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6.10 Position Referencing

6.10 Position Referencing

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.10 Position Referencing
6.10.2 Define:
(a) ground position;
(b) DR position;
(c) fix;
(d) position line.
6.10.4 Describe and apply the following position reference methods:
(a) place name;
(b) place/bearing/distance;
(c) latitude and longitude;
(d) position of another aircraft or point using relative bearing and the clock face method.

6.8 Speed and Velocity

6.8 Speed and Velocity

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.8 Speed and Velocity
6.8.2 Define:
(a) a knot (kt);
(b) ground speed (GS);
(c) indicated airspeed (IAS); (d) calibrated airspeed (CAS); (e) true airspeed (TAS).
6.8.4 Explain the difference between speed and velocity.

6.6 Distance on the Earth

6.6 Distance on the Earth

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.6 Distance on the Earth
6.6.2 Define:
(a) statute mile;
(b) nautical mile;
(c) kilometre;
(d) metre;
(e) foot.
6.6.4 Calculate the conversion between a statute mile, a nautical mile and a kilometre.
6.6.6 Measure distances up to 300nm (± 1%) on an appropriate chart.

6.4 Direction on the Earth

6.4 Direction on the Earth

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.4 Direction on the Earth
6.4.2 Describe the 360º method of indicating direction.
6.4.4 Describe the earth’s magnetic field.
6.4.6 Define:
(a) true north;
(b) magnetic north;
(c) compass north;
(d) the cardinal directions of the earth;
(e) the inter- cardinal directions of the earth;
(f) true direction;
(g) magnetic direction;
(h) compass direction;

(i) magnetic variation;
(j) magnetic dip;
(k) an isogonal;
(l) compass deviation;
(m) true bearing;
(n) magnetic bearing;
(o) compass bearing;
(p) relative bearing;
(q) relative bearing using the clock method.
6.4.8 Convert between true, magnetic and compass directions.
6.4.10 Convert between relative, true, magnetic and compass bearings.
6.4.12 Explain the processes, cautions and limitations when deriving track distances and bearings from a chart.

6.2 Form of the Earth

6.2 Form of the Earth

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.2 Form of the Earth
6.2.2 Describe the general shape of the earth.
6.2.4 Define and identify, on a diagram of the earth:
(a) axis and direction of rotation;
(b) geographic and magnetic poles;
(c) the equator;
(d) parallels of latitude;
(e) meridians of longitude; (f) Greenwich (Prime) Meridian;
(g) latitude/longitude.

6.72 Radar Procedures

6.72 Radar Procedures

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.72 Radar Procedures
6.72.2 State the two types of radar currently used in New Zealand.
6.72.4 Describe the method of operation of each type of radar.
6.72.6 Explain what is meant by transponder Mode A and Mode C.
6.72.8 List and explain radar services that may be available to VFR flights.

6.70 GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

6.70 GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.70 GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
6.70.2 Explain the limitations of using GPS/GNSS to supplement normal visual navigation.
6.70.4 Explain the precautions to be taken when:
(a) inserting data with the keypad.
(b) operating/reading the unit while maintaining a proper lookout.
(c) operating/reading the unit in marginal weather conditions.
6.70.6 State the factors influencing GPS/GNSS reliability.
Radar

6.62 Fuel Management

6.62 Fuel Management

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.62 Fuel Management
6.62.2 Describe the procedures and techniques to safely manage the fuel for a given
flight.
GNSS

6.50 Special Procedures

6.50 Special Procedures

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.50 Special Procedures
6.50.2 Describe the techniques and procedures for:
(a) re-establishing position if lost or unsure of position; (b) diverting from the pre-planned route or destination; (c) navigating at low level when forced to do so by bad weather.
(d) navigating in mountainous terrain.
Flight Management 6.60 Flight Management
6.60.2 Describe the requirements and procedures to manage SARTIME.

6.48 VFR Flight Navigation

6.48 VFR Flight Navigation

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
6.48 VFR Flight Navigation
6.48.2 Describe the techniques and procedures for:
(a) setting heading;
(b) cruise routine / activity cycle;
(c) maintaining a flight log;
(d) turning points;
(e) approaching / rejoining at a destination aerodrome.
6.48.4 Describe the techniques for map reading in flight.
6.48.6 Describe and apply techniques for:
(a) position fixing;
(b) changing heading to make good the desired track;
(c) changing heading to make good next turning point or destination;
(d) amending ETA.
6.48.8 Calculate a heading to make good a reciprocal track.
6.48.10 Calculate an aircraft’s position given bearing and distance from an identified ground position.