FREE AQT Navigation Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) station in navigation?

Accepted Answer

To assist in determining aircraft position relative to a specific point

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To provide weather information

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To offer visual landmarks for navigation

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To provide communication frequencies for ATC

Question 2

How do you calculate the true heading required to fly from your current position to a waypoint given a wind correction angle?

Accepted Answer

Subtract the wind correction angle from the true heading

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Add the wind correction angle to the magnetic heading

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Subtract the wind correction angle from the magnetic heading

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Add the wind correction angle to the true heading

Question 3

What does the term "DR" stand for in navigation, and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

Dead Reckoning

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Direct Route

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Distance Remaining

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Directional Range

Question 4

When using a GPS for navigation, what is a "waypoint"?

Accepted Answer

A point where the aircraft is currently located

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A point along the flight path that has specific coordinates

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A location where the aircraft must refuel

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A checkpoint for maintaining altitude

Question 5

What is the primary difference between True North and Magnetic North?

Accepted Answer

True North is based on the Earth's geographic poles, while Magnetic North is based on the Earth's magnetic field

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True North is a more accurate direction for navigation

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Magnetic North is a fixed point, while True North changes based on the time of day

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True North is used only in the northern hemisphere