#4 - Regulations around VFR Flights Flashcards

1
Q

Visibility at an aerodrome as reported by an ATC Unit, FSS, Community Aerodrome, AWOS or Ground Based Radio station operated by an Air Operator is:

A

Ground Visibility

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2
Q

What is Flight Visibility?

A

The visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.

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3
Q

What is the minimum VFR Conditions in controlled airspace?

A
  1. Ground in sight
  2. Flight Visibility of 3 miles
  3. Distance from cloud: 500ft Vertical, 1 mile horizontal
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4
Q

What is the VFR Minimum in a control zone?

A
  1. Ground Visibility of at least 3 miles
  2. Must be 500ft AGL except during take off and landing.
  3. Flight visibilty of at least 3 miles
  4. Distance from Cloud: 500fr Vertical, 1 mile horizontal.
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5
Q

What is the visibilty in IMC?

A

Less the 1 mile

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6
Q

If an aircraft is flying VFR and encounters IMC, what can they do?

A
  1. If properly equipped and trained, continue the flight under IFR
  2. Exit the area to continue flying VFR
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7
Q

What are the requirements for SVFR in a control zone for an airplane?

A
  1. Flight Visibilty 1 mile or greater
  2. Operated clear of cloud
  3. Ground Visibilty not less the 1 mile
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8
Q

What are the SVFR requirements for helicopters?

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  1. Flight Visibilty is 1/2 Mile
  2. Clear of cloud
  3. Ground Visibility is not lest the 1/2 mile
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9
Q

True or False: Fixed wing aircraft can depart under SVFR at night?

A

False. Fixed wing are restricted to landings only under nightime SVFR

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10
Q

When 2 aircraft are converging at the same altitude, who has the right of way?

A

The PIC of the aircraft that has an aircraft ON ITS RIGHT muse give way

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11
Q

When 2 aircraft are approaching head on:

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The PIC of each aircraft must alter its heading to the right.

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12
Q

What must 2 hot air balloons do if they are converging at different altitudes?

A

The PIC of the balloon at the higher altitude must give way.

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13
Q

If an aircraft is being overtaken, who has the right of way?

A

The aircraft that is being overtaken has the right of way

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14
Q

What is the minimmum altitude for an airplace over a built up area?

A

1000ft above the highest obstacle and 2000ft horizontal from the obstacle

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15
Q

How high must aircraft other then Balloons or airplance be over a built up area?

A

1000ft above the obstacle and 500ft horizontally

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16
Q

What altitude does a balloon need to be over a built up area?

A

500ft both vertically and horizontally

17
Q

Under what conditions can an aircraft fly below the minimum distance requirements?

A
  1. Police operation
  2. Saving a human life
  3. Firefighting or Air Ambulance
  4. Administration of the Fisheries or the Coastal Fisheries Protection Act.
  5. Administration of the national or provincial parks
  6. Flight Inspection
18
Q

What is the minimum altitude for an aircraft over a non built up area?

A

500ft from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure

19
Q

According to CAR 602.24, no pilot can operate an aircraft in formation with other aircraft unless:

A

There is a pre-arrangment between either:
1. The PIC of all aircraft involved
2. the PIC of all aircraf and the appropriate ATC unit when in a control zone

20
Q

What must an aircraft have installed to allow Towing?

A

A tow hook and release control mechanism

21
Q

What is the requirements for Aerobatic Manoeuvres?

A
  1. 3 sm or great visibility
  2. Above 2000ft AGL unless pilot has special flight certificate
  3. Prior arrangment between ATC unit if in controlled area
  4. Class A,B,C,D without prior coordination between PIC and ATC