TBAS - Test of Basic Aviation Skills Directional Orientation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Your UAV is flying on a heading of 090° (East). From the UAV's perspective, which direction corresponds to the target located directly behind you?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

With a heading of 090° (East), the front of the UAV points East. The direction directly behind the UAV (180° opposite its heading) would be West (090° + 180° = 270°). Therefore, the target directly behind you is to the West.

Question 2

You are piloting a UAV on a direct Southerly heading (180°). A request comes in to identify the target to your left. Which cardinal direction is to the UAV's left?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

When heading South (180°), the UAV's nose is pointing down on a standard map. A 90-degree turn to the left from a Southerly heading will point you towards East (180° - 90° = 090°). Therefore, the target to your left is East.

Question 3

A UAV is currently oriented on a heading of 270° (West). From the pilot's point of view, where is the Northern target located?

Accepted Answer

To the right

Answer

The UAV is heading West (270°). North (360°/0°) is 90 degrees clockwise, or to the right, of West. Therefore, from the pilot's perspective, the Northern target is to the right.

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios is correct? Your UAV is heading 360° (North) and the target to the West is requested.

Accepted Answer

The target is to the left.

Answer

When heading North (360°/0°), East is to the right (090°), South is behind (180°), and West is to the left (270°). Therefore, the Western target is located to the UAV's left.

Question 5

Your UAV is on a heading of 045° (Northeast). From your perspective in the UAV, the Southern target would be located generally...

Accepted Answer

Behind and to the right

Answer

Your heading is Northeast (045°). South is at 180°. The relative direction is 180° - 045° = 135° to your right. This places the Southern target behind you and to your right.

TBAS - Test of Basic Aviation Skills Practice Test

TBAS - Test of Basic Aviation Skills Practice Test

TBAS - Test of Basic Aviation Skills Directional Orientation Questions and Answers