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Air Law Flashcards

1
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What is the ICAO

A

International Civil Aviation Organisiation

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Who is the airworthiness of UK microlights is measured by?

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The UK CAA

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What is the ANO?

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Air Navigation Order

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The UK AIP is updated every…

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28 Days

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An AIC can be printed on 5 different colours. What are they and their relations?

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White - Administration
Yellow - Operations (inc. ATS facilities and reqs.)
Pink - Safety
Mauve - UK airspace restrictions
Green - Maps and Charts

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6
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What is used to alert a pilot to temporary hazards to aviation?

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NOTAM

Additionally:
SNOWTAM - for snow
ASHTAM - for volcanic ash

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7
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What is the CAA information app name?

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Skywise

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8
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What is the maximum weight for different microlight aircraft?

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Single Seat Floatplane - 330kg
Single Seat Landplane - 300kg
Two Seat Floatplane - 495kg
Two Seat Landplane - 450kg

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9
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How long is a Certificate of Validity (C of V) for a Permit to Fly valid for?

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Up to 12 Months

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10
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Which document will dictate maintenance requirements for an aircraft?

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The Pilots Operating Handbook (POH)

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11
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All microlights carry 3rd party insurance. The amount of cover required is specified in units called Special Drawing Rights (SDR). What is the minimum level of third party insurance required by the EU regulations?

A

SDR 0.75m

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12
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A Pilot may only fly over the UK if the aircraft is..

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With certain exceptions, registered in the UK or elsewhere

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13
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Who is the maintenance of correct registration details in respect of an aircraft the responsibility of?

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The Owner

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14
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How long must an aircraft logbook be kept for after an aircraft or its equipment have been destroyed or permanently withdrawn from use?

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24 months

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15
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Where is the UK Permit to fly Valid

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It is only automatically valid for flight within the UK

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16
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When are aerobatics in microlights allowed?

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Never

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17
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What does the Revalidation of a Permit to Fly require?

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An Inspection and a Check Flight only

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18
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How must you operate a hired microlight?

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In accordance with BMAA TIL 032

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19
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What is the minimum period an aircraft weight schedule must be kept after its next weighing?

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6 months

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Who can make modifications to microlight aircraft that are overseen for airworthiness purposes by the BMAA?

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The owner in accordance to BMAA procedures

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How will a microlight owner with a Permit to Fly be made aware of faults or changes to the design that require action?

A

A Service Bulletin

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22
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What equipment must a microlight carry?

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Air speed indicator and Altimeter

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23
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What requirements are needed for fitting a radio?

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Fitment approval and a Station licence

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24
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What is the minimum age to hold an NPPL

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17

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25
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What is the minimum visibility allowed for a microlight in Class G airspace below 3000ft absl?

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1.5Km

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26
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In accordance for Rules of the Air, night means:

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The period from 30 mins after sunset to 30 mins before sunrise

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27
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If a pilot has not flown 3 TO/Ls as the sole manipulator of the controls in the previous 90 days, can they fly with passengers?

A

Yes, only one that is another licensed pilot, able to reach the controls during flight, until the pilot has completed the required takeoff and landings

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28
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Who can give instruction towards the grant of an NPPL with a Microlight Class Rating?

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An instructor with an Instructor Rating for Microlight aircraft

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29
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What costs can be shared if a pilot wants to share the costs of an aircraft?

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Shared costs include: Fuel used, landing fees and aircraft hire

The pilot must contribute and make no money

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30
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An NPPL microlights with operational limitations prevents the holder flying…

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Further than 8nm from takeoff

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31
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The holder of an NPPL with a microlight class rating is required to undertake differences training in what circumstance?

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If the aeroplane has three axis controls and the holders previous experience has been in an aircraft with flex wing or weight shift controls

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32
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Who is entitled to give differences training as required by regulations in microlight aircraft?

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A Microlight Flight Instructor

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33
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A pilots licence to operate an aircraft radio, a FRTOL, issued after 17/09/2012 is valid for…

A

Life

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34
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How long is a Certificate of Revalidation by experience for an NPPL (A) Microlight (after 31/01/2008)
Valid for?

A

24 months from the date of expiry of the previous certificate if it is valid at the time of signing

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35
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A Certification of Revalidation for an NPPL with a Microlight Class Rating is maintained by flight experience by flying for at least…

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12 hours every 24 months

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36
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What standard does a microlight pilot making a Pilots Medical Declaration have to meet?

A

DVLA Ordinary Driving

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37
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What condition automatically excludes a pilot from making a Pilots Medical Declaration?

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Physiological disorder that is controlled by medication.

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38
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What’s the maximum validity of an NPPL self-declaration medical issued on the holders 49th birthday?

A

21 years

(The Pilots Declaration of Health is Valid until the holders 70th Birthday)

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39
Q

If you are a pilot using a medical certificate, how long is the certificate suspended for after a period of illness?

A

21 days

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40
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A personal flying logbook must include details of…

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Any flight training exercises flown

(ANO 2016 Article 228)

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41
Q

Who is responsible for route suitability?

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The Pilot in Command

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42
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In regards to alcohol, the ANO states:

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A person shall not board an aircraft when drunk

43
Q

If you think your aircraft has accidentally infringed controlled airspace, what course of action should you take?

A

Make a call to the airspace controller

44
Q

When operating a charity flight, what must the money donated go towards?

A

All money paid for a charity flight must be paid directly to a registered charity

45
Q

What flights can a club pilot operate on behalf of the club?

A

A club pilot may take passengers that have paid the club for a flight that is not a lesson.

46
Q

What should you do to avoid wake turbulence, when taking off behind another aircraft?

A

Wake is generated from the wingtips, and begin as the aircraft lifts off. So you should plan to be airborne before that point

47
Q

If an accident resulting in the death of a marshal by being run over by an aircraft, in what circumstance would it not be defined as a reportable accident?

A

If the aircraft is being positioned during maintenance work

48
Q

Conformation of an Airprox report should be made within….

A

7days

49
Q

An aircraft below 3000ft absl may be flown VFR outside controlled airspace at 140knts or less by a pilot without without an IMC rating and carrying passengers if the visibility is at least…

A

1.5km

50
Q

What is the minimum vertical distance an aircraft flying VFR above 3000ft amsl in controlled airspace must keep from cloud?

A

1000ft

51
Q

Minimum visibility for special SVFR flights for pilots holding an NPPL and flying a microlight at no more than 140knts is….

A

1.5km

52
Q

In a UK Aerodrome, what is the designated place for Pre-flight altimeter checks?

A

The Apron

53
Q

The Pressure for a regional pressure setting is given as area…

A

Lowest

54
Q

What altimeter setting achieves a ‘height’ reading?

A

QFE

55
Q

What altimeter setting is used for Flight Levels?

A

1013.2

56
Q

Excluding certain exceptions, what is the normal Transition Altitude in the UK?

A

3000ft amsl

57
Q

What is a suitable VFR cruising level for an aircraft with a magnetic track of 87 degrees?

A

A flight level of any odd thousand feet plus 500 (eg FL55)

For east bound (0-180°)
- odd thousand +500

For westbound (180-360°)
- even thousand +500

58
Q

Pilots taking off from aerodromes beneath TMAs should use…

A

The aerodrome QNH of an aerodrome within the TMA

59
Q

In the UK, what aircraft do the Rules of the Air apply?

A

All aircraft

60
Q

Under what circumstances may a microlight aircraft flyover a congested area of a town or settlement?

A

When at least 1000ft above the highest object within 600m and able to glide clear of the area in the event of an engine failure

61
Q

An aircraft may not flyover or within 1000m of a gathering of more than how many?

A

1000

62
Q

An aircraft must be at least how far from people (excluding certain exceptions)?

A

500ft

63
Q

What way should two aircraft turn when approaching head on?

A

Right

64
Q

When two aircraft are converging and there is considered to be risk of collision, what should they do?

A

The one which has the other on the right shall give way

65
Q

When two aircraft are approaching to land, the right of way goes to…

A

The lowest aircraft

66
Q

If a microlight approaches to land on a field with no defined runways and another is seen preparing to take off, what should the landing aircraft do?

A

Land to the right of the other

67
Q

With regard to inflight and ground signals, it’s an offence to…

A

Change the meaning of a signal

68
Q

What does a continuous red light to an aircraft in the air mean?

A

Give way to other aircraft and continue circling

(CAA safety sense leaflet 6e aerodrome sense)

69
Q

White flashes from an aircraft inflight to ground means?

A

I am compelled to land

70
Q

White navigation tail lights should show through an angle of?

A

140°

71
Q

What airspace class is not normally available for VFR flight?

A

Class A

Restricted to IFR only, SVFR may be permitted

72
Q

A control zone is a volume of airspace which…

A

Starts at the surface and goes up

73
Q

Airspace within the stub of a MATZ is…

A

Advisory airspace

74
Q

When flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome, unless instructed otherwise, what way should the aircraft make turns?

A

All turns to the left (unless a balloon)

75
Q

What is the size of an ATZ for an aerodrome with a runway of over 1850m?

A

2.5nm

76
Q

Within a MATZ, what altimeter setting should be used to conform with other traffic?

A

Aerodrome QFE

77
Q

Unless operating under a Letter of Agreement (LOA), flight within a TMZ requires what equipment?

A

A mode S transponder

78
Q

What should a pilot of a non-radio aircraft do if they realise they have accidentally flown into a Danger Area?

A

Stay level and leave by the shortest route possible

79
Q

What colour is bird sanctuaries shown as on a chart of UK Airspace Restrictions and Hazardous Areas?

A

Green

80
Q

What hight may gliders carry winch cables up to?

A

2000ft

81
Q

What is the usual upper limit of a parachuting site?

A

FL 150

82
Q

At what hight above the ground must structures be lit?

A

492ft

83
Q

An aerodrome flight information service officer AFISO can give instruction to what aircraft?

A

Aircraft on the ground

84
Q

When under a basic service, a pilot should not expect…

A

Traffic information

85
Q

What is the transponder code for MAYDAY?

A

7700

86
Q

What is the transponder setting for a radio failure?

A

7600

87
Q

What frequency is monitored for distress calls?

A

121.50

88
Q

When can an aircraft fly under VFR within an ATZ

A

At anytime with permission

89
Q

What way must an aircraft overtaking another on the ground alter its course?

A

Either way

90
Q

How must an aircraft drop its tow ropes at an airfield?

A

In the direction appropriate for landing

91
Q

What does a coloured arrow around two sides of a signals area mean?

A

Right hand circuit is in force

92
Q

What does a white double cross in the signals area mean?

A

Gliding taking place

93
Q

What does a white dumbbell in a signals area mean?

A

Aircraft are required to land/TO and taxi on runways and taxiways only

(CAA skyway code has all symbol information)

94
Q

What does a red square with a yellow diagonal strip displayed in the signals area mean?

A

Special precautions must be observed in approaching to land/when landing

(See CAA skyway code for more)

95
Q

When there is no signal in the signal area, what direction are circuits to be flown?

A

Left hand

96
Q

When marshalling, what does ‘moving arms down in a “patting” gesture from waist to knees’ mean?

A

Slow down

(More in CAA safety leaflet 6e Aerodrome sense)

97
Q

What does a marshal with crossed bats over their head mean?

A

Stop

(More in CAA safety leaflet 6e Aerodrome sense)

98
Q

At night or in poor visibility, what does a two letter morse group in red mean?

A

Military aerodrome

99
Q

What document must be completed when entering the UK?

A

A GAR

100
Q

How are designated customs airports identified on the 1:500000 aeronautical charts?

A

A broken/pecked line around the airport name

101
Q

With some exceptions, when must flight plans be filed at least?

A

An hour before requesting startup or taxi clearance

102
Q

When must you file a flight plan?

A

When crossing an international boundary

103
Q

What is the three letter morse code equivalent to a PAN PAN?

A

XXX or .- -. X3

104
Q

What does a large X on the ground laid by survivors of an air crash mean?

A

Need medical help

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