PPL Navigation and Regulations Flashcards
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On a sectional chart, what does a magenta dashed line surrounding an airport indicate?
Answer: Class E surface area
A magenta dashed line depicts a Class E surface area that extends down to the ground, usually at an airport with an instrument approach but no control tower.
You depart with the wind and your groundspeed exceeds true airspeed. This means you have a:
Answer: Tailwind component
Groundspeed greater than true airspeed indicates a tailwind is pushing the aircraft along its track.
What is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted below 10,000 feet MSL under 14 CFR 91.117?
Answer: 250 knots
Below 10,000 feet MSL the speed limit is 250 knots indicated airspeed unless otherwise authorized.
A line of longitude (meridian) is used primarily to measure:
Answer: East-west position and true direction
Meridians run north-south and are used to measure longitude and to reference true course from the chart.
To convert a true course to a magnetic course, you must apply:
Answer: Variation
Variation is the angular difference between true north and magnetic north, applied to convert true course to magnetic course.
Which document must be aboard the aircraft and lists useful load and weight-and-balance data (part of ARROW)?
Answer: Weight and balance / operating limitations
The 'W' in ARROW refers to Weight and balance data, which along with operating limitations must be aboard the aircraft.
When flying VFR cruising altitudes above 3,000 feet AGL on a magnetic course of 090°, you should fly at:
Answer: Odd thousands plus 500 feet
On a magnetic course of 0° through 179°, VFR cruising altitude is odd thousands plus 500 feet (e.g., 3,500, 5,500).