EASA NAV(A)intermediate
An airborne antenna configuration consisting of a loop aerial and a sense aerial is used to receive signals from which ground-based radio navigation aid?
Answer
NDB
Explanation
The depicted aerial is associated with NDB reception. An aircraft uses an ADF receiver to process NDB signals. **Key takeaway:** Match aerial configuration to the radio aid it receives. **Glossary:** NDB: non-directional beacon; ADF: automatic direction finder.
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