Air Law Flashcards
1
Q
what is an airport?
A
a certified aerodrome
2
Q
what is the maneuvering Area
A
taxiways and runways
3
Q
what is the Apron
A
where the planes are parked basically
4
Q
Runways are numbered according to what?
A
their magnetic bearing
5
Q
can you land before a displaced threshold?
A
no
6
Q
can you taxi, use to take-off are do your take-off role before the displaced threshold?
A
yes
7
Q
what color is X if runway is closed
A
white
8
Q
what color is X if taxiway is closed
A
yellow
9
Q
how much wind if win sock is horizontal
A
15 knots and more
10
Q
how much wind if the wind sock is 5 degrees below the horizon
A
10 knots
11
Q
how much wind if the wind sock is 30 degrees below the horizon
A
6 knots
12
Q
taxiway lights
A
blue
13
Q
runway lights
A
white
14
Q
runway threshold lights (approach)
A
green
15
Q
runway threshold lights (take-off)
A
red
16
Q
airport beacon
A
rotating white light with 20 to 30 flashes per minute
17
Q
ARCAL system
A
type J and K remote activation by the pilot
18
Q
VASI
A
Visual Approach Slope Indicator
19
Q
PAPI
A
Precision Approach Path Indicator
20
Q
Visual signals used by tower when on the ground in case of radio failure
A
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
21
Q
Visual signals used by tower when in the air in case of radio failure
A
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.
22
Q
Marshalling
A
refer to picture
23
Q
standard circuit is?
A
left hand circuit
24
Q
all legs of the circuit
A
- the climb after take-off
- cross-wind leg
3.downwind lef - base leg
- final leg
25
what is circuit altitude?
1000 feet above airport elevation
26
what altitude should be shown when flying in St-hubert circuit
1100 feet ASL
27
minimum height above circuit altitude?
500 feet
28
normal zone
5NM radius and from the ground to 3000 feet AGL
29
minimum altitude you should never fly below
500 feet
30
how long should you stay on runway heading when departing
until you reaching circuit alititude
31
when do you turn on crosswind
when you reach circuit altitude
32
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
33
what frequency to use if airport doesn't have MF or ATF
123.2
34
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
35
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
36
what are the two pressure regions
standard pressure region and altimeter setting region
37
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
38
altimeter setting region is?
-the altimeter is set to the current local pressure
-the altimeter will indicate your altitude above sea level
39
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
40
what is a control zone
a zone controlled by a tower
41
what is a controlled airspace?
airspace where ATC service is provided (tower, ground station with a radar)
42
class A airspace
-IFR only
-VFR not allowed
-Controlled
-18000 feet up to FL600 (60000 feet)
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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
44
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
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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
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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
47
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
48
Class G airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
-air routes, aerodrome zones, etc
-ATC has neither the authority nor responsibility to exercise control over air traffic
49
when in a head on which way should you turn?
right
50
when converging
yield to aircraft on your right
51
when overtaking
go to the right
52
when aircraft is landing ort about to land
give way
53
do not overtake or cut in front
aircraft at a higher altitude
54
who has the priority list
1. balloons
2. gliders
3. Airships
4. airplanes or helicopters towing an object
5. airplanes and helicopters
55
scanning techniques
left to right, top to bottom
56
student pilot permit is valid for how long?
5 years starting from the medical exam date
57
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
58
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
59
air time?
from the moment the aircraft leaves the ground until it contacts the ground again
60
air time hours are used for what
to determine scheduled inspections
61
flight time or block time?
from engine start to engine shutdown
62
ELT (emergency locator transmitter) should be checked and certified how often
every year
63
magnetic compass should be checked how often
once a year
64
the static system should be checked how often
every two years
65
pitot system should be checked how often
checked as part of regular maintenance
66
certificate of registration is valid for life except
if aircraft sold outside Canada, aircraft crashed or by order of the minister
67
when changing address for certificate of registration, how long to notify TC
7 days
68
when changing owner you have how long to inform TC?
7 days
69
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
70
certificate of air worthiness must be revalidated how often?
once a year by the 100 hour inspection
71
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
72
SVFR VMC
clear of clouds
1SM visibility
73
when operating at night, ATC will only authorize SVFR if...
the purpose of the aircraft is to land at the destination aerodrome
74
Control Zone VFR minima
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 1SM
Vertical: 500 feet
Distance: 500 feet
75
Other Controlled Airspace
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 1SM
Vertical: 500 feet
76
Uncontrolled Airspace 1000feet AGL or above (day)
flight visibility: not less 1SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 2000 feet
Vertical: 500 feet
77
Uncontrolled Airspace 1000feet AGL or above (night)
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: horizontally: 2000 feet
Vertical: 500 feet
78
Uncontrolled Airspace below 1000feet AGL (day)
flight visibility: not less 2SM
distance from cloud: clear of cloud
79
Uncontrolled Airspace below 1000feet AGL (night)
flight visibility: not less 3SM
distance from cloud: clear of cloud
80
the regulatory minimum altitudes in the country
minimum of 500 feet above the highest obstacle within 500 feet radius
81
the regulatory minimum altitudes over built-up areas
minimum of 1000 feet above highest obstacle located within horizontal distance of 2000 feet
82
the regulatory minimum altitudes over flying aerodromes
minimum of 2000 feet
83
the regulatory minimum altitudes over forest fire areas
minimum of 3000 feet above the highest obstacle and no closer than 5NM of forest fire
84
the regulatory minimum altitudes over breeding farms
2000 feet AGL
