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A Non directional Radio Beacon (NDB) transmits nondirectional signals whereby the pilot of a properly equipped aircraft can determine the aircraft's __ from the station. |
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Nondirectional Radio Beacons (NDBs) are subjected to disturbances from lightning and precipitation static, which may result in erroneous __ information. |
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Nondirectional Radio Beacons operate in what frequency band? |
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A ground-based electronic navigational aid transmitting very high frequency navigational signals 360 degrees in azimuth, orientated from magnetic north is called __. |
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Which of the following is used as the basis for navigation within the National Airspace System? |
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VORs operate in what frequency band? |
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How many magnetic radials are available from a VOR? |
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The VOR antenna transmission pattern is __. |
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A basic restriction regarding the use of VOR navigational aids is that its signal __. |
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Specific geographical positions on the earth's surface are described by the terms "__" and "__." |
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The three aeronautical charts used by VFR pilots are VFR Terminal Area Charts, World Aeronautical Charts, and __ Charts. |
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The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is known as magnetic __. |
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Two basic methods of air navigation are radio and __. |
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A satellite-based navigation system that provides highly accurate position and speed information is called __. |
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An ultra high-frequency electronic air navigation aid that provides suitably equipped aircraft with a continuous indication of bearing and distance to the station is called __. |
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TACANs are specifically designed for use by __ aircraft. |
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DMEs operate in what frequency band? |
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The distance information received from DME equipment is __. |
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A navigational aid providing VOR azimuth, TACAN azimuth, and TACAN distance-measuring equipment at one site is called a __. |
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Which approach uses a localizer and glideslope? |
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An ILS approach is classified as a __ approach. |
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A precision approach is an instrument approach that provides __ information. |
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electronic glideslope/ glidepath |
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If the glideslope portion of an ILS is out of service, the approach procedure reverts to a nonprecision __ approach. |
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A NAVAID used to identify a position on an ILS approach, while also providing range information along the final approach path, is called a __. |
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The ground-based navigational system organized into chains consisting of one master station and several secondary station is called __. |
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An approach system designed to provide the capability of curved and segmented approaches is called __. |
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An approach system that provides azimuth, elevation, and precision DME range guidance is called __. |
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The ILS component that provides course guidance to the runway centerline is called the __. |
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A NOTAM D is given what type of handling? |
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Who is responsible for originating Notices to Airmen regarding a NAVAID? |
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The facility responsible for monitoring the NAVAID |
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What facility is responsible for the dissemination of NOTAM information? |
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Who is responsible for monitoring the United States Notice of Airmen System? |
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What does the acronym "NAS" mean? |
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The purpose of and Approach Light System associated with ILS is to provide __ information. |
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