APS Exam: Principles of VOR
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What is the range of a VOR in terms of line of sight?

  • 200 NM (correct)
  • 100 NM
  • 400 NM
  • 300 NM

What does VOR stand for in aviation?

  • Vertical Orbital Radar
  • Very High Range
  • Visual Operating Radar
  • VHF Omnidirectional Range (correct)

What are the two signals transmitted by a VOR?

  • Long and Short signals
  • Primary and Secondary signals
  • Horizontal and Vertical signals
  • Reference and Directional signals (correct)

What is the purpose of measuring the phase difference between the directional signal and the reference signal in a VOR?

<p>To identify the radial the aircraft is located on (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does RNP stand for in aviation navigation terminology?

<p>Required Navigation Performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition must be met for an aircraft to operate in certain high-level airspace based on ANP and RNP values?

<p>ANP must be greater than RNP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a PAPI show when displaying 3 red lights and 1 white light?

<p>Slightly below glide path (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a METAR report, what does SN indicate?

<p>Snow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category does an aircraft belong to if its weight is 145,000 kg?

<p>H (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ATS stand for in relation to SIGMET information?

<p>Air Traffic Service (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'BECMG' in a TAF report?

<p>Temporary change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what is the approach category for an aircraft with a speed at threshold of 130 knots?

<p>&gt; 140 knots (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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