Bring a number 2 pencil to all Exams!!!
Updated 10-14-04 1500 WGR
Pilotage - Understand the elements of pilotage.
Dead Reckoning & Formula - Apply the information given in a cross country problem to determine TC, MH, CC, WCA, etc. Be able to work through the formula backwards.
Variation, Deviation, Isogonic, Compass Errors in Flight - Be able to identify and explain the differences in each definition and the associated dangers in cross country planning.
Courses, Heading, Track, Fix, LOP, Waypoint, DTK, Rhumb, Great Circle, Loxodrome - Be able to identify the definition of all terms and associated navigation systems these terms would be used.
ICE-T, Airspeeds - Understand the cause and effects of the airspeed variations.
ETE, ETA, Time Zones, UTC - Know the continental time zones and be able to work a problem within these zones. Understand the elements of UTC and ZULU time used in navigation.
Lat/Log, FRD (fix/radial/distance), Nautical Mile, Degrees, Minutes, Knots - Be able to identify units of navigational measurement and use these units in a problem solving form.
Charts, Projections, Symbols, Scales - Be able to convert scales and identify characteristics printed on navigational charts.
Time Challenge - Be able to convert to UTC and back to any of the four continental time zones, thereby projecting ETAs.
VOR - Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
The Four Dimensions of Navigation - List them.
NDB- Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
DME- Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
ILS
& the Individual Components- Understand and identify the limitations,
characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
CFIT
- Be able to explain the common causes of CFIT and the most common user group
that has CFIT accidents. Explain the function of GPWS.
Fan Markers- Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
LORAN-C- Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
INS
Components, Theory & Operation - Understand and identify the limitations,
characteristics, and operating procedures associated with this navigation system.
End of Exam #1 Review
The above list contains subjects that will be questioned on Exam 1. I would suggest a complete review of the Skynotes, hand-outs, reading assignments, and class notes concerning each of these subjects.
TCAS
I & TCAS II - Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics,
and operating procedures associated with this collision avoidance system.
Primary & Secondary Radar - Know the differences and benefits of each system, as well as the limitations and uses of the components.
Transponder Operation - Be able to list the cross country filing equipment suffix's associated with transponder and non-transponder equipped aircraft. Understand the limitations and benefits of using the beacons.
Radar, Components, Theory & Operation - Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures associated with land and airborne components of this system.
Pilotage - Understand the elements of pilotage.
Dead Reckoning & Formula - Apply the information given in a cross country problem to determine TC, MH, CC, WCA, etc. Be able to work through the formula backwards.
LORAN-C-
Understand and identify the limitations, characteristics, and operating procedures
associated with this navigation system.
The Four Dimensions of Navigation - List them.
No Baloney - I may choose another type of sandwich.
GPS
Components, Theory & Operation - You should be able to list the
SPS limitations of GPS and the FAA remedies for our user group. What are the
transmission codes. Provide details about the GPS segments. Approach construction
and flow. What does the ionosphere have to do with GPS?
R.A.I.M. - What is receiver autonomous integrity monitoring?
FMS Components & Operation - What are the concerns for use of the automation and the general limitations of the system. Understand the multi-equipment installation limitations for different types of operations..
EFIS
Components & Operation - What are the different tube systems and
how can a pilot manage this information. ****Not on this Exam*****Spring 2005
WAAS & LAAS Theory of Operation - Understand the general overview of the individual systems and the components involved with each. Understand the relative accuracy's of each compared to SPS of GPS.
Navigation System Integrity, Accuracy, Availability - Be able to list and understand the meaning of these words.
Equipment Suffix on Flight Plan
GLONASS
- Overall accuracy compared to GPS. Overall system similarity.
CFIT
GPS
Components, Theory & Operation
INS
Components, Theory & Operation
FMS
Components & Operation
EFIS
Components & Operation
WAAS
& LAAS Theory of Operation
Navigation
System Integrity, Accuracy, Availability
Equipment
Suffix on Flight Plan
Four
Dimensions of Navigation
End of Exam #2 Review
The above list contains subjects that will be questioned on Exam 2. I would suggest a complete review of the Skynotes, hand-outs, reading assignments, and class notes concerning each of these subjects.
Pilotage
Dead Reckoning & Formula
Variation, Deviation, Isogonic, Compass Errors in Flight
Courses, Heading, Track, Fix, LOP, Waypoint, DTK, Rhumb, Great Circle,
ICE-T, Airspeeds
ETE, ETA, Time Zones, UTC,
Lat/Log, FRD (fix/radial/distance), Loxodrome, Nautical Mile, Degrees, Minutes, Knots
Charts, Projections, Symbols, Scales
Time Challenge
VOR/VOR-DME/TACAN Theory & Operation
NDB Theory & Operation
DME Theory & Operation
ILS & the Individual Components & Operation
Fan Markers
LORAN-C Navigation Theory & Operation
TCAS I & TCAS II Theory & Operation
Secondary Radar
Transponder Operation
Radar, Components, Theory & Operation
Baloney or Tuna
CFIT
GPS Components, Theory & Operation
INS Components, Theory & Operation
FMS Components & Operation
EFIS Components & Operation
WAAS & LAAS Theory of Operation
Navigation System Integrity, Accuracy, Availability
Equipment Suffix on Flight Plan
Four Dimensions of Navigation
GLONASS
International Trip Planning & Preparation
FIRs
NAT
MNPSA
NOT INCLUDED ON THIS EXAM
Coast-out & Coast-in Points
Contents of Oceanic Position Reports
Equal
Time Point - Define
Point
of No Return - Define
Type
1-5 Errors NOT INCLUDED ON THIS EXAM
Gross
Error Check NOT INCLUDED ON THIS EXAM
Master
Document NOT INCLUDED ON THIS EXAM
Navigation
System Alignment Times NOT INCLUDED ON THIS EXAM
The above list contains subjects that will be questioned on the final. I would suggest a complete review of the Skynotes, hand-outs, reading assignments, and class notes concerning each of these subjects. Use the details listed in the above two exam reviews to give you clues as to question areas.