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Navigation and Charts Flashcards

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

    Answer: Subtract 10° from the true course

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

  2. What is a VOR?

    Answer: A VHF Omnidirectional Range ground station used for navigation

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

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

    Answer: Class E airspace starting at the surface

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

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

    Answer: It shows compass error corrections caused by aircraft magnetic fields

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

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

    Answer: The airport has a control tower — Class D airspace

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

  6. What is the intended use of a Terminal Area Chart (TAC)?

    Answer: Detailed VFR navigation around complex Class B airspace

    Terminal Area Charts at 1:250,000 scale provide greater detail for VFR pilots navigating around Class B airspace near major airports.

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