EASA NAV(A)intermediate
Select ALL statements that correctly describe the supplied navigation foundations.
Answer
Earth is approximated as an ellipsoid for navigation, The polar axis passes through geographic poles, UTC is a common aviation time reference
Explanation
The first three statements are consistent with the material. A **rhumb line** maintains a constant angle with meridians but is not generally the shortest route; that is a great-circle arc. **Key takeaway:** Earth model, geographic axis, and UTC are core navigation references. **Glossary:** Rhumb line: constant-bearing route on a chart.
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