#4 - Regulations around VFR Flights Flashcards
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:
Ground Visibility
What is Flight Visibility?
The visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
What is the minimum VFR Conditions in controlled airspace?
- Ground in sight
- Flight Visibility of 3 miles
- Distance from cloud: 500ft Vertical, 1 mile horizontal
What is the VFR Minimum in a control zone?
- Ground Visibility of at least 3 miles
- Must be 500ft AGL except during take off and landing.
- Flight visibilty of at least 3 miles
- Distance from Cloud: 500fr Vertical, 1 mile horizontal.
What is the visibilty in IMC?
Less the 1 mile
If an aircraft is flying VFR and encounters IMC, what can they do?
- If properly equipped and trained, continue the flight under IFR
- Exit the area to continue flying VFR
What are the requirements for SVFR in a control zone for an airplane?
- Flight Visibilty 1 mile or greater
- Operated clear of cloud
- Ground Visibilty not less the 1 mile
What are the SVFR requirements for helicopters?
- Flight Visibilty is 1/2 Mile
- Clear of cloud
- Ground Visibility is not lest the 1/2 mile
True or False: Fixed wing aircraft can depart under SVFR at night?
False. Fixed wing are restricted to landings only under nightime SVFR
When 2 aircraft are converging at the same altitude, who has the right of way?
The PIC of the aircraft that has an aircraft ON ITS RIGHT muse give way
When 2 aircraft are approaching head on:
The PIC of each aircraft must alter its heading to the right.
What must 2 hot air balloons do if they are converging at different altitudes?
The PIC of the balloon at the higher altitude must give way.
If an aircraft is being overtaken, who has the right of way?
The aircraft that is being overtaken has the right of way
What is the minimmum altitude for an airplace over a built up area?
1000ft above the highest obstacle and 2000ft horizontal from the obstacle
How high must aircraft other then Balloons or airplance be over a built up area?
1000ft above the obstacle and 500ft horizontally