Navigation

Question 1

FMS uses what to determine position?

Answer 1

IRS 1 and 2
GPS 1 and 2
VOR/DME

Question 2

how long can it take for the IRS’s to align

Answer 2

17 minutes - they can align in flight

Question 3

is LPV minima allowed to be used

Answer 3

no

Question 4

where does the FPA get its info?

Answer 4

From the IRS and ADS

Question 5

Navigation colors

Answer 5

magenta is FMS
green is VOR/loc
amber is crosside

Question 6

selecting SECT on the MFD radar

Answer 6

reduces scan from 60 degrees either side of nose to 30

doubles speed from 12 to 24 scans per minute

Question 7

selecting TGT on radar

Answer 7

puts green TGT in wx control box
turns amber if a cell is detected beyond zoom
7.5 either side of the nose and 200miles

Question 8

RCT on radar

Answer 8

increases gain in attempt to see beyond weather. if it cant then a cyan area is shaded out

Question 9

vertical profile on MFD - what does the FPA look like?

Answer 9

green line is the flight path angle

Question 10

Radar range and tilt are adjusted with?

Answer 10

knob on CCD