Nav Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of the three aeronautical charts used by VFR pilots?

• a. Sectional
  

• b. VFR Terminal Area
  

• c. World Aeronautical
  

• d. Global Positioning

What is the scale of sectional charts?

• a. 1:1,000,000
  

• b. 1:250,000
  

• c. 1:500,000
  

• d. 1:100,000

Which chart provides a more detailed display of topographical information when flying in or near Class B airspace?

• a. Sectional
  

• b. VFR Terminal Area
  

• c. World Aeronautical
  

How often are sectional charts revised?

• a. Annually
  

• b. Every 2 years
  

• c. Semiannually
  

True or False: World aeronautical charts have more detail than sectional charts due to their larger scale.

• a. True
  

• b. False

What are lines running east and west on the Earth called?

• a. Meridians of latitude
  

• b. Meridians of longitude
  

• c. Parallels of longitude
  

• d. Parallels of latitude

What is the angular distance from the equator to the pole?

• a. 45°
  

• b. 60°
  

• c. 90°
  

• d. 180

What is the time system called that is based on the 0° line of longitude passing through Greenwich, England?

• a. Daylight Saving Time
  

• b. Eastern Standard Time
  

• c. Universal Coordinated Time
  

• d. Pacific Standard Time

Which magnetic pole is located close to 71° N latitude, 96° W longitude?

• a. North magnetic pole
  

• b. South magnetic pole
  

• c. East magnetic pole
  

• d. West magnetic pole

. What are the broken magenta lines on the aeronautical charts called that connect points of equal magnetic variation?

• a. Diagonal lines
  

• b. Agonic lines
  

• c. Isogonic lines
  

• d. Magnetic lines