EASA NAV(A)basic
37. Which are the official basic units for horizontal distances in aeronautical navigation?
Answer
Nautical miles and kilometres
Explanation
Aeronautical navigation commonly uses nautical miles and kilometres for horizontal distance. **Key takeaway:** Distinguish horizontal distance units from altitude units. **Glossary:** NM: nautical mile; km: kilometre.
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