AS 121 Exam ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered using a VOR test signal (VOT), the
omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read - CORRECT ANSWER
0° FROM or 180° TO, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT.
(Refer to Fig 20) What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of
Norfolk (area 2), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 350 degree radial of Elizabeth City
VOR (area 3)? - CORRECT ANSWER 12 nautical miles
(Refer to Fig 28 and 26) The VOR is turned to Jamestown VOR (area 4 in Fig 26) and the aircraft is
positioned over Cooperstown Airport (area 2 in Fig 26) Which VOR indication is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4
What is the purpose for RAIM in a GPS system? - CORRECT ANSWER To have assurance of
the accuracy of the GPS position
Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Global Positioning System? - CORRECT
ANSWER Navigating by GPS must be integrated with other forms of navigation.
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a un-controlled airport? -
CORRECT ANSWER pilot has to deal and close the flight plane to nearest FSS or FAA
facility. ?
(Refer to fig 24) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors airport (area 1) to
Winnsboro airport (area 2). The wind is from 200 degrees at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 116 knots,
and the magnetic variation is 6 degree 30 minutes E. - CORRECT ANSWER 107?
(Refer to Fig 22) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint airport (area 1) to St.
Maries (area 4) the wind is from 080 degrees at 15 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots. -
CORRECT ANSWER 160?
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 131 knots? - CORRECT
ANSWER 16.375 = 16.38
CORRECT ANSWERS
When the course deviation indicator (CDI) needle is centered using a VOR test signal (VOT), the
omnibearing selector (OBS) and the TO/FROM indicator should read - CORRECT ANSWER
0° FROM or 180° TO, regardless of the pilot's position from the VOT.
(Refer to Fig 20) What is your approximate position on low altitude airway Victor 1, southwest of
Norfolk (area 2), if the VOR receiver indicates you are on the 350 degree radial of Elizabeth City
VOR (area 3)? - CORRECT ANSWER 12 nautical miles
(Refer to Fig 28 and 26) The VOR is turned to Jamestown VOR (area 4 in Fig 26) and the aircraft is
positioned over Cooperstown Airport (area 2 in Fig 26) Which VOR indication is correct? -
CORRECT ANSWER 4
What is the purpose for RAIM in a GPS system? - CORRECT ANSWER To have assurance of
the accuracy of the GPS position
Which of the following is a true statement concerning the Global Positioning System? - CORRECT
ANSWER Navigating by GPS must be integrated with other forms of navigation.
How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a un-controlled airport? -
CORRECT ANSWER pilot has to deal and close the flight plane to nearest FSS or FAA
facility. ?
(Refer to fig 24) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Majors airport (area 1) to
Winnsboro airport (area 2). The wind is from 200 degrees at 25 knots, the true airspeed is 116 knots,
and the magnetic variation is 6 degree 30 minutes E. - CORRECT ANSWER 107?
(Refer to Fig 22) Determine the magnetic heading for a flight from Sandpoint airport (area 1) to St.
Maries (area 4) the wind is from 080 degrees at 15 knots and the true airspeed is 125 knots. -
CORRECT ANSWER 160?
How far will an aircraft travel in 7.5 minutes with a groundspeed of 131 knots? - CORRECT
ANSWER 16.375 = 16.38
