To identify a primary target by comparing its position relative to a fix with the aircraft's direct position report, which element must be displayed?

To identify a primary target by comparing its position relative to a fix with the aircraft's direct position report, which element must be displayed?

• A. The Fix must be displayed on the map overlay (Radar Display)
• B. The Fix must be highlighted in red
• C. The Fix must be included in the flight plan metadata
• D. The Fix must be mirrored on the control screen

Answer: (A)

To identify a target by comparing its position to a fix with the aircraft’s reported position, you need a fixed spatial reference shown on the display. Displaying the fix on the map overlay provides that reference, letting you see both your current position and where the fix sits, plus how the target relates to that point. With the fix visible, you can gauge the target’s bearing and distance from the fix and determine whether the target’s relative position matches what the aircraft’s position report indicates. Merely highlighting the fix or relying on static flight plan data won’t give you the real-time spatial reference you need, and mirroring data to another screen doesn’t create that reference either.

To identify a target by comparing its position to a fix with the aircraft’s reported position, you need a fixed spatial reference shown on the display. Displaying the fix on the map overlay provides that reference, letting you see both your current position and where the fix sits, plus how the target relates to that point. With the fix visible, you can gauge the target’s bearing and distance from the fix and determine whether the target’s relative position matches what the aircraft’s position report indicates. Merely highlighting the fix or relying on static flight plan data won’t give you the real-time spatial reference you need, and mirroring data to another screen doesn’t create that reference either.