- (Refer to Figure 26, areas 4 and 2; and Figure 28.) The VOR is tuned to Jamestown VOR, and the aircraft is positioned over Cooperstown Airport. Which VOR indication is correct?
A. 2.
✅ B. 5.
C. 8.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
- Locate the Cooperstown Airport and the Jamestown VOR in FAA Figure 26. Draw the radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Jamestown VOR on which Cooperstown Airport lies (030).
- When over cooperstown Airport on the 030 radial, the CDI have a 030 FROM indication or a 210 TO indication (the reciprocal). Dial 5 satisfies these conditions.
- (Refer to Figure 28, illustration 4.) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft’s position relative to the station?
✅ A. North.
B. East.
C. South.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The course selected is 210° and the TO/FROM indicator is showing TO with a left deflection. This means the aircraft is right of course and north of the station.
- Which is true concerning the blue and magenta colors used to depict airports on Sectional Aeronautical Charts?
A. Airports with control towers underlying Class A, B, and C airspace are shown in blue, Class D and E airspace are magenta.
B. Airports with control towers underlying Class C, D, and E airspace are shown in magenta.
✅ C. Airports with control towers underlying Class B, C, D, and E airspace are shown in blue.
LSC: PLT101, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. Airports having control towers are shown in blue, all others in magenta.
Answer (A) is incorrect because Class A airspace is not depicted on a Sectional; Class C airspace is magenta; and Class E airspace is both blue and magenta depending on where the floor of the airspace starts. Answer (B) is incorrect because airports with control towers are shown in blue.
- (Refer to Figure 23.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Allendale County Airport (area 1) to Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2). The wind is from 090° at 16 knots, the true airspeed is 90 knots, and the magnetic variation is 6 degrees West.
✅ A. 209°.
B. 230°.
C. 212°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from Allendale County Airport to Claxton-Evans County Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (212°).
- Find the true heading using a flight computer (Wind Correction on FLT menu using CX-3):
Wind direction is 090° (given in question)
Wind speed is 16 knots (given in question)
True course is 212° (found in Step 2)
True airspeed is 90 knots (given in question)
Therefore, the true heading is 203°. - Calculate the magnetic heading (MH) by adding the westerly variation (6°W) to the true heading (203°):
MH = TH ± VAR
MH = 203° + 6°W
MH = 209°
- (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the eastern daylight time zone at 0945 EDT for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the central daylight time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
A. 1345Z.
B. 1445Z.
✅ C. 1545Z.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.D.K3b, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Convert the EDT takeoff time to UTC:
0945 EDT takeoff time + 0400 conversion = 1345Z UTC (also called ‘ZULU’ time) - Add the flight time to the ZULU time of takeoff:
1345Z takeoff time + 0200 = 1545Z time of landing
- (Refer to Figure 23.) What is the approximate position of the aircraft if the VOR receivers indicate the 320° radial of Savannah VORTAC (area 3) and the 184° radial of Allendale VOR (area 1)?
✅ A. Southeast of Guyton.
B. Town of Springfield.
C. Over Briggs Airport.
LSC: PLT335, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the 320° radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Savannah VORTAC.
- Plot the 184° radial of the Allendale VOR.
- Note the intersection of the two plotted radials southeast of the town of Guyton.
- (Refer to Figure 28, illustration 7.) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What is the aircraft’s position relative to the station?
A. East.
✅ B. Southeast.
C. West.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Observe from illustration #7 of FAA Figure 28, that there is no TO/FROM indication and the CDI is deflected left with an OBS set on 030°. The aircraft is somewhere along the perpendicular line (120/300°). The CDI left means the 030° radial is to the left, or west, of the aircraft position.
“Southeast” is the only answer choice placing the aircraft on the 120° radial, or southeast of the station.
- (Refer to Figure 22.) What is the magnetic heading for a flight from Priest River Airport (area 1) to Shoshone County Airport (area 3)? The wind is from 030° at 12 knots and the true airspeed is 95 knots.
✅ A. 121°.
B. 143°.
C. 136°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from Priest River to Shoshone County Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (143°).
- Find the true heading using a flight computer (Wind Correction on FLT menu using CX-3):
Wind direction is 030° (given in question)
Wind speed is 12 knots (given in question)
True course is 143° (found in Step 2)
True airspeed is 95 knots (given in question)
Therefore, the true heading is 136°. - Calculate the magnetic heading by subtracting the easterly variation (15°E, as shown on the dashed isogonic line) from the true heading (136°).
MH = TH ± VAR
MH = 136° – 15°E
MH = 121°
- (Refer to Figure 24, and Figure 28.) The VOR is tuned to Bonham VORTAC (area 3), and the aircraft is positioned over the town of Sulphur Springs (area 5). Which VOR indication is correct?
A. 1.
✅ B. 7.
C. 8.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
- Locate and draw the magnetic course from Bonham VORTAC to Sulphur Springs (120°).
- Notice that the OBS selections of all the dials in FAA Figure 28 are 030° or 210°, both of which are at 90° with respect to the 120° radial. Therefore, when over Sulphur Springs, the flag should indicate neither TO nor FROM and the course needle should have a full deflection either side.
- Both dials 3 and 7 of FAA Figure 28 are at 90 degrees from the correct radial of 120 degrees. However, only dial 7 is a valid answer option.
- (Refer to Figure 24, area 1.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the northeast side of Airpark East Airport by 500 feet?
A. 1,010 feet MSL.
✅ B. 1,273 feet MSL.
C. 1,283 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
The elevation of the top of the obstacle is shown as 773 feet MSL. Add the 500-foot vertical clearance specified by the question to the height (MSL) of the obstacle:
773 feet MSL + 500 = 1,273 feet MSL minimum altitude.
- (Refer to Figure 68.) The line from point C to point A of the wind triangle represents
✅ A. wind direction and velocity.
B. true course and groundspeed.
C. true heading and groundspeed.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5b, PH.VII.A.K5b Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The line from point C to A of the wind triangle represents the wind direction and speed (velocity).
Answer (B) is incorrect because this is represented by the line from point C to B. Answer (C) is incorrect because these are the values found by using the wind triangle.
- (Refer to Figure 75.) What is the time en route from the Gila Bend VORTAC to Buckeye VOR along V461 at a TAS of 125 knots and forecasted winds from 180 at 17 knots?
C. Approximately 13 minutes.
B. Approximately 15 minutes.
A. Approximately 14 minutes.
✅ C. Approximately 13 minutes.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5c, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use your CX-3 electronic flight computer to find the answer:
- Your course along V461 can be determined by using Figure 75 and identifying the 332 degrees to Buckeye.
- Next determine your ground speed using your CX-3 and the following information: course 332 degrees, TAS 125 knots, wind direction 180, and wind speed of 17 knots. This results in a GS of 140 knots (Wind Correction on FLT menu).
- The distance along V461 is determined by the number 31.
- Determine your time enroute using your CX-2, 31 NM at 140 knots results in 13 minutes and 18 seconds (Ground Speed on FLT menu).
- (Refer to Figure 22.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint Airport (area 1) to St. Maries Airport (area 4). The wind is from 215° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots.
✅ A. 172°.
B. 349°.
C. 187°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from Sandpoint Airport to St. Maries Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (181°).
- Find the true heading using a flight computer (Wind Correction on FLT menu using CX-3):
Wind direction is 215° (given in question)
Wind speed is 25 knots (given in question)
True course is 181° (found in Step 2)
True airspeed is 125 knots (given in question)
Therefore, the true heading is 187°. - Calculate the magnetic heading by subtracting the easterly variation (15°) from the true heading (187°).
MH = TH ± VAR
MH = 187° – 15°E
MH = 172°
- If receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) capability is lost in flight,
A. the pilot may still rely on GPS derived altitude for vertical information.
✅ B. the pilot has no assurance of the accuracy of the GPS position.
C. GPS position is reliable provided at least 3 GPS satellites are available.
LSC: PLT354, PA.VI.B.K2, PH.VII.B.K2 Reference: AIM 1-1-17
The GPS receiver verifies the integrity (usability) of the signals received from the GPS constellation through receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) to determine if a satellite is providing corrupted information. At least one satellite, in addition to those required for navigation, must be in view for the receiver to perform the RAIM function; thus, RAIM needs a minimum of 5 satellites in view, or 4 satellites and a barometric altimeter (baro-aiding) to detect an integrity anomaly. For receivers capable of doing so, RAIM needs 6 satellites in view (or 5 satellites with baro-aiding) to isolate the corrupt satellite signal and remove it from the navigation solution. GPS derived altitude should not be relied upon to determine aircraft altitude since the vertical error can be quite large and no integrity is provided.
- (Refer to Figure 20, area 2.) The flag symbol at Lake Drummond represents a
A. compulsory reporting point for Norfolk Class C airspace.
B. compulsory reporting point for Hampton Roads Airport.
✅ C. visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial callup to Norfolk Approach Control.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. The flag symbol represents a visual checkpoint used to identify position for initial callup to Norfolk Approach Control.
- (Refer to Figure 51.) What information should be entered for Item 15, level, on the flight plan form?
✅ A. VFR cruising altitude.
B. Aircraft service ceiling.
C. Aircraft center of gravity.
LSC: PLT225, PA.I.D.K4, PH.I.D.K5 Reference: AIM 5-1-9
Insert the planned cruising altitude in hundreds of feet for the first or the whole portion of the route to be flown expressed as “A” followed by three figures: A075 for 7,500 feet MSL.
- (Refer to Figure 20, area 5.) The CAUTION box denotes what hazard to aircraft?
✅ A. Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet MSL.
B. Unmarked balloon on cable to 3,008 feet AGL.
C. Unmarked blimp hangers at 308 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. The boxed caution reads, ‘CAUTION: UNMARKED BALLOON ON CABLE TO 3,008 MSL.’
- (Refer to Figure 28, illustration 5.) The VOR receiver has the indications shown. What radial is the aircraft crossing?
✅ A. 030°.
B. 210°.
C. 300°.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The CDI is centered with the OBS set to 210° with a TO indication. Therefore, the aircraft is located on the 030° radial.
- (Refer to Figure 23, area 3.) The top of the group obstruction approximately 11 nautical miles from the Savannah VORTAC on the 009° radial is
A. 400 feet AGL.
✅ B. 454 feet MSL.
C. 432 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. On Figure 24, area 3, the group obstruction near the 009 deg radial has the word “stacks” below “454.” The bold number (454) indicates the height of the obstruction above mean sea level.
- (Refer to Figure 21, area 3.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°21’N latitude and 101°01’W longitude?
A. Lorentzen.
B. Johnson.
✅ C. Washburn.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.A.K1, PH.VII.A.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Graticules on Sectional Aeronautical Charts are the lines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30 minutes of longitude. Each tick mark represents one minute of latitude or longitude. Latitude increases northward, west longitude increases going westward. Washburn is located at approximately 47°21’N latitude and 101°01’W longitude.
- (Refer to Figure 21.) Which public use airports depicted are indicated as having fuel?
A. Minot Intl. (area 1) and Garrison (area 2).
✅ B. Minot Intl. (area 1).
C. Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3).
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. Minot International Airport is depicted as having fuel, as indicated by the ticks around the basic airport symbol.
- (Refer to Figure 20, area 2.) The elevation of the Chesapeake Regional Airport is
✅ A. 19 feet.
B. 55 feet.
C. 230 feet.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. The airport elevation is noted in the airport information, beneath the airport symbol. The elevation of Chesapeake Regional Airport is 19 feet.
- (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1615 MST for a 2-hour 15-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. The estimated time of arrival at the destination airport should be
A. 1630 PST.
✅ B. 1730 PST.
C. 1830 PST.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.D.K3b, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Convert the MST takeoff time to UTC:
1615 MST takeoff time + 0700 conversion = 2315Z UTC (also called ‘ZULU’ time) - Add the flight time to the ZULU time of takeoff:
2315Z takeoff time + 0215 flight time = 0130Z time of landing - Convert UTC to PST:
0130Z UTC – 0800 conversion = 1730 PST time of landing
- (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the Pacific standard time zone at 1030 PST for a 4-hour flight to an airport located in the central standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
A. 2030Z.
B. 2130Z.
✅ C. 2230Z.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.D.K3b, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Convert the PST takeoff time to UTC:
1030 PST takeoff time + 0800 conversion = 1830Z UTC (also called ‘ZULU’ time) - Add the flight time to the ZULU takeoff time:
1830Z takeoff time + 0400 flight time = 2230Z time of landing
- (Refer to Figure 24.) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set in order to navigate direct from Majors Airport (area 1) to Quitman VOR/DME (area 2)?
✅ A. 101°.
B. 108°.
C. 281°.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course direct from Majors Airport to Quitman VOR/DME.
- Note the radial (magnetic course FROM) of Quitman VOR/DME on which the plotted course lies (281°).
- Determine the course TO the VOR/DME by finding the reciprocal:
TO = FROM + 180°
TO = 281° + 180°
TO = 461° – 360° = 101°
- (Refer to Figure 23, area 3.) What is the height of the lighted obstacle approximately 6 nautical miles southwest of Savannah International?
A. 1,500 feet MSL.
B. 1,531 feet AGL.
✅ C. 1,548 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. The top number, printed in bold, is the height of the obstruction above mean sea level. The second number, printed in parentheses, is the height of the obstruction above ground level. The obstruction is shown as 1,548 feet MSL and 1,534 feet AGL.
- When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should
A. subtract easterly variation and right wind correction angle.
✅ B. add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.
C. subtract westerly variation and add right wind correction angle.
LSC: PLT198, PA.VI.A.K5b, PH.VII.A.K5b Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
When converting a true course to a true heading, subtract a left wind correction angle or add a right wind correction angle. When converting from a true heading to a magnetic heading, add westerly variation or subtract easterly variation.
Answer (A) is incorrect because right wind correction is added. Answer (C) is incorrect because westerly variation is added.
- (Refer to Figure 23.) On what course should the VOR receiver (OBS) be set to navigate direct from Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1) to Savannah VORTAC (area 3)?
A. 003°.
✅ B. 195°.
C. 200°.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course direct from Hampton Varnville Airport to the Savannah VORTAC.
- Note the radial (magnetic course from Savannah) on which the plotted course lies (015°).
- Determine the course TO the VORTAC by finding the reciprocal:
TO = FROM + 180°
TO = 015° + 180°
TO = 195°
- (Refer to Figure 68.) The line from point A to point B of the wind triangle represents
✅ A. true heading and airspeed.
B. true course and groundspeed.
C. groundspeed and true heading.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5b, PH.VII.A.K5b Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The line A to B of the wind triangle represents true heading and the true airspeed. It is the vector sum of the lines C to B (the true course and ground speed) and C to A (the wind direction and speed).
Answer (B) is incorrect because this is represented by the line from point C to B. Answer (C) is incorrect because these values are defined by separate lines of the wind triangle
- (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0845 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what coordinated universal time?
A. 1345Z.
B. 1445Z.
✅ C. 1645Z.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.D.K3b, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Convert the CST takeoff time to UTC:
0845 CST takeoff time + 0600 conversion = 1445Z UTC (also called ‘ZULU’ time) - Add the flight time to the ZULU time of takeoff:
1445Z takeoff time + 0200 flight time = 1645Z the time of landing
- (Refer to Figure 20, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport.
View Figures
✅ A. 36°24’N – 76°01’W.
B. 36°48’N – 76°01’W.
C. 47°24’N – 75°58’W.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.A.K1, PH.VII.A.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Graticules on Sectional Aeronautical Charts are the lines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30 minutes of longitude. Each tick mark represents one minute of latitude or longitude. Latitude increases northward, west longitude increases going westward. The approximate latitude and longitude of Currituck County Airport is 36°24’N, 76°01’W.
- (Refer to Figure 21, area 2.) Which airport is located at approximately 47°35’30″N latitude and 100°43’00″W longitude?
View Figures
A. Turtle Lake.
✅ B. MAKEEFF.
C. Johnson.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.A.K1, PH.VII.A.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Graticules on Sectional Aeronautical Charts are the lines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30 minutes of longitude. Each tick mark represents one minute of latitude or longitude. Latitude increases northward, west longitude increases going westward. The Makeeff (PVT) airport is located at approximately 47°35’30″N latitude and 100°43’00″W longitude.
- (Refer to Figure 25, area 8.) What minimum altitude is required to fly over the Cedar Hill TV towers in the congested area south of Dallas Executive (RBD)?
View Figures
A. 2,655 feet MSL.
✅ B. 3,549 feet MSL.
C. 3,449 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT101, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: 14 CFR 91.119
The height of the tower is 2,549 MSL. A 1,000-foot clearance is required between obstructions and aircraft over a congested area.
2,549 MSL + 1,000 = 3,549 MSL
- (Refer to Figure 24.) What is the approximate position of the aircraft if the VOR receivers indicate the 245? radial of Sulphur Springs VOR/DME (area 5) and the 140? radial of Bonham VORTAC (area 3)?
View Figures
A. Weese Intl. Airport.
✅ B. Glenmar Airport.
C. Majors Airport.
LSC: PLT101, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the 245° radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Sulphur Springs VOR/DME.
- Plot the 140° radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Bonham VORTAC.
- Note the intersection of the two plotted radials over the Glenmar Airport (Pvt).
- (Refer to Figure 25.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Fort Worth Meacham (area 4) to Denton Muni (area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 110 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east.
View Figures
✅ A. 004°.
B. 017°.
C. 023°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot a course from Meacham to Denton, and measure the course (021°).
- Using the wind obtained, calculate a correction angle. This angle will be the difference between the course bearing and the heading required to maintain that course. Wind correction angle is 10° to the left.
- Add course bearing and wind correction angle to obtain true heading.
021 + -010 = 011° (TH) - Find the magnetic heading by adding the variation to the true heading.
011 + -7 = 004° (MH)
- (Refer to Figure 26, area 2.) What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Cooperstown Airport?
View Figures
✅ A. 47°25’N – 98°06’W.
B. 47°25’N – 99°54’W.
C. 47°55’N – 98°06’W.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.A.K1, PH.VII.A.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Graticules on Sectional Aeronautical Charts are the lines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30 minutes of longitude. Each tick mark represents one minute of latitude or longitude. Latitude increases northward, west longitude increases going westward. Cooperstown airport is approximately at 47°25’N latitude, and 98°06’W longitude.
- (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the central standard time zone at 0930 CST for a 2-hour flight to an airport located in the mountain standard time zone. The landing should be at what time?
View Figures
A. 0930 MST.
✅ B. 1030 MST.
C. 1130 MST.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.D.K3b, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Change the CST takeoff time to UTC:
0930 CST takeoff time + 0600 conversion = 1530Z UTC (also called ‘ZULU’ time) - Add the flight time to the time of takeoff:
1530Z takeoff time + 0200 flight time = 1730Z time of landing - Convert UTC to MST:
1730Z UTC – 0700 conversion = 1030 MST time of landing
- (Refer to Figure 25.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Dallas Executive (area 3) to Fort Worth Meacham (area 4). The wind is from 030° at 10 knots, the true airspeed is 135 knots, and the magnetic variation is 7° east.
View Figures
A. 266°.
✅ B. 286°.
C. 312°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot a course from Dallas Executive to Meacham, and measure the course (289°).
- Using the wind obtained, calculate a correction angle. This angle will be the difference between the course bearing and the heading required to maintain that course. Wind correction angle is 4° to the right.
- Add true course and wind correction angle to obtain true heading.
289° TC + 4° WCA = 293° TH - Find the magnetic heading by adding the variation to the true heading.
293° TH – 007° VAR (E) = 286° MH
- (Refer to Figure 21.) What course should be selected on the omnibearing selector (OBS) to make a direct flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to the Minot VORTAC (area 1) with a TO indication?
View Figures
A. 001°.
✅ B. 359°.
C. 179°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot a direct course from Mercer Airport to the Minot Airport VORTAC.
- Note the radial (magnetic course FROM Minot VORTAC) on which the plotted course lies (179°).
- Determine the course TO Minot VORTAC by finding the reciprocal:
TO = FROM + 180°
TO = 179° + 180°
TO = 359°
- Which statement about longitude and latitude is true?
A. Lines of longitude are parallel to the equator.
✅ B. Lines of longitude cross the equator at right angles.
C. The 0° line of latitude passes through Greenwich, England.
LSC: PLT101, PA.VI.A.K1, PH.VII.A.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Meridians of longitude encircle the earth from pole to pole, and all meridians cross the equator at right angles.
Answer (A) is incorrect because lines of latitude are parallel to the equator. Answer (C) is incorrect because the 0° line of longitude passes through Greenwich, England.
- How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?
A. The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway.
✅ B. The pilot must close the flight plan with the FAA upon landing.
C. The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing.
LSC: PLT225, PA.I.D.K5, PH.I.D.K5 Reference: AIM 5-1-14
The PIC, upon canceling or completing the flight under the flight plan, shall notify an FAA Flight Service Station or ATC facility.
- (Refer to Figure 27.) An aircraft departs an airport in the mountain standard time zone at 1515 MST for a 2-hour 30-minute flight to an airport located in the Pacific standard time zone. What is the estimated time of arrival at the destination airport?
View Figures
✅ A. 1645 PST.
B. 1745 PST.
C. 1845 PST.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.D.K3b, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Convert the MST takeoff time to UTC:
1515 MST takeoff time + 0700 conversion = 2215Z UTC (also called ‘ZULU’ time) - Add the flight time to the ZULU takeoff time:
2215Z takeoff time + 0230 flight time = 2445Z (0045)Z time of landing - Convert UTC to PST:
2445Z (0045)Z – 0800 conversion = 1645 PST time of landing
- (Refer to Figure 20, area 3; and Figure 28.) The VOR is tuned to Elizabeth City VOR/DME, and the aircraft is positioned over Shawboro, a small town 3 NM west of Currituck County Regional (ONX). Which VOR indication is correct?
View Figures
A. 2.
✅ B. 5.
C. 8.
LSC: PLT090, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
- Locate the Shawboro Airport and the Elizabeth City VOR in FAA Figure 20. Draw the radial (magnetic course FROM) of the Elizabeth City VOR on which Shawboro lies (030°).
- When over Shawboro on the 030° radial, the CDI should be centered with a 030° FROM indication or a 210° TO indication (the reciprocal). Dials 5 and 9 satisfy these conditions.
- On a cross-country flight, point A is crossed at 1500 hours and the plan is to reach point B at 1530 hours. Use the following information to determine the indicated airspeed required to reach point B on schedule.
Distance between A and B 70 NM
Forecast wind 310° at 15 kts
Pressure altitude 8,000 ft
Ambient temperature -10 °C
True course 270°
The required indicated airspeed would be approximately
A. 126 knots.
✅ B. 137 knots.
C. 152 knots.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5c, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use your CX-3 electronic flight computer to find the answer:
- Find the ground speed that must be made between points A and B (Ground Speed on FLT menu).
Distance 70 NM
Time to travel 30 min
Ground speed 140 kts - Find the true airspeed (Wind Correction on FLT menu).
Wind direction 310°
Wind speed 15 kts
Course 270°
Ground speed 140 kts
True airspeed 151.8 kts
True heading 274° - Find the required indicated (or calibrated) airspeed (Airspeed on FLT menu).
Pressure altitude 8,000 ft
Temperature -10 degrees C
True airspeed 151.8 kts
Indicated airspeed 137.1 kts (same as calibrated).
- (Refer to Figure 20.) Determine the magnetic course from First Flight Airport (area 5) to Hampton Roads Airport (area 2).
View Figures
A. 141°.
B. 321°.
✅ C. 332°.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from First Flight Airport to Hampton Roads Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route. The true course is 321°.
- Note that the variation is 11°W as shown on the isogonic line.
- Using the formula:
MC = TC ± VAR
MC = 321° + 11°W
MC = 332°
- If a true heading of 135° results in a ground track of 130° and a true airspeed of 135 knots results in a groundspeed of 140 knots, the wind would be from
A. 019° and 12 knots.
B. 200° and 13 knots.
✅ C. 246° and 13 knots.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5b, PH.VII.A.K5b Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
You are heading to the southeast (135°) at 135 knots. The wind is blowing you left of course (130°) and giving you a faster ground speed which means the wind is blowing from the southwest. Use your manual or electronic flight computer to determine the wind direction and speed at 246° and 13 knots.
Answer (A) is incorrect because a wind from 019° would blow you right of course (resulting in a ground track of 140°). Answer (B) is incorrect because a wind from 200° would be a right quartering headwind which wouldn’t increase your ground speed.
- (Refer to Figure 25, area 5.) The VOR is tuned to the VOR-DME at the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. The omnibearing selector (OBS) is set on 253°, with a TO indication, and a right course deviation indicator (CDI) deflection. What is the aircraft’s position from the VOR-DME?
View Figures
✅ A. East-northeast.
B. North-northeast.
C. West-southwest.
LSC: PLT101, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The course selected is 253° and the TO/FROM indicator has a TO flag, which means the aircraft is south of the course but north of the VOR. The CDI needle is deflected to the right, which means the aircraft is left (or east) of the course. Therefore, the aircraft must be to the east northeast of the station to satisfy the VOR indications.
- How far will an aircraft travel in 2-1/2 minutes with a groundspeed of 98 knots?
A. 2.45 NM.
B. 3.35 NM.
✅ C. 4.08 NM.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5c, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
To find the distance flown in a given time, multiply ground speed by time. The distance flown in 2-1/2 minutes (convert to hours by dividing by 60) at a ground speed of 98 knots is .04 x 98 = 4.08 NM.
- (Refer to Figure 24, area 2.) What minimum altitude is necessary to vertically clear the obstacle on the southeast side of Winnsboro Airport by 500 feet?
View Figures
A. 823 feet MSL.
B. 1,013 feet MSL.
✅ C. 1,403 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
The elevation of the top of the obstacle is shown as 903 feet MSL. Add the 500-foot vertical clearance specified by the question to the height (MSL) of the obstacle:
903 feet MSL + 500 = 1,403 feet MSL
- (Refer to Figure 25, area 5.) The navigation facility at Dallas-Ft. Worth International (DFW) is a
View Figures
A. VOR.
B. VORTAC.
✅ C. VOR/DME.
LSC: PLT101, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. There is a VOR/DME at DFW.
- (Refer to Figure 23.) The flag symbols at Statesboro Bullock County Airport, Claxton-Evans County Airport, and Ridgeland Airport are
View Figures
A. outer boundaries of Savannah Class C airspace.
B. airports with special traffic patterns.
✅ C. visual checkpoints to identify position for initial callup prior to entering Savannah Class C airspace.
LSC: PLT064, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. ‘Visual check point’ is the name for the flag symbol.
- (Refer to Figure 21.) The terrain elevation of the light tan area between Minot (area 1) and Audubon Lake (area 2) varies from
View Figures
A. sea level to 2,000 feet MSL.
✅ B. 2,000 feet to 2,500 feet MSL.
C. 2,000 feet to 2,700 feet MSL.
LSC: PLT012, PA.I.E.K2, PH.VII.A.K3 Reference: Sectional Chart Legend
Reference FAA Legend 1. The contour line which borders the tan area is labeled 2,000 feet. There are no higher contour levels depicted inside the tan area.
Answer (A) is incorrect because the light tan area indicates between 2,000-3,000 ft MSL. Answer (C) is incorrect because contour intervals are 500 ft, not 700.
- (Refer to figure 22.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1). The wind is from 340° at 10 knots, and the true airspeed is 90 knots.
View Figures
A. 345°.
✅ B. 329°.
C. 327°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
- Plot the course from St. Maries Airport to Priest River Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (345°).
- Find the true heading using a flight computer (Wind Correction on FLT menu using CX-3):
Wind direction is 340° (given in question)
Wind speed is 10 knots (given in question)
True course is 345° (found in Step 2)
True airspeed is 90 knots (given in question)
Therefore, the true heading is 344°. - Calculate the magnetic heading (MH) by subtracting the easterly variation (15°E, as shown on the dashed isogonic line) from the true heading (344°).
MH = TH ± VAR
MH = 344° – 15°E
MH = 329°
- (Refer to Figure 24.) Determine the magnetic course from Airpark East Airport (area 1) to Winnsboro Airport (area 2). Magnetic variation is 6°30’E.
View Figures
✅ A. 075°.
B. 082°.
C. 091°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from Airpark East Airport to Winnsboro Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (082°).
- Calculate the magnetic course by subtracting the magnetic variation (6°30′) from the true course (082°).
MC = TC ± VAR
MC = 082° – 6°30’E
MC = 75°30′ (075° is the closest answer)
- Why should you file a VFR flight plan with the FAA?
A. You are required to do so when flying beyond 25 NM from an airport.
B. To provide traffic reports with Flight Service.
✅ C. To provide search and rescue in the event of an emergency.
LSC: PLT225, PA.I.D.K4, PH.I.D.K5 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Filing a flight plan is not required by regulations; however, it is a good operating practice, since the information contained in the flight plan can be used in search and rescue in the event of an emergency.
- (Refer to Figure 21.) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1). The wind is from 330° at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 100 knots, and the magnetic variation is 10° east.
View Figures
A. 002°.
B. 012°.
✅ C. 352°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from Mercer County Regional Airport to Minot Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route. The true course is 011°.
- Find the true heading using a flight computer (Wind Correction on FLT menu using CX-3):
Wind direction is 330° (given in question)
Wind speed is 25 knots (given in question)
True course is 011° (found in Step 2)
True airspeed is 100 knots (given in question)
Therefore, the true heading is 002°. - Calculate the magnetic heading by subtracting the easterly variation (10°) from the true heading (002°).
MH = TH ± VAR
MH = 002° – 10°E
MH = 352°
- When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal (VOT), the omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read
A. 180° FROM, only if the pilot is due north of the VOT.
B. 0° TO or 180° FROM, regardless of the pilot’s position from the VOT.
✅ C. 0° FROM or 180° TO, regardless of the pilot’s position from the VOT.
LSC: PLT300, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: AIM 1-1-4
To use the VOT service, tune in the VOT frequency on the VOR receiver. With the CDI centered, the OBS should read 0° with the TO/FROM indication showing ‘FROM’ or the OBS should read 180° with the TO/FROM indication showing ‘TO.’
- (Refer to Figure 26.) Determine the magnetic course from Tomlinson Airport (area 1) to Jamestown Airport (area 4).
View Figures
✅ A. 153°.
B. 154°.
C. 159°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use the following steps:
- Plot the course from Tomlinson Airport to Jamestown Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (158°).
- Note that the variation is 5° East as shown on the dashed isogonic line.
- Using the formula:
MC = TC ± VAR
MC = 158 – 5° East
MC = 153°
- How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a ground speed of 114 knots?
✅ A. 14.25 NM.
B. 15.00 NM.
C. 14.50 NM.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5c, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
To find the distance flown in a given time, multiply ground speed by time. The distance flown in 7.5 minutes (convert to hours by dividing by 60) at a ground speed of 114 knots is .125 x 114 = 14.25 NM.
- (Refer to Figure 22, area 3.) Determine the approximate latitude and longitude of Shoshone County Airport.
View Figures
A. 47°02’N – 116°11’W.
✅ B. 47°33’N – 116°11’W.
C. 47°32’N – 116°41’W.
LSC: PLT064, PA.VI.A.K1, PH.VII.A.K1 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Graticules on Sectional Aeronautical Charts are the lines dividing each 30 minutes of latitude and each 30 minutes of longitude. Each tick mark represents one minute of latitude or longitude. Latitude increases northward, west longitude increases going westward. The approximate latitude and longitude of Shoshone County Airport is 47°33’N, 116°11’W.
- (Refer to Figure 68.) The line from point C to point B of the wind triangle represents
View Figures
A. airspeed and heading.
✅ B. groundspeed and true course.
C. true heading and groundspeed.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5b, PH.VII.A.K5b Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The line from point C to B of the wind triangle represents the ground speed and true course.
Answer (A) is incorrect because this is represented by the line from point A to B. Answer (C) is incorrect because these are values are defined by separate lines of the wind triangle
- How many Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites are required to yield a three dimensional position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) and time solution?
A. 5
B. 6
✅ C. 4
LSC: PLT354, PA.VI.B.K2, PH.VII.B.K2 Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
The GPS receiver uses data from a minimum of four satellites to yield a three dimensional position (latitude, longitude, and altitude) and time solution.
- What procedure is recommended when climbing or descending VFR on an airway?
✅ A. Execute gentle banks, left and right for continuous visual scanning of the airspace.
B. Advise the nearest FSS of the altitude changes.
C. Fly away from the centerline of the airway before changing altitude.
LSC: PLT125, PA.VI.B.K1, PH.VII.B.K1 Reference: AIM 4-4-15
During climbs and descents in flight conditions which permit visual detection of other traffic, pilots should execute gentle banks, left and right, at a frequency which permits continuous visual scanning of the airspace about them.
- (Refer to Figures 23 and 58.) Determine the compass heading for a flight from Claxton-Evans County Airport (area 2) to Hampton Varnville Airport (area 1). The wind is from 280° at 08 knots, the true airspeed is 85 knots, and the magnetic variation is 5 degrees West.
View Figures
A. 033°.
✅ B. 042°.
C. 038°.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5a, PH.VII.A.K5a Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
- Plot the course from Claxton-Evans County Airport to Hampton Varnville Airport.
- Measure the true course angle at the approximate midpoint of the route (044°).
- Use a flight computer to find the true heading (Wind Correction on FLT menu using CX-3):
Wind direction is 280° (given in question)
Wind speed is 8 knots (given in question)
True course is 044° (found in Step 2)
True airspeed is 85 knots (given in question)
Therefore, the true heading is 040°. - Calculate the magnetic heading by adding the westerly variation (5°W) to the true heading (040°).
MH = TH ± VAR
MH = 040° + 5°W
MH = 045° - Note that the compass deviation card in Figure 58 indicates that in order to fly a magnetic course of 030°, the pilot must steer a compass heading of 027° or a 3° compass deviation. To fly a magnetic course of 060°, the pilot must steer a compass heading of 056° or a 4° compass deviation. Interpolate between these to find the compass correction for 045° (3.5°). Calculate the compass heading (CH) by subtracting the compass deviation (3.5°) from the magnetic heading (045°): CH = MH +/- DEV, CH = 045° – 3.5°, CH = 41.5°
- (Refer to Figure 21.) What is the estimated time en route from Mercer County Regional Airport (area 3) to Minot International (area 1)? The wind is from 330° at 25 knots and the true airspeed is 100 knots. Add 3-1/2 minutes for departure and climb-out.
View Figures
✅ A. 47 minutes.
B. 44 minutes.
C. 52 minutes.
LSC: PLT012, PA.VI.A.K5c, PH.VII.A.K5c Reference: FAA-H-8083-25
Use your CX-3 electronic flight computer to find the answer:
- Use your plotter on Figure 21 to identifying the distance (58 NM) and course (12 degrees) between Mercer and Minot airports.
- Next determine your ground speed using your CX-3 and the following information: distance 58 NM, TAS 100 knots, course 15 degrees, wind direction 330, and wind speed 25 knots. This results in a GS of 80 knots. (Wined Correction on FLT menu)
- Determine your time enroute using your CX-3, 43 minutes. (Ground Speed on FLT menu)
- Add 3-1/2 minutes per the question requirements, 46-1/2 minutes.