PSTAR Navigation and Charts 3

Question 1

What does 'dead reckoning' mean in navigation?

Accepted Answer

Calculating position based on known speed, heading, and time from a known starting point

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Using radar vectors from ATC

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Following ground references visually

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Using GPS as the primary navigation tool

Question 2

What is the magnetic course if the true course is 270° and the variation is 15° West?

Accepted Answer

285°

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255°

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270°

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300°

Question 3

On a sectional chart, what is indicated by a bold dashed blue line?

Accepted Answer

Class D airspace boundary

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Class B airspace boundary

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Class C airspace boundary

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Restricted area boundary

Question 4

What is the purpose of isogonic lines on a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

They connect points of equal magnetic variation

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They show terrain elevation contours

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They indicate airways between VORs

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They mark restricted areas

Question 5

What is a pilotage technique in navigation?

Accepted Answer

Navigating by visual reference to landmarks on the ground

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Using radio navigation aids exclusively

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Following instrument approaches in IMC

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Using GPS waypoints

Question 6

What does the magenta flag symbol on a sectional chart indicate?

Accepted Answer

VFR checkpoint or reporting point

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Mandatory altitude restriction

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Military airspace boundary

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Fuel available at nearby airport