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Refer to figure or to VFR chart ED-4 from the Jeppesen GSPRM 2017.
You are planning a VFR flight from Schärding Süben (LOLS) (48°24'11"N, 013°26'53"E) to Pfarrkirchen (EDNP) (48°25'12"N, 012°51'53"E) aerodromes, which of the following statements are true?

1. The cruising altitude should be 5500 ft
2. Your route follows the river "Rott" Westwards
3. The cruising altitude should be 6500 ft
4. You will enter class F airspace during the final approach
5. Your route follows the A3 motorway Northwards
6. You will enter class E airspace during the final approach

  • A

    3, 4 and 6.

  • B
    3, 4 and 5.
  • C

    2, 3 and 4.

  • D
    1, 2 and 5.

Refer to figure. 
Firstly, find the exact position of the two aerodromes, using the coordinates given and examine each statement carefully.

  • The aircraft follows a Westerly magnetic track from Schärding Süben (LOLS) to Pfarrkirchen (EDNP) aerodromes. According to the ICAO VFR semi-circular rule, for a westerly magnetic track, Even FLs/Altitudes + 500 ft should be flown (2500 ft, 4500 ft, 6500 ft, etc.). So, a cruise altitude of 6500 ft can be followed, which apart from being according to the ICAO rule, it provides obstacle clearance too. It is a bit higher than you might usually use for this route, but it is perfectly acceptable nonetheless.
  • Line features (rivers, motorways, railways, etc.) are highly recommended for navigation in VFR flights. The Rott river, as a line feature, is very helpful, because it is aligned with the Westerly flight direction and runs very close to the route. The A3 motorway does not follow the route.
  • The aircraft during its descent towards Pfarrkirchen (EDNP) destination aerodrome, will be within a Class F airspace with vertical limits from 1500 ft AGL - 2500 ft AGL, initially, and as approaching to the destination aerodrome will remain within a Class F airspace with vertical limits from GND - 2500 ft AGL.

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