Air Law Botswana 2 Flashcards
The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 for a 62 year old pilot is..
12 months
A PPL holder is not permitted to
Carry fare paying passengers
A person shall not operate an aircraft in VFR at night unless authorized by…
the authority to operate at night
(ATC)
State the minimum weather conditions to enter a class C control zone under sVFR conditions
Remain clear of cloud
Flight and surface visibility not less than 1500m
Ceiling not below 600ft
Visual contact to the ground must be maintained
Who has priority when an engine powered aircraft and engine powered glider are converging?
Engine powered glider has priority
Cross country means?
Any flight during the course of which the aircraft is more than 30 nautical miles away from the aerodrome of departure
A single engine piston and a turboprop aeroplane are approaching opposite at the same altitude, who must change their track?
Both aircraft must divert 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 stead red light signal at a controlled aerodrome directed to an aircraft on the ground?
Stop
” +–+ “ What is this sign?
Glider flying in progress
Which sign as a yellow cross “X” on red ground signal as shown in the signal area of an aerodrome?
Prohibition on landing or parking for a longer period
What are the SSR- Transponder modes?
A , C , S
The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa
When climbing above the transition altitude
Transition altitude is published in the
AIP
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 must only be used…
Only once after requested by ATC
Which distance to clouds must be maintained in airspace C, D, E?
1500m horizontally
1000ft vertically
What is the minimum flight visibility in airspace “C” for an aircraft operating under VFR below 5000ft
5000m (1.5km)
In class C airspace what flights are separated?
IFR from IFR
IFR from VFR
VFR from IFR
What class of airspace permits both IFR and VFR, and IFR participating traffic receives advisory ATC for separation
Class F
What is the meaning of “DETRESFA”
Distress Phase
What does the SAR signal “X” mean on the ground?
Need medical assistance
How can a pilot confirm a search and rescue signal from the ground in flight?
Rock the wings
SAR ground signal “V”
Need assistance
The term “aerodrome elevation” is defined as
The highest point of the landing area
The term “runway” is defined as
Rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft
What is shown on the printed sign?
“ [A1] 08 “
Taxiway A1, hold short of runway 08
What is shown on the printed sign?
“ [E1] 27-09 “
Taxiway E1, hold short at an intersection runway of 09 / 27
27 on your left, 09 on your right
What information is provided in the en route part (ENR) of the AIP?
Warnings for aviation, ATS airspaces and routes, restricted and dangerous airspaces
What does the reported runway condition “DAMP” mean?
Change of colour on the surface due to moisture
A multilateral agreement under international law can be declared between..
More than two states
What is the definition of a “scheduled flight”
Flights which transport persons or objects periodically and publicly on certain routes
The certificate of Airworthiness is issued by the state…
In which the aircraft is registered
The continuing validity of a Certificate of Airworthiness of an aircraft is subject to the laws of:
The state of Registration
Which of the following registration marks would not be permitted?
G-PRAT
SY-PAN <– X
3T-SSS
A2-CAA
The common mark shall be selected from the series of symbols included in the radio call signs allocated:
to ICAO by the ITU
The validity of a medical examination certificate class 2 is:
Below 40 years - 60 months
At 40-50 years - 24 months
At and above 50 - 12 months
What is the period of validity of a BCAR-FCL class 2 medical?
60 months until age 40, then 24 months until age 50, then 12 months thereafter
A person shall not operate an aircraft VFR ________ unless authorized by the authority to operate:
-Above FL145
-At night
-At supersonic or transonic speeds
What condition has to be met during a sVFR flight?
Visual reference to terrain
What is the minimum height above an industrial site working with inflammables and explosives?
1000 ft above the highest obstacle within a 600m radius of the aircraft
Unless authorized by ATC flights are not to take off or land at an aerodrome in a CTR, or enter the ATZ or traffic pattern when the cloud ceiling and ground visibility is less than…
1.5km ceiling, 5km vis
What are the requirements for sVFR?
Visual 1500m
Ceiling 600ft
Which of the following reasons is NOT a sufficient reason to fly below the required minimum height?
Bad weather conditions in the vicinity of an aerodrome
What is the basic presumption about VFR flight?
That the flight will be flown in Visual Meteorological Conditions
Transition altitude is decided by the…
State
Transition altitude is published in the…
AIP
Transition level decided by the…
Approach controller
What has to be done before entering a TMZ
Switch on the transponder and activate mode A and C or Mode S
For VFR flight in class E airspace what is not required:
Two way radio not required
FIS is provided to aircraft concerning collision hazards in the following classes of airspace:
C, D, E, F, and G
In which class or classes of airspace would VFR traffic be separated from other VFR traffic?
Class B
What service is provided to IFR/VFR traffic in class E airspace?
ATC to IFR
FIS to VFR
Who can provide SAR services?
Both military and civil organizations
How are parallel runways designated?
The runway number will have the suffix “L or R” for runway designation (09L/09R)
Which is the colour of runway THRESHOLD lights
Green
Where can I find the restriction type for a restricted airspace?
AIP
What are the different parts of the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
GEN (General)
ENR (En-route)
AD (Aerodrome)
What information is provided in the part “AD” of the AIP?
Table of contents
Airfield classification
Maps
Approach charts
Taxi charts
Restricted and dangerous airspaces
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 as a NOTAM, but are considered necessary to be published for international air traffic
What information is provided in a SNOTAM
Notifications of runway/taxiway/ apron status with respect to snow, ice and standing water
Semicircular pattern must be adhered to above what altitude?
3000ft
A person operating an aircraft registered in Botswana shall set the aircraft altimeter to maintain the cruising altitude for flight level reference in accordance with the procedure notified by the….
AIP
What is the meaning of an area marked “TMZ”
Transponder Mandatory Zone
What must be done before entering a TMZ
Switch transponder on to mode A & C ,
or to mode S
The IDENT button must be used when…
Requested by the ATC
Which transponder code indicates loss of radio connection?
7600
Which transponder code indicated an emergency?
7700
Which transponder code indicates a highjacking/ unlawful interference?
7500
The altimeter is switched from local QNH to 1013.25 hPa…
When climbing above the transition altitude
At daytime, what is the meaning of the following signal?
“Irregular flashing of all available lights”
In distress
