TBAS - Test of Basic Aviation Skills Directional Orientation Questions and Answers

Question 1

Your UAV is flying on a heading of 090° (East). From the UAV's perspective, which direction corresponds to the target located directly behind you?

Accepted Answer

West

Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

East

Question 2

You are piloting a UAV on a direct Southerly heading (180°). A request comes in to identify the target to your left. Which cardinal direction is to the UAV's left?

Accepted Answer

East

Answer

North

Answer

South

Answer

West

Question 3

A UAV is currently oriented on a heading of 270° (West). From the pilot's point of view, where is the Northern target located?

Accepted Answer

To the right

Answer

Directly ahead

Answer

Behind

Answer

To the left

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios is correct? Your UAV is heading 360° (North) and the target to the West is requested.

Accepted Answer

The target is to the left.

Answer

The target is to the right.

Answer

The target is directly ahead.

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The target is behind you.

Question 5

Your UAV is on a heading of 045° (Northeast). From your perspective in the UAV, the Southern target would be located generally...

Accepted Answer

Behind and to the right

Answer

Ahead and to the right

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Behind and to the left

Answer

Ahead and to the left

Question 6

Imagine your UAV is flying with a heading of 315° (Northwest). A command instructs you to locate the Eastern target. Where would you look from the UAV's cockpit?

Accepted Answer

Behind and to the right

Answer

Behind and to the left

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Directly to the right

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Ahead and to the right