Week 5- Instrument inspection & testing

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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

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by NavigatingEagle42

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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