Air Law Botswana 1 Flashcards
In which way is a SEP (land) rating renewed if you do not meet the required flight time? BCARs
A proficiency check with an examiner
A person shall not operate an aircraft in VFR unless authorized by the authority to operate…
At night
What condition has to be met during a special VFR flight?
Visual reference to terrain
What is the minimum height above an industrial site working with inflammables and explosives?
1000ft above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600m from the aircraft
State the minimum weather conditions for a fixed wing aircraft to enter a control zone (airspace C) under sVFR conditions?
Ground visibility at least 1.5km
Flight visibility at least 1.5km
Ceiling not below 600ft
Visual contact to ground below
Remain clear of cloud
Which of the following statements concerning the rules of priority is NOT correct? (AC priority)
Engine powered aircraft have priority over engine powered gliders
A single engine piston and a turbo prop plane are approaching each other opposite at the same altitude. Which plane has to change track to avoid a collision?
Both aircraft must alter to the right
What is the meaning of a flashing white light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft in flight?
Return for landing, followed by a steady green at the appropriate time and proceed to the apron
What is the meaning of a flashing red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to and aircraft on the ground?
Immediately taxi clear of the runway
What is the meaning of a steady red light signal at the controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on the ground?
Stop
What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome?
+—+
(Two intersected + signs bordered)
Glider flying in progress
Which meaning has a Yellow Cross on red ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome?
Landings are prohibited, and is liable to be prolonged
What is the meaning of this sign at an aerodrome?
O—–O
When displayed in a signal area indicates that aircraft are required to land, take off and taxi on runways and taxiways only.
What is the meaning of the illustrated ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome?
( I )—-( I )
When displayed in a signal area indicates that aircraft are required to land and take off on runways. But maneuvers are not confined to runways and taxiways
Your aircraft is intercepted by a military aircraft. Instructions given by this aircraft do not comply with ATC instruction. You should…
Comply with the instructions given by the intercepting aircraft
Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal?
“Alternating mvmt of ailerons, normally left to right followed by a smooth turn to the left”
Follow me
Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal?
“ A sudden heading change of 90 degrees or more and a pull up of the aircraft without crossing the track of the intercepted aircraft?”
You may continue your flight
Being intercepted by a military aircraft at daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal?”
Circling aerodrome, lowering landing gear and overflying the runway in the direction of landing or, if the intercepted aircraft is a helicopter, overflying the Helicopter landing area”
Land at this aerodrome
The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa
When climbing above the transition altitude
What is the purpose of the semi circular rule?
To avoid collisions by reducing the possibility of opposing traffic at the same altitude
Semi circular rule must be adhered to above what altitude
3000ft
The “IDENT” button on the transponder has to be used…
Only once after a direct request by the ATC
Which air traffic services can be expected within a FIR?
(Flight Information Region)
FIS (Flight Information Service);
ALR (Alerting Service)
Which answer is correct with regard to separation in airspace E?
VFR traffic is not separated from any other traffic
Which distances to clouds have to be maintained during a VFR flight in airspace C, D, and E?
1,500m / 5,000ft Horizontally
300m / 1,000ft Vertically
Minimum flight visibility in airspace C for VFR aircraft under 5,000ft
5km (5000m)
Minimum flight visibility for aircraft in airspace “C” operating VFR at FL110
8000m (8km)
What is the meaning of “ALERFA”
Alerting Phase
How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal on the ground in flight?
Rock the wings
What does SAR ground signal V mean?
We need assistance
What is the primary purpose of an aircraft accident investigation?
To identify the reasons and work out safety recommendations
With respect to aircraft accident and incident investigation, what are the three categories regarding aircraft occurrences?
Incident, Serious incident, Accident
According to Annex 17, security is defined as “a combination of measures and Human Resources intended to safeguard” …
Civil aviation operations against acts of unlawful interference
How can a wind direction indicator be marked for better visibility?
The wind direction indicator could be surrounded by a white circle
What is the purpose of the signal square at an aerodrome?
It contains special symbols to indicate the conditions at the aerodrome visually to over-flying aircraft
What is indicated by the pattern of longitudinal stripes of uniform dimensions disposed symmetrically about the centreline of a runway?
Do not touch down before them
Which runway designators are correct for 2 parallel runways?
06L & 06R
(Left & Right)
An aerodrome beacon (ABN) is a
Rotating beacon installed at an airport or aerodrome to indicate its location to pilots
What is the colour of runway threshold lights?
Green
What is shown on the printed sign?
( <– 2500m )
From this runway intersection, the available runway length is 2500m in the stated direction
According to ICAO annex 14, which is the colour marking of a runway?
White
Which is the colour of runway edge lights?
White
What information is provided in the general part (GEN) of the AIP
Map icons, list of radio nav aids, time for sunrise & sunset, airport fees, ATC fees
The shown NOTAM is valid until?
A1024/13 A)FBSK B)13052111200 C)1305211400
E) GABORONE VOR GSV 114.00. UNSERVICEABLE
21/05/2013 1400 UTC
A pre flight information bulletin (PIB) is a presentation of current…
NOTAM information of operational significance prepared prior to flight
An aeronautical information circular (AIC) contains information for air navigation, which are…
Neither published in the AIP nor a NOTAM, but are considered necessary to be published for international air traffic
“Night” means?
The time between 30 minutes before sunrise & sunset, sunrise and sunset being determined at surface level
Cross country means?
Any flight during the course of which the aircraft is more than 30 nautical miles from the aerodrome of departure
Visibility for aeronautical purposes means the greater of…
The ability to see unlighted objects by day and lighted objects by night.
The greatest distance a black object can be seen against a bright background
The greatest distance at which lights in the vicinity of 1000 candelas can be seen and identified against an unlighted background
