Australian Flying Flashcards
What does ADIZ stand for?
Air Defence Identification Zone
What are the SARTIME emergency phases
INCERFA, ALERFA and DETRESFA
Where can the SARTIME rules be found?
AIP GEN 3.6-2
What are the reporting requirements for accidents or incidents?
They MUST be reported to the ATSB (Australian Transport Safety Bureau)
Where can the accident and incident rules be found?
AIP ENR 1.14
What are the rules concerning dropping object from aircraft in flight?
Prohibited without special approval
Where can the rules concerning dropping objects from aircraft in flight be found?
CAR 150
Where can the rules concerning drugs and alcohol be found?
CAR 256
Where can the rules concerning smoking be found?
CAR 255
What are the minimum heights for flight?
Not lower than 1,000 ft over built up or populous areas and
Not lower than 500 ft over any other area
Above the highest point of the terrain or object within a 600 m radius
Where can the rules concerning minimum height for flight be found?
CAR 157
What are the altimeter settings for flights below 10,000 ft?
Local QNH
What does CAAP stand for?
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication
What does CAO stand for?
Civil Aviation Order
What does AIC stand for?
Aeronautical Information Circular
What are the rules for VFR cruising altitudes?
ODD pilots fly EAST
What does CASR stand for?
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
What do CAR and CASR cover?
Safe operation of aircraft in Australia
What are the parts of AIP?
GEN and ENR
What does AIP cover?
Pre and inflight procedures of lasting nature
What does ERSA cover?
Aerodrome and facility directory information
Where is CLASS A airspace?
Above 10,000 ft
What are the Australian altimetry procedures?
All flight below 10,000 ft must use QNH or MSL (mean sea level)
What does RPT stand for?
Regular Public Transport
Where is CLASS B airspace in Australia?
There is none
What are the transponder rules for Class G airspace in Australia?
Not required but if fitted must be ON
What does LOE stand for?
Lane of Entry
Where are PROHIBITED areas in Australia?
Thee are none
What are the rules for DANGER areas?
May enter with caution
What does ALA stand for?
Aeroplane Landing Areas
What are the rules for turning CROSSWIND?
Begin turn when at or above 500 ft AAL
