CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Navigation General Practice Questions - CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Navigation General (New Zealand) Exam - CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Navigation General Practice Questions - CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Navigation General (New Zealand) Exam

Question 1

What is the primary operational difference between an Inertial Navigation System (INS) and an Inertial Reference System (IRS)?

An INS outputs navigation parameters directly to its own control display unit, whereas an IRS supplies raw attitude and inertial data to the Flight Management Computer (FMC). An INS uses Ring Laser Gyroscopes, whereas an IRS relies exclusively on mechanical spinning gyroscopes. An INS requires continuous satellite updating, while an IRS operates entirely self-contained without ground or satellite signals. An INS operates only in strapdown configuration, while an IRS always uses a gimballed stabilized platform.

Correct Answer:

An INS outputs navigation parameters directly to its own control display unit, whereas an IRS supplies raw attitude and inertial data to the Flight Management Computer (FMC).

Question 2

In a Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG), what optical phenomenon is utilized to measure angular rotation rate?

The Sagnac Effect The Doppler Shift Effect The Coriolis Effect The Piezoelectric Effect

Correct Answer:

The Sagnac Effect

Question 3

Why is 'dither' (a subtle mechanical oscillation) applied to a Ring Laser Gyroscope during operation?

To prevent 'laser lock-in' at low rotational rates by keeping the gyro in continuous motion. To cool the laser optical cavity and maintain thermal equilibrium. To align the laser beams with local magnetic north during ground initialisation. To compensate for aircraft structural vibrations during high-speed cruise.

Correct Answer:

To prevent 'laser lock-in' at low rotational rates by keeping the gyro in continuous motion.

Question 4

What is the fundamental mathematical operation performed on accelerometer signals in an INS to derive aircraft position?

Double integration of acceleration with respect to time. Single differentiation of acceleration with respect to time. Double differentiation of velocity with respect to distance. Multiplication of acceleration by groundspeed and true track angle.

Correct Answer:

Double integration of acceleration with respect to time.

Question 5

What is the oscillation period of a Schuler-tuned inertial navigation platform at or near the Earth's surface?

84.4 minutes 60.0 minutes 45.2 minutes 120.0 minutes

Correct Answer:

84.4 minutes

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