Vayudoot Aviation

1.
3016 NMTrue airspeed 480 ktMean wind component 'out' -90 ktMean wind component 'back' +75 ktSafe endurance 10:00 HR The distance from 'Q' to the Point of Safe Return (PSR) 'Q' is

1510 NM

2290 NM

1310 NM

2370 NM

2.
The lines on the earth's surface that join points of equal magnetic variation are called

isoclines

isogonals

isotachs

isogrives

3.
Which of the following statements concerning the position indicated on the Inertial Reference System (IRS) display is correct?

It is constantly updated from information obtained by the FMC

The positions from the two IRSs are compared to obtain a 'best position' which is displayed on the IRS

It is updated when 'go-around' is selected on take-off

It is not updated once the IRS mode is set to NAV

4.
The lines on the earth's surface that join points of equal magnetic variation are called

isogonals

isotachs

isoclines

isogrives

5.
An aeroplane flies from A (59°S 142°W) to B (61°S 148°W) with a TAS of 480 kt. The autopilot is engaged and coupled with an Inertial Navigation System in which AB track is active.On route AB, the true track

varies by 4°`

decreases by 6°

varies by 10°

increases by 5°

6.
What is the source of magnetic variation information in a Flight Management System (FMS)?

Magnetic variation information is stored in each IRS memory, it is applied to the true heading calculated by the respective IRS

Magnetic variation is calculated by each IRS based on the respective IRS position and the aircraft magnetic heading

The FMS calculates MH and MT from the FMC position

The main directional gyro which is coupled to the magnetic sensor (flux valve) positioned in the wingtip

7.
At 47° North the chart distance between meridians 10° apart is 5 inches. The scale of the chart at 47° North approximates

1 : 6 000 000

1 : 8 000 000

1 : 2 500 000

1 : 3 000 000

8.
265 US-GAL equals? (Specific gravity 0.80)265 US-GAL equals? (Specific gravity 0.80)

940 kg

895 kg

803 kg

862 kg

9.
Given:Distance A to B = 120 NM,After 30 NM aircraft is 3 NM to the left of course.What heading alteration should be made in order to arrive at point 'B'?

8° right

8° left

6° right

4° right

10.
An aircraft at FL330 is rerquired to commence descent when 65 NM from a VOR and to cross the VOR at FL100. The mean GS during the descent is 330 kt. What is the minimum rate of descent required?

1750 FT/MIN

1850 FT/MIN

1950 FT/MIN

1650 FT/MIN

11.
The constant of cone of a Lambert conformal conic chart is quoted as 0.3955. At what latitude on the chart is earth convergency correctly represented?

66°42'

68°25'

21°35'

23°18'

12.
Which of the following statements concerning the alignment procedure for Inertial Navigation Systems(INS)/Inertial Reference Systems (IRS) at mid-latitudes is correct?

INS/IRS can be aligned in either the ALIGN or NAV mode

INS/IRS can be aligned in either the ALIGN or ATT mode

INS/IRS can only be aligned in NAV mode

INS/IRS can only be aligned in the ALIGN mode

13.
An aircraft takes-off from an airport 2 hours before sunset. The pilot flies a track of 090°(T), W/V 130°/ 20 kt, TAS 100 kt. In order to return to the point of departure before sunset, the furthest distance which may be travelled is

97 NM

105 NM

115 NM

84 NM

14.
Given: true track is 348°, drift 17° left, variation 32° W, deviation 4°E. What is the compass heading?

337°

007°

033°

359°

15.
Given:TAS = 470 kt,True HDG = 317°W/V = 045°(T)/45ktCalculate the drift angle and GS?

3°R - 470 kt

5°R - 475 kt

5°L - 470 kt

5°L - 475 kt

16.
In the B737-400 Flight Management System the CDUs are used during preflight to

automatically initialize the IRSs and FMC with dispatch information

manually initialize the Flight Director System and FMC with dispatch information

manually initialize the IRSs and FMC with dispatch information

manually initialize the IRSs, FMC and Autothrottle with dispatch information

17.
How many NM would an aircraft travel in 1 MIN 45 SEC if GS is 135 kt?

3.94

3.25

2.36

39.0

18.
A Rhumb line is

a line convex to the nearest pole on a Mercator projection

the shortest distance between two points on a Polyconic projection

any straight line on a Lambert projection

a line on the surface of the earth cutting all meridians at the same angle

19.
Given:True HDG = 233°,TAS = 480 kt,Track (T) = 240°,GS = 523 kt.Calculate the W/V?

110/80kt

110/75kt

105/75kt

115/70kt

20.
The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field

is approximately the same at all magnetic latitudes less than 60°

is approximately the same at magnetic latitudes 50°N and 50°S

weakens with increasing distance from the magnetic poles

weakens with increasing distance from the nearer magnetic pole

21.
For a distance of 1860 NM between Q and R, a ground speed ""out"" of 385 kt, a ground speed ""back"" of 465 kt and an endurance of 8 HR (excluding reserves) the distance from Q to the point of safe return (PSR) is

1685 NM

930 NM

1865 NM

1532 NM

22.
Given :True altitude 9000 FT,OAT -32°C,CAS 200 kt.What is the TAS?

220 kt

215 kt

210 kt

200 kt

23.
Given : Position 'A' N60 W020,Position 'B' N60 W021, Position 'C' N59 W020. What are, respectively, the distances from A to B and from A to C?

60 NM and 52 NM

30 NM and 60 NM

52 NM and 60 NM

60 NM and 30 NM

24.
The great circle distance between position A (59°34.1'N 008°08.4'E) and B (30°25.9'N 171°51.6'W) is

10 800 km

10 800 NM

5 400 NM

2 700 NM

25.
The distance measured between two points on a navigation map is 42 mm (millimetres). The scale of the chart is 1:1 600 000.The actual distance between these two point is approximately

36.30 NM

370.00 NM

3.69 NM

67.20 NM

26.
The ICAO definition of ETA is the

estimated time of arrival at destination

estimated time of arrival at an en-route point or fix

actual time of arrival at a point or fix

estimated time en route

27.
An aircraft at FL310, M0.83, temperature -30°C, is required to reduce speed in order to cross a reporting point five minutes later than planned. Assuming that a zero wind component remains unchanged, when 360 NM from the reporting point Mach Number should be reduced to

M0.78

M0.76

M0.74

M0.80

28.
Given: TAS = 485 kt,HDG (T) = 168°,W/V = 130/75kt.Calculate the Track (°T) and GS?

175 - 420 kt

174 - 428 kt

175 - 432 kt

173 - 424 kt

29.
Given: GS = 510 kt.Distance A to B = 43 NMWhat is the time (MIN) from A to B?

7

6

4

5

30.
The angle between Magnetic North and Compass North is called

compass deviation

magnetic variation

compass error

alignment error

31.
Given: True HDG = 206°,TAS = 140 kt,Track (T) = 207°,GS = 135 kt.Calculate the W/V?

000/05kt

180/05kt

180/10kt

000/10kt

32.
The north and south magnetic poles are the only positions on the earth's surface where

a freely suspended compass needle will stand vertical

a freely suspended compass needle will stand horizontal

isogonals converge

the value of magnetic variation equals 90°

33.
Given:The coordinates of the heliport at Issy les Moulineaux are:N48°50' E002°16.5'The coordinates of the antipodes are

S41°10' E177°43.5'

S48°50' W177°43.5

S48°50' E177°43.5'

S41°10' W177°43.5'

34.
Given: True course 300°drift 8°Rvariation 10°Wdeviation -4° Calculate the compass heading?

278°

294°

306°

322°

35.
Deviation applied to magnetic heading gives

magnetic course

true heading

magnetic track

compass heading

36.
A Lambert conformal conic chart has a constant of the cone of 0.75. The initial course of a straight line track drawn on this chart from A (40°N 050°W) to B is 043°(T) at A, course at B is 055°(T). What is the longitude of B?

38°W

36°W

41°W

34°W

37.
The maximum difference between geocentric and geodetic latitude occurs at about

0° North and South (equator

90° North and South

45° North and South

60° North and South

38.
The chart that is generally used for navigation in polar areas is based on a

Direct Mercator projection

Gnomonic projection

Lambert conformal projection

Stereographical projection

39.
The circumference of the parallel of latitude at 60°N is approximately

34 641 NM

20 000 NM

10 800 NM

18 706 NM

40.
Civil twilight is defined by

sun upper edge tangential to horizon

sun altitude is 18° below the celestial horizon

sun altitude is 6° below the celestial horizon

sun altitude is 12° below the celestial horizon

41.
The distance between positions A and B is 180 NM. An aircraft departs position A and after having travelled 60 NM, its position is pinpointed 4 NM left of the intended track. Assuming no change in wind velocity, what alteration of heading must be made in order to arrive at position B?

8° Right

4° Right

6° Right

2° Left

42.
Given: GS = 95 kt.Distance from A to B = 480 NM.What is the time from A to B?

5 HR 03 MIN

4 HR 59 MIN

5 HR 08 MIN

5 HR 00 MIN

43.
Given: GS = 236 kt.Distance from A to B = 354 NMWhat is the time from A to B?

1 HR 09 MIN

1 HR 30 MIN

1 HR 40 MIN

1 HR 10 MIN

44.
Given: Runway direction 230°(T), Surface W/V 280°(T)/40 kt. Calculate the effective cross-wind component?

21 kt

36 kt

26 kt

31 kt

45.
The main reason that day and night, throughout the year, have different duration, is due to the

inclination of the ecliptic to the equator

earth's rotation

gravitational effect of the sun and moon on the speed of rotation of the earth

relative speed of the sun along the ecliptic

46.
An aircraft is descending down a 12% slope whilst maintaining a GS of 540 kt.The rate of descent of the aircraft is approximately

4500 FT/MIN

650 FT/MIN

6500 FT/MIN

3900 FT/MIN

47.
Given: GS = 345 kt.Distance from A to B = 3560 NM.What is the time from A to B?

11 HR 00 MIN

10 HR 19 MIN

11 HR 02 MIN

10 HR 05 MIN

48.
The term drift refers to the wander of the axis of a gyro in

the vertical and horizontal plane

the vertical plane

the horizontal plane

any plane

49.
A straight line on a chart 4.89 cm long represents 185 NM.The scale of this chart is approximately

1 : 5 000 000

1 : 3 500 000

1 : 7 000 000

1 : 6 000 000

50.
On a Lambert Conformal Conic chart earth convergency is most accurately represented at the

parallel of origin

Equator

north and south limits of the chart

standard parallels

Question Bank

Questions for Indigo gen NAV 4090-4604

3016 NMTrue airspeed 480 ktMean wind component 'out' -90 ktMean wind component 'back' +75 ktSafe endurance 10:00 HR The distance from 'Q' to the Point of Safe Return (PSR) 'Q' is

The lines on the earth's surface that join points of equal magnetic variation are called

Which of the following statements concerning the position indicated on the Inertial Reference System (IRS) display is correct?

The lines on the earth's surface that join points of equal magnetic variation are called

An aeroplane flies from A (59°S 142°W) to B (61°S 148°W) with a TAS of 480 kt. The autopilot is engaged and coupled with an Inertial Navigation System in which AB track is active.On route AB, the true track

What is the source of magnetic variation information in a Flight Management System (FMS)?

At 47° North the chart distance between meridians 10° apart is 5 inches. The scale of the chart at 47° North approximates

265 US-GAL equals? (Specific gravity 0.80)265 US-GAL equals? (Specific gravity 0.80)

Given:Distance A to B = 120 NM,After 30 NM aircraft is 3 NM to the left of course.What heading alteration should be made in order to arrive at point 'B'?

An aircraft at FL330 is rerquired to commence descent when 65 NM from a VOR and to cross the VOR at FL100. The mean GS during the descent is 330 kt. What is the minimum rate of descent required?

The constant of cone of a Lambert conformal conic chart is quoted as 0.3955. At what latitude on the chart is earth convergency correctly represented?

Which of the following statements concerning the alignment procedure for Inertial Navigation Systems(INS)/Inertial Reference Systems (IRS) at mid-latitudes is correct?

An aircraft takes-off from an airport 2 hours before sunset. The pilot flies a track of 090°(T), W/V 130°/ 20 kt, TAS 100 kt. In order to return to the point of departure before sunset, the furthest distance which may be travelled is

Given: true track is 348°, drift 17° left, variation 32° W, deviation 4°E. What is the compass heading?

Given:TAS = 470 kt,True HDG = 317°W/V = 045°(T)/45ktCalculate the drift angle and GS?

In the B737-400 Flight Management System the CDUs are used during preflight to

How many NM would an aircraft travel in 1 MIN 45 SEC if GS is 135 kt?

A Rhumb line is

Given:True HDG = 233°,TAS = 480 kt,Track (T) = 240°,GS = 523 kt.Calculate the W/V?

The horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field

For a distance of 1860 NM between Q and R, a ground speed ""out"" of 385 kt, a ground speed ""back"" of 465 kt and an endurance of 8 HR (excluding reserves) the distance from Q to the point of safe return (PSR) is

Given :True altitude 9000 FT,OAT -32°C,CAS 200 kt.What is the TAS?

Given : Position 'A' N60 W020,Position 'B' N60 W021, Position 'C' N59 W020. What are, respectively, the distances from A to B and from A to C?

The great circle distance between position A (59°34.1'N 008°08.4'E) and B (30°25.9'N 171°51.6'W) is

The distance measured between two points on a navigation map is 42 mm (millimetres). The scale of the chart is 1:1 600 000.The actual distance between these two point is approximately

The ICAO definition of ETA is the

An aircraft at FL310, M0.83, temperature -30°C, is required to reduce speed in order to cross a reporting point five minutes later than planned. Assuming that a zero wind component remains unchanged, when 360 NM from the reporting point Mach Number should be reduced to

Given: TAS = 485 kt,HDG (T) = 168°,W/V = 130/75kt.Calculate the Track (°T) and GS?

Given: GS = 510 kt.Distance A to B = 43 NMWhat is the time (MIN) from A to B?

The angle between Magnetic North and Compass North is called

Given: True HDG = 206°,TAS = 140 kt,Track (T) = 207°,GS = 135 kt.Calculate the W/V?

The north and south magnetic poles are the only positions on the earth's surface where

Given:The coordinates of the heliport at Issy les Moulineaux are:N48°50' E002°16.5'The coordinates of the antipodes are

Given: True course 300°drift 8°Rvariation 10°Wdeviation -4° Calculate the compass heading?

Deviation applied to magnetic heading gives

A Lambert conformal conic chart has a constant of the cone of 0.75. The initial course of a straight line track drawn on this chart from A (40°N 050°W) to B is 043°(T) at A, course at B is 055°(T). What is the longitude of B?

The maximum difference between geocentric and geodetic latitude occurs at about

The chart that is generally used for navigation in polar areas is based on a

The circumference of the parallel of latitude at 60°N is approximately

Civil twilight is defined by

The distance between positions A and B is 180 NM. An aircraft departs position A and after having travelled 60 NM, its position is pinpointed 4 NM left of the intended track. Assuming no change in wind velocity, what alteration of heading must be made in order to arrive at position B?

Given: GS = 95 kt.Distance from A to B = 480 NM.What is the time from A to B?

Given: GS = 236 kt.Distance from A to B = 354 NMWhat is the time from A to B?

Given: Runway direction 230°(T), Surface W/V 280°(T)/40 kt. Calculate the effective cross-wind component?

The main reason that day and night, throughout the year, have different duration, is due to the

An aircraft is descending down a 12% slope whilst maintaining a GS of 540 kt.The rate of descent of the aircraft is approximately

Given: GS = 345 kt.Distance from A to B = 3560 NM.What is the time from A to B?

The term drift refers to the wander of the axis of a gyro in

A straight line on a chart 4.89 cm long represents 185 NM.The scale of this chart is approximately

On a Lambert Conformal Conic chart earth convergency is most accurately represented at the