Air Law Flashcards
what is an airport?
a certified aerodrome
what is the maneuvering Area
taxiways and runways
what is the Apron
where the planes are parked basically
Runways are numbered according to what?
their magnetic bearing
can you land before a displaced threshold?
no
can you taxi, use to take-off are do your take-off role before the displaced threshold?
yes
what color is X if runway is closed
white
what color is X if taxiway is closed
yellow
how much wind if win sock is horizontal
15 knots and more
how much wind if the wind sock is 5 degrees below the horizon
10 knots
how much wind if the wind sock is 30 degrees below the horizon
6 knots
taxiway lights
blue
runway lights
white
runway threshold lights (approach)
green
runway threshold lights (take-off)
red
airport beacon
rotating white light with 20 to 30 flashes per minute
ARCAL system
type J and K remote activation by the pilot
VASI
Visual Approach Slope Indicator
PAPI
Precision Approach Path Indicator
Visual signals used by tower when on the ground in case of radio failure
Series of green flashes = cleared to taxi
steady green light = cleared to take-off
series of red flashes = taxi clear of the landing area in use
steady red light = stop
flashing white light = return to starting point on the airport
flashing runway lights = Advises vehicles and pedestrians to vacate runways immediately
Visual signals used by tower when in the air in case of radio failure
Series of green flashes = return for landing
steady green light = cleared to land
series of red flashes = Airport unsafe. do not land
steady red light = give way to other aircraft and continue circling
Red Pyrotechnical light, Military airport only = Wether by day or night and notwithstanding previous instructions, means do not land for the time being.
Marshalling
refer to picture
standard circuit is?
left hand circuit
all legs of the circuit
- the climb after take-off
- cross-wind leg
3.downwind lef - base leg
- final leg
what is circuit altitude?
1000 feet above airport elevation
what altitude should be shown when flying in St-hubert circuit
1100 feet ASL
minimum height above circuit altitude?
500 feet
normal zone
5NM radius and from the ground to 3000 feet AGL
minimum altitude you should never fly below
500 feet
how long should you stay on runway heading when departing
until you reaching circuit alititude
when do you turn on crosswind
when you reach circuit altitude
the traffic circuit at a uncontrolled airport may be joined straight in or at 45 degree angle on downwind leg or straight in to the base or final legs when?
in a MF there is advisory service
what frequency to use if airport doesn’t have MF or ATF
123.2
what must you do in an uncontrolled airport
stay tuned to aerodrome frequency in order to hear traffic
and report your position, altitude and intentions many times so other pilots can be aware of your actions
how to enter or exit controlled airport circuit
comply with ATC instructions and respect altitude restrictions if you are able to maintain an adequate margin of safety or continue the flight according to visual flight rules, if not, immediately inform ATC
what are the two pressure regions
standard pressure region and altimeter setting region
standard pressure region is?
-Altimeter is set to the standard pressure of 29.92”Hg
-used over Nothern Canada and trans-oceanic flights
-used everywhere in canada when above 18 000feet ASL
altimeter setting region is?
-the altimeter is set to the current local pressure
-the altimeter will indicate your altitude above sea level
what is a Terminal control zone?
a zone established at high-volume traffic airports to provide IFR control to arriving, departing, and en route aircraft
what is a control zone
a zone controlled by a tower
what is a controlled airspace?
airspace where ATC service is provided (tower, ground station with a radar)
class A airspace
-IFR only
-VFR not allowed
-Controlled
-18000 feet up to FL600 (60000 feet)
Class B airspace
-IFR and VFR
-Controlled
-12500 feet up to 17999 feet
-subject to ATC clearances and instructions
-VFR aircraft must be operated in VMC at all times
-Radio mandatory
-mode C transponder mandatrory
-Precision altimeter and nav equipment mandatory
-Flight plan required before entering
Class C airspace
-IFR and VFR
-Controlled
-VFR must obtain ATC authorization before entering
-VFR aircraft must be operated in VMC at all times
-Radio mandatory
-mode C transponder mandatory
-NORDO authorized by day with prior agreement
-Becomes class E when appropriate ATC unit is not in operation
Class D airspace
-IFR and VFR
-controlled
-VFR must establish two-way contact with ATC before entering
-ATC separation is provided only to IFR aircraft
-VFR must be operated in VMC at all times
-radio mandatory
-NORDO authorized by day with prior agreement
-Mode C transponder may be required
-Becomes Class E when appropriate ATC unit is not in operation
Class E airspace
-controlled but without the requirements of class A, B, C or D
-VFR flights only subjected to the minimum weather requirements of a control zone
-ATC separation is provided only to IFR aircraft
-Class E = Low-level Airways, control zones without towers, etc
-Mode C transponder may be required if designated as such
Class F airspace
controlled or not controlled
Advisory (A) : without restriction but should be avoided because of risks arising from specific activities
Restricted (R) : prohibited unless special permission
Class G airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
-air routes, aerodrome zones, etc
-ATC has neither the authority nor responsibility to exercise control over air traffic
when in a head on which way should you turn?
right
when converging
yield to aircraft on your right
when overtaking
go to the right
when aircraft is landing ort about to land
give way
do not overtake or cut in front
aircraft at a higher altitude
who has the priority list
- balloons
- gliders
- Airships
- airplanes or helicopters towing an object
- airplanes and helicopters
scanning techniques
left to right, top to bottom
student pilot permit is valid for how long?
5 years starting from the medical exam date
equipment required for day VFR
-uncontrolled airspace: altimeter
-controlled airspace: sensitive altimeter
-airspeed indicator
-magnetic compass
-tachometer
-oil pressure indicator
-oil temperature indicator
-a means for the flight crew when seated at the flight controls to determine the fuel quantity, and position of landing gear if it is retractable, radio system to permit two-way communication
-when in class B, have radio navigation equipment
equipment required for night VFR
-equipment required for day VFR
-sensitive altimeter
-turn coordinator
-an adequate source of electrical energy
-number of spare fuses that is equal to at least 50 percent of the total number of installed fuses
-gyroscopic directions indicator
-a means of illumination for all of the instruments
-when carrying passengers, a landing light
position and anti-collision lights
air time?
from the moment the aircraft leaves the ground until it contacts the ground again
air time hours are used for what
to determine scheduled inspections
flight time or block time?
from engine start to engine shutdown
ELT (emergency locator transmitter) should be checked and certified how often
every year
magnetic compass should be checked how often
once a year
the static system should be checked how often
every two years
pitot system should be checked how often
checked as part of regular maintenance
certificate of registration is valid for life except
if aircraft sold outside Canada, aircraft crashed or by order of the minister
when changing address for certificate of registration, how long to notify TC
7 days
when changing owner you have how long to inform TC?
7 days
certificate of airworthiness is no longer valid if…
aircraft has accident
weight and balance outside the limits
or other circumstances that would make the aircraft not airworthy
certificate of air worthiness must be revalidated how often?
once a year by the 100 hour inspection
what are the VFR weather minimums when in a control zone
500 feet below clouds
500 feet above ground
1SM from cloud horizontally
3SM visibility
SVFR VMC
clear of clouds
1SM visibility
when operating at night, ATC will only authorize SVFR if…
the purpose of the aircraft is to land at the destination aerodrome
Control Zone VFR minima
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 1SM
Vertical: 500 feet
Distance: 500 feet
Other Controlled Airspace
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 1SM
Vertical: 500 feet
Uncontrolled Airspace 1000feet AGL or above (day)
flight visibility: not less 1SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 2000 feet
Vertical: 500 feet
Uncontrolled Airspace 1000feet AGL or above (night)
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 2000 feet
Vertical: 500 feet
Uncontrolled Airspace below 1000feet AGL (day)
flight visibility: not less 2SM
distance from cloud: clear of cloud
Uncontrolled Airspace below 1000feet AGL (night)
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: clear of cloud
the regulatory minimum altitudes in the country
minimum of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within 500 feet radius
the regulatory minimum altitudes over built-up areas
minimum of 1000 feet above highest obstacle located within horizontal distance of 2000 feet
the regulatory minimum altitudes over flying aerodromes
minimum of 2000 feet
the regulatory minimum altitudes over forest fire areas
minimum of 3000 feet above the highest obstacle and no closer than 5NM of forest fire
the regulatory minimum altitudes over breeding farms
2000 feet AGL
