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Flight Operations and Navigation Flashcards

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  1. A pilot is tracking inbound on a localizer. The CDI deflects full-scale to the right. What does this indicate?

    Answer: The aircraft is well left of course; turn right to intercept

    A full-scale right CDI deflection on a localizer means the aircraft is left of centerline; a right turn is needed to intercept the course.

  2. What is the standard temperature lapse rate used for altimeter setting computations in the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)?

    Answer: 1.98°C per 1,000 feet

    The ISA standard lapse rate is approximately 1.98°C (roughly 2°C) per 1,000 feet up to the tropopause.

  3. Under what condition may a pilot deviate from an ATC clearance without prior ATC authorization?

    Answer: In an emergency requiring immediate action

    FAR 91.123 permits deviation from an ATC clearance only in an emergency; the pilot must notify ATC as soon as possible afterward.

  4. A PIREP reports 'MOD ICE' at 8,000 feet. What does this mean for a flight planning at that altitude?

    Answer: Ice accumulation is moderate and may be hazardous

    Moderate icing (MOD ICE) in a PIREP indicates an ice accumulation rate that could be hazardous to aircraft not certificated for flight in icing conditions.

  5. What is the purpose of the 'compass rose' depicted on a VOR symbol on a sectional chart?

    Answer: It depicts the magnetic direction of the VOR radials as referenced from the station

    The compass rose around a VOR symbol shows magnetic bearing from the station, allowing pilots to identify radials and plan intercepts directly from the chart.

  6. When is a Special VFR clearance required?

    Answer: When a pilot wants to operate within Class D, C, B, or E surface area in less than basic VFR minimums

    Special VFR clearance is required to operate within the surface area of Class B, C, D, or E airspace in weather below basic VFR minimums (clear of clouds, 1 SM visibility).

  7. A pilot calculates true course (TC) of 235°, wind correction angle (WCA) of +7°, and variation of 10°E. What is the compass heading (CH)?

    Answer: 228°

    True heading = TC + WCA = 235° + 7° = 242°; magnetic heading = TH – easterly variation = 242° – 10° = 232°; adding deviation of +4° gives CH of approximately 228°—assuming 4°W deviation.