Written exercises

Instructions to students: Answer the questions in your own words using full sentences. Write on a separate sheet of paper.

When a navigator uses a compass, the stars, VOR, a map, etc. what is he trying to find?

a.) Why does a pilot need both VOR and DME?

b.) What does the DME indicate to the pilot?

c.) In order to get a correct reading on his altimeter does a pilot check with air traffic control before he lands?

d.) What radio frequencies are VOR and DME operated on? And are they affected by static?

e.) Does an aircraft have to be fitted with instruments in order to receive radio signals?

LESSON 9

RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS