In FMS mode, the deviation per dot is measured as what?

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Multiple Choice

In FMS mode, the deviation per dot is measured as what?

Explanation:
In FMS mode, lateral deviation is shown as distance off the desired path. Each dot on the deviation indicator represents about 1 nautical mile. This distance-based readout gives a straightforward sense of how far you are from the centerline and how large a correction to apply. If you’re off by two dots, you’re roughly 2 NM off; one dot means about 1 NM off. The other options describe angular or different distance scales, which isn’t how FMS displays lateral deviation.

In FMS mode, lateral deviation is shown as distance off the desired path. Each dot on the deviation indicator represents about 1 nautical mile. This distance-based readout gives a straightforward sense of how far you are from the centerline and how large a correction to apply. If you’re off by two dots, you’re roughly 2 NM off; one dot means about 1 NM off. The other options describe angular or different distance scales, which isn’t how FMS displays lateral deviation.

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