Airlaws Flashcards
compilation of aeronautical information relative to the Philippine air operations
AIP
AIP meaning
Aeronautical Information Publication
AIS meaning
Aeronautical Information Service
a service established within the defined area of coverage responsible for the provision of aeronautical information/data necessary for the safety, regularity, and efficiency of air navigation
AIS
PCAR Part 1
general policies, procedures, and definitions
PCAR Part 2
personnel licensing
PCAR Part 3
approved training organizations
PCAR Part 4
aircraft registration and markings
PCAR Part 5
airworthiness
PCAR Part 6
approved maintenance organization
PCAR Part 7
instruments and equipment
PCAR Part 8
operations
PCAR Part 9
air operator certification and administration
PCAR Part 10
commercial air transport by foreign air carriers within the Republic of the Philippines
PCAR Part 11
aerial work
PCAR Part 13
accident and incident investigation
PCAR Part 18
safe transportation of dangerous goods by air
defined area on land or water intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure, and surface movement of the aircraft
aerodrome
an authorization entered on a license, stating special conditions, privileges, or limitations pertaining to such license
rating
any individual who engages in the operation of an aircraft
airman
who are the airmen
pilot/flight engineer/flight radio || maintenance personnel || ATC operator || member of the flight crew
a licensed individual charged with duties essential to the operation of an aircraft during a flight duty period
flight crew member
total time from the moment an airplane moves for the purpose of taking off, to the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of a flight
flight time
flight time during which a person is receiving flight instruction from a licensed flight instructor on board the aircraft
dual instruction time
authorized to instruct other pilots
flight instructor
student pilot is the sole occupant of the aircraft
solo flight time
designated by the aircraft owner as being in charge and responsible for the safe conduct of flight
pilot in command or PIC
is responsible to ensure that no flight crew member is incapacitated from performing his or her duties
PIC
licensed pilot serving in any piloting capacity other than PIC but excluding a pilot receiving instruction
co-pilot
a controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth
control area
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight
night
duty and rest period
duty cannot exceed 14 hours, minimum rest period of 8 hours between flights
rest period every 7 days
24 consecutive hours
flight time limit in any calendar year
1000 hours
flight time limit in any calendar month
100 hours
flight time limit in any 7 consecutive days
30 hours
alcohol level limit
0.04 percent
documents required from an aircraft before it can fly
airworthiness certificate / radio license / registration certificate / operating manual / weight and balance / insurance
additional or optional equipment for flight
fire extinguisher / first aid kit / life vests
types of aircraft lights
navigation / beacon / anti collision / landing
inspection done for aircraft used for compensation or hire or for flight instruction
every 100 hours of service
types of CTAF
unicom & multicom
when two aircraft of the same category are converging at the same altitude
the aircraft to the right has the right of way
when both aircraft are approaching head on
each aircraft should alter its course to the right
an airplane overtaking another one needs to do so
from the right. The overtaken airplane has the right of way
an aircraft which is on final approach to land
has the right of way over other aircraft in flight or maneuvering on the ground
an aircraft of any category which has declared an emergency
has the right of way over all other aircraft
when two aircraft of different categories are on a converging path
the least maneuverable has the right of way over the more maneuverable
least maneuverable - more maneuverable list
balloon || glider || refuelling aircraft || airship || airplanes/helicopters
VFR cruising altitude principle
half moon principle || odd thousand feet plus 500 (0 deg - 179 deg) || even thousand feet plus 500 (180 deg - 359 deg)
minimum safe VFR altitudes over a congested area
not less than 1000 feet above the ground within a 2000 feet radius from the tallest obstacle
minimum safe VFR altitudes over a non-congested area
not less than 500 feet above the ground
minimum safe VFR altitudes over the sea or a sparsley populated area
not less than 500 feet from a building, or person, or a vehicle
minimum safe VFR altitudes on hills and mountains
not operated within 1000 feet of a hill or a mountain
document using a specific format filed with the nearest FSS which describes the planned route of a flight
flight plan
in VFR, it is primarily intended to enhance safety by allowing to initiate search and rescue procedures (SAR) of a missing airplane
flight plan
time in which the flight plan should be submitted
at least 60 minutes before the intended time of departure
time in which flight plan is submitted when during flight
at least 10 minutes before entering into a control area or an advisory area or crossing an airway/advisory route
when should the flight plan be opened
beginning of flight
when should the flight plan be closed
within 30 minutes of reaching the destination
endurance for C152 day
3 hours 30 minutes
endurance for C152 night
3 hours 15 minutes
holder of a student pilot authorization shall
be no less than 16 years old; hold a current class 2 medical certificate; be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
holder of a private pilot license shall
be no less than 17 years old; hold a current class 2 medical certificate
private pilot license validity
5 years
the holder of a private pilot license expired for ________ can have it reinstated by passing a _______ and a __________
less than 24 months; CAR examination; medical test
minimum experience required for PPL
40 hours
each subject of the examination shall be passed with a grade of at least
70 percent
two major limitation of a PPL license holder
no renumeration shall be perceived, the airplane shall not be used for a revenue flight
additional type rating to be placed on a pilot’s license, this pilot shall
log 12 hours of flight time in an aircraft of this type, pass the EQC, pass the practical exam
a _____ is granted to advise CAAP of the change of address, after which the license’s privileges are suspended
30-day period
no person may attempt to act as a flight crew member of an aircraft within _____ after the consumption of any alcoholic beverage
8 hours
may be applied in the event a pilot has intentionally broken the rules, or has committed a major offense
revocation
the holder of a license which has been revoked shall not apply for any license, rating, or authorization during _____ after the date on which the license has been revoked
a year
no light aircraft can be flown if it has not been submitted to an annual inspection within
the last 12 calendar months
only allowed when the pilots in command of each airplane involved has made arrangements before the flight
formation flight
FP flight rules V
VFR
FP flight rules I
IFR
FP flight rules Y
IFR then VFR
FP flight rules Z
VFR then IFR
FP type of flight G
general aviation
FP type of flight S
scheduled air transport service
FP type of flight N
non-scheduled air transport service
FP type of flight M
military
FP type of flight X
other type not listed
FP wake turbulence L
less than 7000 kg
FP wake turbulence M
7000 kg - 136000 kg
FP wake turbulence H
more than 136000 kg
FP equipment D
DME
FP equipment F
ADF
FP equipment L
ILS
FP equipment O
VOR
FP equipment V
VHF RTF (radio telephone)
FP equipment C
Mode C Transponder
FP equipment S
Standard (VOR, ILS, radio)
FP cruising speed N
knots
FP cruising speed K
kph
FP cruising speed M
mach
with respect to the certification of airmen, what is the category of aircraft
airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air
with respect to the certification of airmen, what is the class of aircraft
single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea
with respect to the certification of aircraft, what is the category of aircraft
normal, utility, acrobatic
with respect to the certification of aircraft, what is the class fo aircraft
airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon
an ATC clearance provides
authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace
in regard to privileges and limitations, a private pilot may
not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses, involves only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees
is responsible for determining if an aircraft is in condition for safe flight
PIC
the final authority as to the operation of an aircraft is the
PIC
where may an aircraft’s operating limitations be found
in the current, FAA approved flight manual, approved manual material, marking, and placards, or any combination thereof
preflight action, as required for all flights away from the airport, shall include
an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned
in addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command to
determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft’s takeoff and landing distance data
preflight action that is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight
become familiar with available information concerning the flight
flight crew members are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during
takeoff and landings
the responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the
owner or operator
in which type of airspace are VFR flights prohibited
class A
