Training question:
16 years 2 months ago #8131
by jetjerry
Training question: was created by jetjerry
The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately.
A) 009° and 027° true.
090° and 270° true.
C) 090° and 270° magnetic.
A) 009° and 027° true.
090° and 270° true.
C) 090° and 270° magnetic.
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16 years 2 months ago #8132
by SPA031
Replied by SPA031 on topic Training question:
B
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16 years 2 months ago #8133
by KenLeMay
Replied by KenLeMay on topic Training question:
I'll say:
B
B
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16 years 2 months ago #8134
by YETIV8R
Replied by YETIV8R on topic Training question:
It has to be 'A'.
Good one Jerry.
Naresh
Good one Jerry.
Naresh
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16 years 2 months ago #8137
by jetjerry
Replied by jetjerry on topic Training question:
Thanks guys for taking the time to answer the Training Question.
My answer will posted on Friday.
I may try to post a question every month. We'll see how it goes.
My answer will posted on Friday.
I may try to post a question every month. We'll see how it goes.
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16 years 2 months ago #8153
by jetjerry
Replied by jetjerry on topic Training question:
The answer is "C".
The magnetic variation in Seattle is 18 degrees.
If the rwy numbers was TRUE then your aircraft heading indicator (mag) wouldn't line up with the rwy.
Airports that are in very northerly regions, such as northern Canada or Alaska, have a T after the runway number. This indicates to pilots that the number is based on the true bearing, rather than a magnetic bearing. True bearings are used because the magnetic north pole is not stationary, thus using a magnetic bearing causes problems. Also, compass readings become unpredictable when you're close to the magnetic north (or south) pole.
The magnetic variation in Seattle is 18 degrees.
If the rwy numbers was TRUE then your aircraft heading indicator (mag) wouldn't line up with the rwy.
Airports that are in very northerly regions, such as northern Canada or Alaska, have a T after the runway number. This indicates to pilots that the number is based on the true bearing, rather than a magnetic bearing. True bearings are used because the magnetic north pole is not stationary, thus using a magnetic bearing causes problems. Also, compass readings become unpredictable when you're close to the magnetic north (or south) pole.
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