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The Earth is considered a true sphere divided by imaginary reference lines called?   show
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This called the great circle and is equidistant from the poles of the Earth?   show
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show It lies in a plane passing through the sphere's center. It represents the shortest distance between any two points on a sphere.  
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Circles parallel to the equator (lines running east and west) are called ___   show
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The equator is at ___ latitude.   show
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What is the reference line used to measure degrees of longitude?   show
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show Greenwich, England; 0 degrees  
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What are coordinates?   show
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Parallels and meridians are measured in?   show
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How is measurement stated?   show
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Great Circle Route Pros and Cons   show
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What is a rhumb line?   show
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show -Requires more time and fuel because of the greater distance traveled -Is easier to navigate because its direction remains constant  
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show Nautical Miles (NM)  
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Statute miles (SM) is used for ?   show
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Nautical Miles (NM) and Statue Miles (SM) Conversion   show
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show Knots (kt)  
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show - Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) - 24-hour clock - Time zones  
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show Equator  
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How many minutes are there in 1 degree of latitude?   show
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show 15 degrees longitude  
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show Flight planning and en route portions of flight  
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What is ground speed?   show
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show - Ratio of TAS to the speed of sound, expressed in decimal form  
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What is indicated airspeed?   show
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show - Time en route - ETA  
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Indicated airspeed decreased with increases in ___ and ___   show
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show NMs = must use knots (kts) SM = must use MPH Hours/Minutes = units per hour/minute  
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Time Formula   show
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Speed Formula   show
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Distance Formula   show
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show lower than  
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Factors that affect Navigation   show
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show the intended path of the aircraft over the Earth’s surface.  
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show what any free object will do as the air moves downwind with the speed of the wind.  
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Track is   show
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True Heading is   show
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show 070°  
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show 100°  
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show 015°  
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Variation is the angular difference between   show
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show - For east variation, subtract degrees of variation - For west variation, add degrees of variation  
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Agonic Line   show
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show the error of a magnetic compass due to magnetic influence in the structure and equipment of the aircraft  
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Which line connects points of equal difference between true and magnetic north?   show
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show Wind  
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Dead Reckoning Navigation is   show
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In flight planning, aviation charts are used to plot and determine the following:   show
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show determination of position by identification of landmarks; used in VFR conditions  
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show Affects the speed and direction of flight  
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