1) Aviation Law And Legislation Flashcards
When the ICAO use the term “shall” what does that mean?
The pilot is required to do the mentioned thing
When the ICAO uses the term “should” what does that mean?
The pilot doesn’t have to, but in the interests of good airmanship and safety it is recommended
The UK now use hectopascal (hPa) rather than the millibar. What is the ratio of hPa:mb?
1hBa = 1mb
Article 1 - who has sovereignty of the airspace above a nation who signed the Chicago Convention?
Any state that has signed the Chicago Convention has complete sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
Article 2 - what is a states territory?
The area of land and territorial waters over which a state has sovereignty
Article 4 - what can a state not use civil aviation for?
Anything that goes against the Chicago Convention I.e. illegal purpose or war
Article 5 - can aircraft from one state fly into and land in another state without permission
Yes but the state they are landing in can require them to land; they can request aircraft to follow prescribed routes or obtain prior permission where navigation facilities are inadequate.
Article 10 - what is the ruling around customs?
State can require aircraft to land at customs airports for examination unless the flight has permission to fly through a state without landing. Aircraft departing a state may be required to take off at a customs airport.
Article 11 - what regulations should aircraft follow?
Aircraft must obey the regulations of the state that it is flying in
Article 12 - who are the state responsible for prosecuting?
States ensure that aircraft with its nationality mark and aircraft operating in their territory follow the rules of the air (including aircraft over the high seas)
Article 13 - state regulations on entry, clearance, immigration, passports, customs and quarantine must be complied by…
Passengers, cargo and crew on entry or departure from the territory of a state
Article 16 - can states search aircraft?
State can search aircraft from other states on entry or departure to inspect documents
Aircraft have the nationality of…
the state they are registered.
Article 18 - can aircraft be registered to more than 1 state?
No, but the state of registration can be changed
Article 20 - do aircraft need to display nationality marks?
International aircraft shall display registration marks
