Air Law Flashcards
List the Age, Medical, Knowledge & Experience Requirements for a CPL
Age: 18 Years Old
Medical: Category 1
Experience: 200 hrs Total (100 hrs PIC, 20 hrs PIC XC), 20 hrs Instrument following PPL, 5 hrs Dual XC, 300 NM XC
What are the Additional Privileges granted to a holder of a CPL?
All PPL privileges + VFR OTT rating & Night Rating
Fly for Hire/Reward
Captain of Single-Crew A/C
First Officer of Multi-Crew A/C
When is a Type Rating Required?
Any A/C not covered under a blanket rating
High Performance A/C, or A/C requiring min flight crew of 2
What is the Definition of a High Performance A/C?
Min Flight Crew of 1
Vne of 250 kts or greater
Vso of 80 kts or greater
Can CPL holder exercise privileges of a PPL?
Yes (Medical for a PPL is only class 3)
What time frame is needed for Currency Requirements?
24 Months
What are the 7 ways to stay Current?
- Attend TC Safety Seminar
- Participate in Recurrent Training Program (Ground School)
- Complete Training Program or PPC
- Meet Requirements for Issue/Renewal of Permit, Licence or Rating
- Complete Written Exams for Permit, Licence, or Rating
- Complete Flight Review
- Self-Paced Study Course Completed Anually
What are the 5 Year Recency Requirements?
Act as PIC once, or
Write PSTAR & Complete Flight Review with Instructor (Have Logbook Certified)
What are the 6 Month Recency Requirements?
Must Complete 5 Takeoffs and Landings to Carry Pax
Who publishes the AIP Canada?
NAV Canada
Who publishes the AIM?
Transport Canada
When is AIM updated?
Twice a Year (Spring/Fall)
Who issues the Canada Flight Supplement and how often is it published?
NAV Canada & 56 Days
Which operators must have a Safety Management System (SMS)?
All Part 4, 5 & 7 operators
How long must a crew member wait to operate an A/C after drinking alcohol?
12 hours
When are you allowed to refuel an A/C with the engine running?
Only if in accordance with Air Operator Standards
When is someone allowed to leave an A/C for the purpose of a parachute descent?
- When it isn’t in controlled airspace or an air route
- When it isn’t over a built-up area or an assembly of people
Are Portable Electronic Devices allowed on A/C?
They are, as long as they don’t interfere with any system or equipment on the A/C
Can you operate an A/C with a 2-way radio that can’t communicate on 121.5 MHz?
No, must be able to communicate on 121.5 MHz
What are 2 systems in place to guard against Control Locks being engaged during flight?
- Incapable of being engaged when A/C operated
- Warning provided whenever control lock is engaged
What are the Critical Surfaces?
Wings, Control Surfaces, Props, Stabilizers
When can an A/C fly in Icing Conditions?
When the PIC determines the A/C is adequately equipped
What are the minimum items required in a Pre-Flight Briefing?
- Normal & Emergency Exits
- Operation of Safety Belts/Shoulder Harnesses
- Positioning/Securing of Seats, Seat Backs, Rudder Pedals, etc.
- Stowage of Carry-On Baggage
- Operating Oxygen Equipment
- Prohibition on Smoking/Eating/Drinking
- First-Aid Kits, Survival Kits
- Over Water: Life Preservers, Rafts, etc.
What’s the difference between an ATC Instruction and Clearance?
Instruction: Must be complied with
Clearance: Must be complied with, if accepted
When do we need to read back an ATC Clearance? - Differences between VFR and IFR
VFR - Read back any section of clearance when requested
IFR - Read back entire clearance
What 2 things must be true to dump fuel?
- Necessary to do so to ensure safety
- All appropriate measures taken to minimize danger to life, environment
When may the PIC deviate from an ATC Clearance/Instruction?
To carry out a collision avoidance manoeuvre (ACAS, TCAS, GPWS)
What must the PIC do when they deviate from an ATC Clearance/Instruction?
Inform ATC ASAP and return to last accepted clearance
What frequency does an ELT transmit on and for how long?
121.5 MHz, 243.0 MHz for 48 hours
What are the 2 main categories of ELT?
F/AF - Remain in A/C
AP - Can be removed from A/C
When are you allowed to test an ELT?
In the first 5 minutes of any UTC hour for max of 5 seconds
What are the 4 exceptional cases where an ELT is not required?
- Gliders, balloons, airships, ultra-lights, gyroplanes
- Operated by FTU within 25 NM of departure aerodrome
- Flight test
- New A/C in flight for purpose of manufacture, preparation or delivery
What must an operator do to operate an A/C without an ELT when it is required?
- Repairs/removes ELT at first aerodrome that repairs/removals can take place
- Displays placard that ELT has been removed
- Re-equips ELT within 30 days after removal
What are the Oxygen Requirements when flying above 13,000’ ASL?
Everyone must be wearing oxygen for duration of flight
What are the Oxygen Requirements when flying between 10,000’ and 13,000’ ASL?
Crew members for duration of flight over 30 mins
Available to 10% of pax, no less than 1
What are the Oxygen Requirements at night?
Above 5000’ ASL must be used
What are the 3 steps the PIC should take when a comm failure occurs in Class B, C, or D airspace?
- Leave airspace by shortest route
- Squawk 7600
- Inform ATC ASAP of actions taken
What is the minimum VFR distance over built-up areas?
Not lower than 1000’ above highest obstacle within 2000’ radius
What is the minimum VFR distance over non-built up areas?
Not lower than 500’ above highest obstacle within 500’ radius
What is the minimum VFR distance over open water?
500’ above the water
What is the max speed IAS below 10,000’ ASL?
250 kts
What is the max speed IAS below 3,000’ ASL, within 10 NM of a control zone?
200 kts
Memorize VFR Weather Minima
Yes Sir
What is the weather minima for SVFR?
1 SM vis, and clear of cloud
What are the other (non-weather) requirements for SVFR?
2-way radio, only authorized at night for landing, must be pilot requested
What is the weather minima for VFR OTT?
Weather at destination forecast scattered or better, vis of 5 SM or better, no precipitation, or fog
What is the minimum altitude over-flying an aerodrome?
2000’ AGL
What is the rule of thumb when it comes to right of way rules?
Right
What is the definition of an aerobatic maneuver?
Change in attitude resulting in bank over 60°, abnormal attitude, or abnormal acceleration
Are aerobatics allowed over built-up areas, in controlled airspace or below 2000’ AGL?
No
What requirements must the PIC have to fly aerobatics with pax?
- 10 hrs dual instruction or 20 hrs conducting aerobatics
- PIC flown 1 hr of aerobatics in past 6 months
What are the differences between Northern and Southern Domestic Airspace?
Northern uses true track, while Southern uses magnetic because the compass is unreliable up north
What is a Flight Information Region?
Area of defined dimension within which flight info service and alerting services provided
What is defined as High Level Airspace?
All airspace over 18,000’ ASL
Where do the Southern, Northern, and Arctic Control Areas start?
Southern: 18,000’ ASL and above
Northern: FL 230 and above
Arctic: FL 270 and above
What are the normal dimensions for a Control Zone?
Extend from surface to 3000’ AAE
Radius of 5 NM
Within TCA have radius of 7 NM
Military is 10 NM
What are the dimensions of Low Level Airways?
Controlled airspace extending from 2200’ AGL up to (not including) 18,000’ ASL
What is a Control Area Extension?
Controlled airspace within low level airspace extending upwards from 2200’ AGL until specified
What are the dimensions of a Transition Area?
Based at 700’ AGL up to overlying airspace
15 NM radius
Describe Class A Airspace
All high level controlled airspace to FL 600, only IFR, require Mode C transponder