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Given: True course from A to B: 352°. Ground distance: 100 NM. GS: 107 kt. Estimated time of departure (ETD): 0933 UTC. The estimated time of arrival (ETA) is...

1146 UTC.

1045 UTC.

1029 UTC.

1129 UTC.

1146 UTC.

1045 UTC.

1029 UTC.

1129 UTC.

An aircraft travels 100 km in 56 minutes. The ground speed (GS) equals...

107 km/h.

93 kt.

198 kt.

58 km/h.

107 km/h.

93 kt.

198 kt.

58 km/h.

An aircraft travels 110 NM within 01:25. The ground speed (GS) equals...

86 kt.

120 km/h.

160 km/h.

78 kt.

86 kt.

120 km/h.

160 km/h.

78 kt.

What is the required flight time for a distance of 236 NM with a ground speed of 134 kt?

0:34 h

1:46 h

0:46 h

1:34 h

0:34 h

1:46 h

0:46 h

1:34 h

An aircraft is flying with a true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt and a headwind component of 25 kt for 2 hours and 25 minutes. The distance flown equals...

435 NM.

375 NM.

202 NM.

693 NM.

435 NM.

375 NM.

202 NM.

693 NM.

An aircraft is flying at FL 75 with an outside air temperature (OAT) of -9°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals is:

6500 ft

6750 ft

7000 ft

6250 ft

6500 ft

6750 ft

7000 ft

6250 ft

An aircraft is flying at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet with an outside air temperature (OAT) of +21°C. The QNH altitude is 6500 ft. The true altitude equals...

6500 ft.

6750 ft.

7000 ft.

6250 ft.

6500 ft.

6750 ft.

7000 ft.

6250 ft.

Given: True course: 255°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 200°/10 kt. The true heading equals...

250°.

245°.

265°.

275°.

250°.

245°.

265°.

275°.

Given: Ground speed (GS): 160 kt. True course (TC): 177°. Wind vector (W/WS): 140°/20 kt. The true heading (TH) equals...

180°.

173°.

184°.

169°.

180°.

173°.

184°.

169°.

An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 220° at a constant TAS of 220 kt. The wind vector is 270°/50 kt. The ground speed (GS) equals...

255 kt.

135 kt.

185 kt.

170 kt.

255 kt.

135 kt.

185 kt.

170 kt.

An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The groundspeed (GS) equals...

172 kt.

155 kt.

168 kt.

159 kt.

172 kt.

155 kt.

168 kt.

159 kt.

An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...

+ 11°

- 7°

- 9°

+ 5°

+ 11°

- 7°

- 9°

+ 5°

Given: True course: 270°. TAS: 100 kt. Wind: 090°/25 kt. Distance: 100 NM. The ground speed (GS) equals...

125 kt.

131 kt.

120 kt.

117 kt.

125 kt.

131 kt.

120 kt.

117 kt.

An aircraft is following a true course (TC) of 040° at a constant true airspeed (TAS) of 180 kt. The wind vector is 350°/30 kt. The wind correction angle (WCA) equals...

7° right.

3° left.

7° left.

3° right.

7° right.

3° left.

7° left.

3° right.

The distance from 'A' to 'B' measures 120 NM. At a distance of 55 NM from 'A' the pilot realizes a deviation of 7 NM to the right. What approximate course change must be made to reach 'B' directly?

6° left

8° left

15° left

14° left

6° left

8° left

15° left

14° left

An aeroplane has a heading of 090°. The distance which has to be flown is 90 NM. After 45 NM the aeroplane is 4.5 NM north of the planned flight path. What is the corrected heading to reach the arrival aerodrome directly?

6° to the right

9° to the right

12° to the right

18° to the right

6° to the right

9° to the right

12° to the right

18° to the right

An aircraft is flying from 'A' to 'B' (distance 220 NM) at an average ground speed (GS) of 120 kt. It departs 'A' at 1200 UTC. After 70 NM along the course from 'A', the aircraft is 5 min ahead of the planned schedule. Using the actual GS, what is the revised estimated time of arrival (ETA) at B?

1335 UTC

1345 UTC

1330 UTC

1340 UTC

1335 UTC

1345 UTC

1330 UTC

1340 UTC

Which answer completes the flight plan (marked cells)? See annex (NAV-014) Please pay attention to annex 1

TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180°.

TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°.

TH: 173°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

TH: 185°. MH: 185°. MC: 180°.

TH: 185°. MH: 184°. MC: 178°.

TH: 173°. MH: 174°. MC: 178°.

When using a GPS for tracking to the next waypoint, a deviation indication is shown by a vertical bar and dots to the left and to the right of the bar. What statement describes the correct interpretation of the display?

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as absolute distance in NM; the scale for full deflection is +-10 NM.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection is +-10°.

The deviation of the bar from the center indicates the track error as angular distance in degrees; the scale for full deflection depends on the operating mode of the GPS.

What is meant by the term "terrestrial navigation"?

Orientation by GPS during visual flight

Orientation by ground features during visual flight

Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

Orientation by GPS during visual flight

Orientation by ground features during visual flight

Orientation by instrument readings during visual flight

Orientation by ground celestial object during visual flight

Which statement is correct with regard to the polar axis of the Earth?

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is at an angle of 23.5° to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the magnetic south pole and the magnetic north pole and is at an angle of 66.5° to the plane of the equator

The polar axis of the Earth crosses the geographic South Pole and the geographic North Pole and is perpendicular to the plane of the equator

Which approximate, geometrical form describes the shape of the Earth best for navigation systems?

Flat plate

Sphere of ecliptical shape

Perfect sphere

Ellipsoid

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

Flat plate

Sphere of ecliptical shape

Perfect sphere

Ellipsoid

The circumference of the Earth at the equator is approximately...

40000 NM.

21600 NM.

12800 km.

10800 km.

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

40000 NM.

21600 NM.

12800 km.

10800 km.

The shortest distance between two points on Earth is represented by a part of...

a parallel of latitude.

a great circle.

a small circle.

a rhumb line.

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

a parallel of latitude.

a great circle.

a small circle.

a rhumb line.

What distance corresponds to one degree difference in latitude along any degree of longitude?

1 NM

60 NM

30 NM

60 km

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

1 NM

60 NM

30 NM

60 km

What is the distance between the two parallels of longitude 150°E and 151°E along the equator?

111 NM

60 NM

60 km

1 NM

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

111 NM

60 NM

60 km

1 NM

What is the great circle distance between two points A and B on the equator when the difference between the two associated meridians is exactly one degree of longitude?

400 NM

60 NM

216 NM

120 NM

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

400 NM

60 NM

216 NM

120 NM

Which statement about a rhumb line is correct?

The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's center.

The shortest track between two points along the Earth's surface follows a rhumb line.

A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the equator with 45° angle.

A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle.

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

The center of a complete cycle of a rhumb line is always the Earth's center.

The shortest track between two points along the Earth's surface follows a rhumb line.

A rhumb line is a great circle intersecting the equator with 45° angle.

A rhumb line cuts each meridian at the same angle.

Point A on the Earth's surface lies exactly on the parallel of latitude of 47°50'27''N. Which point is exactly 240 NM north of A?

49°50'27''N

51°50'27'N

43°50'27''N

53°50'27''N

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

49°50'27''N

51°50'27'N

43°50'27''N

53°50'27''N

What is the distance between the parallels of latitude 48°N and 49°N along a meridian line?

1 NM

111 NM

60 NM

10 NM

Keyboard commands:

= turn,

= for-/backward,

= scroll

1 NM

111 NM

60 NM

10 NM

Where are the two polar circles?

23.5° north and south of the equator

20.5° south of the poles

At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

23.5° north and south of the poles

23.5° north and south of the equator

20.5° south of the poles

At a latitude of 20.5°S and 20.5°N

23.5° north and south of the poles

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 20° of longitude?

0:20 h

0:40 h

1:00 h

1:20 h

0:20 h

0:40 h

1:00 h

1:20 h

What is the difference in time when the sun moves 10° of longitude?

0:30 h

0:04 h

0:40 h

1:00 h

0:30 h

0:04 h

0:40 h

1:00 h

UTC is...

a local time in Central Europe.

a zonal time.

local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

an obligatory time used in aviation.

a local time in Central Europe.

a zonal time.

local mean time at a specific point on Earth.

an obligatory time used in aviation.

With Central European Summer Time (CEST) given as UTC+2, what UTC time corresponds to 1600 CEST?

1400 UTC.

1600 UTC.

1500 UTC.

1700 UTC.

1400 UTC.

1600 UTC.

1500 UTC.

1700 UTC.

With Central European Time (CET) given as UTC+1, what UTC time corresponds to 1700 CET?

1800 UTC.

1500 UTC.

1600 UTC.

1700 UTC.

1800 UTC.

1500 UTC.

1600 UTC.

1700 UTC.

The term 'civil twilight' is defined as...

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the true horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the true horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 6 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

the period of time before sunrise or after sunset where the midpoint of the sun disk is 12 degrees or less below the apparent horizon.

The term 'True Course' (TC) is defined as...

the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.

the angle between magnetic north and the course line.

the angle between true north and the course line.

the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.

the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the geographic North Pole.

the angle between magnetic north and the course line.

the angle between true north and the course line.

the direction from an arbitrary point on Earth to the magnetic north pole.

The angle between the magnetic course and the true course is called...

variation.

deviation.

WCA.

inclination.

variation.

deviation.

WCA.

inclination.

What could be a reason for changing the runway indicators at aerodromes (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)?

The magnetic deviation of the runway location has changed

The magnetic variation of the runway location has changed

The direction of the approach path has changed

The true direction of the runway alignment has changed

The magnetic deviation of the runway location has changed

The magnetic variation of the runway location has changed

The direction of the approach path has changed

The true direction of the runway alignment has changed

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