VFR Nav

Question 1

Outline the pre HAT checks

Answer 1

Heading = set heading bug and set CDI to desired track
Altitude/Airspeed = make sure speed is as planned and check altitude for next leg
Time = reset and start the timer at the turning point

Question 2

Outline the post HAT checks

Answer 2

Heading = confirm heading and track are set as the same on the FLOG
Altitude/airspeed = confirm speed and altitude are as planned
Time = confirm timer is running

Question 3

What should follow HAT checks?

Answer 3

Gross error check
Confirm next ECF
Work out ETA and write in FLOG
R/T

Question 4

What the methods of recovering planned track?

Answer 4

SCA
Double track error
See to, fly to

Question 5

What is the formula for SCA

Answer 5

60/TAS (where is in nm/min)

Question 6

What is the SCA for the DA42

Answer 6

25 degrees

Question 7

How long should the SCA be flown for each mile off track?

Answer 7

1 minute

Question 8

How much time should be added when doglegging around a hazard?

Answer 8

30 deg = 1/4 of time
45 deg = 1/2 of time
60 deg = 1 time

e.g. if flying offset by 30 degrees for 2 minutes then 30 seconds must be added to ETA

Question 9

List the order for planning a diversion

Answer 9

1) check route for CAS
2) request CAS clearance if required
3) draw and estimate track
4) calculate heading
5) calculate GS
6) plot 6 minute markers
7) calculate total time for leg
8) work out ETA
9) determine fuel required for leg
10) study route for prominent features
11) work out MSA
12) set up navaids

Question 10

How many miles will be covered in 6 minutes when flying at the following speeds?

110kts
120kts
130kts
140kts
150kts
160kts
170kts

Answer 10

110kts = 11nm
120kts = 12nm
130kts = 13nm
140kts = 14nm
150kts = 15nm
160kts = 16nm
170kts = 17nm