VFR Flashcards

1
Q

What is the symbol for a fly over point?

A

Circle with a triangle in it.

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2
Q

What does a coloured in triangle represent?

A

Compulsory.

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3
Q

What is the safety margin in non mountainous areas?

A

1000ft.

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4
Q

What is the safety margin in mountainous areas?

A

2000ft

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5
Q

What does (R) mean?

A

Relative bearing.

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6
Q

What is a relative magnetic indicator?

A

Relative bearing indicator + compass

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7
Q

What does ANC stand for as a navigation rule and why is it important?

A

Aviate navigate communicate - order.

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8
Q

What 3 word navigation technique is used for VFR flight?

A

Time map ground

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9
Q

What are the ideal features of a VCP?

A

Large, unique and great vertical extent.

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10
Q

How do you show a cliff on a map?

A

Cold front looking.

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11
Q

For every 60 miles and I’m 1 mile off course, track error angle is blank.

A

1 degree

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12
Q

What is the symbol for VOR and what does it stand for?

A

Hexagon with dot in the middle (VHF omnidirectional radar)

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13
Q

What is the symbol for NDB and what does it stand for?

A

Circle with dot in the middle ( non-directional beacon)

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14
Q

What is the symbol for DME and what does it stand for?

A

Square with dot in it (distance measuring equipment)

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15
Q

What does CFIT stand for?

A

Controlled flight into terrain.

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16
Q

How do you calculate speed factor?

A

Tas/60

17
Q

How do you calculate max drift?

A

Wind speed / speed factor