orientation and tracking techniques

Question 1

where are signals from ground stations displayed on the 737?

Answer 1

ND/BEARING POINTER/COURSE POINTER

Question 2

what is the rule of thumb for getting bacon track when flying to the beacon?

Answer 2

turn twice the difference

Question 3

what is the anomaly when getting back on track when tracking away from a beacon?

Answer 3

if you fly the same degree correction as the tracking error, the aircraft will parallel the required track, not intercept.

Question 4

how do we test the VOR equipment on the ground?

Answer 4

1. selec frequency on VOR 1 or 2
2. sect VOR 1 or 2 on ND and identify the beacon on ND by digital readout (or aural ident if the code is incorrect or not showing)
3. check BRG/CRS pointers are reading correctly

Question 5

despite testing, when is the only time a VOR/NDB is considered accurate?

Answer 5

inside the DOC