Air Law Unit Test Flashcards
How do we number runways in the Southern Domestic Airspace?
Where magnetic compasses are reliable and are rounded to the nearest 10 degrees.
What must you get when taking off from an intersecting runway that is being used?
ATC clearance except on uncontrolled airports.
What is the VFR weather minima?
1,000ft ceiling, 3SM visibility.
What must an aircraft do before landing at intersecting runways?
Must be able to stop 200ft before the runway, tailwind must be no greater than 5kts, and te runway must be dry.
How fast is the windsock when fully horizontal?
15kts.
What speed is the windsock when it is 60 degrees off the horizon?
6kts.
What are the required documents for flying?
- Airworthiness
- Registration
- Weight report
- Operating handbook
- Journey log
- Insurance
- Licences
What are the VFR and OTT requirements?
Above or below the cloud layer by 1,000ft, 5SM of visibility, only during the day and must have 15hrs of instrument.
How long is the CFS valid for?
56 days.
When two aircraft are approaching each other perpendicular, which aircraft has to turn to avoid?
The aircraft on the other;s right must turn left to avoid a collision.
When may the PIC deviate from an ATC clearance?
To avoid a collision.
What does the PIC have to do after deviating from an ATC clearance?
Inform ATC of deviation and return to the last clearance received.
At what altitude is it necessary to have oxygen to all passengers?
Between 10,000ft and 13,000ft ASL.
How much oxygen is available to the passengers?
10%
What are your PPL privileges?
No limits on passengers, no airplane limit, and only in day and good weather.
What is the minimum VFR cruise altitude?
1,000ft.
What is the CFS?
A NAV Canada issued document that updates changes in airspace and airports.
When do cruise altitude rules come into effect?
Above 3,000ft AGL.
What is the height and radius of a “control zone”?
3,000ft AGL and a radius of 5nm.
When flying through a Air Defense Identification Zone, what must you have before flying into it?
A filed DVFR, or FSS (flight service station) flight plan.
On a track from 180° to 359° what should your altitude?
Even 1,000’s, +/- 500ft.
On a track from 360° to 179° what should your altitude?
Odd 1,—’s +/- 500ft.
What is the altitude range of low-level airways that is controlled?
From 2,200ft and up to but not including 13,000ft.
What is the radius of the terminal control area at 1,200ft AGL?
12nm.
What is the radius of the terminal control area at 2,200ft AGL?
35nm.
What is the radius of a terminal control area at 18,000ft AGL?
45nm.
What must you need in the aircraft when flying 50nm off shore?
A life preserver to each passenger and a sufficient survival kit.
What must you need in the aircraft when flying 100nm off shore?
Life raft.
Class A airspace ranges from which altitudes?
18,000ft to 60,000ft; IFR only.
Class B airspace ranges from which altitudes?
All low level airspace from 12,500ft up to but not including 18,000ft; IFR only.
Class C airspace ranges from which altitudes?
Surface to 4,000ft with 5nm radius, which is overlaid by a disk from 1,200ft to 4,000ft with a radius of 10nm.
Class D airspace ranges from what altitudes?
Surface to 2,500ft AGL.
Class E airspace ranges from what altitudes?
Any airspace that is not class A, B, C, or D.
What is special about class F airspace?
Either a temporary or permanent flight zone restriction.
What is class G airspace?
Uncontrolled airspace that is not any other airspace.
What airspace(s) are IFR only?
Class A and B.
What does class A airspace require?
Mode C transponder.
What does class B airspace require?
Mode C transponder.
Which airspace(s) DO NOT require a mode C transponder?
Class D, E and G.
How much extra fuel must you carry whilst on a flight plan during the day?
30 minutes extra.
How much extra fuel must you carry whilst on a flight plan during the day?
45 minutes extra.
What must be don every 6 months?
At least 5 take-offs and landings.
Name two 24 month recurrences that need to be conducted:
Complete a flight review with an instructor, and attending a safety seminar.
When flying through a class B airspace, what is required of you?
Only IFR and CVFR; clearance required and a mode C transponder.
What is different between an Aerodrome and an Airport?
An airport has a certificate in force.
What does class E airspace consist of?
Control zones, low-level airways and transition areas.
What does a steady green light mean?
Cleared to take-off/land/
What does a flashing green light mean?
Cleared to taxi/return to landing.
What does a steady red light mean?
Stop/give way and continue circling.
What does flashing red light mean?
Taxi clear of landing area, in use/do not land.
What does a red pyrotechnical light mean?
Do not land for the time being.
What does a white flashing light mean?
Return to starting point on airport.
How do we know if an aerodrome is permanently closed?
The markings will be completely removed.
What does a displaced threshold do?
Gives clearance over an obstruction.
When is the only time you may test your ELT?
Within the first 5 minutes of any hour, and lo longer than 5 seconds.
When flying through a ADIZ what are the requirements?
Must be within 5 minutes of your scheduled arrival, and +/- 20nm off your centre line track.
What is a mandatory frequency?
An aerodrome that has no ATC but still requires you to make call-outs to nearby traffic.
What does ATIS give you?
Runway in use, weather information, NOTAM’s, etc.
What is required for your PPL?
Medical 3 Certificate.
What is required for your CPL?
Medical 1 Certificate.
What are the lighting requirements at night?
Must be visible from 2nm in fight, plus red markings for unserviceable areas.
N person shall operate aircraft in acrobatic flight when:
The visibility is less than 3 miles.
In which class of airspace is acrobatic flight prohibited?
Class E airspace below 1,500 feet AGL.
When may an ATC authorize special VFR?
At VFR OTT.
What is elementary work?
The removal or replacement of items that are meant for constant replacement/cleaning/removal.
How is the definition of an infant changed?
By age.
What does squawk 7500, 7600 and 7700 mean?
Hijacking, radio dysfunction, emergency.
What airspaces are coltrolled?
Airspaces A through E.
What airspaces are uncontrolled?
Class G and class E; class E not always exisits, it is where tower may be avalible, but not required.
