PPL PPL Navigation and Regulations 2

Question 1

On a sectional chart, what does a magenta dashed line surrounding an airport indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E surface area

Answer

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.

Question 2

You depart with the wind and your groundspeed exceeds true airspeed. This means you have a:

Accepted Answer

Tailwind component

Answer

Groundspeed greater than true airspeed indicates a tailwind is pushing the aircraft along its track.

Question 3

What is the maximum indicated airspeed permitted below 10,000 feet MSL under 14 CFR 91.117?

Accepted Answer

250 knots

Answer

Below 10,000 feet MSL the speed limit is 250 knots indicated airspeed unless otherwise authorized.

Question 4

A line of longitude (meridian) is used primarily to measure:

Accepted Answer

East-west position and true direction

Answer

Meridians run north-south and are used to measure longitude and to reference true course from the chart.

Question 5

To convert a true course to a magnetic course, you must apply:

Accepted Answer

Variation

Answer

Variation is the angular difference between true north and magnetic north, applied to convert true course to magnetic course.

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PPL PPL Navigation and Regulations 2