Air Law

Question 1

Describe general requirements for performing operations involving suspension of persons beneath heli.

Answer 1

• Not operate in excess if 90% OGE
• Distance carried is absolute minimum
• Two system release mechanism
• Safe area not less than twice length of heli & one metre vertically below heli clear
• Persons attached to seat harness before attachment or detachment from cable

Question 2

Frequency in which crew must undergo a flight review or check around external load ops.

Answer 2

Within 24 months of flight.

Retain records for 4 years

Question 3

List the inspection periods for Radios, Altimeters & Transponders

Answer 3

24 months

Question 4

State the limitations of the holder of a CPL?

Answer 4

Unable to fly at night unless qualified instructor has certified it in the holders logbook.

Question 5

Define REDL & associated colour?

Answer 5

Runway Edge Lighting
White

Question 6

Define RTHL & its associated colour

Answer 6

Runway Threshold Lighting
Green

Question 7

Define CGL & associated colour

Answer 7

Circling Guidance Lighting
White

Question 8

Define RENL & its associated colour

Answer 8

Runway End Lighting
Red

Question 9

Define RCLL & its associated colour

Answer 9

Runway Centreline Lighting
White - Threshold>914m from end
White/Red - 914m>300m from end
Red - 300m to end of runway

Question 10

List the privileges of a PPL holder

Answer 10

• Flight of aircraft for type rating they hold
• Carry nonpaying passengers
• Tow Glider (if hold rating)
  Do a Parachute drop (if hold rating)

Question 11

State what license requirements are needed to fly within 25nm of an aerodrome at night.

Answer 11

2 hours dual instrument
5 hours night
- 2 hrs solo
- 2 hrs dual

Question 12

State the frequency of a maintenance review

Answer 12

Carried out within previous 12 months

Question 13

Define REIL & its associated colour

Answer 13

Runway End Indicator Lighting
Bright white flashing lights
60 flashes per min

Question 14

Define RLLS & its associated colour

Answer 14

Runway Lead-In Lighting
Red

Question 15

When must crew use supplemental oxygen?

Answer 15

Anytime above 13,000”
Or
Any period more than 30min between 10,000” & 13,000”

Question 16

State what is required to fly beyond 25nm from an aerodrome at night

Answer 16

5 hours dual instrument
10 hours night
- includes 3hrs XC

Question 17

How long must an operator retain maintenance records?

Answer 17

At least 12 months.

Only needs to be retained u til maintenance has been replaced or superseded or for period of 5 years

Question 18

Describe restrictions on helicopter external load ops at night

Answer 18

Shall not occur if PiC cannot maintain flight attitude, height & position from objects illuminated by heli ground or celestial light

Question 19

State the license requirements for external sling load operations

Answer 19

External load - CPL or PPL (if instructor has signed off in logbook)

Winch/Rappelling/Human Sling - CPL

Question 20

State the different types of external load ops

Answer 20

• External load towing
• Sling load
• Winch
• Rappelling

Question 21

State the requirements for operating a simulated instrument flight

Answer 21

• Two pilot stations with dual controls
• Safety pilot has adequate vision
• Observer to aid in extra vision
• Fully functioning controls from both stations

Question 22

Describe the standard overhead joining procedure

Answer 22

• Radio intentions to Traffic
• Pass overhead at 1,500” & observe conditions on aerodrome
• Cross to non traffic side & descend to circuit height
• Turn 90 degrees & cross upwind threshold while getting to 1,000” / circuit height
• Join downwind with adequate spacing to other traffic

Question 23

Describe the right of way rules

Answer 23

Head on - Turn right.
Converging - Give way to aircraft on right.
Overtaking - Overtake on right.
Landing - Giveway to any aircraft on final

Question 24

Where must carry on baggage be stowed?

Answer 24

• Baggage locker
• Underseat in a way that it can’t slide

Question 25

Describe the speed limitations for aircraft.

Answer 25

No more than 250kts at an altitude below 10,000”

Exceptions
- Min safe speed is 250kts or above.
- Aircraft at aviation show

Question 26

What areas on an aircraft must show no snow, ice or frost on them before flight?

Answer 26

Wings
Stabilizers
Control surfaces
Rotors / propellers

Question 27

State the restrictions around aerobatic flight.

Answer 27

Without rating
- Above 3,000”
- No passengers

With rating
- Above 1,500”
- Yes passengers but above 3,000”

With rating & at show
- Below 1,500”
- No passengers

Question 28

State the requirements of an ELT

Answer 28

Certificated to transmit on 121.5 & 406 MHz
Identified location
Self buoyant
Portable
Water resistant

Question 29

State the requirements for an annual & 100hr inspection

Answer 29

Can’t operate if one not done within last 12months or 100hr service.

Doesn’t apply to piston engines with MCTOW of 2730kg

Question 30

When can an aircraft fly without an airworthiness certificate & what requirements must be met?

Answer 30

• Test flight to demonstrate eligibility to gain an airworthiness cert.
• Type certificate is in force
• Pilot acts as ‘test pilot’ & is able to certify requirements to gain airworthiness cert.

Question 31

When must passengers where seat belts?

Answer 31

• During takeoff & landing.
• When flying less than 1,000” above the surface.
• When PiC deems its necessary for safety
• Aerobatic flight
• Open air cockpits

Question 32

When can a PiC carry passengers for an external load operation?

Answer 32

Only those who are essential to the operation

Question 33

State the minimum height for an external sling load operation

Answer 33

Notwithstanding past 91 PiC may if necessary to complete the operation, fly below 500” & within 150m to persons or objects.