En Route Flight & Navigation

If a true heading of 350° results in a ground track of 335° and a true airspeed of 140 knots results in a groundspeed of 115 knots, the wind would be from

035° and 40 knots.

Which DME indication should you receive when you are directly over a VORTAC site at approximately 6,000 feet AGL?

1

At which aircraft position(s) would you receive OMNI indication X?(Refer to Figure 42.)

1 and 3

At what altitude does the Class D airspace terminate over Hayward Airport (area 3)?(Refer to Figure 46.)

1,499 feet MSL

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1015 local. What is your expected arrival time at point Y? Use the following information to determine your ETA. Distance between X and Y = 32 NM True Course = 100 degrees Forecast wind = 240 degrees at 25 kts Pressure altitude =5,500 ft Ambient temperature =+05 degrees C Indicated airspeed = 110 knots

1029 local

GIVEN: Distance 200 NM True course 320° Wind 215° at 25 kts True airspeed 116 kts Rate of fuel consumption 19 gal/hr What would be the approximate groundspeed and amount of fuel consumed?

120 knots; 31.7 gallons

GIVEN: Usable fuel at takeoff 40 gal Fuel consumption rate 12.2 gal/hr Constant groundspeed 120 kts Flight time since takeoff 1 hr 30 min According to Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under night VFR?

121 NM

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1015 and arrival at point Y is expected at 1025. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point Y on schedule. Distance between X and Y 27 NM Forecast wind 240° at 30 kts Pressure altitude 5,500 ft Ambient temperature +05°C True course 100° The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

128 knots

If a true heading of 230° results in a ground track of 250° and a true airspeed of 160 knots results in a groundspeed of 175 knots, the wind would be from

135° and 59 knots.

On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule. Distance between A and B 70 NM Forecast wind 310° at 15 kts Pressure altitude 8,000 ft Ambient temperature -10°C True course 270° The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

137 knots

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1550 and the plan is to reach point Y at 1620. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point Y on schedule. Distance between X and Y 70 NM Forecast wind 115° at 25 kts Pressure altitude 9,000 ft Ambient temperature -05°CTrue course 088° The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

143 knots

After 141 miles are flown from the departure point, the aircraft's position is located 11 miles off course. If 71 miles remain to be flown, what approximate total correction should be made to converge on the destination?

14°

When using a VOT to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver with an RMI, what should the RMI indicate if no error exists?

180° TO

When using a VOT to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver, with the CDI centered, what should the OBS indicate if no error exists?

180° TO, 360° FROM

GIVEN: Usable fuel at takeoff 36 gal Fuel consumption rate 12.4 gal/hr Constant groundspeed 140 kts Flight time since takeoff 48 min According to FAR Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under night VFR?

189 NM

At which aircraft position(s) would you receive OMNI indication V?(Refer to Figure 42.)

2 only

An aircraft takes off from Hicks Airport (area 1) and flies northeast towards Northwest Airport (area 2). What maximum altitude could be flown to remain under the class B airspace?(Refer to Figure 44.)

2,500 feet MSL

What altitude should be selected to avoid operating in Class B airspace on a flight from Northwest Airport (area 2) to McKinney Airport (area 5)?(Refer to Figure 44.)

2,500 feet MSL.

What is the height of the Class D airspace over Livermore Airport (area 5)?(Refer to Figure 46.)

2,900 feet MSL

GIVEN: Departure path straight out Takeoff time 1435Z Winds during climb 175° at 25 kts True course during climb 155° Airport elevation 2,000 ft True airspeed 130 kts Rate of climb 500 ft/min What would be the distance and time upon reaching 8,000 feet MSL?

21 NM and 1447Z

After 240 miles are flown from the departure point, the aircraft's position is located 25 miles off course. If 100 miles remain to be flown, what approximate total correction should be made to converge on the destination? Group of answer choices

21°.

GIVEN: Usable fuel at takeoff 36 gal Fuel consumption rate 12.4 gal/hr Constant groundspeed 140 kts Flight time since takeoff 48 min According to Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under day VFR?

224 NM

GIVEN: Departure path straight out Takeoff time 1030 DST Winds during climb 180° at 30 kts True course during climb 160° Airport elevation 1,500 ft True airspeed 125 kts Rate of climb 500 ft/min What would be the distance and time upon reaching 8,500 feet MSL?

23 NM and 1044 DST

GIVEN: True course 238° Variation 3° W Indicated airspeed 160 kts Ambient temperature -15°C Pressure altitude 8,500 ft Forecast wind 160° at 25 kts Under these conditions, the magnetic heading and groundspeed would be approximately

233° and 171 knots

If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from

246° and 13 knots

If an aircraft is consuming 91 pounds of fuel per hour and groundspeed is 168 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 457 NM?

248 pounds

GIVEN: True course 258° Variation 10° E Indicated airspeed 142 kts Ambient temperature +05°C Pressure altitude 6,500 ft Forecast wind 350° at 30 kts Under these conditions, the magnetic heading and groundspeed would be approximately

260° and 155 knots.

At what altitude does the Class B airspace begin over Hayward Airport (area 3)?(Refer to Figure 46.)

3,000 feet MSL

An aircraft takes off from Gnoss Airport (area 4) and flies eastward to Rio Vista Airport (area 7). What maximum elevation figure would assure obstruction clearance during the flight?(Refer to Figure 46.)

3,200 feet MSL

An aircraft takes off from Hicks Airport (area 1) and flies northeast towards Northwest Airport (area 2). What maximum elevation figure would assure obstruction clearance during the flight?(Refer to Figure 44.)

3,200 feet MSL

While maintaining a magnetic heading of 180° and a true airspeed of 130 knots, the 270° radial of a VOR is crossed at 1037 and the 260° radial at 1042. The approximate time and distance to the station would be

30 minutes and 65 NM

What is the elevation of the top of the obstruction located approximately 3 NM northwest of McCampbell Airport (area 1)?(Refer to Figure 45.)

315 feet MSL

GIVEN: True course 330° Variation 15° E Indicated airspeed 160 kts Ambient temperature -10°C Pressure altitude 4,500 ft Forecast wind 090° at 25 kts Under these conditions, the magnetic heading and groundspeed would be approximately

323° and 177 knots

What is the ceiling of the Class C airspace surrounding San Jose International Airport (area 2)?(Refer to Figure 46.)

4,000 feet MSL

How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?

4.08 NM

What is the elevation of the Thomas (T69) Airport (area 5)?(Refer to Figure 45.)

48 feet MSL

While maintaining a magnetic heading of 060° and a true airspeed of 130 knots, the 150° radial of a VOR is crossed at 1137 and the 140° radial at 1145. The approximate time and distance to the station would be

48 minutes and 104 NM

If fuel consumption is 15.3 gallons per hour and groundspeed is 167 knots, how much fuel is required for an aircraft to travel 620 NM?

57 gallons.

At which aircraft position(s) would you receive OMNI indication U?(Refer to Figure 42.)

6 only

After 150 miles are flown from the departure point, the aircraft's position is located 8 miles off course. If 160 miles remain to be flown, what approximate total correction should be made to converge on the destination?

6°

The controlled airspace located at the Corpus Christi VORTAC (area 5) begins at(Refer to Figure 45.)

700 feet AGL

Where does the floor of controlled airspace begin over Half Moon Bay Airport (area 1)?(Refer to Figure 46.)

700 feet AGL

Where does the floor of controlled airspace begin over McCampbell Airport (area 1)?(Refer to Figure 45.)

718 feet MSL

GIVEN: Distance 300 NM True course 260° Wind 245° at 45 kts True airspeed 119 kts Rate of fuel consumption 12.7 gal/hr What would be the approximate groundspeed and amount of fuel consumed?

75 knots; 50.8 gallons

How far will an aircraft travel in 3-1/2 minutes if its groundspeed is 165 knots?

9.6 NM

When, if ever, are two-way radio communications required while enroute from Lancaster Airport (area 3) direct to McKinney Airport (area 5) at 2,700 feet MSL?(Refer to Figure 44.)

Before entering the Class B airspace

Tthe airspace beginning at the surface overlying NAS Kingsville (area 2) is(Refer to Figure 45.)

Class D airspace

The airspace overlying Addison Airport (area 4) is classified as(Refer to Figure 44.)

Class D below 3,000 feet

Which statement is true concerning the operation of DME?

DME coded identification is transmitted once for each three or four times that the VOR coded identification is transmitted

When are two-way radio communications required on a flight from Bishop Airport (area 4) to McCampbell Airport (area 1) at an altitude of 2,000 feet MSL?(Refer to Figure 45.)

Entering the Corpus Christi Class C airspace

Select the correct statement concerning the Maverick VOR (area 6).(Refer to Figure 44.)

Hazardous In-Flight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS) is not available over the VOR.

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles.

What does the figure 2^4 (area 3) indicate?(Refer to Figure 46.)

Maximum elevation figure for that quadrangle

While on a flight from Alice Airport (area 7) to McCampbell Airport (area 1) at 5,500 feet MSL, when, if ever, is a transponder required?(Refer to Figure 45.)

Required when overflying the Corpus Christi Class C airspace

Which distance is commonly displayed by a DME indicator?

Slant-range distance in nautical miles

Where does the floor of controlled airspace begin over Ft. Worth Alliance Airport (area 1)?(Refer to Figure 44.)

Surface

Select the correct statement concerning the obstruction 7 SM west of McKinney Airport (area 5)(Refer to Figure 44.)

The obstruction has high-intensity lights

What are the requirements for operating in the alert area (area 6) just west of Corpus Christi International Airport (area 3)?(Refer to Figure 45.)

There are no requirements, but pilots should be extremely cautious due to extensive student training

Select the correct statement concerning special VFR operations at Addison Airport (area 4).(Refer to Figure 44.)

These operations are permitted at all times

What minimum avionics equipment is necessary to operate in the airspace below 3,000 feet MSL over Northwest Airport (area 2)?(Refer to Figure 44.)

Transponder and encoding altimeter

Assuming owner permission, what minimum avionics equipment is required for operation into Cuddihy Airport (area 8)?(Refer to Figure 45.)

Two-way radio communications equipment and transponder with encoding altimeter

The three individual navigation services provided by a VORTAC facility are

VHF VOR azimuth, UHF TACAN azimuth, and UHF TACAN distance information

Which OMNI indication would you receive for aircraft 8?(Refer to Figure 42.)

W

Which OMNI indications would you receive for aircraft 5 and 7?(Refer to Figure 42.)

W and Z

Which statement is true regarding tracking a desired bearing when using ADF during crosswind conditions?

When on the desired track outbound with the proper drift correction established, the ADF pointer will be deflected to the windward side of the tail position

While on a flight from Livermore Airport (area 5) to Gnoss Airport (area 4), you contact San Francisco Approach Control and request clearance through the Class B airspace. The controller states 'Radar contact, standby.' What are you authorized to do?(Refer to Figure 46.)

You may not enter the airspace until you have received authorization from ATC

When converting from magnetic course to true course, a pilot should

add easterly variation regardless of heading

When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should

add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle

When planning a distance flight, true course measurements on a Sectional Aeronautical Chart should be made at a meridian near the midpoint of the course because the

angles formed by lines of longitude and the course line vary from point to point

When diverting to an alternate airport because of an emergency, pilots should

apply rule-of-thumb computations, estimates, and other appropriate shortcuts to divert to the new course as soon as possible.

The area south of GNOSS (Area 4) is a(Refer to Figure 46.)

closed airport

The line from point C to point B of the wind triangle represents(Refer to Figure 40.)

groundspeed and true course

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is

magnetic variation

A particular VORTAC station is undergoing routine maintenance. This is evidenced by

removal of the identification feature

When converting from true heading to true course, a pilot should

subtract right wind correction angle.

When are two-way radio communications required on a flight from Gnoss Airport (area 4) to Livermore Airport (area 5) at an altitude of 3,500 feet AGL? When entering(Refer to Figure 46.)

the Livermore Airport Class D airspace

The minimum avionics equipment necessary to operate in the airspace above 10,000 feet MSL over San Francisco International Airport (area 6) is(Refer to Figure 46.)

transponder and encoding altimeter

The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents(Refer to Figure 40.)

true heading and airspeed

The line from point C to point A of the wind triangle represents(Refer to Figure 40.)

wind direction and velocity.