Chapter 2 - Rules of the Air Flashcards
Rules of the Air
What is SERA?
The Standardised European Rules of the Air
An EU initiative to standardise and promote the flight safety of all EU states based on the standards and recommended practices set down by the ICAO
When was SERA laid down?
26th September 2012
In relation to the UK, to whom do SERA apply?
All aircraft in the UK
All UK registered aircraft wherever they may be
When in aviation, is there defined to be a collision risk?
When one aircraft is at the same level or approaching another, its range is decreasing and its relative bearing remains constant
On whom is it always the duty to avoid collisions?
The PIC/Commander
When may aircraft fly in formation?
When the commanders have agreed to do so
An aircraft which is obliged to give way to another aircraft must avoid…
Passing over or under, or crossing ahead of the other aircraft (unless passing well clear of it)
An aircraft with right of way should…its course and speed
Maintain
When two aircraft are approaching head on and there is a danger of collision, each must…
Turn right
When an overtaking situation exists in the air, who has right of way?
The aircraft being overtaken
In an overtaking situation in the air, what action must the overtaking aircraft take?
It must always keep out of the way by turning right
When is an air-overtaking judged to exist?
When the overtaking aircraft is within 70 degrees of the overtaken aircraft’s centreline
What action must a glider take when overtaking another glider in the air?
It may turn right or left
What is the order of giving way with regard to converging aircraft?
- Power driven, heavier-than-air aircraft must give way to airships, sailplanes and balloons
- Airships must give way to sailplanes and balloons
- Sailplanes must give way to balloons
When two aircraft are converging at the same altitude, what are the give-way rules?
The aircraft with the other on its right, must give way
What must an aircraft (except balloons) do when in the vicinity of an aerodrome?
- Conform to the traffic pattern or keep clear of the airspace
- Make all turns to the left unless otherwise indicated/instructed
Which aircraft has the priority over others in the traffic pattern/on the surface?
One which is landing or on final approach
Which aircraft has priority when more than one heavier-than-air aircraft are on final approach?
The one which is lower
What are the caveats regarding lower aircraft approach priority?
The aircraft must be in compliance with ATC order instructions
Aircraft in emergencies must be given priority
Power driven, heavier-than-air aircraft must give way to sailplanes
Which direction must aircraft always take off in?
That indicated by ground signals or failing better indications, into wind
An aircraft…land on a runway, unless…
Must not land on a runway which is not clear of other aircraft
ATC otherwise authorises
If landing, but there is another aircraft on the runway, what are ATC likely to say?
“Land after”
What is the meaning of “land after”?
Land after the aircraft on the runway has taken off IF the PIC judges there to be sufficient separation
When is “land after” NEVER issued?
At night
