Air Law Flashcards
MAX. G loading for normal envelope
3.8
MAX. G loading for utility envelope
4.4
When to switch transponder codes when leaving controlled airspace
When told by ATC
Main transponder codes
1200 - basic VFR code
7700 - General emergency
7600 - Communications failure
7500 - Hijacking
Min. fight time for high performance rating
200 hours in airplanes
Day VFR equipment requirements
-compass
-ASI
-altimeter
-Time piece
-Engine instruments (tachometer, oil press/temp, fuel gauge)
When to report arrival with flight plan/itinerary
Plan - 1 hour
itinerary - 24 hours
Aircraft that require PORD
-Pressurized
- turbine powered
-AND can carry 6 passengers
VFR OTT equipment requirements
Day VFR plus:
-HI
-Attitude indicator
-TC
-Pitot heat
-Alternate static
-Radio nav/com
VFR vis/cloud clearance requirements controlled airspace
3 SM vis.
One mile horizontal 500 feet vertical cloud clearance
500 feet AGL when in control zone
IFR, MVFR, VFR limits
IFR - Ceilings less than 1000’ OR vis less than 3 SM
MVFR - Ceilings 1000’-3000’ OR vis 3-5 SM
VFR - Ceilings more than 3000’ AND vis at least 5 SM
CPL privileges
-Night
-VFR OTT
-PIC of single crew aircraft
-Co-pilot of multi crew aircraft (IATRA and type rating also required
MIn. exercise recovery alt.
2000’ AGL
Basic flight duty time limitations
1200 hours in 365 days
300 in 90
120 in 30
max. 8 hours in 24 hours for single pilot IFR
ADIZ precision requirements
Within 5 mins and 20 NM of satated entry point
Life raft requirements multi engine
If unable to maintain alt: if 100 NM or 30 mins from landing site whichever is less
If able to maintain alt: 200 NM or 60 mins.
Min. time to wait after consuming alcohol
12 hours
Night VFR equipment requirements
Day VFR plus:
-HI
-TC
-Nav lights
-Electrical power source
-Instrument lighting
-Spare fuses or breakers
-Landing light w/ pax
Commercial additions:
- VSI
- Attitude indicator
- Pitot heat
- OAT gauge
Life raft requirements single engine
If beyond 30 mins or 100 NM from land
VFR minimum altitudes
Built up area: 500’ vertically 2000’ horizontally
Non built up area: 500’