122) The validity period of a flight track system organized in MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace during a Westbound flight normally is :
00H00 UTC to 08H00 UTC
11H30 UTC to 19H00 UTC
10H30 UTC to 19H00 UTC
01H00 UTC to 08H00 UTC
129) You plan to fly from point A (60°N 010°E) to point B (60°N 020°E). The gyro North of the gyro compass, assumed to be operating perfectly, with no rate correction device, is aligned with the true North of point A. The constant gyro heading to be followed when starting from A given that the flight time scheduled is 1h30 min with a zero wind, is equal to :
076°.
080°.
066°
085°.
94) During a transoceanic and polar flight, the transport precession is the rotation in degrees of the gyro North with respect to the:
magnetic North
compass North
true North
grid North
113) If a flight is planned to operate along the whole length of one of the organised tracks, the intended organised track should be defined in items of the FPL by :
using the abbreviation "OTS" followed by the code letter assigned to the track.
inserting coordinates defining significant points with intervals of 10° of longitude.
the abbreviation "NAT" followed by the code letter assigned to the track.
inserting coordinates as detailed in the NAT track message.
96) (For this question use annex 071-2070A) On the diagram where : Nt = True North Nm = Magnetic North Ng = Grid North If the magnetic variation is equal to 65°W and if the grid variation is equal to 4°E, the correct arrangement of the different north is :
1
2
3
4
At 18h40min UTC, a complete failure of the inertial systems of an aircraft flying on the LONDONANCHORAGE line occurs in the geographic North pole region. The wind is nil, the grid heading at this moment is 315°. The crew then uses the Sun to continue the flight. The bearing of the Sun on occurence of the failure is : NOTE: The time equation is nil. The chart used is a polar stereographic chart whose grid is parallel with the zero meridian, the Grid North is in direction of the geographic North pole.
000°
325°.
035°.
180°.
105) The frequency designated for VHF air to air communications when out of range of VHF ground stations in NAT region is :
243 MHz.
118.5 MHz.
131.8 MHz
121.5 MHz.
102) Astronomic precession :
is zero at the South pole
causes the gyro axis to spin to the left in the southern hemisphere
causes the gyro axis to spin to the right in the Southern hemisphere
is zero at the North pole
During a flight to Europe, scheduled in MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace, you expect to cross the 30°W meridian at 1000 UTC ; you will normally be :
out of the organised route system.
in random airspace.
in a day flight route system.
in a night flight route system.
Astronomic precession :
causes the gyro axis to spin to the right in the Northern hemisphere
causes the gyro axis to spin to the left in the Northern hemisphere
The minimum navigation equipment required for an aircraft flying without restriction in MNPS airspace can be at the very least :
Two inertial navigation units and a DECCA.
Three inertial navigation units.
One inertial navigation unit
Two inertial navigation units.
Arriving at the point of entry into MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace over the North Atlantic and not having yet received the oceanic clearance, the crew :
carries out a holding pattern
returns to base immediately
keeps flying in accordance with the air-filed flight plan
keeps flying deviating its course by 30 nautical miles from that of the air-filed flight plan
146) The minimum lateral separation in the NAT region is:
60 NM between aircraft flying above FL285
60 NM between aircraft operating below MNPS airspace.
90 NM between aircraft flying above FL285.
90 NM between all aircraft flying in the NAT region.
) If both precision navigation systems of an aircraft are unserviceable during a flight in MNPS airspace, and if you cannot establish communication with the air traffic control, you :
take an intermediate flight level
descend below the MNPS space
return to departure airport
land at the nearest airport
151) In a polar Antarctic regions, the pilot uses a South polar stereographic chart whose printed over grid is parallel with the zero meridian and Grid North in the direction of geographic North along this meridian. The aircraft position is 80°S 130°E, its true route is 110°, the grid route at this moment is
060°
110°.
340°
240°
25) A pilot is using a polar stereographic chart whose grid is parallel to the zero meridian, with Grid North in the direction of the North geographic pole. In polar regions, the pilot stops navigation in free-gyro mode after leaving the 6 microteslas zone, and the grid heading controlled by information from the inertial navigation system (INS) is 045°. After switching to "magnetic mode", the compass heading is 220°. The INS position at this moment is 76°N 180°W. The magnetic variation on the chart is 10°E. The compass shift on this heading at this point in time is:
+15°.
-5°
+5°
-15°
The MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace extends from
30° North to 90° North.
27° North to 70° North.
30° North to 70° North.
27° North to 90° North.
23) During the flight of two aircraft in MNPS airspace with a leading aircraft flying at higher speed, the longitudinal spacing must be at least :
20 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
3) During a flight to Europe, planned in MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace, you expect to cross the 30°W meridian at 11H00 UTC ; you will then normally be :
in a random space
out of the organized flight track system.
within the organized daytime flight track system.
within the organized night-time flight track system.
12) The MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace extends vertically between flight levels:
280 and 400
280 and 390
275 and 400
285 and 420.
In the event of a contingency which required an en-route diversion to an alternate aerodrome across the direction of the prevailing "NAT" traffic flow and if prior ATC clearance cannot be obtained an aircraft not able to maintain its assigned flight level should:
A Start its descent while turning to acquire a track separated by 60 NM from its assigned route or track.
Start its descent while turning to acquire a track separated by 90 NM from its assigned route or track.
Descend below FL275
Start its descent while turning to acquire a track separated by 30 NM from its assigned route or track.
46) In the event of a contingency which required an en-route diversion to an alternate aerodrome across the direction of the prevailing "NAT" traffic flow and if prior ATC clearance cannot be obtained an aircraft able to maintain its assigned flight level should:
If at FL410, climb 500 ft, while turning towards the alternate aerodrome.
If at FL410, climb or descend 500 ft, while turning towards the alternate aerodrome.
If at FL410, descend 1000 ft, while turning towards the alternate aerodrome.
If at FL410, climb 1000 ft or descend 500 ft, while turning towards the alternate aerodrome.
24) Which errors in "estimates" minutes shall be reported by aircraft overflying the North Atlantic?
2 or more.
3 or more.
5 or more.
10 or more.
20) The ascent or descent through MNPS (Minimum Navigation Performance Specification) airspace of a non MNPS certified aircraft is :
forbidden in all cases
authorized when the aircraft has two precision navigation systems
authorized only if the aircraft is in radio contact with the aircraft present in this space
authorized under radar control if the aircraft is in VHF contact with the MNPS controller
18) The minimum lateral spacing to be maintained between aircraft flying in MNPS airspace is :
30 NM.
90 NM.
120 NM.
60 NM.
Which separation will be provided if Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) is used when operating in MNPS airspace?
60 NM lateral and 500 ft vertical.
90 NM lateral and 500 ft vertical.
60 NM lateral and 1000 ft vertical.
90 NM lateral and 1000 ft vertical.
69) The chart in question is of the polar stereographic type with its grid parallel to the zero meridian, and Grid North in the direction of the North geographic pole. The gyro does not comprise a rate correction device. The gyro-magnetic compass of an aircraft standing at an aerodrome located at 59°57'N 010°30'E is switched to free gyro mode at 14.00 UTC, with gyro North being aligned with Grid North and the gyro heading reading 120°. A technical problem delays take off until 16.30 UTC. The gyro, whose mechanical precession is zero, was not reset prior to take off. The err
+32.5°.
+13°.
+73.5°.
-32.5°
73) A check on the operation of the SELCAL equipment during a transatlantic flight using the OTS (Organised Track System) must be done :
Prior entering the NAT region.
As soon as possible after entering the NAT region.
When crossing the oceanic airspace boundary.
At or prior entering the NAT region.
82) MNPS is the abbreviation for:
Minimum Navigation Performance Specification.
Maximum North-atlantic Precision System
Military Network Performance Structure
Minimum Navigation Positioning System.
Minimum Navigation Performance Specification (MNPS) airspace of the North Atlantic is comprised within :
sea level and FL660 from North parallel 27 to the pole
flight levels 280 and 475 from North parallel 27 to the pole
flight levels 285 and 420 from the North parallel 27 to the pole
flight levels 270 and 400 from the equator to the pole
