Navigating Latitude and Longitude with Sectional Charts

Why is it important for pilots to understand latitude and longitude?

• To navigate using visual landmarks

• To measure altitude

• To avoid air traffic control

• To define locations in flight plans

What is the starting point for the latitude numbering system?

• The Prime Meridian

• The Equator

• The South Pole

• The North Pole

At what latitude is the North Pole located?

• 0 degrees

• 45 degrees north

• 90 degrees north

• 37 degrees north

What is the Prime Meridian?

• A line of latitude at 90 degrees

• A line of longitude at 90 degrees

• A line of longitude at 0 degrees

• A line of latitude at 0 degrees

Which city is near the intersection of 95 degrees west longitude and 39 degrees north latitude?

• Chicago

• Kansas City

• Los Angeles

• New York

How many minutes are in each degree of latitude or longitude?

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

What is the latitude of the Huntsville Airport?

• 30 degrees 30 minutes north

• 31 degrees 15 minutes north

• 31 degrees 45 minutes north

• 30 degrees 45 minutes north

How do you convert 47 degrees 30 minutes to decimal degrees?

• 47.3 degrees

• 47.5 degrees

• 48.0 degrees

• 47.8 degrees

What is the longitude of the Huntsville Airport in decimal degrees?

• 95.58 degrees west

• 95.45 degrees west

• 95.75 degrees west

• 95.35 degrees west

Why is it important to understand both degrees and minutes as well as decimal degrees?

• To communicate with air traffic control

• To avoid confusion with time zones

• To use different types of maps and charts

• To measure altitude accurately