At the magnetic poles
At the geographic equator
At the geographic poles
At the magnetic equator
The angle between compass north and magnetic north is called… (1,00 P.)
WCA.
variation.
inclination.
deviation.
deviation
Which direction corresponds to ‘compass north’ (CN)? (1,00 P.)
The most northerly part of the magnetic compass in the aircraft, where the reading takes place
The direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographical North Pole
The angle between the aircraft heading and magnetic north
The direction to which the direct reading compass aligns due to earth’s and aircraft’s magnetic fields
The direction to which the direct reading compass aligns due to earth’s and aircraft’s magnetic fields
The term ‘isogonal’ or ‘isogonic line’ is defined as a line on an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the same value of… (1,00 P.)
inclination.
deviation.
heading.
variation.
variation
The term ‘agonic line’ is defined as a line on Earth or an aeronautical chart, connecting all points with the… (1,00 P.)
deviation of 0°.
inclination of 0°.
heading of 0°.
variation of 0°.
variation of 0°.
Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances used in aeronautical navigation and their abbreviations? (1,00 P.)
feet (ft), inches (in)
Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km)
Yards (yd), meters (m)
Land miles (SM), sea miles (NM)
Nautical miles (NM), kilometers (km)
1000 ft equal… (1,00 P.)
30km.
3000 m.
300m.
30m.
300m
5500m equal… (1,00 P .)
7500 ft.
18000 ft.
10000 ft.
30000 ft.
18000 ft.
Which of the items on the attached checklist are related to the direct reading compass?
See annex (NAV-004) (1,00 P.)
“Turning Instruments” only
“Gyro” and “Circuit Breaker”
“Gyro” and “Turning Instruments”
“Turning Instruments” and “Circuit Breaker”
“Gyro” and “Turning Instruments”
What could be a reason for changing the runway indicators at aerodromes (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)? (1,00 P.)
The magnetic deviation of the runway location has changed
The magnetic variation of the runway location has changed
The direction of the approach path has changed
The true direction of the runway alignment has changed
The magnetic variation of the runway location has changed
Electronic devices on board of an aeroplane have influence on the… (1,00 P.)
turn coordinator.
airspeed indicator.
artificial horizon.
direct reading compass.
direct reading compass.
Which are the properties of a Mercator chart? (1,00 P.)
The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines
The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines
The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines
The scale is constant, great circles are depicted as straight lines, rhumb lines are depicted as curved lines
The scales increases with latitude, great circles are depicted as curved lines, rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines
How are rhumb lines and great circles depicted on a direct Mercator chart? (1,00 P.)
Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: straight lines
Rhumb lines: curved lines Great circles: curved lines
Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: curved lines
Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: straight lines
Rhumb lines: straight lines Great circles: curved lines
Which are the properties of a Lambert conformal chart? (1,00 P.)
Great circles are depicted as straight lines and the chart is an equal-area projection
The chart is conformal and an equal-area projection
The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale
Rhumb lines are depicted as straight lines and the chart is conformal
The chart is conformal and nearly true to scale
Which lines have to be used by the pilot to determine the aircraft’s position? (1,00 P.)
True bearings (QTE)
Magnetic bearings (QDR)
Relative bearings (RB)
Magnetic headings (MH)
True bearings (QTE)
What is the radial from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11’N, 12°11’E)?
See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.)
024°
204°
248°
068°
https://cloud.wafa-sadri.de/s/CRkr5cQPD8m2yo4
068°
The distance between two airports is 220 NM.
On an aeronautical navigation chart the pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance.
The chart scale is… (1,00 P.)
1 : 250000.
1 : 2000000.
1 : 500000.
1 : 1000000.
1 : 1000000.
Given the following information, what is the aircraft position at the cross bearing?
VOR Hamburg (HAM) (53°41?N, 010°12?E): Radial 119° VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E): Radial 320°
See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.)
52°20’N, 10°10’E
54°40’N, 12°50’E
52°10’N, 10°20’E
53°20’N, 11°10’E
https://cloud.wafa-sadri.de/s/CRkr5cQPD8m2yo4
53°20’N, 11°10’E
What is the distance from VOR Brünkendorf (BKD) (53°02?N, 011°33?E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11’N, 12°11’E)?
See annex (NAV-031) (1,00 P.)
24km
42NM
24NM
42km
24NM
A distance of 7.5 cm on an aeronautical chart represents a distance of 60.745 NM in reality.
What is the chart scale? (1,00 P.)
1 : 500000
1 : 1 000000
1 : 150000
1 : 1500000
1 : 1500000
For a short flight from A to B the pilot extracts the following information from an aeronautical chart:
True course: 245°. Magnetic variation: 7° W
The magnetic course (MC) equals… (1,00 P.)
252°.
245°.
007°.
238°.
252°
An aircraft is flying with an indicated airspeed (IAS) of 150 kt at 8000 ft MSL.
According to the rule of thumb, the true airspeed (TAS) equals… (1,00 P.)
174 kt.
150 kt.
142 kt.
208 kt.
174 kt.
Given:
True course from A to B: 250°.
Ground distance: 210 NM.
TAS: 130 kt.
Headwind component: 15 kt.
Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0915 UTC.
The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is… (2,00 P.)
1115 UTC.
1105 UTC.
1005 UTC.
1052 UTC.
1105 UTC.