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A pilot flies a 10° bearing change on an RMI in 120 seconds. About how far is the airplane from the station in time?

  1. 2 minutes
  2. 12 minutes
  3. 10 minutes
  4. 20 minutes
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Correct answer: 12 minutes

Time in seconds divided by degrees of bearing change gives minutes to the station. 120 divided by 10 is 12.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Time and Distance Check From a Station Using a RMI, page 413

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026