Airlaw - Exam Flashcards
10: According to the Chicago Convention, aircraft of Contracting States shall have the right to make flights into or in transit non stop across the territory of other contracting States and to make stops for non-traffic purposes without the necessity of obtaining prior permission. This applies to the following flights:
A to aircraft of scheduled air services only.
B to aircraft engaged in commercial non-scheduled flights only.
C to aircraft on non-commercial flights only.
D to aircraft not engaged in scheduled international air services.
D to aircraft not engaged in scheduled international air services.
11: Which Freedom of the Air will be exercised by an airline planning a flight that will require a technical stop in neighbouring State?
A 2nd freedom of the air.
B 3nd freedom of the air.
C 1st freedom of the air.
D 4th freedom of the air.
A 2nd freedom of the air.
12: If a state finds that it is impracticable to comply with an International Standard:
A it shall give immediate notice to ICAO of the differences between its own practices and the International Standard.
B it shall give 45 days notice to ICAO of the differences between its own practices and the International Standard.
C it shall give 60 days notice to ICAO of the differences between ist own practices and the International Standard.
D it shall give 90 days notice to ICAO of the differences between its own practices and the International Standard
A it shall give immediate notice to ICAO of the differences between its own practices and the International Standard.
13: What is the obligation of a State in the event of non-compliance with an international Standard?
A The State has to publish such differences in the national AIP only.
B The State has to notify the Assembly of ICAO and publish such differences in the national AIP.
C The State has to notify the Council of ICAO and publish such differences in the national AIP.
D Modifications to international Standards shall be published in the national AIP only: differences to Recommended Pracitices have do be notified to ICAO.
C The State has to notify the Council of ICAO and publish such differences in the national AIP.
14: Concerning the Chicago Convention of 1944:
A each State has total sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
B each State was required to recognize the other States attending.
C only 52 nations were permitted to attend.
D all States in the world attended.
A each State has total sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
15: The president of the ICAO Council is elected for:
A 1 year.
B 3 years.
C 5 years.
D 10 years.
B 3 years.
16: Which international organisation was founded with the Chicago Agreement?
A AOPA
B JAA
C ICAO
D IATA
C ICAO
17:International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) establishes:
A standards and recommended international practices for contracting member States.
B standards and recommended practices applied without exception by all States, signatory to the Chicago convention.
C aeronautical standards adopted by all States.
D proposals for aeronautical regulations in the form of 18 annexes.
A standards and recommended international practices for contracting member States.
18: According to Article 73 of the German Basic Law, the legislative right concerning aviation is:
A jointly possessed by the Federal Government and the Länder
B exclusively possessed by the Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS)
C exclusively possessed by the Federal Government
D. exclusively possessed by the aeronautical authorities of the Länder
C exclusively possessed by the Federal Government
19: One of the main objectives of ICAO is to:
A develop principles and techniques for international aviation.
B approve new international airlines.
C approve the ticket prices set by international airline companies.
D approve new international airlines with jet aircraft.
A develop principles and techniques for international aviation.
20: 5th Freedom of the Air:
A the right to carry revenue traffic from treaty partner’s territory (B) to carrier’s base nation (A).
B the right to carry revenue traffic between any points of landing on flights between 3 or more treaty partner nations (B to C to D).
C revenue traffic flown between two nations (C to A) by carrier of a third nation (B).
D the right to carry revenue traffic between two points within a treay nation (B) by the carrier of another nation (A).
B the right to carry revenue traffic between any points of landing on flights between 3 or more treaty partner nations (B to C to D).
21: Regarding air operations what is the role of the national aviation authorities in relation to EASA?
A EASA is the regulatory authority whereas national aviation authorities can implement or reject the rules on air operations.
B EASA proposes recommendations about safety in aviation to national aviation authorities which thereupon implement thier own rules.
C EASA proposes rules and regulations to the national aviation authorities, which they can implement or reject.
D EASA proposes implementing rules and regulations and the national aviation act as competent authorities.
D EASA proposes implementing rules and regulations and the national aviation act as competent authorities.
22: In which area of Air Traffic Control in Europe does Eurocontrol have a logical and operationally essential role to play?
A National airspace management within in Europe.
B Regulation of civil aviation in Europe.
C Regional air naviagtion planning in Europe.
D Air Traffic Flow Management in Europe.
D Air Traffic Flow Management in Europe.
23: What is the main role of EASA in European civil aviation?
A EASA provides legislative proposals to NAAs and promotes the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation.
B EASA provides legislative proposals to NAAs only, without any obligation of implementation.
C EASA provides legislative proposals to the European Commission for implementation and promotes the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation.
D EASA provides legislative proposals to CAAs only, without any obligation of implemenatation.
C EASA provides legislative proposals to the European Commission for implementation and promotes the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation.
24: What is the mission statement of EASA?
A EASA suggest new rules to National Aviation Authorities, which these authorities are free to implement if they see fit.
B EASA suggests the implementation of rules to the European Commission, and promotes the highest common standards of civil aviation safety and environmental protection in Europe and worldwide.
C EASA produces guidlines for National Aviation Authorities, and promotes the highest common standards of civil aviation safety and environmental protection in Europe and worldwide.
D EASA produces rules and regulations, and promotes the highest common standards of civil aviation safety and environmenal protection in Europe and worldwide.
D EASA produces rules and regulations, and promotes the highest common standards of civil aviation safety and environmenal protection in Europe and worldwide.
25 What does IATA mean?
A International Air Transport Association
B International Airport Training Association
C International Air Trading Association
D International Aviation Training Association
A International Air Transport Association
35: The First Freedom of the Air is:
A the right to board passengers from the State where the aircraft is registered and to fly to another State.
B the right to overfly without landing
C the right to land for a technical stop.
D the opportunity to operate a commercial flight with passengers on board bewtween two States.
B the right to overfly without landing
36: Why is the 8 th freedom of the air particularly applicable to the European Union?
A Because the EU is primarily a commercial arrangement and it is commercially sensible to prevent non-EU carriers from profiting in Europe.
B Because the Chicago Convention allows a state to give exclusivity of internal air services to another state.
C Because most of the EU is effectively ‘one state’ as far as the internal movement of people is concerned.
D To prevent non-EASA states operating domestic scheduled services in Europe.
C Because most of the EU is effectively ‘one state’ as far as the internal movement of people is concerned.
37: What does the International Air Transport Agreement provide for?
A Free and unhindered transit of aeroplanes over the high seas.
B The freedom for aeroplanes to fly over the territority of any other State without landing.
C. The carriage of traffic between the state of registration of the aircraft and any other participating state.
D The freedom for aeroplanes of one State to land in the territory of another State for the purpose of refuelling
C. The carriage of traffic between the state of registration of the aircraft and any other participating state.
38: 6th Freedom of the Air is:
A the right to carry revenue traffic between any points of landing on flights between 3 or more treaty partner nations (B to C to D).
B revenue traffic flown between two nations (C to A) by carrier of a third nations (B).
C the right to carry revenue traffic between two points within a treaty nation (B) by carrier of another nation (A).
D a combination of Freedoms 3 and 4. Revenue traffic flown between two treaty partner nations (C to A) through carriers base nation (B).
D a combination of Freedoms 3 and 4. Revenue traffic flown between two treaty partner nations (C to A) through carriers base nation (B).
39: The objectives of ICAO were ratified by the:
A Warsaw Convention 1929.
B Montreal Convention 1948.
C Geneva Convention 1936.
D Chicago Convention 1944.
D Chicago Convention 1944.
40: The Air Navigation Commission consists of:
A 33 members appointed by the ICAO Council.
B 19 members appointed by the ICAO Council.
C 19 members appointed by the ICAO Assembly.
D 33 members appointed by the ICAO Assembly.
B 19 members appointed by the ICAO Council.
41: The airport licence is issued by the following aeronautical authority:
A the aeronautical authority of the Länder in which the terrain is located
B German Air Navigation Services (DFS)
C Federal Office of Civil Aviation (LBA)
D Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI)
A the aeronautical authority of the Länder in which the terrain is located
42: Where is the ICAO Annex 13 applicable?
A Air Trafic Services
B The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
C Facilitation
D Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
D Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
43: The aviation supervision may prohibit a pilot to depart from an airfield:
A in order to protect against dangers and for ensuring air traffic safety
B in order to maintain flight discipline on the airfield
C because the destination airfield may only be approached after prior permission (PPR)
D for separating the aircraft approaching the airfield
A in order to protect against dangers and for ensuring air traffic safety
44: What is the mission statement of ICAO?
A ICAO produces rules and regulations, and promotes the hightest common standards of civil aviation safety and environmental protection in Europe and worldwide.
B ICAO’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. ICAO seeks to improve understanding of the industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies. It fights for the interests of airlines across the globe, challenging unreasonable rules and charges, holding regulators and governments to account, and striving for sensible regulation.
C ICAO’s mission is to serve as the global forum of States for international civil aviation. ICAO develops policies and Standards, undertakes compliance audits, performs studies and analyses, provides assistance and builds aviation capacity through many other activities and the cooperation of ots Member States and stakeholders.
D ICAO’s mission is to improve new international airlines and aircraft.
C ICAO’s mission is to serve as the global forum of States for international civil aviation. ICAO develops policies and Standards, undertakes compliance audits, performs studies and analyses, provides assistance and builds aviation capacity through many other activities and the cooperation of ots Member States and stakeholders.
45: Standards and Recommended Practices for Security are contained in ICAO Annex:
A 17
B 15
C 12
D 8
A 17
60: The Standards of Airworthiness, detailed in Annex 8 part III are applicable to:
A aeroplanes over 5700 kg Maximum Certified Take-off Mass, intended for the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail in international air navigation
B aeroplanes of over 5700 kg Maximum Certified Take-off Mass, intended for the carriage of passengers only
C aeroplanes over 5700 kg Maximum Certified Take-off Mass, intended for the carriage of cargo or mail in international air navigation
D aeroplanes over 25 700 kg Maximum Certified Take-off Mass, intended for the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail in international air navigation
A aeroplanes over 5700 kg Maximum Certified Take-off Mass, intended for the carriage of passengers, cargo or mail in international air navigation
61: Where on the wings of heavier-than-air aircraft shall registration marks be located?
A On the left half of the lower surface of the wing structure
B On the right half of the lower surface of the wing structure
C On the left half of the upper surface of the wing structure
D On the right half of the upper surface of the wing structure
A On the left half of the lower surface of the wing structure
62: What is the definition of the State of Registry? (ICAO ANNEX /7
A The State on whose register the aircraft is entered
B The State where the lessor is registered
C The State where the operator is registered
D The State where the aircraft is based
A The State on whose register the aircraft is entered
63: According to Annex 7, the definition of heavier-than-air aircraft is:
A A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving ist lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight
B Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the Earth’s surface
C A non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving ist lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight
D Any aircraft deriving ist lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic forces
D Any aircraft deriving ist lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic forces
64: What is the Aircraft Register and where is it kept and supervised?
A It is kept at the EASA headquarter in Cologne
B It is kept at the aviation authority of the Länder
C kept and supervised with the ICAO headquarter in Montreal
D kept and supervised at the LBA in Braunschweig
D kept and supervised at the LBA in Braunschweig
65: The height of the mark on the fuselage (or equivalent structure) and on the vertical tail surfaces of heavier than air aircraft shall be:
A at least between 20 centimetres and 40 centimetres
B at least 40 centimetres
C at least 30 centimetres
D at least 20 centrimetres
C at least 30 centimetres
66: Which of the following gets its lift chiefly through aerodynamis forces?
A Heavier - than - air aircraft
B Aeroplanes
C Lighter-than-air aircraft
D Rotorcraft
A Heavier - than - air aircraft
67: The height of the marks on the fuselage (or equivalent structure) and on the vertical tail surfaces of heavier than aircraft shall be:
A at least between 20 centimetres and 40 centimetres
B at least 40 centimetres
C at least 30 centimetres
D at least 20 centimetres
C at least 30 centimetres
68: The common mark shall be selected from the series of symbols included in the radio call sign allocated:
A to the State of Registry by the International Telecommunication Union
B to the International Civil Aviation Organisation by the International Telecommunication Union
C to the State of Registry by the International Civil Aviation Organisation
D to State of the Operator
B to the International Civil Aviation Organisation by the International Telecommunication Union
69: According to Annex 7, the registration mark shall be letters, numbers or a combination of letters and numbers and shall be that assigned by:
A the State of Registry or common mark registering authority
B the State of Registry only
C the international Civil Aviation Organisation
D the International Telecommunication Union
A the State of Registry or common mark registering authority
70: When letters are used for the registration mark, combinations shall not be used which might be confused with the:
A four letter combinations beginning with Q
B three letters combinations used in the internatinal code of signal
C letters used for an ICAO identification documents
D five letter combinations used in the international code of signals
D five letter combinations used in the international code of signals
75: According to Annex 7, the definition of aircraft is:
A A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight
B Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the Earth’s surface
C A non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight
D Any aircraft supported chiefly by its buoyancy in the air
B Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the Earth’s surface
76: An aircraft with the identification D-CFLU can be a:
A single-engined aircraft with a maximum mass of 2000 - 5700 kg MTOW
B multi-engined aircraft with a maximum mass of 2000 - 5700 kg MTOW
C multi-engined aircraft with a maximum mass of 14000-20000 kg MTOW
D multi-engined aircraft with a maximum mass of 5700-14000 kg MTOW
D multi-engined aircraft with a maximum mass of 5700-14000 kg MTOW
77: Aircraft required to be registered with an airworthiness certificate are:
A ultralight aircraft and winches for gliders
B powered gliders, gliders, hang gliders
C manned balloons, hang gliders, flying models of more than 150 kg
D airplanes, rotorcraft, airships
D airplanes, rotorcraft, airships
78: Describe the following: helicopter, glider & airship:
A aircraft
B power driven aircraft
C lighter than air aircraft
D heavier than air aircraft
A aircraft
79: An aircraft which has the right of way shall maintain its:
A altitude
B course and speed
C heading and speed
D course; speed and altitude
C heading and speed
80: Except when necessary for take-off or landing; a VFR flight over congested areas of Cities; towns or settlements or over an open air assembly of persons shall not be flown at a height less than:
A 300 m above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 ft from the aircraft:.
B 300 m above the highest obstacle.
C 300 m above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft.
D 600 m above the highest obstacle within a radius of 300 m from the aircraft.
C 300 m above the highest obstacle within a radius of 600 m from the aircraft.
One of the following statements about aircraft ground movement is correct:
A) A vehicle towing an aircraft has priority over a taxiing aircraft.
B) An aircraft overtaking another does so by passing on the right.
C) A taxiing aircraft has priority over a vehicle towing an aircraft.
D) Two airplanes approaching head-on will alter course to the left.
C) A taxiing aircraft has priority over a vehicle towing an aircraft.
When two-way radio communication is lost, a pilot should select ____ on the transponder.
A) Code 7500
B) Code 2000
C) Code 7700
D) Code 7600
D) Code 7600
A series of red flashes from aerodrome control tower directed towards an aircraft on ground means:
A. Stop and taxi back, you are on the wrong taxiway.
B. Give way to other aircraft taxiing.
C. Slow down taxi speed.
D. Taxi clear of landing area in use.
D. Taxi clear of landing area in use.
A flight plan shall be submitted prior to departure for a controlled flight at least:
A. 10 minutes prior to departure.
B. 60 minutes prior to departure.
C. 30 minutes prior to the “off-blocks” time.
D. 45 minutes prior to the “off-blocks” time.
B. 60 minutes prior to departure.
89 Whilst flying in an aerodrome’s traffic circuit, an aircraft receives a series of green flashes from the tower. The aircraft:
A. Must come back to land and the landing clearance will be sent in due time.
B. Is cleared to land.
C. Must give way to another aircraft.
D. Must land immediately and clear the landing area.
A. Must come back to land and the landing clearance will be sent
What is the minimum flight altitude for VFR flights permitted over towns, settlements, and populated areas?
A. 500 ft within a radius of 1 NM of the aircraft position.
B. 1,000 ft within a
radius of 8 km of the aircraft position.
C. 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within 600 m of the aircraft position.
D. The altitude which permits the aircraft to land safely in the event of an engine failure.
C. 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within 600 m of the aircraft position.
An aircraft manoeuvring in an airport’s circuit receives a series of red flashes from the control tower. This signifies that the aircraft must:
A. Give way to another aircraft.
B. Not land because the airport is not available for landing.
C. Continue to circle and await the clearance to land signal.
D. Not land for the moment regardless of previous instructions.
B. Not land because the airport is not available for landing.
The signal from pilot to the signalman (marshaller) which means “brakes applied” is:
A. Fist clenched in front of the face, then fingers extended.
B. Arms extended, palms outwards, then move hands inwards to cross in front of the face.
C. Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended, horizontally in front of face, then clench fist.
D. Hands crossed in front of the face, palms outwards, then move arms outwards.
C. Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended, horizontally in front of face, then clench fist.
An overtaking aircraft is an aircraft that approaches another aircraft from the rear on a line forming an angle of:
A. Less than 50° with the plane of symmetry of the latter.
B. Less than 60° with the plane of symmetry of the latter.
C. Less than 70° with the plane of symmetry of the latter.
D. Less than 80° with the plane of symmetry of the latter.
C. Less than 70° with the plane of symmetry of the latter.
An aircraft operated on, or in the vicinity of, an aerodrome shall whether or not within an ATZ:
- Observe other aerodrome traffic for the purpose of avoiding collision.
- Conform with or avoid the pattern of traffic formed by other aircraft in operation.
- Make all turns to the right, when approaching for landing or taking-off unless otherwise instructed.
- Land and take-off into the wind unless safety, the runway configuration, or an air traffic consideration determines that a different direction should be used.
Which statements are correct?
A. 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 1, 2, 3
C. 1, 2, 4
Two aircraft are approaching each other in a controlled airspace class D in VMC at approximately the same level on converging courses. Aircraft “A” is flying under IFR, Aircraft “B” is flying under VFR. Who has the right of way?
A. Aircraft “B”, providing it has “A” on its left.
B. Aircraft “A”, providing it has “B” on its right.
C. Aircraft “B” regardless of the direction from which “A” is approaching.
D. Aircraft “A” regardless of the direction from which “B” is approaching.
A. Aircraft “B”, providing it has “A” on its left.
A series of green flashes from aerodrome control directed towards an aircraft on ground means:
A. Cleared to taxi.
B. Accelerate taxi speed.
C. Slow down taxi speed, but continue.
D. Stand by, clearance for take-off will be given in short time.
A. Cleared to taxi.
A series of green flashes from aerodrome control directed towards an aircraft in flight means:
A. Cleared to land.
B. Return for landing.
C. Make a short approach and land as soon as possible.
D. Continue circling and give way to other aircraft.
B. Return for landing.
The “Total Estimated Elapsed Time” in item 16 of a VFR flight plan is the estimated time:
A. Required by the aircraft from the moment it moves by its own power until it stops at the end of the flight (block time).
B. Required by the aircraft from take-off to arrive overhead the destination airport.
C. Required by the aircraft from brake release at take-off until landing.
D. Of endurance at cruising power taking into account pressure and temperature on that day.
B. Required by the aircraft from take-off to arrive overhead the destination airport.
Which is the correct order of priority?
A. Power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to airships, gliders, and balloons.
B. Gliders shall give way to airships and balloons.
C. Gliders do not give way to balloons.
D. All aircraft shall give way to aircraft which are seen to be towing other aircraft.
A. Power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to airships, gliders, and balloons.
A red flare light signal addressed to an aircraft in flight means:
A. Aerodrome unsafe, do not land.
B. Slow down speed to minimum, give way to other aircraft in the circuit, and continue circling.
C. Notwithstanding any previous instructions, do not land for the time being.
D. Return for approach, clearance to land to be expected on final.
C. Notwithstanding any previous instructions, do not land for the time being.
No aircraft shall be flown over the congested area of cities, towns, or settlements unless at a height that will permit:
A. In the event of an emergency, a landing to be made safely.
B. In the event of an emergency, the aircraft can fly to the nearest suitable aerodrome.
C. In the event of an emergency, the aircraft can be flown away from the congested area.
D. In the event of an emergency, a landing to be made safely at the nearest airfield.
A. In the event of an emergency, a landing to be made safely.
When two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately so and there is a danger of collision, each shall:
A. Alter its heading to the right.
B. Alter its heading to the left.
C. Switch on all available lights in order to warn the other traffic.
D. Turn, climb, or descend as in order to avoid.
A. Alter its heading to the right.
No aircraft shall be flown over the congested area of cities, towns, or settlements unless at a height that will permit, in the event of an emergency, a landing to be made safely. Exceptions to this rule are:
A. Take-off and landing, or permission from the appropriate authority.
B. Take-off and landing.
C. Permission from the appropriate authority.
D. None of the above.
A. Take-off and landing, or permission from the appropriate authority.
An aircraft being towed by night must display:
A. An anti-collision beacon.
B. Steady navigation lights.
C. Navigation lights and taxi lights.
D. The same lights that are required in flight.
D. The same lights that are required in flight.
Anti-collision lights on an aircraft must be displayed:
A. By all aircraft moving on the manoeuvring area.
B. By all aircraft operating on the movement area.
C. Between sunset and sunrise or any period specified by the appropriate authority.
D. As soon as the engines are running.
D. As soon as the engines are running.
When a pilot raises his arms extended, palms facing outwards, and moves his hands inwards to cross in front of the face, this means:
A. Brakes engaged.
B. Brakes released.
C. Insert chocks.
D. Remove chocks.
C. Insert chocks.
You are flying on a VFR flight in VMC in a controlled airspace. Suddenly, you realize you are unable to maintain VMC. What are your actions according to ICAO Annex 2?
A. Request a special VFR clearance if flying in a control zone.
B. Continue to fly in VMC as best as possible and land at the nearest suitable airport immediately.
C. Continue in IMC and land on the next airport which is equipped for instrument approaches.
D. Continue in IMC and land on the next suitable airport.
A. Request a special VFR clearance if flying in a control zone.
The pilot-in-command of an aircraft:
- Must comply immediately to all instructions received from ATC.
- Is responsible only if he is the “pilot flying”.
- May deviate from air regulations for safety reasons.
- May be exempt from air regulations in order to comply with an ATC instruction.
- May ask for the modification of an unsatisfactory clearance.
Which of the following combinations contain all of the correct statements?
A. 3, 4, 5
B. 3, 5
C. 1, 4
D. 2, 3, 5
B. 3, 5
The minimum flight visibility for a VFR flight in ATS airspace classified as D at an altitude above 10,000 ft MSL is:
A. 1500 m
B. 8 km
C. 5 km
D. 5 NM
B. 8 km
Which signal from a marshaller indicates “all clear”?
A. Raise arm and hand with fingers extended horizontally in front of the body, then clench fist.
B. Arms raised above the head with palms facing the pilot.
C. Right arm raised bent at elbow with thumb extended.
D. Arms pointing down with palms pointing inwards, moving arms inwards from extended position.
C. Right arm raised bent at elbow with thumb extended.
Above 3050 m (10,000 ft) AMSL, the VMC minima for VFR flights in all classes of airspace (except class A) are:
A. Flight visibility: 8 km, clear of clouds.
B. No minima defined, VFR flights are not permitted.
C. Flight visibility: 8 km; distance from clouds: 1,500 m horizontal; 1,000 ft vertical.
D. Flight visibility: 5 km; distance from clouds: 1,500 m horizontal; 1,000 ft vertical.
C. Flight visibility: 8 km; distance from clouds: 1,500 m horizontal; 1,000 ft vertical.
135 When an aircraft is operating in class F airspace below 900 m AMSL, the minimum horizontal distance from cloud for VFR flight is:
A 1000 ft.
B 1500m.
C 5 km.
D clear of clouds and surface in sight.
D clear of clouds and surface in sight.
136 A series of red flashes from aerodrome control tower directed towards an aircraft in flight means:
A give way to other aircraft in emergency.
B aerodrome unsafe, do not land.
C continue circling and wait for further instruction.
D aerodrome temporarily closed, continue circling.
B aerodrome unsafe, do not land.
137 Flights operating within airspace classified as G above an altitude of 10 000 ft MSL and in acordance with VFR shall observe the following weather minima:
A a distance from cloud: 1 500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically; flight visibility: 8 km
B a distance from cloud: 1 500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically; flight visibility: 5 km
C a distance from cloud: 1 Nautical Mile (NM), 1000 ft vertically; flight visibility: 5 km
D a distance from cloud: 1 Nautical Mile (NM), 1000 ft vertically; flight visibility: 8 km
A a distance from cloud: 1 500 m horizontally, 1000 ft vertically; flight visibility: 8 km
138 “Raise hand just above shoulder, with palm open, eye contact with flight crew, then close hand into a fist”. This signal from a signalman to an aircraft means:
A release brakes.
B engage brakes.
C chocks removed.
D start engines.
B engage brakes.
139 The minimum height, except for take-off and landing, may
A be ignored, if at any time a suitable terrain allows a potential emergency landing
B be ignored, if the terrain is largely free of obstacles
C never be ignored
D be ignored, if it does not expose the respective residents to unnecessary noise disturbance
C never be ignored
140 Advertising flights with towed objects need permission of:
A the local aviation supervision
B the Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt)
C the aeronautical authority of the Länder responsible for the area in which the object is to be towed
D the aeronautical authority of the Länder of residence or domicile of the applicant
D the aeronautical authority of the Länder of residence or domicile of the applicant
141 A pilot needs a permit issued by the appropiate aeronautical authority for:
A dropping tow ropes
B dropping animal feed for wild animals
C airdropping parachutists
D dropping the banner
B dropping animal feed for wild animals
142 Aerobatic flights are prohibited in heights of less than:
A 2000 ft GND
B 1500 ft GND
C 2500 ft GND
D 1000 ft GND
B 1500 ft GND
143 Which unit of measurement applies for the vertical speed in aviation?
A km/h
B Mach and Kts
C Knots
D ft/min
D ft/min
144 Who is allowed to check whether a pilot has prepared a flight properly?
A the delegate of the aviation supervision
B the advisory service
C the aerodrome operator
D the flight information service of the DFS GmbH
A the delegate of the aviation supervision
145 After having entered a control zone on a VFR-flight, the radio fails. How shall the pilot behave?
A proceed according to the acknowledged air traffic control clearance and wait for the light signals of the aerodrome control tower
B leave the control zone on the shortest way possible, land and inform air traffic control
C enter the traffic circuit immediately and land according to given light signals
D fly across the runway and wait for light
A proceed according to the acknowledged air traffic control clearance and wait for the light signals of the aerodrome control tower
146 As an exception, you would like to take-off and land on a Bundeswehr aerodrome with DEKIL. The flight is not of a commercial nature. When are you allowed to do so?
A Only with permission by DFS and AFSBw (German Forces Air Traffic Services Office)
B Only with permission of the person responsible for flight operations
C Only on Sundays and holidays, without special permission
D Only with permission of the appropriate aeronautical authority of the Land
B Only with permission of the person responsible for flight operations
147 The pilot in command is the ultimate authority on operating the aircraft:
A only during flight
B during taxiing, take-off, landing and enroute.
C only during take-off, flight and landing
D only if he/she is sitting on the left seat of the aircraft
B during taxiing, take-off, landing and enroute.
148 Radiotelephony communication for VFR flights in Germany in airspace “C” above flight level 100 is conducted
A in English language
B in German language
C in German or English language
D in one of the ICAO languages
A in English language
149 An aircraft overtakes another aircraft when it approaches from behind in a direction of flight having an angle of less than:
A 090° towards the direction of flight of the other aircraft
B 070° towards the direction of flight of the other aircraft
C 110° towards the direction of flight of the other aircraft
D 120° towards the direction of flight of the other aircraft
B 070° towards the direction of flight of the other aircraft
150 The pilot is required to transmit a departure message to the responsible air traffic control unit for a flight from an uncontrolled aerodrome after having filed the flight plan.
A This only applies if the departure time deviates from the expected departure time indicated in the flight plan by more than 30 minutes.
B A departure message has to be transmitted in any case.
C This only applies if the departure time deviates by more than 5 minutes from the expected departure time indicated in the flight plan.
D This only applies if the departure time deviates by more than 15 minutes from the expected departure time indicated in the flight plan.
B A departure message has to be transmitted in any case.
151 In Germany Airspace G is below
A 5000 ft MSL or 3500 ft GND, the lower value being relevant
B 1000 ft and 1700 ft GND, otherwise 2500 ft MSL
C 1000 ft and 1700 ft GND, otherwise 2500 ft GND
D 1000 ft and 1700 ft GND, in other cases different depending on local conditions
C 1000 ft and 1700 ft GND, otherwise 2500 ft GND
152 According to ICAO Annex 2 - Rules of the Air, what is correct concerning a “Time Check”?
A It is used for controlled flights and only obtained on request by ATC.
B It is used for controlled flights and obtained on request by ATC only during ground operations.
C It is only executed when requested by ATC.
D A time check contains time given in hours, minutes and seconds.
D A time check contains time given in hours, minutes and seconds.
153 Under which conditions may aircraft fly in formation?
A only upon agreement between the participating pilots
B only in commercial air traffic
C only above uncontrolled aerodromes
D if the aircraft have a maximum mass of 2000 kg
A only upon agreement between the participating pilots
154 What can be ignored for a VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace?
A flight visibility
B ground visibility
C ground in sight
D cloud height and distance
B ground visibility
155 Engine-powered aircraft on a VFR flight in airspace C (below FL 100) are required to operate a transponder
A as a VFR-flight only on request by ATC
B always
C above 5000 ft MSL or above 2000 ft GND, whichever is higher
D above 5000 ft MSL or above 3500 ft GND, whichever is higher
B always
156 A radiotelephony signal comprising of the word “PAN PAN” means that an aircraft
A accidentally entered a danger area
B has been hijacked
C has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft or other vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight.
D is threatened by grave and imminent danger, and immediate assistance is requested
C has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft or other vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight.
157 When shall aircraft in operation switch on their navigation lights?
A between half an hour after sunset and half an hour after sunrise
B from half an hour past sunset to half an hour after sunrise
C from SS to SR and poor flight visibility
D at night
D at night
158 The pilot-in-command is responsible for operating the aircraft. This is valid
A in uncontrolled airspace only
B except air traffic control communication is performed via radio
C except being within an control zone
D irrespective, whether the pilot operates the aircraft personally or not
D irrespective, whether the pilot operates the aircraft personally or not
159 A pre-flight briefing needs to be obtained before every flight
A which enters controlled airspace
B with a flight distance of more than 100 km
C which requires a flight plan to be filed
D which leaves the vicinity of the aerodrome of departure
C which requires a flight plan to be filed
160 On aerodromes, aircraft taxiing by own power means
A to have no priority over other vehicles and pedestrians
B to have priority over pedestrians, but no priority over motor-driven vehicles
C to have priority over other vehicles and pedestrians
D to have the same rights as other vehicles and pedestrians unless the vehicles are police vehicles
C to have priority over other vehicles and pedestrians
- Flight visibility defines as:
A. visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight to the ground.
B. medium slant visibility from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
C. maximum forward visibility from the cockpit of an aircraft.
D. visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
D. visibility forward from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight.
162 The aeronautical chart ICAO 1:500,000 describes an airspace “D ctr” with:
“2800 (HX)”. Does a pilot, whose radio has failed, have the possibility to cross this airspace on a Saturday?
A. only if the status of the deactivation of the control zone has been confirmed just before the radio failure happens.
B. yes, if a flight plan has been filed and a permit of the competent aviation supervision is received.
C. yes, because this aerodrome is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
D. only with transponder A/C 7600.
A. only if the status of the deactivation of the control zone has been confirmed just before the radio failure happens.
163 You hear on the radio that another pilot repeatedly transmits “MAYDAY”. It is:
A. a distress signal.
B. a check of the ground station.
C. a warning signal.
D. an urgency signal.
A. a distress signal.
- An aircraft taxiing on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome shall give way to:
A) Other vehicles or pedestrians
B) Larger (heavier) aircraft
C) All vehicles on the taxiways except the “follow me” vehicle
D) Aircraft taking-off or about to take-off
D) Aircraft taking-off or about to take-off
- In the event of a delay of a controlled flight, the submitted flight plan should be amended or canceled and a new flight plan submitted when the delay is in excess of:
A) 30 minutes of the estimated time off blocks
B) 30 minutes of the estimated time of departure
C) 60 minutes of the estimated time off blocks
D) 60 minutes of the estimated time of departure
A) 30 minutes of the estimated time off blocks
- The higher value being relevant, a VFR-flight needs to operate a transponder above altitude 5000 ft MSL or:
A) 2000 ft GND
B) 2500 ft GND
C) 3000 ft GND
D) 3500 ft GND
D) 3500 ft GND
- An engine-powered aircraft on a VFR flight leaves airspace C in the vicinity of an airport and continues its flight in airspace E at FL 75. What does the pilot have to do?
A) Switches the transponder to stand-by and keeps a listening watch on UHF/VHF guard
B) Keeps listening watch in order to obtain traffic information, if necessary
C) Unrequested squawk A/C 7000 and observe the prescribed minima for VFR flights in airspace E
D) Requests to leave frequency from air traffic control and switches the transponder to A/C 0021
C) Unrequested squawk A/C 7000 and observe the prescribed minima for VFR flights in airspace E
- In the event that a controlled flight inadvertently deviates from its track given in the current flight plan, action should be taken in order to:
A) Adjust the heading of the aircraft to regain track as soon as practicable
B) Notify the appropriate ATS unit immediately, notifying the new track and complying with instructions from ATS
C) Maintain VMC, wait for instructions from the appropriate ATS unit
D) Immediately inform ATC
A) Adjust the heading of the aircraft to regain track as soon as practicable
- If there is any danger on the route, how will ATC inform the pilot?
A) ATC will transmit to the pilot information about latitude and longitude of the potential threat
B) ATC will transmit to the pilot information about distance and bearing to the potential threat
C) ATC will transmit to the pilot information about separation time and distance to the potential threat
D) ATC will transmit to the pilot information about GPS data of the potential threat
B) ATC will transmit to the pilot information about distance and bearing to the potential threat
- While on the ground, the navigation lights shall be turned on:
A) Only from sunrise to sunset if instructed by ATC
B) By all aircraft moving on the movement area of an aerodrome from sunset to sunrise to indicate the relative path of the aircraft to an observer, and other lights shall not be displayed if they are likely to be mistaken for these lights
C) From sunrise to sunset so that an observer on the ground can see in which direction the aircraft is moving
D) At night and during the daytime unless otherwise instructed by ATC
B) By all aircraft moving on the movement area of an aerodrome from sunset to sunrise to indicate the relative path of the aircraft to an observer, and other lights shall not be displayed if they are likely to be mistaken for these lights
- What is meant by the term “SPECIAL VFR”?
A) A flight in IMC for which the pilot and/or the aeroplane is unable to comply with the requirements of IFR
B) A VFR flight cleared by ATC to operate within a CTR in meteorological conditions below VMC
C) A VFR procedure to enable an aeroplane to transit a control zone or area in IMC without compliance with IFR
D) Any flight cleared by ATC to operate in conditions less than VMC in which the pilot is required to remain clear of cloud and surface in sight
B) A VFR flight cleared by ATC to operate within a CTR in meteorological conditions below VMC