🧭General Navigation
Covers the earth, map projections, chart properties, dead reckoning, map reading, and magnetism. Requires strong mathematical skills for distance, time, heading, and wind triangle calculations.
Exam Details
60
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
75%
Pass Mark
Approximately 2.0 minutes per question · You need 45 correct answers to pass
Topics Covered
Form of the Earth: great circles, rhumb lines, and convergency
Map projections: Lambert conformal, Mercator, polar stereographic
Chart properties: scale, conformality, and distance measurement
Dead reckoning navigation and the wind triangle
Map reading and visual navigation techniques
Earth magnetism: variation, deviation, and compass headings
Time: UTC, LMT, sunrise/sunset, and standard times
Point of Equal Time and Point of Safe Return calculations
Study Tips for 061 General Navigation
Master the wind triangle — most calculation questions require you to find heading, groundspeed, or wind vector.
Know the properties of each map projection and when each is used (Lambert for en-route, Mercator for equatorial, etc.).
Practice convergency calculations: convergency = change in longitude x sin(mean latitude).
Understand the difference between great circle and rhumb line tracks, and when each is shorter.
Be very comfortable with time calculations — converting UTC, LMT, and standard times for any longitude.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the EASA 061 General Navigation exam?
The EASA 061 General Navigation exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions. You have 120 minutes to complete the exam, which gives you approximately 2.0 minutes per question.
What is the pass mark for EASA General Navigation?
You need to score at least 75% to pass the EASA 061 General Navigation exam. That means you need 45 correct answers out of 60 questions. There is no negative marking — unanswered or incorrect questions score zero.
How hard is the EASA General Navigation exam?
EASA 061 General Navigation is rated as advanced difficulty. This is one of the more challenging ATPL subjects, requiring significant study time and strong conceptual understanding. The key topics to master include Form of the Earth: great circles, rhumb lines, and convergency, Map projections: Lambert conformal, Mercator, polar stereographic, Chart properties: scale, conformality, and distance measurement.
How should I study for EASA 061 General Navigation?
Start with a structured textbook (Bristol Ground School or Oxford ATPL series) covering all 8 main topics. Then move to practice questions to identify weak areas. Master the wind triangle — most calculation questions require you to find heading, groundspeed, or wind vector. Aim to complete at least 500 practice questions before sitting the real exam.
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