AIM Chapter 1 Air Navigation

Question 1

What frequency band do NDB’s normally operate in?

Answer 1

190-1750 kHz

AIM 1-1-2(a)

Question 2

How many letters does an NDB identifier have?

Answer 2

3 letters except for compass locators

AIM 1-1-2(a)

Question 3

What does “W” mean when included with the class designation with NDB’s?

Answer 3

Without voice

AIM 1-1-2(c)

Question 4

What are the errors associated with a NDB?

Answer 4

Lightning
Precipitation static
Twilight effect
Terrain effect
Shoreline effect
Bank effect

AIM 1-1-2(d)

Question 5

Why must the pilot continuously monitor the NDB’s identification?

Answer 5

ADF receivers do not have a “flag” to warn the pilot when erroneous bearing information is displayed

AIM 1-1-2(d)

Question 6

What is the frequency range of VORs?

Answer 6

108.0-117.95

AIM 1-1-3(a)

Question 7

What does a “W” mean when it is included in the VOR class designator?

Answer 7

Without voice

AIM 1-1-3(b)

Question 8

What is the most positive method of identifying a VOR?

Answer 8

The Morse Code identifier or the recorded automatic voice identification

AIM 1-1-3(c)

Question 9

How can you determine if a VOR is OTS for maintenance?

Answer 9

It will broadcast T-E-S-T or the code will be removed
(- ● ●●● -)

AIM 1-1-3(c)

Question 10

What is the accuracy of a VOR?

Answer 10

+/-1 degree

AIM 1-1-3(e)(1)

Question 11

Certain propeller RPM cause CDI to fluctuations of how much?

Answer 11

Six degrees

AIM 1-1-3(e)(2)(a)

Question 12

What is the MON?

Answer 12

The VOR Minimum Operational Network

AIM 1-1-3(f)

Question 13

What does the MON do?

Answer 13

Provides a nearly continuous VOR signal coverage at 5,000 feet AGL across the NAS, outside of the Western U.S. Mountainous Area

AIM 1-1-3(f)

Question 14

What the MON guarantee?

Answer 14

Regarless of aircraft position in the contiguous US, a MON airport (equipped with legacy ILS or VOR approaches) will be within 100 nautical miles

AIM 1-1-3(f)(1)

Question 15

What is a VOT?

Answer 15

An FAA VOR test faility that transmits a test signal which provides users a convenient means to determin the operational status and accuracy of a VOR receiver while on the ground

AIM 1-1-4(a)

Question 16

Can a VOT be used in the air?

Answer 16

Yes, provided the aircraft is in the areas/altitudes specifically authorized in the Chart Supplement or appropriate supplement

AIM 1-1-4(a)

Question 17

When performing a VOT check, what wil the CDI indicate?

Answer 17

360 From
180 To

AIM 1-1-4(b)

Question 18

How can a VOT station be identified?

Answer 18

Series of dots or
Continuous tone

AIM 1-1-4(b)

Question 19

What are some ways to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver?

Answer 19

A VOT
Certified airborn checkpoints and airways
Certified checkpoints on the airport surface
An airborne checkpoint
A radiated VOT from an appropriately rated radio repair station

AIM 1-1-4(d)

Question 20

What frequency are radiated VOT signals from an appropriately rated repair station transmitted on?

Answer 20

108.0

AIM 1-1-4(e)(1)

Question 21

Are VOT signals from appropriately rated radio repair stations transmitted continuously?

Answer 21

No, the owner or operator must make arrangements with the repair station

AIM 1-1-4(e)(2)

Question 22

What is the maximum error for a ground VOR check?

Answer 22

+/-4 degrees

AIM 1-1-4(f)(1)

Question 23

What is the maximum error for an airborne VOR check?

Answer 23

+/-6 degrees

AIM 1-1-4(f)(1)

Question 24

What is the maximum error for a dual VOR check?

Answer 24

4 degrees between the two indicated bearings

AIM 1-1-4(f)(3)

Question 25

Can civil aircraft use TACANs?

Answer 25

No | AIM 1-1-5(b)

Question 26

What does a VORTAC provide?

Answer 26

VOR azimuth, TACAN azimuth, and TACAN DME | AIM 1-1-6(a)

Question 27

DME is considered accurate up to what distance?

Answer 27

199 nm | AIM 1-1-7(b)

Question 28

What is the accuracy of DME?

Answer 28

1/2 mile or 3% of the distance | AIM 1-1-7(b)

Question 29

T (Terminal) VOR service volume

Answer 29

1,000ft to 12,000ft ATH - 25NM | Table 1-1-1

Question 30

L (Low Altitude) VOR service volume

Answer 30

1,000 to 18,000ft ATH - 40NM | Table 1-1-1

Question 31

H (High Altitude) VOR service volume

Answer 31

1,000 to 14,500ft ATH - 40NM 14,500 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM 18,000 to 45,000ft ATH - 130NM 45,000 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM | Table 1-1-1

Question 32

VL (VOR Low) Service Volume

Answer 32

1,000 to 5,000ft ATH - 40NM 5,000 to 18,000ft ATH - 70NM | Table 1-1-1

Question 33

VH (VOR High) Service Volume

Answer 33

1,000 to 5,000ft ATH - 40NM 5,000 to 14,500ft ATH - 70NM 14,500 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM 18,000 to 45,000ft ATH - 130NM 45,000 to 60,000ft ATH - 100NM | Table 1-1-1

Question 34

Compass locator service volume

Answer 34

15 nm | Table 1-1-2

Question 35

MH NDB service volume

Answer 35

25 nm | Table 1-1-2

Question 36

H NDB service volume

Answer 36

50 nm | Table 1-1-2

Question 37

HH NDB service volume

Answer 37

75 nm | Table 1-1-2

Question 38

How should a pilot report a failure of a NAVAID?

Answer 38

By radio to the controlling ATC facility or FSS By telephone to the nearest ATC facility GPS problems should be reported by the GPS Anomaly Reporting Form online | AIM 1-1-13(e)

Question 39

Safety Improvement Form number

Answer 39

8740-5

Question 40

What are the minimum number of satellites required to establish a three dimensional position with GPS?

Answer 40

4 | AIM 1-1-18(a)(1)

Question 41

What are VFR waypoints used for?

Answer 41

They provide VFR pilots with a supplementary tool to assist with positional awareness. | AIM 1-1-18(b)(1)(e)(1)

Question 42

How are VFR waypoints named?

Answer 42

Five letters beginning with "VP" and are not intended to be pronounceable. Example: VPSDS | AIM 1-1-18(b)(1)(e)(2)