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What is the purpose of air navigation according to the text?
What is the purpose of air navigation according to the text?
- To fly without any planning or course plotting
- To rely solely on radio navigation for cross-country flights
- To pilot an aircraft from one geographic position to another while monitoring one’s position (correct)
- To navigate using dead reckoning without the use of visible landmarks
Which method of navigation involves navigating by reference to visible landmarks?
Which method of navigation involves navigating by reference to visible landmarks?
- Dead reckoning
- Pilotage (correct)
- Radio navigation
- Celestial navigation
What is the purpose of an aeronautical chart for VFR pilots?
What is the purpose of an aeronautical chart for VFR pilots?
- To plan flights for instrument flying only
- To track their position and enhance safety (correct)
- To navigate solely using radio aids
- To provide information only about weather conditions
Which type of aeronautical chart is commonly used by pilots today?
Which type of aeronautical chart is commonly used by pilots today?