6.36 The 1 in 60 rule

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.36	The 1 in 60 rule
6.36.2	1:60 rule computations. Deduced Reckoning

6.34 Triangle of Velocities

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.34	Triangle of Velocities
6.34.2	Identify and label the three vectors of the triangle of velocities.
6.34.4	Using a navigation computer, solve triangle of velocity problems (given four of the six variables): (a) heading and track (± 2°); (b) TAS and GS (± 2kts); (c) wind velocity (± 3°/± 3kts); (d) drift (± 1°).

6.32 Wind Components

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.32	Wind Components
6.32.2	Calculate the headwind/tailwind component, given runway alignment and wind velocity.
6.32.4	Calculate the crosswind component, given runway alignment and wind velocity.

6.28 Computations

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.28	Computations
6.28.2	Compute TAS, given CAS, pressure altitude and air temperature in degrees Celsius.
6.28.4	Solve mathematical equations: (a) multiplication (± 2%); (b) division (± 2%); (c) proportion (± 2%).
6.28.6	Derive time, speed, or distance, given two factors.
6.28.8	Compute time and distance to climb/descend, given groundspeed, rate of climb/descend and height to climb/descend.
6.28.10	Compute rate of descent required to achieve a given height loss over time.
6.28.12	Compute fuel consumption, given the burn rate and time.
6.28.14	Compute fuel burn rate, given the consumption and time.
6.28.16	Compute fuel endurance, given the fuel quantity and burn rate.
6.28.18	Convert between: (a) degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius (± 2%); (b) nautical miles, statute miles and kilometres (± 2%); (c) metres and feet (± 2%); (d) pounds and kilograms (± 2%); (e) litres, imperial and US gallons (± 2%); (f) a volume of fuel (in litres, imperial or US gallons) and a mass of fuel (in pounds or kilograms) (± 2%).

6.26 Chart Reading

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.26	Chart Reading
6.26.2	Interpret the features and symbols of a NZ Aeronautical Chart.
6.26.4	Describe the method of indicating relief on a NZ Aeronautical Chart.
6.26.6	Interpret information from Aerodrome Charts and Operational Data pages in the AIPNZ Volume 4. Circular Slide Rule

6.22 Properties and Principles

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.22	Properties and Principles
6.22.2	Define scale and the relationship between chart and earth distances.
6.22.4	Describe the appropriate use of: (a) NZ Aeronautical Charts; (b) Aerodrome Chart.

6.18 Twilight

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.18	Twilight
6.18.2	Define: (a) sunrise; (b) sunset; (c) daylight; (d) twilight; (e) morning civil twilight (MCT); (f) evening civil twilight (ECT).
6.18.4	Describe the factors that affect the times of sunrise and sunset (daylight).
6.18.6	Describe the factors that affect the duration of twilight.
6.18.8	Describe the factors that affect daylight conditions.
6.18.10	Derive or calculate the MCT and ECT at a given location (UTC, NZST and NZDT). Aeronautical Charts

6.16 Time

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.16	Time
6.16.2	Describe the six figure systems of indicating date/time groups.
6.16.4	Define: (a) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC); (b) Standard Time (NZST); (c) Daylight Time (NZDT).
6.16.6	Calculate ETD and ETA in UTC given planned flight time details and reference time in NZST and\or NZDT.

6.14 Principles and Terminology

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.14	Principles and Terminology
6.14.2	Define: (a) true and magnetic track required; (b) wind velocity (W/V); (c) head/tail wind; (d) cross wind; (e) true heading; (f) magnetic heading; (g) compass heading; (h) drift (planned & actual); (i) track made good; (j) port; (k) starboard; (l) wind correction angle; (m) deduced (dead) reckoning; (n) track error (TE); (o) closing angle (CA); (p) estimated time of departure (ETD); (q) actual time of departure (ATD); (r) estimated elapsed time (EET); (s) estimated time of arrival (ETA); (t) actual time of arrival (ATA).
6.14.4	Explain and apply the 1:60 rule.

6.12 Altimetry

Sub Topic	Syllabus Item
6.12	Altimetry
6.12.2	Define: (a) height; (b) altitude; (c) mean sea level (MSL); (d) AMSL; (e) ground level; (f) AGL; (g) elevation; (h) pressure altitude (PA); (i) QNH.
6.12.4	Explain the effect of a change in mean sea level air pressure on the altimeter reading of a transiting aircraft.
6.12.6	Explain the effect of a change in temperature on the altimeter reading of a transiting aircraft.
6.12.8	State and apply the altimeter setting rules in New Zealand.
6.12.10	Explain and apply the table of cruising levels.