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What is the formula used to calculate time/distance/speed fo an aircraft or of flight? - Answer-first double check if you are in MPH or KTS and make sure each factor is consistent D S / T d=distance s=speed t=time What is a great circle? - Answer-the equator is the only one, formed on the surface of a sphere by the intersection of a plane that passes through the center of the sphere; an arc of which connecting two terrestrial points constitutes the shortest distance on the earth's ...

Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (a) great circles; → Great circles are ones whose planes pass through the centre of the earth and splits the earth into two equal parts, lines of meridians with their anti-meridian form a great circle. The equator is also a great circle. Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (b) small circles; → Small circles are circles on the surface on the earth that do not pass through the centre of the earth. Parallels of latitude ot...

Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (a) great circles; - Answer Great circles are ones whose planes pass through the centre of the earth and splits the earth into two equal parts, lines of meridians with their anti-meridian form a great circle. The equator is also a great circle. Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (b) small circles; - Answer Small circles are circles on the surface on the earth that do not pass through the centre of the earth. Parallels of lat...

According to the NAVDORM, what is the responsibility of the CO in terms of navigation? -The CO is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship. COs will use all available means of fixing and establishing the ship's position. -The Commanding Officer, with assistance from the Executive Officer and Navigator, will create a ship specific Navigation Bill, tailored from the NAVDORM, to adapt to the ship's equipment configuration -A presence of a maritime pilot does not relieve a Commanding Off...

NAV Midterm CGA Exam 2024 with Complete Solution. Parallels are always equidistant from each other in contrast to meridians which converge and meet at the poles. Answer- true Any point on Earth can be described by a unique ________. Answer- intersection of a meridian and parallel What is the practical objection to following a great circle route? Answer- The ship's course is subject to continuous alterations. In comparison to Rhumb lines, a Great Circle route is? Answer- shorter For Prac...

ATPL (Philippines) - Navigation 2 1. When an aircraft is FL360 is directly above a DME, at mean sea level, the range displayed will be: a. 9 nm b. 0 c. 6 nm d. 12 nm - correct answers c. 6 nm 2. When tracking a VOR radial inbound the aircraft would fly: a. a constant track b. a great circle track c. a rhumb line track d. a constant heading - correct answers b. a great circle track 3. The maximum range an aircraft at FL370 can receive transmission from a VOR/DME at 800 ft is: ...

CPL Navigation Exam Questions With Verified Answers Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (a) great circles; - answerGreat circles are ones whose planes pass through the centre of the earth and splits the earth into two equal parts, lines of meridians with their anti-meridian form a great circle. The equator is also a great circle. Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (b) small circles; - answerSmall circles are circles on the surface on the earth that do not pass th...

NAV Midterm CGA Exam 2024 with Complete Solution. Parallels are always equidistant from each other in contrast to meridians which converge and meet at the poles. Answer- true Any point on Earth can be described by a unique ________. Answer- intersection of a meridian and parallel What is the practical objection to following a great circle route? Answer- The ship's course is subject to continuous alterations. In comparison to Rhumb lines, a Great Circle route is? Answer- shorter For Prac...

CPAER Navigation Latest Update Graded A+ Parallels of latitude Circles that run parallel to the equator Meridian Half of a great circle, which joins the poles Rhumb line Line of constant direction Variation Difference between true and magnetic directions Isogonal Line of constant variation Agonic line Line of zero variation VTA projection and scale Transverse mercator, 1 : 250,000, GC - arc, RL - straight VNC projection Lambert conformal conic, 1 : 500,000, GC - straig...

Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (a) great circles; - correct answer -Great circles are ones whose planes pass through the centre of the earth and splits the earth into two equal parts, lines of meridians with their anti-meridian form a great circle. The equator is also a great circle. Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth: (b) small circles; - correct answer -Small circles are circles on the surface on the earth that do not pass through the centre of the earth. Para...