PSTAR Navigation and Charts

Question 1

What type of chart is most commonly used for VFR cross-country navigation in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Sectional Aeronautical Chart

Answer

IFR En Route Low Altitude chart

Answer

Terminal Area Chart

Answer

World Aeronautical Chart

Question 2

What is the difference between true north and magnetic north called?

Accepted Answer

Variation

Answer

Deviation

Answer

Declination

Answer

Inclination

Question 3

What is the scale of a standard sectional aeronautical chart?

Accepted Answer

1:500,000

Answer

1:250,000

Answer

1:1,000,000

Answer

1:2,000,000

Question 4

What color is used on sectional charts to indicate Class B airspace?

Accepted Answer

Blue with solid lines

Answer

Red

Answer

Blue

Answer

Magenta

Question 5

On a sectional chart, what does a number in a box with a 'T' symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

Tower height above MSL

Answer

Terrain elevation

Answer

True airspeed at that point

Answer

Temporary restricted area

Question 6

What is the maximum elevation figure (MEF) shown in each quadrangle of a sectional chart?

Accepted Answer

The highest known obstacle within that grid quadrant

Answer

The average terrain elevation

Answer

The minimum safe IFR altitude

Answer

The airport elevation