1.1 Basic aviation terminology

What is the primary direction reference used in most small aircraft during flight?

• True north

• Magnetic north

• Geographic north

• Celestial north

What is the term used to describe the difference between true north and magnetic north?

• Magnetic deviation

• Magnetic variation

• Magnetic inclination

• Magnetic declination

How is the heading of an aircraft usually expressed?

• As a two-figure group

• As a three-figure group

• As a four-figure group

• As a single figure

What does a heading of 045°M indicate?

• 45° west of true north

• 45° east of magnetic north

• 45° south of magnetic north

• 45° north of true north

What does the term "Track Made Good (TMG)" refer to?

• The planned flight path across the ground

• The actual flight path across the ground

• The intended flight path in the air

• The estimated flight path in the air

What is the term used to describe the direction to or from a feature or navigation aid?

• Altitude

• Bearing

• Latitude

• Longitude

How is relative position often expressed with reference to the nose of the aircraft?

• Using latitude and longitude

• Using the clock code

• Using altitude levels

• Using nautical miles

What is the traditional aviation unit for speed?

• Kilometers per hour

• Miles per hour

• Knot

• Meters per second

How many meters are equivalent to one nautical mile?

• 1,000 meters

• 1,609 meters

• 1,852 meters

• 2,000 meters

If a runway has a direction of 089°M, what would it be called after rounding?

• Runway 08

• Runway 09

• Runway 27

• Runway 90