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Which of the following best describes Lateral Navigation (LNAV)?

  • LNAV is a navigation system that provides the same level of service as GPS standalone approaches. (correct)
  • LNAV is a navigation system that provides barometric VNAV for RNAV IAPs.
  • LNAV is a navigation system that provides vertical guidance for RNAV IAPs.
  • LNAV is a navigation system that provides precision approach and LPV capabilities.

    • What does LNAV/VNAV stand for?

  • Lateral Navigation and Vertical Navigation
  • Lateral Navigation plus Vertical Navigation
  • Lateral Navigation or Vertical Navigation
  • Lateral Navigation / Vertical Navigation (correct)

    • What is the purpose of a Landing Distance Available (LDA)?

  • LDA is the distance between two intersecting runways or taxiways.
  • LDA is the length of runway suitable for the take-off of an airplane.
  • LDA is the distance an aircraft needs to travel to take off from a runway.
  • LDA is the length of runway suitable for the ground run of an airplane landing. (correct)

    • Which altitude is referenced to mean sea level?

    <p>Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum altitude required for IFR operations in non-mountainous areas in the USA?

    <p>1000ft (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum clearance provided by the Minimum Safe/Sector Altitude (MSA)?

    <p>1000ft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum clearance provided by the Minimum Sector Altitude (MSA) (ICAO)?

    <p>1000ft (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the airspace above the inner approach surface, inner transitional surfaces, and balked landing surface, which is not penetrated by any fixed obstacle other than a low-mass and frangibly mounted one required for air navigation purposes?

    <p>Obstacle free zone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation for obstacle clearance altitude/height?

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

    What is the height above aerodrome elevation below which the minimum prescribed vertical clearance cannot be maintained either on approach or in the event of a missed approach?

    <p>Obstruction clearance limit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or termination of a flight in the interest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight?

    <p>Operational control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the definition of a Prognostic Chart?

    <p>A chart that displays the forecasted weather conditions for a specific time and location. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the definition of a Radar Approach?

    <p>An approach executed by an aircraft under the direction of a radar controller. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these is the definition of Radar Separation?

    <p>The separation used when aircraft position information is derived from radar sources. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which frequency band is considered low frequency (LF)?

    <p>Between 30 and 300kHz (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does LPV stand for in aviation?

    <p>Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a meteorological bulletin?

    <p>To provide meteorological information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MDA stand for in FAA terminology?

    <p>Minimum Descent Altitude (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the Precision Object Free Zone (POFZ)?

    <p>A volume of airspace above an area beginning at the runway threshold, at the threshold elevation, and entered on the extended runway centerline (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the POFZ be kept clear?

    <p>When an aircraft on a vertically guided final approach is within two nautical miles (NM) of the runway threshold (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if the wing of an aircraft holding on a taxiway waiting for runway clearance penetrates the POFZ?

    <p>The POFZ is considered clear (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should departing aircraft do when the reported ceiling is below 800ft or visibility is less than 2SM?

    <p>Plan to hold at the ILS hold line and hold as directed by air traffic control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the definition of Minimum Vectoring Altitude (MVA)?

    <p>The lowest altitude at which an IFR aircraft can be vectored by a radar controller (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Missed Approach Procedure?

    <p>To provide a route of flight and altitude for the pilot when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Missed Approach Point (MAP) according to ICAO?

    <p>A point prescribed in each instrument approach procedure at or before which the prescribed missed approach procedure must be initiated in order to ensure that the minimum obstacle clearance is not infringed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a Notam (ICAO)?

    <p>A notice distributed by means of telecommunication containing information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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