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What should a pilot never rely on completely when navigating by pilotage?

  1. The sectional chart legend
  2. The magnetic compass
  3. A single checkpoint
  4. The compass rose
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Correct answer: A single checkpoint

The pilot should choose ample checkpoints. If one is missed, the pilot looks for the next one.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Pilotage, page 399

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026