PSTAR Navigation and Charts 2

Question 1

When converting a true course to a magnetic course, if the variation is 10° East, what do you do?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 10° from the true course

Answer

East variation is subtracted from true course to get magnetic course (East is Least — subtract East variation).

Question 2

What is a VOR?

Accepted Answer

A VHF Omnidirectional Range ground station used for navigation

Answer

A VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) is a ground-based radio navigation station that transmits 360 radials for aircraft navigation.

Question 3

What does a dashed magenta circle on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

Class E airspace starting at the surface

Answer

A dashed magenta circle on a sectional chart indicates Class E airspace that extends to the surface at that airport.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the compass deviation card in an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

It shows compass error corrections caused by aircraft magnetic fields

Answer

The deviation card shows corrections for compass errors caused by magnetic fields within the aircraft itself, unique to each aircraft.

Question 5

On a sectional chart, what does a solid magenta circle (airport traffic area symbol) around an airport indicate?

Accepted Answer

The airport has a control tower — Class D airspace

Answer

A solid blue circle indicates a towered airport within Class D airspace, requiring two-way radio communication before entry.

PSTAR - Pre Solo Test of Air Regulation Practice Test