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Navigation Using the 1 in 60 Rule: DGCA Air Navigation questions

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Question 1

If an aircraft is 3° off its required track at a range of 120 NM, how far in nautical miles is the aircraft off the required track? Use the 1:60 rule: Distance off track = Angle × Distance flown ÷ 60

Question 2

If an aircraft is 2 NM off its required track at a range of 40 NM, what is the track error angle? Use the 1:60 rule: Angle = Distance off track × 60 ÷ Distance flown

Question 3

An aircraft leaves A to fly to B total distance 95 (NM). After flying 35 NM, the aircraft is found to be 7 NM RIGHT of track. What is the track error?

Question 4

An aircraft leaves A to fly to B total distance 95 (NM). After flying 35 NM, the aircraft is 7 NM RIGHT of track. What alteration of heading is required to fly DIRECT to B from the present position?

Question 5

An aircraft leaves A to fly to B. After flying 35 NM it is found 7 NM right of track. What is the drift? Trap question!

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