VFR NAV

Question 1

On a sectional chart you plotted a true course of 065 deg. and there is a 15 deg. East magnetic variation. What is your magnetic range heading going to be to fly that course (no wind)?

Answer 1

050 degrees

Question 2

T/F circles parallel to the equator (lines runnning east and west) are meridians of longitude?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The sectional chart scale is 1:500,00 this means:

Answer 3

1 inch on the chart = 6.86 nm on ground

Question 4

The 6 classes of Air space in the USA are:

Answer 4

A, B, C, D, E, G

Question 5

What class of airspace is “uncontrolled”?

Answer 5

Class “G” airspace

Question 6

Your ground speed is 120 knots. How far do you fly in 30 minutes?

Answer 6

60 NM

Question 7

Your aircraft burns at a rate of 10 gallons per hour and has a capacity of 40 gallons of usable fuel. Your flight is 2.5 hours long. How much fuel do you have at landing?

Answer 7

15 gallons

Question 8

What are the visibility requirements and VFR cloud clearance in class B airspace?

Answer 8

3SM, clear of clouds

Question 9

When conditions (e.g., weather, airspace) prevent completing the mission under VFR _______
A. Alter route to maintain VFR
B. Obtain IFR clearance
C. Land at a suitable location
D. Any of the above

Answer 9

Any of the above