From f3c802d4ecca5c384605162019dff2b440d28032 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matthias Nott <mnott@mnsoft.org> Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:38:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] fix: answer corrections (Q82/Q104/Q110/20-Q82), single-term formatting, priority tables, formula terms --- SPL Exam Questions EN/60 - Navigation.md | 90 +++++++++++++++++++++++---------------------- 1 files changed, 46 insertions(+), 44 deletions(-) diff --git a/SPL Exam Questions EN/60 - Navigation.md b/SPL Exam Questions EN/60 - Navigation.md index 32f7de4..cfe1761 100644 --- a/SPL Exam Questions EN/60 - Navigation.md +++ b/SPL Exam Questions EN/60 - Navigation.md @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q7: What is the latitude difference between point A (12°53'30''N) and point B (07°34'30''S)? ^t60q7 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q7) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q7) @@ -131,6 +131,7 @@ #### Key Terms - **S** — Wing Area — total planform area of the wings +S — Wing Area — total planform area of the wings ### Q8: At what positions are the two polar circles located? ^t60q8 @@ -168,7 +169,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q10: Along any line of longitude, what distance corresponds to one degree of latitude? ^t60q10 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q10) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q10) @@ -188,7 +189,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q11: Point A lies at exactly 47°50'27''N latitude. Which point is precisely 240 NM north of A? ^t60q11 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q11) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q11) @@ -210,7 +211,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q12: Along the equator, what is the distance between the 150°E and 151°E meridians? ^t60q12 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q12) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q12) @@ -230,7 +231,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q13: When two points A and B on the equator are separated by exactly one degree of longitude, what is the great circle distance between them? ^t60q13 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q13) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q13) @@ -250,7 +251,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q14: Consider two points A and B on the same parallel of latitude (not the equator). A is at 010°E and B at 020°E. The rhumb line distance between them is always ^t60q14 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q14) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q14) @@ -270,7 +271,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q15: How much time elapses as the sun traverses 20° of longitude? ^t60q15 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q15) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q15) @@ -311,6 +312,7 @@ #### Key Terms - **D** — Drag +D — Drag ### Q17: The sun traverses 10° of longitude. What is the corresponding time difference? ^t60q17 @@ -348,7 +350,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ATC** = Air Traffic Control +ATC = Air Traffic Control ### Q19: What is UTC? ^t60q19 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q19) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q19) @@ -368,7 +370,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ATC** = Air Traffic Control +ATC = Air Traffic Control ### Q20: If Central European Time (CET) is UTC+1, what is the UTC equivalent of 1700 CET? ^t60q20 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q20) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q20) @@ -422,7 +424,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VFR** = Visual Flight Rules +VFR = Visual Flight Rules ### Q23: Given: WCA: -012°; TH: 125°; MC: 139°; DEV: 002°E. Determine TC, MH, and CH. (2,00 P.) ^t60q23 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q23) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q23) @@ -495,7 +497,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **WCA** = Wind Correction Angle +WCA = Wind Correction Angle ### Q26: The angular difference between the magnetic course and the true course is called ^t60q26 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q26) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q26) @@ -515,7 +517,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **WCA** = Wind Correction Angle +WCA = Wind Correction Angle ### Q27: How is "magnetic course" (MC) defined? ^t60q27 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q27) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q27) @@ -535,7 +537,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **MC** = Magnetic Course +MC = Magnetic Course ### Q28: How is "True Course" (TC) defined? ^t60q28 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q28) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q28) @@ -555,7 +557,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TC** = True Course +TC = True Course ### Q29: Given: TC: 183°; WCA: +011°; MH: 198°; CH: 200°. What are TH and VAR? (2,00 P.) ^t60q29 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q29) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q29) @@ -669,7 +671,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **WCA** = Wind Correction Angle +WCA = Wind Correction Angle ### Q34: What does "compass north" (CN) refer to? ^t60q34 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q34) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q34) @@ -740,7 +742,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q38: How many metres are equivalent to 1000 ft? ^t60q38 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q38) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q38) @@ -777,7 +779,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **FL** = Flight Level +FL = Flight Level ### Q40: What might cause the runway designation at an aerodrome to change (e.g. from runway 06 to runway 07)? ^t60q40 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q40) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q40) @@ -865,7 +867,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q45: The distance between two airports is 220 NM. On an aeronautical chart, a pilot measures 40.7 cm for this distance. What is the chart scale? ^t60q45 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q45) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q45) @@ -910,7 +912,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q47: On an aeronautical chart, 7.5 cm represents 60.745 NM in reality. What is the chart scale? ^t60q47 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q47) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q47) @@ -1025,7 +1027,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VFR** = Visual Flight Rules +VFR = Visual Flight Rules ### Q52: What does the large number 87 near Freiburg on the ICAO chart mean? ^t60q52 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q52) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q52) @@ -1234,7 +1236,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q66: Which place is at N 46 11', E 6 16'? ^t60q66 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q66) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q66) @@ -1249,7 +1251,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q67: TC from Grenchen aerodrome to Neuchatel aerodrome? ^t60q67 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q67) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q67) @@ -1264,7 +1266,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TC** = True Course +TC = True Course ### Q68: TC from Langenthal aerodrome to Kaegiswil aerodrome? ^t60q68 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q68) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q68) @@ -1295,7 +1297,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q70: Flight time from Laax 14:52 to Oberalp 15:09? ^t60q70 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q70) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q70) @@ -1334,7 +1336,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q73: From Eriswil to Buochs in 18 min - how fast? ^t60q73 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q73) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q73) @@ -1383,7 +1385,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TC** = True Course +TC = True Course ### Q76: Glide from Jungfrau (4200 m MSL) to Bellechasse with glide ratio 1:30 at 150 km/h - arrival altitude? ^t60q76 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q76) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q76) @@ -1807,7 +1809,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ATC** = Air Traffic Control +ATC = Air Traffic Control ### Q97: The coordinates 46°45'43" N / 006°36'48'' correspond to which aerodrome? ^t60q97 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q97) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q97) @@ -1832,7 +1834,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q98: After a thermal flight in the Alps, you plan to fly in a straight line from the Gemmi Pass (171°/58 km from Bern Belp) to Grenchen aerodrome. Which magnetic course (MC) do you select? ^t60q98 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q98) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q98) @@ -1901,7 +1903,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VHF** = Very High Frequency +VHF = Very High Frequency ### Q101: Which phenomenon is most likely to degrade GPS indications? ^t60q101 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q101) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q101) @@ -2062,7 +2064,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q108: Which value must you mark on the navigation chart before a cross-country flight? ^t60q108 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q108) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q108) @@ -2197,7 +2199,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q114: During a cross-country flight, "POOR GPS COVERAGE" appears on the screen. What could be the cause? ^t60q114 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q114) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q114) @@ -2262,7 +2264,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q117: Your GPS displays heights in metres, but you need feet. Can you change this? ^t60q117 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q117) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q117) @@ -2388,7 +2390,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q123: In flight, you notice a drift to the left. How do you correct? ^t60q123 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q123) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q123) @@ -2429,7 +2431,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q125: Given: TC 180 degrees, MC 200 degrees. What is the magnetic declination (variation)? ^t60q125 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q125) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q125) @@ -2477,7 +2479,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **ICAO** = International Civil Aviation Organization +ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization ### Q127: South of Gruyeres aerodrome there is a zone designated LS-D7. What is this? ^t60q127 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q127) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q127) @@ -2601,7 +2603,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q132: You depart from Bern on 5 June (summer time) at 0945 UTC for a glider flight lasting 45 minutes. At what local time do you land? ^t60q132 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q132) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q132) @@ -2711,7 +2713,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TC** = True Course +TC = True Course ### Q137: What onboard equipment must your glider have for you to determine your position using a VDF bearing? ^t60q137 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q137) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q137) @@ -3048,7 +3050,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q151: How many satellites are required for a precise and verified three-dimensional position fix? ^t60q151 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q151) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q151) @@ -3114,7 +3116,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q154: Given: True course from A to B: 352°. Ground distance: 100 NM. GS: 107 kt. ETD: 0933 UTC. The ETA is ^t60q154 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q154) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q154) @@ -3296,7 +3298,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q161: What is the distance from VOR Bruenkendorf (BKD) (53°02'N, 011°33'E) to Pritzwalk (EDBU) (53°11'N, 12°11'E)? ^t60q161 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q161) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q161) @@ -3475,7 +3477,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **TC** = True Course +TC = True Course ### Q168: What does the 1:60 rule mean? ^t60q168 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q168) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q168) @@ -3499,7 +3501,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q169: An aircraft follows TC 220° at a constant TAS of 220 kt. The wind vector is 270°/50 kt. The ground speed (GS) equals ^t60q169 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q169) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q169) @@ -3549,7 +3551,7 @@ #### Key Terms -- **NM** = Nautical Mile(s) +NM = Nautical Mile(s) ### Q171: What is the distance from Neustadt (EDAN) (53°22'N, 011°37'E) to Uelzen (EDVU) (52°59'N, 10°28'E)? ^t60q171 [DE](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20DE/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q171) · [FR](../SPL%20Exam%20Questions%20FR/60%20-%20Navigation.md#^t60q171) @@ -3599,4 +3601,4 @@ #### Key Terms -- **VFR** = Visual Flight Rules +VFR = Visual Flight Rules -- Gitblit v1.3.1