FAA Flight Operations Test 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: (Refer to Figure 20.) What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of Norfolk (area 1), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 340° radial of Elizabeth City VOR (area 3)?
- 15 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
- 18 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC. (Correct answer)
- 23 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
Correct answer: 18 nautical miles from Norfolk VORTAC.
To determine the position, first locate the Elizabeth City VOR (area 3) and the Norfolk VORTAC (area 1) on Figure 20. Then, trace the 340° radial extending from the Elizabeth City VOR. Identify where this radial intersects with low altitude airway Victor 1 southwest of Norfolk. By measuring the distance along Victor 1 from the Norfolk VORTAC to this intersection point, you will find it is approximately 18 nautical miles.
Question 2: (Refer to Figure 20, area 3; and Figure 28.) The VOR is tuned to Elizabeth City VOR, and the aircraft is positioned over Shawboro. Which VOR indication is correct?
- 2.
- 8.
- 9. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 9.
First, locate Shawboro and the Elizabeth City VOR on Figure 20. Draw a line from the VOR to Shawboro to determine the radial the aircraft is on. Shawboro lies on the 080° radial of the Elizabeth City VOR. Therefore, if the aircraft is positioned over Shawboro, a VOR receiver tuned to Elizabeth City VOR would show a centered CDI with the OBS set to 080° and a 'FROM' indication, corresponding to option 9.
Question 3: (Refer to Figure 21.) What course should be selected on the omnibearing selector (OBS) to make a direct flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (area 1) with a TO indication?
- A. 359°. (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A. 359°.
To determine the correct course, draw a straight line on Figure 21 connecting Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (area 1). Then, measure the magnetic bearing from Mercer County to Minot using a plotter or by estimating the radial. This bearing will be approximately 359°. Setting the OBS to 359° with a 'TO' indication will provide direct guidance to the Minot VORTAC.
FAA Flight Operations Test 1
(Refer to Figure 20.) What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of Norfolk (area 1), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 340° radial of Elizabeth City VOR (area 3)?