PPL(A) Exercise 18(c) ✈︎ Navigation ✈︎ Radio aids

(A) use of GNSS

     (a) selection of waypoints; 

     (b) to or from indications and orientation; 

     (c) error messages. 

(B) use of VHF Omni Range (VOR): 

     (a) availability, AIP and frequencies; 

     (b) selection and identification; 

     (c) OBS; 

     (d) to or from indications and orientation; 

     (e) CDI; 

     (f) determination of radial; 

     (g) intercepting and maintaining a radial; 

     (h) VOR passage; 

     (i) obtaining a fix from two VORs. 

(C) use of ADF equipment: NDBs: 

     (a) availability, AIP and frequencies; 

     (b) selection and identification; 

     (c) orientation relative to the beacon; 

     (d) homing. 

(D) use of VHF/DF

     (a) availability, AIP, frequencies; 

     (b) R/T procedures and ATC liaison;

     (c) obtaining a QDM and homing. 

(E) use of en-route or terminal radar

     (a) availability and AIP; 

     (b) procedures and ATC liaison; 

     (c) pilot’s responsibilities; 

     (d) secondary surveillance radar: 

          (1) transponders; 

          (2) code selection; 

          (3) interrogation and reply. 

(F) use of DME

     (a) station selection and identification; 

     (b) modes of operation: distance, groundspeed and time to run.

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