FREE CPL Navigation and Radio Aids Questions and Answers

Question 1

A pilot is tracking inbound to an NDB on a magnetic bearing of 270°. There is a crosswind from the north. To maintain the desired track, the needle on the fixed-card ADF should indicate:

Accepted Answer

A relative bearing to the right of 000°.

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A relative bearing to the left of 000°.

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A relative bearing of exactly 000°.

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A relative bearing of 180°.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key distinction between an RNAV and an RNP specification?

Accepted Answer

RNP requires onboard performance monitoring and alerting, while RNAV does not.

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RNP can only be used for en-route navigation, while RNAV is for approaches.

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RNAV systems provide vertical guidance, whereas RNP systems do not.

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RNAV is based on GPS, while RNP is based on VOR/DME inputs.

Question 3

When flying an ILS approach, which component provides the pilot with vertical guidance to maintain the proper descent path?

Accepted Answer

The Glideslope, which defines the vertical profile.

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The Localizer, which provides lateral guidance.

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The Outer Marker, which indicates the final approach fix.

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The Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).

Question 4

A pilot is flying at 6,000 feet AGL directly over a VOR/DME station. What will the DME indicator read?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1.0 NM

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0.0 NM

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6.0 NM

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The reading will be unreliable.

Question 5

You are navigating using a Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) tuned to a VOR. The Course Deviation Bar is deflected to the left, and the TO/FROM indicator shows 'TO'. Your selected course is 090°. To intercept the selected course, you must fly a heading:

Accepted Answer

Less than 090°.

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Greater than 090°.

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Exactly 090°.

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Exactly 270°.

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) in a non-WAAS IFR-certified GPS receiver?

Accepted Answer

To verify the integrity and usability of the received satellite signals.

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To provide vertical guidance for precision approaches.

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To enhance the accuracy of the GPS to within 1 meter.

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To automatically update the GPS navigation database.