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What is an RMI?

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Radio magnetic indicator

Shows bearing to an NDB or VOR

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What is an ADF?

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Automated direction finder

Aircraft instrument which allows tracking to NDBs

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What is an HSI?

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Horizontal situation indicator

Combines heading indicator with CDI

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What are some types of radio aids to navigation?

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VOR
NDB
RNAV
DME
GPS
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What are characteristics of a VOR or VORTAC?

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VHF frequency, projected in 360 radials
VORTAC provides DME information
Some offer voice reception capability

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What are the methods for performing a VOR check?

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VOT check +/-4*
Ground checkpoint +/-4*
Airborne checkpoint +/-6*
Dual VOR check 4* between each other
Selected radial over known ground point +/-6*
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Where can locations of VOTs, ground VOR checkpoints, and airborne VOR checkpoints be found?

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Chart supplement (AFD)

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How can you determine if a VOR or VORTAC is out of service for maintenance?

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Audible, coded information is removed

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What is DME?

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Distance measuring equipment
Transmitted by VORTACs on UHF frequencies (960-1215 MHz)
Provides slant-range distance to and from station

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What is the range of DME?

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Reliable up to 199NM

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What is an NDB?

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Non-directional beacon190-535 kHz (below AM radio)

Allows for homing to the station

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What is RNAV?

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Area navigation

INS, LORAN, VOR/DME, GPS

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What is GPS?

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Global positioning system

Uses information from multiple satellites to determine position

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What is primary radar?

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System in which radar signal is reflected off the aircraft

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What is secondary radar?

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Radar signal is received and returned by a transponder

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Describe Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON).

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30nm radius from facility, up to 10000’ MSL

Should be addressed as “Approach” unless directed otherwise (Departure)

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Describe Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC).

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Provide separation for IFR enroute flights
Divided into sectors, and high and low altitude operations
Have numerous transmitters to ensure signal reception

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Can a handheld GPS receiver be used as the primary means of navigation on a VFR cross country flight?

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Yes, but it should be supplemented with another form of navigation

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What are some potential hazards of using only GPS navigation?

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Satellite outages
RAIM capability
Database currency
Antenna position

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What preflight preparations are required when using GPS navigation on an IFR flight?

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GPS properly installed and certified
Database current
GPS and WAAS NOTAMs
RAIM availability for non-WAAS units
Operational status of ground-based NAVAIDs
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What is the maximum elevation figure (MEF) on a sectional chart?

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MSL elevation of highest terrain feature or obstacle within a specific quadrant

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What preflight information are pilots required to be aware of for any flight not in the vicinity of an airport?

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Weather reports and forecasts
Fuel requirements
Alternatives
Known ATC traffic delays
Runway lengths of intended use
Takeoff and landing distance data
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What are the 4 most common ways to navigate?

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Pilotage
Dead reckoning
Radio navigation
GPS

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Define isogonic line.

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Line connecting points of equal magnetic variation

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Define magnetic variation.
Difference between magnetic north and true north
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Define lines of latitude.
Circles parallel to the equator, used to measure north and south distance
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Define lines of longitude.
Drawn from north pole to south pole, crossing the equator at right angles Used to measure distance east and west
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Define course.
Intended path of an aircraft over the earth
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Define heading.
Direction the nose of the aircraft points
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Define track.
Actual path over the ground
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Define drift angle.
Angle between heading and track
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Define wind correction angle.
Correction applied to course to compensate for effects of wind
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What is the formula for determining a compass heading?
TC +/- WCA = TH +/- VAR = MH +/- DEV = CH
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What are the basic steps for planning a VFR cross country flight?
Preflight briefing Draw course, mark checkpoints, enter checkpoints on navlog Determine VOR courses/NAVAIDS, and enter on navlog Enter altitude, wind direction, and windspeed on navlog Compute true airspeed Calculate wind correction, magnetic heading, and compass heading, and groundspeed Calculate time to checkpoints, time enroute, and fuel burn Calculate weight and balance, and takeoff and landing performance Complete a flight plan form and file with FSS
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What are the procedures for diverting to an alternate?
Mark present position and time on the chart Consider distance to alternates, and select airport which best meets situation Determine magnetic course to airport and divert immediately Calculate wind correction, distance, fuel, while enroute to alternate
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When are flight crewmembers required to wear seatbelts?
Takeoff, landing, and en route (shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing)
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What is the speed limit for Class C and Class D airspace?
200 KIAS
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What is the speed limits for Class B airspace?
250 KIAS
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What are the fuel requirements for VFR flight?
To the first point of intended landing +30 minutes at normal cruise (daytime) 45 minutes at normal cruise (nighttime)
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What are the fuel requirements for IFR flight?
To the first airport of intended landing +45 minute reserve (no alternate) From that airport to alternate + 45 minute reserve
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What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearances for VFR flight below 10000' MSL in Class C, D, or E airspace?
3sm visibility | 1000' above, 500' below, 2000' horizontal from clouds
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What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearances for VFR flight above 10000' MSL in Class C, D, or E airspace?
5sm visibility | 1000' below, 1000' above, 1 mile horizontal from clouds
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What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearances (day and night) for VFR flight below 1200' AGL in Class G airspace?
Day: 1sm and clear of clouds Night: 3sm, 1000' above, 500' below, 2000' horizontal from clouds
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What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearances (day and night) for VFR flight above 1200' AGL but below 10000' MSL in Class G airspace?
Day: 1sm, 1000' above, 500' below, 2000' horizontal from clouds Night: 3sm, 1000' above, 500' below, 2000' horizontal from clouds
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What are the minimum visibility and cloud clearances for VFR flight above 10000' MSL in Class G airspace?
5sm visibility | 1000' above, 1000' below, 1 mile horizontal from clouds
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What minimum altitudes above terrain are required for IFR flight?
1000' above highest obstacle within 4NM of course | 2000' above highest obstacle within 4NM of course (mountainous area)
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Where are Mode C transponders required?
At or above 10000' MSL Within 30 miles of Class B airport Within and above Class C airspace Within ADIZ (air defense identification zones)
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What is a composite flight plan?
VFR operations for one portion, IFR for another | Clearance must be requested from nearest FSS to open IFR portion
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How long past the proposed departure time will a flight plan remain on file?
1 hour
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If you fail to close your VFR flight plan, how long after the planned arrival time until search and rescue operations begin?
1/2 hour
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What is a TFR?
Temporary flight restriction | Issued via NOTAM system to restrict certain activities temporarily
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What is a TRSA?
Terminal radar service area Provides vectoring, sequencing, separation VFR participation is voluntary
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What can you do to avoid wake turbulence when landing?
Stay at or above preceding jet's flight path Land beyond preceding jet's touchdown point Land prior to rotation point of departing jet Consider wind drift of vortices if landing on parallel runway
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What can you do to avoid wake turbulence when taking off?
Rotate prior to a preceding departing jet's rotation point Stay above preceding jet's flight path Be aware of wind drift of vortices if using parallel runways Allow at least 2 minutes before taking off/landing after large jet has executed a go-around or touch and go
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Who is responsible for avoiding wake turbulence?
PIC | Acceptance of a takeoff/landing clearance implies the acceptance of responsibility for wake turbulence separation
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What is hydroplaning?
Thin film of water between runway and tires causes tires to lift off runway surface
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How would you reduce speed if hydroplaning occurs on landing?
Touch down at slowest possible speed Apply moderate braking If deceleration is not detected, raise nose to increase aerodynamic braking until aircraft slows enough for wheel brakes to be effective
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What is the runway width illusion?
Narrow runways create illusion that aircraft is higher than it actually is
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What is the runway/terrain slope illusion?
Upsloping runway/terrain creates illusion that aircraft is higher than it actually is Downsloping runway/terrain creates illusion that aircraft is lower than it actually is
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What is the featureless terrain illusion?
Absence of ground features (or over water) creates illusion that aircraft is higher than it actually is
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What are some atmospheric illusions?
Rain on windscreen creates illusion that aircraft is higher than it actually is Haze exaggerates distances, creates illusion of aircraft being further from runway than it actually is
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When are position lights required to be on?
Sunset to sunrise

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