Practice question

What is the primary limitation of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) indication, and under what condition is this error greatest?

  1. Slant range error; it is greatest when the aircraft is at high altitude directly over or very close to the DME station.
  2. Groundspeed error; it is greatest when the aircraft is flying in a strong headwind.
  3. Line-of-sight blockage; it is greatest when the aircraft operates at low levels over water.
  4. Time delay error; it is greatest when multiple aircraft interrogate the transponder simultaneously.

Answer: A — Slant range error; it is greatest when the aircraft is at high altitude directly over or very close to the DME station.

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