Navigation Theory

Question 1

The technician has the same resources available as those of the pilot. These resources include:

Answer 1

sectional charts, enroute charts, IFR approach plates and Airport Directories (AFDs)

Question 2

Sectionals divide the country into what?

Answer 2

Smaller areas for navigation maps

Question 3

What will the legend show?

Answer 3

which sectional is contained in that particular map

Question 4

What is the Unicom Frequency?

Answer 4

122.95

Question 5

Airport directories are available from where?

Answer 5

Private publishing companies or from your states’ DOT or equivalent

Question 6

What are Electronic Flight Bags (EFB)?

Answer 6

A pilot’s paper information

Question 7

Global navigation systems work on what system?

Answer 7

Global Coordinates System

Question 8

What are the reference points for our navigation system?

Answer 8

north and magnetic north

Question 9

Latitude runs in which direction?

Answer 9

Horizontally
East to west
Runs along the equator

Question 10

Longitude runs in which direction?

Answer 10

Vertically
North to South
Runs along the Prime Meridian

Question 11

What does the magenta line on maps represent?

Answer 11

True North