8. Track Error Correction

Question 1

Recall the 1:60 rule. What is its limitation?

Answer 1

1° of track error = 1 NM off-track after 60 NM flown.
Limitation: Only accurate for small angles and short distances—approximation only.

Question 2

Recall the TE and CA formulas.

Answer 2

(Dist off track x 60) / d

Question 3

What do I, V, Y, Z mean in the Flight Rules section?

Answer 3

I = IFR

V = VFR

Y = IFR then VFR

Z = VFR then IFR

Question 4

Q6. What do S, N, G, M mean in the Type of Flight section?

Answer 4

S = Scheduled flight

N = Non-scheduled flight

G = General aviation

M = Military

Question 5

What do J, H, M, L mean in Wake Turbulence Category?

Answer 5

J = Super (A380)

H = Heavy (≥ 136,000 kg)

M = Medium (7,000–136,000 kg)

L = Light (< 7,000 kg)

Question 6

What does SSR stand for? What equipment does it refer to? Is it mandatory for VFR?

Answer 6

SSR = Secondary Surveillance Radar. Refers to aircraft transponder.
Not mandatory for all VFR flights, only in transponder-mandatory airspace.

Question 7

What does ELT stand for and what is it?

Answer 7

ELT = Emergency Locator Transmitter.

A distress beacon that transmits aircraft location after crash/activation.

Question 8

What does EOBT stand for? When must you revise it?

Answer 8

EOBT = Estimated Off-Block Time.
Must be revised if delayed by more than 30 minutes.

Question 9

What is the difference between FPT and TMG?

Answer 9

FPT (Flight Plan Track): The intended/planned track shown on the navigation log or flight plan.

TMG (Track Made Good): The actual track flown over the ground, after wind/drift effects.

Question 10

Which airspeed is written on the flight notification form?

Answer 10

True Airspeed (TAS).