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1. Many VOR are paired with an …………………….

a. ILS
b. ADF
c. NDB
d. DME
2. Consider the following statements on the NDB transmitter:
a. It is operating in the MF/HF band.
b. It is very simple, being required to transmit only a carrier wave and an identification.
c. To overcome the limitations caused by line of sight propagation, high-power transmitters must be
used.
d. In Europe, most NDBs operate in the frequency band 455 - 1750 kHz.
3. Which of the following correctly gives the principle of operation of the Loran C navigation system?
a. Phase comparison between synchronized transmissions.
b. Differential range by pulse technique.
c. Differential range by phase comparison.
d. Frequency shift between synchronized transmissions.
4. DME uses:
a. primary radar from the aircraft and secondary radar from the ground.
b. primary radar from the ground and secondary radar from the aircraft.
c. primary radar.
d. secondary radar.
5. Using a VOR outside the DOC may result in interference from:
a. other aircraft.
b. other beacons.
c. ground waves.
d. skywaves.

6. In the DME system:

a. The aircraft equipment is called a transponder.
b. The channels are referred to as " X" channels paired with VORs and " Y" channels paired with ILS
localizers.
c. The operation is similar to a primary radar system.
d. The receive and the transmit frequency is always split by 63 MHz.
7. The VOR is a ……………. radio navigation aid.
a. VHF
b. VLF
c. LF
d. MF

8. What is the ILS Localizer frequency on the sample approach plate provided
a. 111.3 MHz
b. 111.3 KHz
c. 332.5 MHz
d. 332.5 KHz
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9. What is “A” usually called on the picture?

a. Needle to QDR (Quick Directional Radial)
b. Needle to QDM (Quick Directional Magnetic)
c. Needle From QDM (Quick Directional Magnetic)
d. Neddle From QDR (Quick Directional Radial)
10. What is “B” usually called on the picture?
a. Alternate heading
b. Reciprocal heading
c. True heading
d. Aircraft heading
11. Which alphabet did show “Quick Directional Radial (QDR)”?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
12 .What is “C” usually called on the picture?
a. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
b. Sensing
c. Omni Bearing Selector (OBS) setting
d. Needle
14. The basic information given by the ADF is:
a. The magnetic direction of the loop aerial with reference to the sense aerial.
b. The magnetic bearing from the aircraft to the NDB.
c. The true great circle track from the NDB to the aircraft.
d. The relative bearing from the aircraft to the NDB

15. The basic principle of operation of a standard VOR is by:

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a. phase difference between a frequency modulated reference signal and an amplitude modulated
variable signal.
b. phase comparison between a 30 Hz reference signal and a 108 Mhz variable signal.
c. phase comparison between an amplitude modulated reference signal and a frequency modulated
variable signal.
d. phase comparison between a 108 Mhz reference signal and a 30 Hz variable signal.

16. In order to plot a bearing from a VOR station, a pilot needs to know the magnetic variation:
a. at the half-way point between the aircraft and the station.
b. at the aircraft location.
c. at both the VOR and aircraft.
d. at the VOR.

17. The basic principle of operation of the VOR is by:

a. phase comparison between a 63 Hz reference signal and a 63 Hz variable signal.
b. phase comparison between a 30 Hz reference signal and a 30 Hz variable signal.
c. phase comparison between a 30 Hz reference signal and a 63 Hz variable signal.
d. pulse difference between a 30 Hz reference signal and a 30 Hz variable signal.

18. Given: Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) for a VOR is selected to 090°. From/To indicator indicates TO. CDI
needle is deflected halfway to the right. On what radial is the aircraft?
a. 265
b. 085
c. 095
d. 275

20. For a conventional VOR a phase difference of 090 deg would be achieved by flying ... from the beacon.
a. south
b. west
c. east
d. north

21. The TO/FROM indicator of a VOR:

a. Tells whether the deviation indicator shows that you should manoeuvre the aircraft towards or from the
CDI needle.
b. Tells whether a track equal to the selected bearing will bring you to or away from the VOR.
c. Tells whether you are now flying towards or from the VOR.
d. Tells whether you should turn the aircraft towards or away from the CDI indication.

22. If you correctly tuned in a VOT situated to your east, your RMI should read ... and your OBS would read...
a. 090; 090 with needle central and FROM indicated.
b. 090; 090 with needle central and TO indicated.
c. 000; 000 with needle central and FROM indicated.
d. 000; 000 with needle central an TO indicated.

23.During a flight at FL 210, a pilot does not receive any DME distance indication from a DME station located
approximately 220 NM away. The reason for this is that the:
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a. aeroplane is circling around the station.

b. altitude is too high.
c. aeroplane is below the line of sight altitude.
d. range of a DME system is always less than 200 NM.

24. An X channel DME transponder will not reply to a Y channel interrogation, because:
a. the spacing between the X and Y interrogation pulses is different.
b. the Y channel accepts three pulse interrogations only.
c. the X channel accepts three pulse interrogations only,
d. the interrogation and reply frequencies are 126 Mhz apart.

25. An aircraft will not accept replies from its own transmissions that are reflected from the ground because
the:
a. interrogation and reply frequencies are 63 Mhz apart.
b. pulses are transmitted in pairs.
c. random PRF which is unique to each transmitter.
d. the aircrafts registration is embedded onto the signal.

26. If an ident signal is received once in 30 seconds on a frequency paired VOR/DME, then:
a. the TACAN signal is degraded.
b. both facilities are operational.
c. the DME only is operational.
d. the VOR only is operational.

27.When can an ILS back beam be received in the:

a. when flying in the area forward the localiser aerial.
b. only at installations where this facility exists.
c. when flying in the area behind the localiser aerial.
d. never.

28. What is the maximum distance apart, in metres, that an associated en-route VOR/DME can be sited?
a. 2000 m.
b. 600 m.
c. 30 m.
d. 300 m.
29.DME distinguishes between its signals returning from the ground equipment and signals reflected from the
ground because:
a. they are at different frequencies.
b. the time delay between transmitted and received signals is incorrect.
c. they carry a unique coding sequence.
d. they are differently modulated.

30.An aircraft tracking to intercept the Instrument Landing System (ILS) localiser inbound on the approach
side, outside the published ILS coverage angle:
a. may receive false course indications.
b. will receive signals without identification coding.
c. can expect signals to give correct indications.
d. will not normally receive signals.
31.On a localizer the modulations are at 150 Hz and 90 Hz. Which of the following statements is correct?
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a. The 90 Hz modulation predominates to the right of the centre line.

b. The 150 Hz modulation predominates to the right of the centre line.
c. When both modulations are received, the aeroplane will be on the centre line.
d. If the 150 Hz modulations predominates, the needle on the CDI moves to the right of centre.

32. The point between two bases from wich it is a quick to fly to either base is called :
a. Check point
b. Point no return
c. Fix point
d. Critical point.
The furthest point along planes route in wich an aircraft can fly and return to the departure point or alternate
33. aerodrome within safe endurance of the aircraft, is called :
a. Check point
b. Point no return.
c. Fix point
d. Critical point

34. What name of this symbol in approach chart?

a. VOR
b. DME
c. NDB
d. VOR/DME
35. What name of this symbol in approach chart?
a. VOR
b. DME
c. NDB
d. VOR/DME
36. What name of this symbol in approach chart?
a. Civil aerodrome
b. Military aerodrome
c. Joint civil and military aerodrome
d. Emergency aerodrome
37. what is not included on the chart?

a. Constant scale over the whole chart

b. Position should easy to plot
c. Scale is never constant and correct over large areas
d. Rhumb lines should be straight lines

38.What is topographic surface / terrain ?

a. This describe the actual surface of the earth, following the ocean floor, mountains, and other features of
the terrain
b. The land area is then drawn on the chart
c. An equipotential surface of the earth gravity field
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d. Regular geometric representation of the shape of the earth

39. The right answer for the symbols below is :

a. Civil Aerodrome; Military Aerodrome; Heliport

b. Civil & Military Aerodrome; Military Aerodrome; Heliport
c. Heliport; Civil Aerodrome; Military Aerodrome
d. An emergency Aerodrome and/or Aerodrome with no facilities; Civil Aerodrome; Heliport

40. The highest point in a locality is marked by a dot with the elevation along side is
a .Hill shading
b. Hachuring
c .Spot height
d .Countours

41.The point between two aerodromes from which if would take the same timne to fly to either
aerodrome is the meaning of :
a. Point No Return
b. Return To Base
c. Point of Equal Time
d. Point of Safe Return

42. The point furthest from the airfiel of departure that an aircraft can fly and still return to base within its
safe endurance is the meaning of :
a. The Point of Safe Return
b. The point of Equal Time
c. The Point of Central of Gravity
d. The Point of Central of Pressure

43. what is not included on the chart?

a. Constant scale over the whole chart
b. Position should easy to plot
c. Scale is never constant and correct over large areas
d. Rhumb lines should be straight lines

44. What is topographic surface / terrain ?

a. This describe the actual surface of the earth, following the ocean floor, mountains, and other
features of the terrain
b. The land area is then drawn on the chart
c. An equipotential surface of the earth gravity field
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45. What the meaning of PET?

a. Point between two aerodrome from which it would take the same time to fly to either
aerodrome.
b. Point between three aerodrome from which it would take the same time to fly to either
aerodrome.
c. Point between five aerodrome from which it would take the same time to fly to either
aerodrome.
d. Point between four aerodrome from which it would take the same time to fly to either
aerodrome.

46 Which one of the following indications on a fixed-card ADF equipment will tell you that you are passing over
the top of an NDB?
a. the on/off flag flickers

b. the audio tuning signals cedes to be heard

c. the bearing needle starts oscillating

d. the bearing needle swings through 180o

47 VOR station passage is indicated by:

a. the first positive complete reversal of the to/from indicator (the Sensing)

b. the first full scale deflection of the CDI

c. the movement the to/from indicator becomes blank

d. the first movement of the CDI as the aircraft the cone of confusion

48. You are maintaining a heading of 287oM, and obtain a relative bearing from an NDB of 270o. What is the
magnetic bearing from the NDB ground station to your aircraft?
a. 090o (M) c. 270o (M)

b. 017o (M) d. 197o (M)

49. If the flight getting head wind, the ground speed will :
a. Smaller than TAS c. greater than TAS
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50. Which one of the following indications on a fixed-card ADF equipment will tell you that you are passing over
the top of an NDB ?

a. The bearing needle starts oscillating

b. The on/off flag flickers
c. The audio tuning signals codes to be heard
d. The bearing needle swings through 180˚.

51. VOR station passage is indicated by :

a. The first movement of the CDI as the Aircraft the cone of confusion
b. The first positive complete reversal of the to/from indicator (the sensing).
c. The first full scale deflection of the CDI
d. The movement the to/from indicator becomes blank
52. You are maintaining a heading of 187˚ (MH), and obtain a relative bearing (RB) from the NDB of 270˚. What is
the Magnetic bearing (MB) from the NDB ground station to your Aircraft ?

a. 090
b. 097
c. 270
d. 277.
53. In your VOR position of CDI is 4th dots deflect to the right. OBS set : 300, sensing is showing “TO”, your heading
is 300, it’s mean that the aircraft position is approx on radial ………
a. 128.
b. 112
c. 308
d. 292
54. Refer to the question above, to make off track correction you must be turn your aircraft to heading :
a. 320. c. 100
b. 280 d. 150
55. In your VOR position of CDI is 4th dots deflect to the right. OBS set : 130, sensing is showing “TO”, your heading
is 130, it’s mean that the aircraft position is approx on radial ………
a. 138 c. 318
b. 122. d. 221
56. Refer to the question above, to make off track correction you must be turn your aircraft to heading :
a. 150. c. 290
b. 330 d. 110
57. You plan to fly from CHARLIE to DELTA at a distance 268 Nm, required track : 124˚ (M), Magnetic Variation on
this route is 8˚ E, at flight plan TAS of 144 knot. And the Head Wind component is 6 knot. Your planned fuel
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consumption rate is 47 Ltr/Hour, and you are required to carry 45 minutes fixed reserve at this case. ETD is
02.35 UTC. The minimum fuel you must carry at departure is …….. ltr :
a. 109 c. 139
b. 129 d. 119.

58. Refer to the question no. 39, your ground speed is :

a. 150. c. 158
b. 138 d. 144

59. Refer to the question no. 39, if you have drift : 6˚ left, to maintaining track QDR 124 (from NDB CHARLIE), you
must be maintain your heading :

a. 130 (T) c. 135 (T)

b. 130 (M). d. 135 (M)

60. Refer to the question no. 41, and assumed at the moment your heading is 122˚ (M) and our ADF pointer
indicate 190, to make the off track correction, you must alter heading to :

a. 08˚ to the right c. 30˚ to the left.

b. 08˚ to the left d. 30˚ to the right

61. Refer to the question no. 39. ETA the Critical Point (CP) is :

a. 03 06 UTC c. 03 26 UTC.
b. O3 16 UTC d. 03 46 UTC

62. Refer to the question no. 43. Distance from Charlie to CP is :

a. 138 Nm c. 108 Nm
b. 228 Nm d. 128 Nm.

63. Refer to the question no. 39. Assumed your save Endurance is 3 hour 20 min, ETA to PNR is :
a. 04 01 UTC
b. O4 11 UTC.
c. 04 21 UTC
d. 03 51 UTC
64. Refer to the question no. 45. Distance from Charlie to PNR is :
a. 239 Nm.
b. 219 NM
c. 249 Nm
d. 259 Nm
65. Refer to the question no. 39, ETA Delta is :
a. 04 02 UTC c. 04 22 UTC.
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b. 04 12 UTC d. 04 32 UTC
66. Refer to the question no. 47, and assumed your fuel consumption is 45 ltr/hour, your trip fuel is :………. Ltr
a. 80 c. 176
b. 126 d. 21,1
67. Refer to the question no. 48. The trip fuel is equal to……………. Lbs
a. 80 c. 176
b. 126 d. 21,1
68. Refer to the question no. 48. The trip fuel is equal to……………. US Gallon
a. 80 c. 176
b. 126 d. 21,1.

69. Succesful chart reading depend on, except

a. Knowledge of direction
b. Selection altitude
c. Selection of landmark
d. Identification of features

70. The navigation factors contributing to succes are

a. The need for accurate flying
b. Aircraft performance
c. Chart analysis an chart reading
d. All answer correct