Chapter 1- Definitions and Applicability

Question 1

The State

Answer 1

United Arab Emirates

Question 2

Competent Authority

Answer 2

General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Question 3

Concerned Authority

Answer 3

The local government body concerned with civil aviation affairs in the emirate.

Question 4

The concerned entity

Answer 4

Related Federal Government entity

Question 5

Light sports aviation activities

Answer 5

recreational aerial activities practiced using Light sport aircraft or Remote control
aircraft.

Question 6

Instructor

Answer 6

A person authorised by the Competent Authority to provide training on Light sport aircraft.

Question 7

Night flight

Answer 7

Flight in the period between sunset and sunrise.

Question 8

Take-off and landing zone

Answer 8

areas for take-off and landings approved by the Competent Authority for the Light sports aviation activities.

Question 9

Approved zones

Answer 9

Areas designated by the Concerned Authority and approved by the competent Authority for the Light air sports activities. These areas are within defined coordinates and have illustrative maps and fall outside of the dangerous, restricted and prohibited areas specified in the Aeronautical Information Publication

Question 10

For a gyroplane, give an example of what is the Category, Type and Class

Answer 10

Category: Rotor Wing
Type: Gyrocopter
Class: On Ground or Amphibious

Question 11

What is the required equipment for a Rotor Wing- Gyrocopter

Answer 11

1) Compass,
2) Two-way radio,
3) Airspeed indicator,
4) Altimeter,
5) Vertical speed indicator,
6) Fuel quantity indicator,
7) Safety equipment
8) transponder mode C.

Question 12

What are the conditions to be met by a Light Sport Aircraft?

Answer 12

Light Sport Aircraft shall not be operated unless they meet the following conditions:
1. A Maximum Take-Off Mass of not more than 600 kg; or 650 kg for amphibian aircraft.
2. A maximum computed air speed not exceeding 145 knots (268 km/h) under normal weather conditions
3. A maximum stalling speed in the landing configuration of not more than 83 km/h (45 knots) computed air
speed
4. A maximum occupants capacity of no more than two persons including the pilot , except for balloons and
airships
5. The number of installed engines, if any, shall not exceed one non-turbine powered engine
6. Shall be equipped with Fixed landing gear except for amphibian aircraft which can be equipped with
retractable landing gear
7. Non pressurised cabin;
8. All parts are manufactured and approved by the manufacturer