Practical Navigation

Question 1

The golden rule for flying in the following order A N C means what

Answer 1

1. Aviate
2. Navigate
3. Communicate

Question 2

What are the FREDA checks

Answer 2

1. Fuel (pump on, swap tanks, pump off)
2. Radio Frequency (tuned and checked)
3. Engine (T&Ps)
4. Direction (check DI indicator and heading)
5. Altitude (at set altitude)

Question 3

During navigation when you reach a turning point, what are the 5 T’s

Answer 3

1. Time
2. Turn
3. Talk
4. Test
5. Tally

Time - note time you got overhead of turning point in PLOG
Turn - change hedaing
Talk - Tell somoene if you need to (position report)
Test - Check DI and validate ground features for your position on aviation chart
Tally - Calculate your ETA

Question 4

When en-route during a flight navigation, what can a pilot do with the radio to plan ahead

Answer 4

TUNE NEXT FREQUENCIES

Question 5

In terms of fuel endurance, what is the “watch” method

Answer 5

When minute hand on RIGHT side of the watch, use the RIGHT tank
When minute hand on the LEFT side of the watch, use the LEFT tank