Radio Nav

Question 1

What is the meaning of VOR

Answer 1

Very high frequency omni directional range

Question 2

What is the frequency allotted for VOR

Answer 2

108 - 117.95 MHZ

Question 3

VOR stations transmit radio beams on what?

Answer 3

Radials

Question 4

What are the 3 kinds of VOR stations

Answer 4

Terminal, low and high altitude

Question 5

You should always identify the VOR before using by checking

Answer 5

Accuracy

Question 6

What is an advantage of the VHF frequency used for VOR navigation

Answer 6

VHF radio waves are less susceptible to interference

Question 7

What navigation capability does a VOR/DME provide

Answer 7

Position and distance

Question 8

Why is it important to set your VOR indicator to agree with your intended course

Answer 8

To avoid reverse sensing

Question 9

Maximum error for VOR on the ground

Answer 9

4 Degrees

Question 10

Maximum error for VOR in flight or IFR navigation

Answer 10

6 Degrees

Question 11

A procedure to find your position in the air using 2 VORs

Answer 11

Cross Checking

Question 12

What is the ADF frequency range

Answer 12

190-535 KHZ

Question 13

What is the meaning of ADF

Answer 13

Automatic Direction Finder

Question 14

NDB meaning

Answer 14

Non-directional beacon

Question 15

ADF requires two antennas

Answer 15

Directional and sense antenna

Question 16

What is an ADF called if the nose is fixed at 0 degrees

Answer 16

Fixed card

Question 17

What heading will bring the aircraft to the NDB station

Answer 17

Magnetic Bearing

Question 18

The angular difference between the nose and the NDB station

Answer 18

Relative Bearing

Question 19

A heading based on magnetic compass

Answer 19

Magnetic Heading

Question 20

Magnetic heading plus relative bearing equals

Answer 20

Magnetic Bearing

Question 21

A technique in flying using the NDB by keeping the needle of the ADF centered on the aircraft nose is called

Answer 21

Homing

Question 22

ADF equipment is capable of receiving signals from what type of facility

Answer 22

NDB and AM commercial broadcast station

Question 23

A horizontal direction from one point to another measured clockwise from the reference point

Answer 23

Bearing

Question 24

What is true about homing when using ADF during crosswind conditions

Answer 24

Homing to a radio station will result in a curved path

Question 25

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

Answer 25

When on the desired track outbound with proper drift correction, the ADF will deflect to the windward side of the tail position

Question 26

How should a pilot make VOR receiver check when the aircraft is located on the designated checkpoint on the airport surface

Answer 26

Set OBS on the designated radial. CDI must be centered within plus or minus 4 degrees of the radial with a FROM indication

Question 27

What navigation capability does VORTAC provide

Answer 27

Course guidance and distance

Question 28

How many GPS satellites are required to yield a 3D position and time solution

Answer 28

4

Question 29

Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by

Answer 29

magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force

Question 30

the angular difference between true north and magnetic north is

Answer 30

magnetic variation