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The meridian passing through Greenwich is known as?Prime Meridian.
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What is the angle of inclination of the Earth's axis to its orbital plane?66,5°
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Variation is the angle between:True north and Magnetic north.
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Which of the following statements, regarding rotation of the Earth around the Sun, is correct? The Earth:Encircles the Sun in one year.
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What is the latitude of a point on the Equator?0°.
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The orbit of the Earth is:An ellipse.
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The equator is the Great Circle which plane:Divides the Earth's globe into the north and south hemisphere.
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The Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) is:The time on the longitude 0 degrees.
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How many Great Circles (orthodroms) can be determined on the Earth's surface?An infinite number.
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Which of the following circles on the Earth's globe does not have the center at the Earth's center?Small Circle.
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A Rhumb Line is?A regularly curved line on the Earth's surface which cuts all meridians at the same angle.
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Which points on the Earth's surface determine the Earth's axis?North and south geographic pole.
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What is the cause of the seasons?The tilt of the Earth's axis.
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The circumference of the Earth along the Equator is:40 075 km.
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13:00 accordingly to the Finnish Summer Time is:1000 UTC.
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An isogonal is a line joining points of:Equal magnetic variation
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The Earth's diameter, when compared to the Earth' axis, is:Longer by 43 km
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The shortest distance between two points on the Earth's globe is called:Great circle.
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The distance of 1 statute mile is equal to:1,609 m.
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The geographic latitude is the distance of a point on the Earth's surface from the:Equator, measured in arc degrees.
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What time is needed for the Sun's azimuth to change by 27 arc degrees?108 minutes.
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The distance of 1 NM is equivalent to:The distance of one arc minute on a Meridian.
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The distance of 1 NM equals to:1,852 m.
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The scale of the chart is 1:300 000. How many centimetres represents the distance 54km?18 cm.
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Determine the latitude of the point B, located 240 NM north of the point A with the latitude 62° 33' 00" N.66° 33' 00" N.
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The scale of the chart is 1:500 000. How many centimetres represents the distance 105km?21.0 cm.
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The scale of the chart is 1:300 000. How many centimetres represents the distance 210km?70cm.
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How many kilometres are in 50 SM (statute miles)?Approximately 80 km.
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The Earth's globe rotates:Around its axis in the direction from the west to the east.
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Altitude 6.000 ft is approximately:1,800 m.
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The Sun travels across the sky an arc of 5° in:20 minutes.
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What is the characteristic of the Rhumb Line?It cuts meridians under constant angle.
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What does a measuring unit knot used in aviation mean?NM/h.
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The distance between the parallel of latitude 10°N and the parallel of latitude 11°N, measured along the meridian, is:111 km.
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On a chart, 6 cm represents the distance 15 km. What is the scale of the chart?1 : 250 000.
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Approximately how many kilometres are in 70 nautical miles?130 km.
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On a chart we read the obstacle altitude 275 meters. Regarding the rule of height clearance 1.000 feet over obstacles, what is the lowest altitude for overflying the obstacle?1,900 ft.
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The distance between the points ALFA and BRAVO is 107 NM. If an aircraft covers first 16 NM in 10 minutes, what time does it take to travel the entire route ALFA-BRAVO with the same groundspeed?1 hour and 6 minutes.
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The scale of the chart is 1:500 000. How many centimetres represents the distance 100 NM?37 cm
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The formula for a quick calculation from kilometres to nautical miles is:(km : 2) + 10%.
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How far will an aircraft travel with 32 gal of usable fuel with fuel consumption 7,1 gal/h at the groundspeed 108 kts? (Allow 1-hour final reserve fuel)379 NM.
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A velocity 120 km/h, expressed in knots, is:65 kts.
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An aircraft over Helsinki is headed exactly to the south. It is 1200 UTC. What is the Relative bearing of the Sun?May be left or right of the aircraft's nose, with regard to the season.
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A distance in meters could be converted to feet using the formula:(m x 3) + 10%.
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How far will an aircraft travel with 27 gal of usable fuel with fuel consumption 6,8 gal/h at the groundspeed 93 kts? (Allow 6-gallons final reserve fuel)287 NM.
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Which circles, forming the graticule, are at the same time Great Circles and Rhumb Lines?Meridians and equator.
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Approximately what QNH pressure corresponds to the QFE pressure 1000 hPa on an airfield with the elevation 200 meters?1025 hPa.
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Wind velocity 5 kts is approximately:10 km/hour.
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The wind velocity of 10 m/sec approximately equals to:20 kts.
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How many gallons of usable fuel should be on board of an aircraft for a distance flight of 300 NM at the groundspeed 120 kts and average fuel consumption 7,3 gal/h? (Allow 1-hour fuel reserve).25.6 gal.
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An altitude 1 500 meters is approximately:4.900 ft.
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. What is the scale of the chart?1 : 500 000.
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What is the difference between the latitude of the point A and the point B, which are located on following parallels of latitude: A: 15° 54' 30" N B: 10° 33' 30" S26° 28' 00".
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. What compulsory reporting point is the most convenient to use when approaching EFVA on radial 100?TERVA
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The Great Circle on the Earth's globe is the cross-section of the Earth's surface and the plane passing through:The center of the Earth and is tilt to the Earth's axis at any angle.
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. What compulsory reporting point is the most convenient to use when approaching EFVA on radial 030?VASSO
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100 kg is how many pounds?220 lbs.
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If a vertical speed indicator of a towing airplane shows 500 ft/min, the approximately aerotow's rate-of-climb in meters-per-second is:2,5 m/sec.
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. What compulsory reporting point is the most convenient to use when approaching EFVA on radial 220?MINNE
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. The geographical coordinates of the compulsory reporting point TERVA is:N 62° 59' 33" and E 022° 05' 11" .
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How many degrees does the Earth rotate in 24 hours?360°.
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An aircraft would cover a 120 km distance in no wind condition in 2 hours and 40 minutes, however in actual meteo conditions the flight lasted 3 hours and 5 minutes. What was the wind component along track?6 km/h headwind.
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Which velocity is measured in principle by every GPS instrument?Ground Speed.
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An NDB normally transmits on which frequency band?190 to 535 KHz.
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It's 01.51 on Christmas Eve in Finland, what is the Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC)?23.51.
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90 pounds is how many kilograms?41 kg.
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Finland is located between:60 and 70 degrees northern latitude.
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When calculating magnetic direction from a given true direction, westerly variation should be:Added.
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Lines on geographical charts joining points of a zero magnetic variation, are called:Agonic lines.
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Meridians:Are parallel to each other
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Which parameter is included in the reckoning of a magnetic course?Magnetic variation.
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. The geographical coordinates of the compulsory reporting point MINNE is:N 62° 56' 48" and E 021° 32' 43" .
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Is it possible for a desired true track, true heading and actual true track to have the same value?Yes.
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The scale of the chart is 1:500 000. How many centimeters represents the distance 5km?1.0 cm.
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The distance of the route from the point X to the point Y via the control point Z is 84 km. If an aircraft covers the first segment X-Z (35 km) in 50 minutes, what will be the total time of flight between the points X and Y?2 hours.
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How far will an aircraft travel in 2 minutes and 30 seconds with a groundspeed of 98 knots?4,08 NM.
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When using a VOR for navigation, station passage is indicated:By the first complete reversal of the TO-FROM indicator.
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Lines on geographical charts joining points of equal magnetic variation, are called:Izogonic lines.
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VOR radials are:Magnetic directions.
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For this question use appendix LAPL/PPL 060-01-2015. The geographical coordinates of the compulsory reporting point VASSO is?N 63° 09' 28" and E 021° 58' 40" .
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The magnetic variation value of a given point on the Earth's surface can be obtained by:Referring to the isogonic lines on aeronautical charts.
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Magnetic course is calculated using the equation:True course plus/minus magnetic variation.
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Magnetic heading is:True heading plus/minus variation
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To use an VHF/DF facilities for assistance in location an aircraft's position, the aircraft must have a:VHF transmitter and receiver.
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With a VOR/ILS receiver set to a VOR frequency, how many degrees does full deflection of a CDI to one side represent?10°
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It's 02.30 in the summer in Finland, what is the Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC)?23.30.
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Which of the following is incorrect?235° = South-West.
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What is the total flight time when aircrafts ground speed is 106 kts and the distance is 216 NM?2h 02min.
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25 US gallons is how many liters?95 l.
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You place your metal sunglasses on top of instrument panel (next to standby compass). What will you notice?Compass indication changes with several degrees
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The needle of magnetic compass points towards:Magnetic north pole
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What does the letter P means on the aviation chart?Prohibited Area.
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A Wind Correction Angle is the angle difference between:True heading and desired true course.
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The angle between a direction toward geographic north and a direction toward magnetic north is called:Variation.
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What is the DME reading if an aircraft is directly over a VOR/DME station at the altitude of 6.000 ft AGL?1.
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In Helsinki-Malmi (EFHF) runway 18 is in use, wind 210° / 20 kts. What is the crosswind component?10 kts.
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A velocity 100 mph is approximately:160 km/h.
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Greatest longitudinal value can be:180°
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A velocity 37 km/h, expressed in knots, is:20 kts
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Which azimuth corresponds to the general direction WNW?292.5°.
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An aircraft 60 miles from a VOR station has a CDI indication one-fifth deflection, this represents a course centerline deviation of approximately:2 miles.
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What is the ground speed (GS) of an aircraft, covering in 40 minutes the distance, that represents 10.8 cm on an 1:500 000 chart?81 km/h.
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What is a line that crosses all meridians of longitude with constant angle?Loxodrome (rhumb line)
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What colour represents fields on the aviation chart?White.
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In degrees South-East is:135°.
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As shown by ADF G, the relative bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 06):180°.
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One degree of an arc corresponds to:60 minutes of an arc
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What the is maximum latitudinal value:90°
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During winter solstice the sun is:At the tropic of Capricorn
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As intended in flight rules, night begins when:Centre of the Sun's disc is 6° below the horizon
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Considering watching the Earth straight above north pole, the earth appears to rotate:Full cycle anticlockwise in aprox. 24 hours
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Which distance is displayed by a DME indicator?Slant-range distance in nautical miles.
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Latitude 65° 00' N is?Small circle
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What is the meaning of the term "drift angle" in navigation?The difference between a direction of the true air speed of an aircraft and a desired track.
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When working with a GPS one must know that:The information of the device is purely directional and it should not be used as primary radio navigation equipment.
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The original symbol of eastern deviation is:+
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To track inbound on the 215 radial of a VOR station, the recommended procedure is to set the OBS to:035° and make heading corrections toward the CDI needle.
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As shown by ADF F, the relative bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 06):090°.
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To track outbound on the 180 radial of a VOR station, the recommended procedure is to set the OBS to:180° and make heading corrections toward the CDI needle.
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As shown by ADF E, the relative bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 06):315°.
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It's June and you are flying straight course from Pori to Lappeenranta. At what time the sun is straight behind you?Around 9PM
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What is the longest straight line that can be drawn on the surface of the Earth?Great circle
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The slant-range error of a DME is greatest at:High altitudes directly over the facility.
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Which presentation of a VOR indicator corresponds to airplanes 5 and 7? (see LAPL/PPL 060-07)W and Z.
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The original symbol of eastern variation is:+
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TC 180°, TAS 80 kts, wind 090° / 15 kts, variation 8°E. What is the wind correction angle?-11°.
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As shown by ADF L, the relative bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 06):135°.
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As shown by ADF A, the relative bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 05):240°.
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TAS is 80 kts, the wind correction angle is +19° and headwind component is 20 kts. What is the ground speed?62 kts.
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What is the distace between north and south poles?Appoximately 10 800 NM
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It's June and you are flying straight course from Kuopio to Tampere. In which bearing is the sun?Aprox 45° on the left side of nose
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Waypoints data in a GPS database (with the exception of users waypoints) could be updated by:A respective software house only.
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During Autumnal equinox the sun is:At the equator
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During summer solstice the sun is:At the tropic of Cancer
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Civil twilight ends when:Centre of the Sun's disc is 6° below the horizon
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During winter solstice the sun is:Closest to Earth
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Compass error caused by metal structure of an aircraft is called:Deviation
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See appendix LAPL/PPL 060-02-2015. Altitudes and elevations are in?Feet
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The easiest way of navigating while flying is via:Loxodrome
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Which of the following statements, regarding a DME operation, is correct?The frequency of a DME receiver in the aircraft is being adjusted automatically when we set a VOR or ILS frequency.
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The original symbol of western variation is:-
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True course is 055°, wind 310° / 25 kts, variation 6 °W and aircraft is flying with a true airspeed of 113 kts. What is the magnetic heading?049°
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If receiving ADF indication B, what magnetic heading should the aircraft be turned to fly directly to the NDB station? (see LAPL/PPL 060-05)190°.
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As shown by ADF A, the magnetic bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 05):210°.
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As shown by ADF B, the relative bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060- 05):235°.
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Which aircraft(s) correspond(s) to the VOR indicator V? (see LAPL/PPL 060-07)Aircraft 2 only.
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Which airplane(s) correspond(s) to the VOR indicator X? (see LAPL/PPL 060-07)Airplanes 1 and 3.
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Which of the figures corresponds to an ADF indicator of an aircraft, flying TO the station with a right crosswind? (see LAPL/PPL 060-05)D.
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A CDI deviation needle on the GPS electronic screen in the cockpit shows a deviation from the desired track in:Distance units.
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Magnetic heading consists of:True course, wind correction angle and variation.
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Which presentation of a VOR indicator corresponds to airplanes 8? (see LAPL/PPL 060-07)W.
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On a magnetic heading of 035° and with an ADF indication as figure I, the magnetic bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060-06)035°.
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If receiving ADF indication B, what approximate magnetic heading should the aircraft be turned to intercept the 180° bearing TO the station? (see LAPL/PPL 060-05)220°.
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Which airplane(s) correspond(s) to the VOR indicator U? (see LAPL/PPL 060-07)Airplane 6 only.
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Angle between magnetic heading and compass heading is known as:Deviation
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Which situation would result in reverse sensing of a VOR receiver?Flying a heading that is reciprocal to the bearing selected on the OBS.
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Inclination means:Horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field
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Morning civil twilight ends when:Sun rises
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TC 120°, TAS 75 kts, wind 140° / 10 kts, variation 8°E. What is the magnetic course?There is no correct answer.
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What is the magnetic bearing FROM the station of an aircraft with an ADF indication, depicted in figure A? (see LAPL/PPL 060-05)030°.
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If an ADF indicator in the cockpit corresponds to the figure C, the magnetic bearing FROM the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060-05)115°.
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On a magnetic heading of 120° and with an ADF indication as figure J, the magnetic bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060-06)165°.
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Which of the following geographic coordinates is incorrect?23°46'S 123°53'W.
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TC 260°, TAS 90 kts, wind 360° / 25 kts, variation 8°E. What is the ground speed?91 kts.
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If the magnetic bearing of an aircraft TO the station is 030°, what is the magnetic heading if the ADF indicator corresponds to the figure K? (see LAPL/PPL 060-06)120°.
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On a magnetic heading of 320° and with an ADF indication as figure H, the magnetic bearing TO the station is: (see LAPL/PPL 060-06)185°.
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If the magnetic bearing of an aircraft TO the station is 240°, what is the magnetic heading if the ADF indicator corresponds to the figure J? (see LAPL/PPL 060-06)195°.
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True course is 125°, wind 010° / 25 kts, true airspeed 95 kts and variation 5 °E. What are the magnetic heading and the ground speed?106° and 103 kts.
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True course is 040°, wind 310° / 25 kts, variation 6 °W and aircraft is flying with a true airspeed of 113 kts. What is the ground speed?110 kts.
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If the magnetic bearing of an aircraft TO the station is 135°, what is the magnetic heading if the ADF indicator corresponds to the figure L? (see LAPL/PPL 060-06)360°.
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