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Spatial orientation

Connect GYRO and RBI indications to aircraft position.

3 minFree guide
HEADINGBEARINGN

Know this before you start

Your task

Read the GYRO heading, then the RBI bearing relative to the aircraft nose. Select both an aircraft heading and its zone around the beacon.

Keep in mind

The RBI needle points toward the station; the answer compass describes the aircraft position around the station. Confusing these produces a reciprocal error.

Technique & worked examples

Add heading and relative bearing to find bearing TO the beacon. Reverse that bearing by 180 degrees to locate the aircraft FROM the beacon.

Session format & results

Four heading choices and eight position zones. Select and confirm on touchscreens, or drag an aircraft to a zone on desktop. Guided feedback explains the geometry.

Review the debrief before repeating. Compare attempts using the same device and settings. Local results are practice measurements, not official scores or predictions of selection.

Controls, fullscreen & privacy

Use on-screen controls or the keyboard shortcuts shown in the exercise. Full screen is available after starting and expands only the exercise; devices without browser fullscreen use focus mode. Finishing or leaving returns you to the site.

No account or score upload. Session history is optional and stays on your device. Interview notes and individual personality responses are not saved in that history.

Sources & independence

The task concept is informed by public preparation instructions, not verified specifications for current selection tests.

FlightdeckQ is an independent learning resource. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by or endorsed by Aon, cut-e or any other assessment provider or airline named here. These exercises are not official test questions or a verified reproduction of any provider’s assessment. Follow your assessment provider’s current invitation and instructions.