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The localizer carrier frequencies range from ______ MHz to ______ MHz.
The localizer carrier frequencies range from ______ MHz to ______ MHz.
108.10, 111.95
What is the amplitude of the 90 Hz modulation in the localizer signal?
What is the amplitude of the 90 Hz modulation in the localizer signal?
The glideslope transmitter emits a 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulated signal.
The glideslope transmitter emits a 90 Hz and 150 Hz modulated signal.
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What is the primary function of the localizer system?
What is the primary function of the localizer system?
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A 1º deviation in the localizer signal corresponds to a ______ µAmps receiver output.
A 1º deviation in the localizer signal corresponds to a ______ µAmps receiver output.
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the ILS system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ILS system?
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What are the two harmonics generated by combining a 90 Hz and 150 Hz signal?
What are the two harmonics generated by combining a 90 Hz and 150 Hz signal?
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Match the ILS components with their functions:
Match the ILS components with their functions:
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The glideslope coverage sector extends 25 nm from the runway centerline.
The glideslope coverage sector extends 25 nm from the runway centerline.
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Calculate the rate of descent required for an aircraft with a ground speed of 120 knots on a 3º glideslope.
Calculate the rate of descent required for an aircraft with a ground speed of 120 knots on a 3º glideslope.
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What is the frequency of the carrier wave used for station identification?
What is the frequency of the carrier wave used for station identification?
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The phase difference from the reference signal indicates the speed of the aircraft.
The phase difference from the reference signal indicates the speed of the aircraft.
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What communication method is used for station identification in this system?
What communication method is used for station identification in this system?
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The identification signal consists of three Morse letters transmitted at a rate of about _____ words per minute.
The identification signal consists of three Morse letters transmitted at a rate of about _____ words per minute.
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Match the following components with their descriptions:
Match the following components with their descriptions:
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What is displayed on the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS)?
What is displayed on the Omni Bearing Selector (OBS)?
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VOR stations are primarily located at random locations without specific positioning along airways.
VOR stations are primarily located at random locations without specific positioning along airways.
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What type of antennas are most suitable for VOR navigational receivers?
What type of antennas are most suitable for VOR navigational receivers?
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The pilot can select the radial he wishes to fly on the __________ as an intended track.
The pilot can select the radial he wishes to fly on the __________ as an intended track.
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Match the VOR component with its description:
Match the VOR component with its description:
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What is the primary function of the phase comparator in a VOR system?
What is the primary function of the phase comparator in a VOR system?
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A warning flag will appear on the VOR instrument if there is a weak signal from either the reference or variable signal.
A warning flag will appear on the VOR instrument if there is a weak signal from either the reference or variable signal.
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What does the TO-FROM indication on the VOR system indicate?
What does the TO-FROM indication on the VOR system indicate?
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The accuracy of the VOR indication will be within ___ for 95% of the time when all errors are combined.
The accuracy of the VOR indication will be within ___ for 95% of the time when all errors are combined.
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Match the following VOR indicators to their meanings:
Match the following VOR indicators to their meanings:
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What is the purpose of the deviation instrumentation circuit in the ILS system?
What is the purpose of the deviation instrumentation circuit in the ILS system?
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The glideslope receiver operates on the same frequency band as the localizer receiver.
The glideslope receiver operates on the same frequency band as the localizer receiver.
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What happens to the ILS system when its monitoring and self-checking system fails?
What happens to the ILS system when its monitoring and self-checking system fails?
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The ___ is applied to drive the vertical deviation course pointers.
The ___ is applied to drive the vertical deviation course pointers.
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Match the following components of the ILS system with their functions:
Match the following components of the ILS system with their functions:
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What frequency band does the VHF Omni Range (VOR) system operate in?
What frequency band does the VHF Omni Range (VOR) system operate in?
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VOR suffers from night effect, which limits its usability.
VOR suffers from night effect, which limits its usability.
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What is the maximum number of tracks that the VOR system can produce?
What is the maximum number of tracks that the VOR system can produce?
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The VOR system provides an infinite number of ______ from a beacon.
The VOR system provides an infinite number of ______ from a beacon.
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Match the components of the VOR system with their descriptions:
Match the components of the VOR system with their descriptions:
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Which statement best describes the VOR system?
Which statement best describes the VOR system?
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The VOR system is less reliable than other directional systems.
The VOR system is less reliable than other directional systems.
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In the analogy provided for the VOR system, what does the lighthouse represent?
In the analogy provided for the VOR system, what does the lighthouse represent?
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Flashcards
VOR Frequency Spectrum
VOR Frequency Spectrum
The range of frequencies used in VOR systems, displaying 30 Hz signals.
Transmitter Phase Relationship
Transmitter Phase Relationship
The transmitter's signals are in phase at magnetic north, changing with bearing.
Phase Difference
Phase Difference
The difference in phase between variable and reference signals indicates aircraft bearing.
Station Identification
Station Identification
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ICAO Recommendations
ICAO Recommendations
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Intermediate Frequency (IF) signal
Intermediate Frequency (IF) signal
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Δ signal
Δ signal
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Attitude Director Indicator
Attitude Director Indicator
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Glideslope Receiver
Glideslope Receiver
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Monitoring System
Monitoring System
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VOR Indicators
VOR Indicators
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Airway Centreline
Airway Centreline
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Bat-Wing Antennas
Bat-Wing Antennas
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VHF Band
VHF Band
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OBS (Omni Bearing Selector)
OBS (Omni Bearing Selector)
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Harmonics
Harmonics
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90 Hz Tone
90 Hz Tone
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150 Hz Tone
150 Hz Tone
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Localizer Carrier Frequency
Localizer Carrier Frequency
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Glideslope Carrier Frequency
Glideslope Carrier Frequency
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Localizer Deviation
Localizer Deviation
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Glideslope Deviation
Glideslope Deviation
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Rate of Descent
Rate of Descent
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ILS
ILS
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Ground Speed
Ground Speed
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VHF Omni Range (VOR)
VHF Omni Range (VOR)
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VOR Frequency Band
VOR Frequency Band
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Radials
Radials
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VOR Beacon
VOR Beacon
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Static-Free Operation
Static-Free Operation
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Localizer Frequency
Localizer Frequency
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Wavelength Analogy
Wavelength Analogy
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Glideslope Detection
Glideslope Detection
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VOR Audio Signal Processing
VOR Audio Signal Processing
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Phase Comparator Function
Phase Comparator Function
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Sync Format Voltage Conversion
Sync Format Voltage Conversion
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Course Deviation Indication
Course Deviation Indication
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VOR Warning Flag
VOR Warning Flag
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Study Notes
Instrument Landing System (ILS) & VHF Omni Range System (VOR)
- ILS Introduction: ILS provides precision guidance for aircraft landing, developed after World War II.
- ILS Working Principle: Uses a pair of antennas (localizer and glideslope) to transmit beams directing the aircraft towards the runway's center line with a set descent rate.
- ILS Categories: ICAO defines three categories of runway visibility (RVR) for ILS approach.
- Category I: 800m (2600ft)
- Category II: 400m (1200ft)
- Category III: 200m (700ft)
Localizer
- Frequency Band: 108.10 to 111.95 MHz, with 50 kHz spacing.
- Beams: Two directional beams (left and right). modulated with 90 Hz and 150 Hz signals.
- Indicator Deflection: 90 Hz signal dominates if the aircraft is to the left of the runway centerline, deflecting the indicator to the right. 150 Hz signal dominates if the aircraft is right of the runway, the indicator deflects left.
- Coverage: Within 10 degrees of runway centerline for 25 nm. within 35 degrees of runway for 17 nm.
Glideslope
- Frequency Band: 329.5 to 335.0 MHz, with 150 kHz spacing.
- Beam Orientation: Two directional beams (above each other)
- Modulation: Upper beam: 90 Hz ; Lower beam: 150 Hz
- Indicator Direction: If aircraft is above the glideslope, the 90 Hz signal dominates, indicating the glideslope is below the aircraft, the indicator deflects down. If the aircraft is below the glideslope, the 150 Hz signal dominates, causing the indicator to deflect up.
- Coverage: Within 1.35° to 5.25° vertical angles for 10nm
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and VHF Omni Range (VOR). It includes details on ILS principles, working mechanics, and the various categories defined by ICAO. Test your knowledge on aircraft landing guidance and navigation frequencies!