Newton's Second Law of Motion

What is the relationship between the acceleration of a body and the force causing it according to Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Acceleration is inversely proportional to the force causing it
Acceleration is directly proportional to the force causing it (correct)
Acceleration is independent of the force causing it
Acceleration is proportional to the square of the force causing it

What happens to the pendulum when the vehicle is accelerating?

It swings forward
It hangs vertically
It remains still
It swings backward (correct)

What is the purpose of an integrator circuit?

To filter out noise in electronic signals
To measure acceleration
To amplify electronic signals
To calculate velocity and distance (correct)

What is the result of integrating acceleration?

Velocity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the direction of the pendulum's swing?

The direction of acceleration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensitive axis of an accelerometer?

The axis of maximum sensitivity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using four or more satellites in GPS systems?

To improve the accuracy of the system and provide precise altitude information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the constant speed used in GPS calculations?

300 000 000 metres per second (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using atomic clocks in GPS satellites?

To provide accurate timing for signal emission (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it not feasible to have atomic clocks in GPS receivers?

Due to the high cost of atomic clocks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of satellites required for GPS calculations, if the receiver's altitude is known?

Three satellites (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle used by GPS systems to determine the location of the receiver?

Three-dimensional trilateration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for correct orientation of the RADALT antenna?

To produce a directional radiated beam (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the receiver-transmitter is in the transmit mode?

The receiver is disabled to prevent interference (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the decision height (DH) annunciator on the RADALT indicator?

To alert the pilot when the selected height is breached (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical mounting arrangement for RADALT systems in use today?

Rack-mounted units (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the radar altitude is lost for a short period of time?

The receiver-transmitter will continue to search for a period before energizing a fail flag on the indicator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the arrows marked on the RADALT antenna?

To show the correct orientation of the antenna (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of an NDB with a daylight range of 600 miles over the sea, when located over unfavourable types of land?

100 miles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can cause a change in bearing indications in mountainous areas?

Reflection from the mountains (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the method of overcoming station interference?

Using a receiver with high adjacent channel rejection ratio (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of interference occurs when an aircraft is near a thunderstorm?

Static interference (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does an NDB's range vary greatly in different directions when located on the coastline?

Due to the difference in environment over land and sea (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave can an NDB receive in mountainous areas?

Both direct and reflected waves (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using Area Navigation (RNAV) in aviation?

Reduced flight time and fuel conservation by flying direct routes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the keypad in an RNAV computer?

To enter relevant navigation information and waypoints (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the navigation system that uses a combination of GPS, INS, and VOR/DME stations?

Area Navigation (RNAV) System (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a point in space established using a navigation system?

Waypoint (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the older RNAV computers?

RNAV Transceiver Course-line Computer (CLC) (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can waypoint parameters be entered in an RNAV computer?

Using a keyboard on the front panel or from a portable magnetic card reader (C) Signup and view all the answers