Week 5- Instrument inspection & testing
Compass Navigation Quiz
Test your knowledge on instrument inspection and testing with this comprehensive quiz on compass navigation techniques! Whether you are a seasoned pilot or just starting out, this quiz will help deepen your understanding of compass mechanics and variations.
- 10 multiple-choice questions
- Designed for aviation enthusiasts
- Great for refreshing your knowledge
What's the name of vertical line in the compass and it's utility?
Roger line, it is use to correct heading
Lutter line, it is use to indicate compass current indication
Lubber line, it is use to indicate compass current indication
Information required for compass to work
Horizontal direction towards south magnetic pole
Horizontal direction towards north magnetic pole
Horizontal direction towards east magnetic pole
What are the lines of force parallel to?
Parallel to earth's surface at the magnetic equator
Parallel to earth's surface equally in the whole globe
There are no lines of force
What is angle of dip?
Angle between earth's surface and magnetic lines of force
Difference between true pole and magnetic pole
How distant the lines of flux are
Define variation
Variation caused by earth's rotational force
Angular difference between magnetic meridian & true meridian point
Error caused by magnetic field in an A/C deferring with earth's magnetic field
Define deviation
Error caused by magnetic field in an A/C deferring with earth's magnetic field
Angular difference between magnetic meridian & true meridian point
Variation caused by earth's rotational force
What are isogonic lines?
Lines that connect points of equal vairiation
Lines projecting towards true north
Lines connecting points of equal deviation
What is liquid used for in a compass?
CG of the float, located below pivot point
High specific gravity liquid, so the float can be small and light
To correct for expansion at high altitudes
What is dip error?
Error caused by speed of the aircraft.
Difference between true north pole and magnetic pole.
Error that happens when the A/C is in a turn and it accelerates/decelerates.
What does RVSM stand for and what are it limits?
Remote vertical standard measuring, its separion limits are 500ft
Reduce visibility separation minimums, its sepation limits are 1000 ft
Reduce vertical speed minimums, its separion limits are 200kts
Reduce vertical separation minimums, from FL 29-41 with 1000 ft of separation
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