CFI – Navigation

Question 1 of 92

1. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Where does the floor of positively controlled ATC airspace begin over Hicks Airport – area 1?

Surface.
700 feet AGL.
4,000 feet MSL.

Question 2 of 92

2. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The airspace overlying Addison Airport, area 4, is classified as

Class D below 3,000 feet.
Class B from the surface to 10,000 feet.
Class D from the surface up to and including 3,000 feet.

Question 3 of 92

3. Question

Refer to the diagram below. An aircraft takes off from Hicks Airport , area 1, and flies northeast towards Northwest Airport, area 2. What maximum elevation figure would assure obstruction clearance during the flight?

3,200 feet MSL.
1,700 feet MSL.
1,900 feet MSL.

Question 4 of 92

4. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Where does the floor of controlled airspace begin over Ft. Worth Meacham, area 1?

Surface.
700 feet AGL.
4,000 feet MSL

Question 5 of 92

5. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Select the correct statement concerning the obstruction 7 SM west of McKinney Airport, area 5.

The obstruction is unlighted.
The obstruction has high-intensity lights.
The elevation of the top of the obstruction is 729 feet AGL.

Question 6 of 92

6. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Select the correct statement concerning special VFR operations at Addison Airport, area 4.

Special VFR operations are not permitted.
These operations are permitted at all times.
Airplanes are prohibited from conducting special VFR operations.

Question 7 of 92

7. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What altitude should be selected to avoid operating in Class B airspace on a flight from Northwest Airport, area 2, to McKinney Airport, area 5.

2,500 feet MSL.
3,000 feet MSL.
3,500 feet MSL.

Question 8 of 92

8. Question

Refer to the diagram below. When, if ever, are two-way radio communications required while en route from Lancaster Airport, area 3, direct to McKinney Airport, area 5, at 2,700 feet MSL?

None required.
Before entering the Class B airspace.
Immediately after takeoff since the airport is located within Class B airspace.

Question 9 of 92

9. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Select the correct statement concerning the Maverick VOR, area 6.

The VOR has voice capability.
Hazardous in-flight Weather Advisory Service (HWAS) is not available over the VOR.
A pilot may receive transmissions from Fort Worth Flight Service Station over the VOR frequency.

Question 10 of 92

10. Question

When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should

subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle.
add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle.

Question 11 of 92

11. Question

What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements at an airport in Class G airspace when conducting takeoffs and landings at night?

3 SM visibility and clear of clouds.
1 SM visibility and clear of clouds if remaining within 1/2 mile of the airport.
Remain clear of clouds and operate at a speed that allows adequate opportunity to see other traffic and obstructions in time to avoid a collision.

Question 12 of 92

12. Question

The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is

magnetic deviation.
magnetic variation.
compass acceleration error.

Question 13 of 92

13. Question

Refer to the diagram below. An aircraft takes off from Hicks Airport, area 1, and flies northeast towards Northwest Airport, area 2. What maximum altitude could be flown to remain under the Class B airspace?

4,000 feet MSL.
2,500 feet MSL.
3,200 feet MSL.

Question 14 of 92

14. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What minimum avionics equipment is necessary to operate in the airspace up to 3,000 feet MSL over Northwest Airport, area 2?

None required.
Transponder and encoding altimeter.
Two-way radio communications equipment, transponder, and encoding altimeter.

Question 15 of 92

15. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Where does the floor of controlled airspace begin over McCampbell Airport, area 1?

Surface.
718 feet MSL.
1,218 feet MSL.

Question 16 of 92

16. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What are the visibility and cloud clearance requirements in an airplane at night when conducting takeoffs and landings at McCampbell Airport , area 1?

3 SM visibility and 500 feet below and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.
1 SM visibility and 2,000 feet horizontal from clouds.
1 SM visibility and clear of clouds.

Question 17 of 92

17. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The controlled airspace located at the Corpus Christi VORTAC, area 5, begins at

the surface.
700 feet AGL.
1,200 feet MSL

Question 18 of 92

18. Question

Refer to the diagram below. When are two-way radio communications required on a flight from Bishop Airport, area 4, to McCampbell Airport, area 1, at an altitude of 2,000 feet MSL?

Entering the Corpus Christi Class C airspace.
Leaving and entering the alert areas and entering the Corpus Christi Class C airspace.
Leaving and entering the alert areas, entering the Corpus Christi Class C airspace, and passing through the Cabaniss Field Class D airspace.

Question 19 of 92

19. Question

Refer to the diagram below. While on a flight from Alice Airport, area 7, to McCampbell Airport, area 1, at 5,500 feet MSL, when, if ever, is a transponder required?

Transponder is not required.
Required when overflying the Corpus Christi . Class C airspace.
Required when leaving and entering the alert areas and overflying the Corpus Christi Class C airspace.

Question 20 of 92

20. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Assuming owner permission, what minimum avionics equipment is required for operation into Cuddihy Airport, area 8?

Two-way radio communications equipment.
None, if altitude remains at or below 1,200 feet MSL.
Two-way radio communications equipment and transponder with encoding altimeter.

Question 21 of 92

21. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The airspace beginning at the surface overlying NAS Kingsville, area 2, is

an Alert Area.
Class D airspace.
a military operations area (MOA).

Question 22 of 92

22. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What is the elevation of the Thomas-T69 Airport, area 5?

122.8 feet MSL.
43 feet MSL.
48 feet MSL.

Question 23 of 92

23. Question

When converting from magnetic course to true course, a pilot should

add easterly variation regardless of heading.
add westerly variation regardless of heading.
subtract easterly variation when on a heading of 360°.

Question 24 of 92

24. Question

When converting from true heading to true course, a pilot should

add right wind correction angle.
add left deviation correction angle.
subtract right wind correction angle.

Question 25 of 92

25. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What are the requirements for operating in the alert area, area 6, just west of Corpus Christi International Airport, area 3?

Contact with approach control on frequency 120.9 is required.
Prior permission must be obtained from the controlling agency.
There are no requirements, but pilots should be extremely cautious due to extensive student training.

Question 26 of 92

26. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What is the elevation of the top of the obstruction located approximately 3 NM northwest of McCampbell Airport, area 1?

237 feet AGL.
367 feet MSL.
315 feet MSL.

Question 27 of 92

27. Question

Refer to the diagram below. An aircraft takes off from Gnoss Airport, area 4, and flies eastward to Rio Vista Airport , area 7). What maximum elevation figure would assure obstruction clearance during the flight?

2,200 feet MSL.
4,200 feet MSL.
3,200 feet MSL.

Question 28 of 92

28. Question

Refer to the diagram below. When are two way radio communications required on a flight from Gnoss Airport- DVO, Area 4, to Livermore Airport-LVK, Area 5, at an altitude of 3,500 ft. AGL? When entering

the Class B airspace .
the Livermore Airport Class D airspace.
both the Class B airspace and the Livermore Airport Class D airspace.

Question 29 of 92

29. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Where does the floor of controlled airspace begin over Half Moon Bay Airport, area 1?

Surface.
700 feet AGL.
5,000 feet MSL.

Question 30 of 92

30. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What is the height of the Class D airspace over Livermore Airport , area 5?

2,900 feet MSL.
3,000 feet AGL.
Base of the overlying Class B airspace.

Question 31 of 92

31. Question

Refer to the diagram below. While on a flight from Livermore Airport, area 5, to Gnoss Airport, area 4, you contact San Francisco Approach Control and request clearance through the Class B airspace. The controller states “Radar contact, standby.” What are you authorized to do?

You may enter the airspace since the controller advised you "Radar contact."
You may enter the airspace since you have established two-way radio communications.
You may not enter the airspace until you have received authorization from ATC.

Question 32 of 92

32. Question

Refer to the diagram below. At what altitude does the Class B airspace begin over Hayward Airport, area 3?

Surface.
1,500 feet MSL.
3,000 feet MSL.

Question 33 of 92

33. Question

Refer to the diagram below, At what altitude does the Class D airspace terminate over Hayward Airport, area 3?

1,500 feet MSL.
1,499 feet MSL.
3,000 feet MSL.

Question 34 of 92

34. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The airport immediately northwest of Metropolitan Oakland International-OAK, area 3, is a

seaplane base.
closed airport.
private airport.

Question 35 of 92

35. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What is the ceiling of the Class C airspace surrounding San Jose International Airport, area 2?

2,500 feet AGL.
4,000 feet MSL.
6,000 feet MSL.

Question 36 of 92

36. Question

Refer to the diagram below. What does the figure 24, area 6, indicate?

Maximum elevation figure for that quadrangle.
Minimum safe altitude when approaching San Francisco.
Height above ground of the tallest obstruction for that quadrangle.

Question 37 of 92

37. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The minimum avionics equipment necessary to operate in the airspace above 10,000 feet MSL over San Francisco International Airport, area 6, is

transponder and encoding altimeter.
two-way radio communications equipment.
two-way radio communications equipment, transponder, and encoding altimeter.

Question 38 of 92

38. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The minimum avionics equipment necessary to operate in the airspace above 8,000 feet MSL over San Francisco International Airport, area 6, is

transponder and encoding altimeter.
two-way radio communications equipment.
two-way radio communications equipment, transponder, and encoding altimeter.

Question 39 of 92

39. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The area around Sonoma Valley-OQ3, area 4, is a

parachute jumping area.
glider operating area.
hot air balloon launch area.

Question 40 of 92

40. Question

Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?

Lines of longitude are parallel to the Equator.
Lines of longitude cross the Equator at right angles.
The 0° line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England.

Question 41 of 92

41. Question

When diverting to an alternate airport because of an emergency, pilots should

rely upon radio as the primary method of navigation.
complete all plotting, measuring, and computations involved before diverting.
apply rule-of-thumb computations, estimates, and other appropriate shortcuts to divert to the new course as soon as possible.

Question 42 of 92

42. Question

When planning a distance flight, true course measurements on a Sectional Aeronautical Chart should be made at a meridian near the midpoint of the course because the

values of isogonic lines change from point to point.
angles formed by lines of longitude and the course line vary from point to point.
angles formed by isogonic lines and lines of latitude vary from point to point.

Question 43 of 92

43. Question

GIVEN:
Departure path                                  straight out
Takeoff time                                       1030 DST
Winds during climb                         180° at 30 kts
True course during climb             60°
Airport elevation                               1500 feet
True airspeed                                      125 kts.
Rate of climb                                       500 ft/min

20 NM and 1047 DST.
23 NM and 1044 DST.
25 NM and 1047 DST.

Question 44 of 92

44. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents

true heading and airspeed.
true course and groundspeed.
groundspeed and true heading.

Question 45 of 92

45. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The line from point C to point B of the wind triangle represents

airspeed and heading.
groundspeed and true course.
true heading and groundspeed.

Question 46 of 92

46. Question

Refer to the diagram below. The line from point C to point A of the wind triangle represents

wind direction and velocity.
true course and groundspeed.
true heading and groundspeed.

Question 47 of 92

47. Question

GIVEN:

Usable fuel at takeoff                            36 gal.
Fuel consumption rate                          12.4 gal/hr 140 kts
Constant groundspeed                         140 kts.
Flight time since takeoff                       48 min.

According to 14 CFR Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under day VFR?

294 NM.
224 NM.
189 NM.

Question 48 of 92

48. Question

On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.

Distance between A and B              70 NM
Forecast wind                                        310° at 15 kts
Pressure altitude                                  8,000 ft
Ambient temperature                        – 10°C
True course                                              270°
The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

126 knots.
137 knots.
152 knots.

Question 49 of 92

49. Question

GIVEN:

Usable fuel at takeoff               40 gal.
Fuel consumption rate             12.2 gal/hr
Constant groundspeed            120 kts
Flight time since takeoff          1 hour 30 minutes
According to 14 CFR Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under night VFR?

216 NM.
156 NM.
121 NM.

Question 50 of 92

50. Question

If fuel consumption is 15.3 gallons per hour and groundspeed is 167 knots, how much fuel is required for an aircraft to travel 620 NM

63 gallons.
60 gallons.
57 gallons.

Question 51 of 92

51. Question

If an aircraft is consuming 91 pounds of fuel per hour and groundspeed is 168 knots, how much fuel is required to travel 457 NM?

291 pounds.
265 pounds.
248 pounds.

Question 52 of 92

52. Question

GIVEN:

Departure path                                    Straight out
Takeoff time                                          1435Z
Winds during climb                             175° at 25 kts
True course during climb                 155°
Airport elevation                                  2,000 feet
True airspeed                                         130 knots
Rate of climb                                          500 ft/min

What would be the distance and time upon reaching 8,000 feet MSL?

NM and 1455Z. 8.
24 NM and 1452Z.
21 NM and 1447Z.

Question 53 of 92

53. Question

GIVEN:
Distance                                                   300 NM
True course                                            260 degrees
Wind                                                           245 degrees at 45 knots
True airspeed                                         119 knots
Rate of fuel/consumption                12.7 gallons/hour
What would be the approximate groundspeed and amount of fuel consumed?

What would be the approximate groundspeed and amount of fuel consumed?

84 knots; 46.1 gallons.
75 knots; 50.8 gallons.
75 knots; 49.1 gallons.

Question 54 of 92

54. Question

GIVEN:

Distance                                                                 200 NM
True course                                                           320°
Wind                                                                         215° at 25 kts
True airspeed                                                       116 kts
Rate of fuel consumption                             19 gal/hr
What would be the approximate groundspeed and amount of fuel consumed?

120 knots; 31.7 gallons.
132 knots; 28.9 gallons.
115 knots; 33.1 gallons.

Question 55 of 92

55. Question

GIVEN:

Usable fuel at takeoff                        36 gal
Fuel consumption rate                      12.4 gal/hr
Constant groundspeed                     140 kts
Flight time since takeoff                    48 min

According to 14 CFR Part 91, how much farther can an airplane be flown under night VFR?

189 NM.
224 NM.
294 NM.

Question 56 of 92

56. Question

How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?

2.45 NM.
3.35 NM.
4.08 NM.

Question 57 of 92

57. Question

How far will an aircraft travel in 3-1/2 minutes if its groundspeed is 165 knots?

5.8 NM.
9.6 NM.
12.8 NM.

Question 58 of 92

58. Question

How far will an aircraft travel in 3-1/2 minutes if its groundspeed is 65 knots?

3.8 NM.
3.3 NM.
2.2 NM.

Question 59 of 92

59. Question

How far will an aircraft travel in 3-1/2 minutes if its groundspeed is 55 knots?

3.2 NM.
3.6 NM.
4.2 NM.

Question 60 of 92

60. Question

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1015 and arrival at point Y is expected at 1025. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point Y on schedule

Distance between X and Y                27 NM
Forecast wind                                          240° at 30 kts
Pressure altitude                                    5,500 ft
Ambient temperature                          +05°C
True course                                               100°

The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

162 knots.
140 knots.
128 knots.

Question 61 of 92

61. Question

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1550 and the plan is to reach point Y at 1620. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point Y on schedule.

Distance between X and Y                70 NM
Forecast wind                                           115 degrees at 25 knots
Pressure altitude                                    9,000 ft.
Ambient temperature                          -05 degrees C
True course                                               088 degrees
The required indicated airspeed would be approximately

115° at 25 kts

9,000 ft

-05°C 088°

138 knots.
143 knots.
162 knots.

Question 62 of 92

62. Question

GIVEN:

True course                                           258 degrees
Variation                                                 10 degrees E
Indicated airspeed                              142 knots
Ambient temperature                      +05 degrees C
Pressure altitude                                 6,500 feet
Forecast wind                                       350 degrees at 30 knots

Under these conditions, the magnetic heading and groundspeed would be approximately

260° and 155 knots.
270° and 157 knots.
280° and 155 knots.

Question 63 of 92

63. Question

GIVEN:
True course                                      330°
Variation                                            15 degrees E
Indicated airspeed                       160 knots
Ambient temperature                -10 degrees C
Pressure altitude                          4,500 feet
Forecast wind                                 090 degrees at 25 knots

Under these conditions, the magnetic heading and groundspeed would be approximately

323° and 177 knots.
332° and 166 knots.
340° and 177 knots.

Question 64 of 92

64. Question

GIVEN:

224° and 171 knots.
233° and 171 knots.
241° and 178 knots

Question 65 of 92

65. Question

On a cross-country flight, point X is crossed at 1015 local. What is your expected arrival time at point Y? Use the following information to determine your ETA.
Distance between X and Y = 32 NM

Forecast wind = 240° at 25 kts
Pressure altitude = 5,500 ft
Ambient temperature = +05°
True course = 100°
The indicated airspeed is 110 knots

1040 local.
1059 local.
1029 local

Question 66 of 92

66. Question

After 141 miles are flown from the departure point, the aircraft’s position is located 11 miles off course. If 71 miles remain to be flown, what approximate total correction should be made to converge on the destination?

8 degrees
11 degrees
14 degrees

Question 67 of 92

67. Question

After 150 miles are flown from the departure point, the aircraft’s position is located 8 miles off course. If 160 miles remain to be flown, what approximate total correction should be made to converge on the destination?

destination?

6 degrees
9 degrees
12 degrees

Question 68 of 92

68. Question

After 240 miles are flown from the departure point, the aircraft’s position is located 25 miles off course. If 100 miles remain to be flown, what approximate total correction should be made to converge on the destination?

15 degrees
21 degrees
30 degrees

Question 69 of 92

69. Question

If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from

019° and 12 knots.
200° and 13 knots.
246° and 13 knots

Question 70 of 92

70. Question

If a true heading of 350° results in a ground track of 335° and a true airspeed of 140 knots results in a groundspeed of 115 knots, the wind would be from

015° and 30 knots.
035° and 40 knots.
290° and 40 knots.

Question 71 of 92

71. Question

If a true heading of 230 degrees results in a ground track of 250 degrees and a true airspeed of 160 knots results in a groundspeed of 175 knots, the wind wind would be from

135° and 59 knots.
165° and 60 knots.
343° and 60 knots

Question 72 of 92

72. Question

Which distance is commonly displayed by a DME indicator?

Slant-range distance in statute miles.
Slant-range distance in nautical miles.
The distance from the aircraft to a point at the same altitude directly above the VORTAC

Question 73 of 92

73. Question

Which DME indication should you receive when you are directly over a VORTAC site at approximately 6,000 feet AGL

0
1
1.3

Question 74 of 92

74. Question

Which statement is true concerning the operation of DME

DME operates in the VHF frequency band
Distance information received from DME is the actual horizontal distance from the station.
DME coded identification is transmitted once for each three or four times that the VOR coded identification is transmitted.

Question 75 of 92

75. Question

The slant-range error of a DME is greatest at

low altitude directly over the facility.
high altitude directly over the facility.
high altitude and high range from the facility

Question 76 of 92

76. Question

A particular VORTAC station is undergoing routine maintenance. This is evidenced by

removal of the identification feature.
removal of the voice feature of the TACAN.
transmitting a series of dashes after each identification signal.

Question 77 of 92

77. Question

When using a VOT to check the accuracy of a VOR receiver, with the CDI centered, what should the OBS indicate if no error exists?

360° TO, 270° FROM.
180° FROM, 360° TO.
180° TO, 360° FROM

Question 78 of 92

78. Question

The normal usable range of an L class VOR below 18,000 feet is

25 NM.
40 NM.
100 NM.

Question 79 of 92

79. Question

The normal usable range of a T class VOR below 12,000 feet is

100 NM.
40 NM.
25 NM.

Question 80 of 92

80. Question

While maintaining a magnetic heading of 060° and a true airspeed of 130 knots, the 150° radial of a VOR is crossed at 1137 and the 140° radial at 1145. The approximate time and distance to the station would be

38 minutes and 82 NM.
42 minutes and 91 NM.
48 minutes and 104 NM

Question 81 of 92

81. Question

While maintaining a magnetic heading of 180° and a true airspeed of 130 knots, the 270° radial of a VOR is crossed at 1037 and the 260° radial at 1042. The approximate time and distance to the station would be

30 minutes and 65 NM.
42 minutes and 104 NM.
44 minutes and 96 NM.

Question 82 of 92

82. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Refer to the diagram below. At which aircraft position(s) would you receive OMNI indication V?

2 only.
6 only.
5 and 8

Question 83 of 92

83. Question

Refer to the diagram below. At which aircraft position(s) would you receive OMNI indication X?

1 and 3
3 and 7
7 only

Question 84 of 92

84. Question

Refer to the diagram below. At which aircraft position(s) would you receive OMNI indication U?

1 and 2
2 only
6 only

Question 85 of 92

85. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Which OMNI indication would you receive for aircraft 8?

T
V
W

Question 86 of 92

86. Question

Refer to the diagram below. Which OMNI indications would you receive for aircraft 5 and 7?

T and X.
V and X.
W and Z.

Question 87 of 92

87. Question

The three individual navigation services provided by a VORTAC facility are

UHF VOR azimuth, VHF TACAN azimuth, and VHF TACAN distance information
VHF VOR azimuth, UHF TACAN azimuth, and UHF TACAN distance information.
VHF VOR azimuth, VHF TACAN azimuth, and UHF TACAN distance information.

Question 88 of 92

88. Question

The primary purpose of the direct-to button is to

provide waypoints to a given runway.
give routing to the nearest airport.
show the quickest way to fly to any given point.

Question 89 of 92

89. Question

Which button/feature provides information on the closest airport at any given time?

Direct-to
Nearest
Flight plan

Question 90 of 92

90. Question

Effective navigation by means of GPS includes

determining the current status of all databases.
assurance that ATC approves your planned route.
relying solely on the GPS for course information

Question 91 of 92

91. Question

Why should pilots understand how to cancel entries made on a GPS?

Because GPS units frequently provide wrong or false information.
Because heavy workloads and turbulence can increase data entry errors.
Because published route names commonly change.

Question 92 of 92

92. Question

Reliance on GPS units

can cause pilots to lose proficiency in performing manual calculations of time, distance, and heading.
will increase a pilot's skill in navigating by visual reference.
increases pilot workload

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