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What is the maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL80 can obtain bearings from a ground VDF facility sited 325 FT above MSL?
What is the maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL80 can obtain bearings from a ground VDF facility sited 325 FT above MSL?
- 158 NM
- 114 NM (correct)
- 134 NM
- 107 NM
What is the approximate maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL130 could receive information from a VDF facility which is sited 1024 FT above MSL?
What is the approximate maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL130 could receive information from a VDF facility which is sited 1024 FT above MSL?
- 180 NM
- 220 NM (correct)
- 150 NM
- 120 NM
At what range must an aircraft fly in order to contact the tower on R/T for a VDF bearing from an airport sited 169 FT above MSL?
At what range must an aircraft fly in order to contact the tower on R/T for a VDF bearing from an airport sited 169 FT above MSL?
- FL100
- FL80 (correct)
- FL60
- FL50
What airborne equipment is required to be fitted in order for a VDF let-down to be performed?
What airborne equipment is required to be fitted in order for a VDF let-down to be performed?
What is the approximate maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL130 could receive information from a VDF facility which is sited 1024 FT above MSL?
What is the approximate maximum theoretical range at which an aircraft at FL130 could receive information from a VDF facility which is sited 1024 FT above MSL?