NAVIGATION TEST 4

Question 1

What does at ATC light signal steady green mean in the air?

Cleared to enter the pattern.
Give way to other aircraft and continue circling.
Cleared to land.
Exercise extreme caution.

Answer 1

Cleared to land.
Correct
In the air, a steady green light gun signal would indicate “cleared to land.” Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Control

Question 2

What does the “D” stand for in D-ATIS?

Digital.
Departure.
Destination.
Derived.

Answer 2

Digital.
Correct
The “D” in “D-ATIS” stands for “digital.” Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Control

Question 3

You are executing a missed approach on Runway 09 and get cleared to hold south on the 180-degree radial of the VOR on the airfield at the 15 DME fix. What type of entry would you perform?

Parallel entry.
Direct entry.
Teardrop entry.
Straight entry.

Answer 3

Parallel entry.
Correct
Generally, the holding entry that requires the least amount of heading change is the best to use. In this case, a parallel entry is warranted. Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 4

What are the requirements for a contact approach?

Must be able to maintain 3 sm visibility and clear of clouds.
Must be able to maintain 1 sm visibility and clear of clouds.
Must be able to maintain 3 sm visibility, 500 feet below clouds, 1,000 feet above clouds, and 2,000 horizontal from clouds.
There are no specific weather requirements for a contact approach.

Answer 4

Must be able to maintain 1 sm visibility and clear of clouds.
Correct
A contact approach requires that 1 SM visibility and clear of clouds be maintained. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Procedures

Question 5

How would you know if you were at the last 3,000 feet of runway?

Centerline lights begin to alternate white and red.
Centerline lights turn all red.
Centerline lights turn amber.
Runway edge lights turn amber.

Answer 5

Centerline lights begin to alternate white and red.
Correct
The runway centerline lights alternate from red to white, beginning with 3,000 feet remaining. The last 1,000 feet, the runway centerline lights turn all red. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Aeronautical Lighting and Other Airport Visual Aids

Question 6

How does the speed of sound vary with temperature?

As temperature decreases, the speed of sound increases.
As temperature increases, the speed of sound decreases.
Temperature does not affect the speed of sound.
As temperature increases, the speed of sound increases.

Answer 6

As temperature increases, the speed of sound increases
Correct
The speed of sound varies directly by temperature. As temperature decreases, so does the speed of sound. The inverse is true for an increase in temperature. Reference: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Aerodynamics of Flight

Question 7

What is Decision Height (DH)?

The height AGL at which you may descend to 100 ft. above TDZE, as long as the aircraft is stable.
The height AGL at which you must maintain level flight until the MAP.
The height MSL on a non-precision approach where a decision to continue must be made.
The altitude AGL at which a decision must be made to continue on a precision approach or execute the missed approach.

Answer 7

The altitude AGL at which a decision must be made to continue on a precision approach or execute the missed approach.
Correct
The Decision Height (DH) is the minimum altitude to descend to on a precision approach. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Pilot/Controller Glossary

Question 8

What are the fuel requirements for flag operations?

The airplane must have enough fuel to fly to destination, ten percent of cruise time, most distant alternate and 30 minutes of holding at 1,500 ft above alternate airport.
The airplane must have enough fuel to fly to destination, most distant alternate and 45 minutes at normal cruise.
The airplane must have enough fuel to fly to the destination, then the most distant alternate with 30 minutes at normal cruise.

Answer 8

The airplane must have enough fuel to fly to destination, ten percent of cruise time, most distant alternate and 30 minutes of holding at 1,500 ft above alternate airport.
Correct
You must have enough fuel to fly to the destination, plus 10% of the cruise time, then to the most distant alternate with 30 minutes of fuel remaining, assuming that 30 minutes is burned while holding at 1,500 feet above the airport elevation. Reference: FAR 121.645

Question 9

What distance from the runway end is obstacle clearance guaranteed on a circling approach for a category C airplane?

1. 3 nm.
2. 7 nm.
3. 5 nm
4. 0 nm.

Answer 9

1.7 nm.
Correct
During a circling approach in a category C aircraft, you must remain within 1.7nm of the arrival end of the runway of intended landing. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Procedures

Question 10

Cleared to the ABC VORTAC. Hold south on the 180 radial. Your inbound heading is 155 degrees. What is your entry into holding?

Direct entry.
Parallel entry.
Teardrop entry.
Straight entry.

Answer 10

Teardrop entry.
Correct
The entry that requires the least heading change is normally the proper entry to use. In this case, a teardrop entry is the proper choice. Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 11

What happens to landing ground speed with decreasing headwinds, increasing altitude, and increasing temperature?

Ground speed will be faster with an increase in altitude and temperature due to a higher true airspeed.
Ground speed will be slower with an increase in altitude and temperature due to a lower true airspeed.
Ground speed will remain unchanged.
Ground speed the same, but TAS will increase.

Answer 11

Ground speed will be faster with an increase in altitude and temperature due to a higher true airspeed.
Correct
GS is directly related to TAS. TAS increases with a decrease in air density (increase in temperature and/or decrease in pressure. A reduction in headwind will further increase the groundspeed. Reference: Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, Airspeed Measurement

Question 12

What is ground speed?

The aircraft’s true airspeed, regardless of wind.
The aircraft’s indicated airspeed +/- headwind/tailwind.
The aircraft’s equivalent airspeed +/- headwind/tailwind.
The aircraft’s true airspeed +/- headwind/tailwind.

Answer 12

The aircraft’s true airspeed +/- headwind/tailwind.
Correct
Ground speed is TAS corrected for wind. Reference: Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Flight Instruments

Question 13

Flying a low visibility approach you get to 100 feet above the TDZE and can see the runway. Are you able to land?

If you feel you can make the touchdown zone, you can continue.
You can continue, so long as you are at the final flap setting.
You must be continuously in a position to land on the intended runway using a normal descent.
You cannot go below the DH in any case.

Answer 13

You must be continuously in a position to land on the intended runway using a normal descent.
Correct
So long as you are continuously in a position to land using normal maneuvers, and you have the required flight visibility, you can continue to a landing from 100 feet above TDZE. Reference: FAR 91.175

Question 14

How are winds reported?

En route winds received from a forecaster are TRUE winds while surface winds received from ATC are MAGNETIC winds.
En route winds received from a forecaster are MAGNETIC winds while surface winds received from ATC are TRUE winds.
En route winds received from a forecaster and surface winds received from ATC are both MAGNETIC winds.
En route winds received from a forecaster and surface winds received from ATC are both TRUE winds.

Answer 14

En route winds received from a forecaster are TRUE winds while surface winds received from ATC are MAGNETIC winds.

Question 15

How long would it take to fly 375 NM at a ground speed of 250 KTS?

1: 15
1: 30
1: 45
2: 00

Answer 15

1:30

Question 16

What is magnetic variation?

The deviation of the compass with all electrical equipment turned on.
The tendency of the magnetic compass to turn when accelerating on an east or west heading.
The appropriate variation for the geographical location of flight.
The tendency of the compass to dip towards the ground at upper latitudes.
Correct
Magnetic north is not the same as true north. As you increase latitude, the angular difference increases. Variation lines on the chart indicate the amount of heading that must be added/subtracted in order to fly a proper compass course relative the chart. You subtract degrees for easterly variation and add degrees for westerly variation– “East is least, West is best.” Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Answer 16

The appropriate variation for the geographical location of flight.
Correct
Magnetic north is not the same as true north. As you increase latitude, the angular difference increases. Variation lines on the chart indicate the amount of heading that must be added/subtracted in order to fly a proper compass course relative the chart. You subtract degrees for easterly variation and add degrees for westerly variation– “East is least, West is best.” Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 17

ATC wants you to make a ½ standard rate turn from heading 360 to heading 045. How long will it take you to make this turn?

10 seconds.
15 seconds.
25 seconds.
30 seconds.

Answer 17

30 seconds.

Question 18

What is the minimum takeoff spacing behind a heavy/757 type aircraft?

2 minutes. (Same threshold, crossing runway & flight paths, parallel runways less than 2,500 feet)
1 minute. (Same threshold, crossing runway & flight paths, parallel runways less than 2,500 feet)
3 minutes. (Same threshold, crossing runway & flight paths, parallel runways less than 2,500 feet)
Pilot requested time or distance.

Answer 18

2 minutes. (Same threshold, crossing runway & flight paths, parallel runways less than 2,500 feet)
Correct
ATC will provide 2 minutes of separation behind a heavy or B-757 type aircraft for the purposes of wake turbulence separation. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Safety of Flight

Question 19

If you decide to execute a missed approach early, what must you still do?

You must proceed directly to the missed approach fix and hold.
Continue to the MAP on the IAP at or above the DH/MDA to ensure obstacle clearance.
Select a common sense heading to intercept the missed approach procedure.
Climb and reverse course towards the IAF.

Answer 19

Continue to the MAP on the IAP at or above the DH/MDA to ensure obstacle clearance.
Correct
If executing a missed approach earlier than the MAP/DH, you would still maintain the approach course until the MAP/DH. Safe terrain separation is predicated on not making heading/course changes until the MAP/DH. Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 20

Where is the FAF on an ILS approach?

Published IAF altitude.
Published glideslope intercept.
Published altitude of the first step down fix.
There is no FAF on an ILS approach.

Answer 20

Published glideslope intercept.
Correct
The published glideslope intercept altitude is considered the FAF on an ILS approach. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Pilot/Controller Glossary

Question 21

What are the lengths in a holding pattern above 14,000 feet?

1-minute inbound.
1 and 1/2 minute outbound.
1 and 1/2 minutes inbound.
1-minute outbound.

Answer 21

1 and 1/2 minutes inbound.

Question 22

You are tracking inbound to the VOR on the 180 degree radial 60 miles from the station at 10,000 feet and 250 knots. Wind is from 360 at 10 knots. ATC gives you a clearance to intercept the 185 degree radial and track it inbound. What should you do?

Turn 90 degrees left to make the intercept to travel 1 radial per mile.
Turn 45 degrees right to make the intercept due to the wind.
Turn 30 degrees left to make the intercept, wind is not a factor.
Turn 30 degrees right to make the intercept, wind is not a factor .

Answer 22

Turn 30 degrees left to make the intercept, wind is not a factor.

Question 23

Cleared to the ABC VORTAC. Hold south on the 180 radial. Your inbound heading is 055 degrees. What is your entry into holding

Direct entry.
Parallel entry.
Straight entry.
Teardrop entry.

Answer 23

Direct entry.
Correct
The entry that requires the least heading change is normally the proper entry to use. In this case, a direct entry is the proper choice. This will also keep the aircraft securely on the holding side of the fix. Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 24

You are instructed to hold at 12,000 feet, and max endurance is 210 KIAS. What airspeed do you hold at?

235 KIAS.
210 KIAS.
265 KIAS.
200 KIAS.

Answer 24

210 KIAS.
Correct
The maximum holding speed at 12,000 feet is 230 knots. You can hold at any airspeed below this value for the purposes of fuel conservation. Reference: Aeronautical Information Manual, Air Traffic Procedures

Question 25

The shortest distance between any two points on the earth’s surface is a ______.

Route over the north pole.
Concentric circle.
Constant heading.
Great circle route.

Answer 25

Great circle route.

Question 26

You are flying an NDB approach to Runway 09 and fly a constant heading of 090. On short final, the tail of the ADF needle is at 100. What direction do you need to turn to correct?

Right to raise the tail.
Left to make the tail go down.
Continue straight ahead. You are on course.
Left to raise the tail more.

Answer 26

Left to raise the tail more.
Correct
In this question, you have overflown the NDB as a part of the approach procedure. You have drifted slightly to the southwest of the course. When applying corrections using an RMI, you always turn toward the head of the needle, or “drag the tail.” Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, Navigation Systems

Question 27

For overseas flights in large turbojet aircraft, life preservers are provided for:

A life preserver must be provided for each occupant.
Life preservers must be onboard, but can be kept in a closet.
There is no specific life preserver requirement for aircraft with ETOPS certification.
Two life preservers must be onboard for each occupant, as the weight rating of the floatation device might not be sufficient.
Correct
A life preserver must be within reach of each occupant, per the FARs. Reference: FAR part 121.340

Answer 27

A life preserver must be provided for each occupant.

Question 28

You are on a 090 bearing to the station and cleared to hold on the 060 bearing. What heading would your outbound turn be after crossing the fix?

270.
180.
240.
220.

Answer 28

240.
Correct
Crossing over the station on a 270 degree heading, you would enter a right turn to 240 to initiate a direct entry. Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 29

94. Cleared to the ABC VORTAC. Hold west on the 270 radial. Your inbound heading is 055 degrees. What is your entry into holding?

Teardrop entry.
Direct entry.
Parallel entry.
Straight entry.

Answer 29

Direct entry.
Correct
In this case, a direct entry would be the proper entry to keep the aircraft on the holding side of the fix. Reference: Instrument Flying Handbook, IFR Flight

Question 30

What is the cross in the circle symbol represent in the airport plan view?

The geographic airport center.
The location of CFR on the field.
The control tower location.
Airport Reference Point (ARP).

Answer 30

Airport Reference Point (ARP).
Correct
The cross in the circle symbol on the airport plan view indicated the “airport reference point.” This is the location of the latitude/longitude indicated for the airport in the plan view title. Reference: Jeppesen Chart Legend