Chapter 4.4 - Exam Review

Question 1

When two Aircraft are approaching head on and there is a danger of collision, each must alter heading to which direction?

Answer 1

Right.

Question 2

When overtaking another Aircraft, you must do what?

Answer 2

Pass it on its right.

Question 3

Two Aircrafts are on converging headings at approximately the same height. To avoid collision, what action should be taken?

Answer 3

The Aircraft which has the other on its right must give way.

Question 4

When two powered Aircraft are on approach to land, the (higher/lower) one has right of way?

Answer 4

Lower.

Question 5

Which Aircraft has the right of way, one that is landing or one that is taxiing prior to takeoff?

Answer 5

Landing.

Question 6

Two Aircrafts are approaching to land on the same runway. The higher Aircraft declares an emergency. Which Aircraft has the right of way to land first?

Answer 6

Emergency Aircraft.

Question 7

Whose responsibility is it to determine the visibility for takeoff and landing when operating under VFR?

Answer 7

Pilot in command.

Question 8

True or False. When operating under VFR, a Pilot must be able to conduct the flight by visual reference to the ground or water when flying at or below 2000 feet AGL?

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What minimum flight instruments should be installed and operating correctly in Aircraft engaged in operations under VFR (4)?

Answer 9

• Airspeed Indicator.
• Altimeter.
• Magnetic Compass.
• Timepiece (watch).

Question 10

To maintain VMC in Class G Airspace when flying 8000 feet AMSL, what must be the minimum horizontal distance or separation from cloud?

Answer 10

1500 metres.

Question 11

When should the Pilot in command test an Aircraft’s radio?

Answer 11

Prior to Taxi.

Question 12

When landing at a Class D Aerodrome, what are the accepted Aerodrome meteorological minima within the CTR?

Answer 12

5000 metres of flight visibility and a ceiling of 1500 feet.

Question 13

True or False. If you have planned a VFR flight by day through a designated remote area and your Aircraft is equipped with HF radio, the flight can proceed without an ELT?

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

True or False. VFR Aircraft operating at or below 3000 feet AMSL or 1000 feet AGL (whichever is higher) when using the reduced VMC minima must be equipped with VHF radio?

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

True or False. The carriage of survival equipment is required on all flights in designated remote areas?

Answer 15

True.

Question 16

A landing at base Aerodrome or the ETA at destination for a flight by day under VFR must be at least (10mins/30mins) before last light?

Answer 16

10 minutes.

Question 17

True or False. Visual position fixing at the required intervals may not be possible in flight above more than 4/8ths of cloud, over featureless terrain or over the sea, thus making visual navigation impractical?

Answer 17

True.

Question 18

Is a life jacket required to be carried for each occupant of a single-engine land Aircraft which is on a flight over water and greater than gliding distance from land?

Answer 18

Yes.

Question 19

If the Aircraft in the previous question is flying at a height above 2000 feet above the water, must each occupant actually wear a life jacket?

Answer 19

No.

Question 20

True or False. All flights away from the vicinity of an Aerodrome must obtain a weather forecast?

Answer 20

True.

Question 21

Are there any circumstances under which the flight may depart the vicinity of an Aerodrome without a weather forecast?

Answer 21

Yes.

Question 22

Is approval/clearance required for flight in active restricted areas?

Answer 22

Yes.

Question 23

When navigating under VFR by reference to a radio navigation system, how often should you make positive radio fixes?

Answer 23

At intervals not exceeding 2 hours.

Question 24

When navigating by visual reference to the ground or water, how often must the Pilot in command of a VFR flight positively fix the Aircraft’s position?

Answer 24

At intervals not exceeding 30 minutes.

Question 25

True or False. A Pilot must not undertake a VFR flight on top of more than 4/8 cloud unless the Aircraft is equipped with serviceable flight and navigation instruments as specified in CAO 20.18?

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

What is the usable range of a VOR navigation aid for Aircraft operating below 5000 feet?

Answer 26

60 NM.

Question 27

True or False. Aircraft which fly over water when departing from or landing at an Aerodrome according to normal navigational procedure need not carry life jackets or individual flotation devices for each occupant?

Answer 27

True.

Question 28

On a flight over water, passengers must be briefed on the location and use of life jackets or individual flotation devices. If the Aircraft does not proceed directly over water after takeoff, when should this briefing be given?

Answer 28

Sometime before the Aircraft reaches overwater.

Question 29

True or False. Single-engine Aircraft without radio are required to carry an ELT when operating more than 50 miles from the departure Aerodrome?

Answer 29

True.

Question 30

For VFR Aircraft equipped with VHF radio, what are the reduced VMC MET minima for takeoff and landing at a non-towered Aerodrome which is not in a built-up area and has an elevation below 2000 feet (2)?

Answer 30

• 5000 metres flight visibility.

- Cloud Ceiling of 1000 feet AGL.

Question 31

Which one of the following items should always be included in a passenger briefing (Location of Emergency Exits/Location of First Aid Kits/Locations of Life Jackets)?

Answer 31

Location of Emergency Exits.

Question 32

May the Pilot in command of a VFR flight in Class G Airspace navigate by the use of approved radio navigation aids?

Answer 32

Yes.

Question 33

ATC may authorise, at Pilot request, a VFR day flight in a control zone as ‘special VFR’ if VMC does not exist. What must the visibility be for Aircraft to be granted special VFR status?

Answer 33

Not less than 1600 metres.

Question 34

What is the minimum horizontal distance from cloud for VFR Aircraft to maintain VMC in Class C Airspace below 10,000 feet AMSL?

Answer 34

1500 metres.

Question 35

True or False. Disregarding the reduced VMC minima applying to VFR flights at or below 3000 feet AMSL or 1000 feet above terrain, for Aircraft to maintain VMC below 10,000 feet AMSL in Class G Airspace, the vertical distance from cloud must be 1000 feet above or below?

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

Can the Pilot of an Aircraft engaged in private operations carry a firearm on board an Aircraft?

Answer 36

Not without permission from the authority.

Question 37

True or False. When carrying stretcher cases in any Aircraft, both the stretcher and the patient shall be properly secured?

Answer 37

True.

Question 38

During flight is it necessary for any form of restraint to be worn by a parachutist?

Answer 38

Yes.

Question 39

True or False. In terms of the carriage of dangerous goods, compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations automatically complies with the ICAO Technical Instructions?

Answer 39

True.

Question 40

Can an infant be carried in the arms or on the lap of an adult passenger?

Answer 40

Yes.

Question 41

May an infant be carried in a bassinet on an Aircraft?

Answer 41

Yes.

Question 42

True or False. An Aircraft must not be flown an acrobatic flight at night?

Answer 42

True.

Question 43

Except for the stress of weather or taking off or landing at an Aerodrome, an Aircraft must not fly lower than (500 feet/1000 feet) above ground level over cities, towns or other populated areas?

Answer 43

1000 feet.

Question 44

After consuming alcohol, what is the minimum period that must be observed by a Pilot before flying an Aircraft again?

Answer 44

8 hours.

Question 45

Smoking is prohibited within (5 metres/15 metres) of an Aircraft being refuelled?

Answer 45

15 metres.

Question 46

All locking and safety devices such as control locks and the Pitot tube cover should be (removed/tested) before takeoff?

Answer 46

Removed.

Question 47

The flight controls and flight instruments should be checked for correct function (before takeoff on every flight/before the first flight of the day)?

Answer 47

Before takeoff on every flight.

Question 48

It (is/is not) a requirement that, before takeoff, all external fuel tank vents must be checked for freedom from obstruction?

Answer 48

Is.

Question 49

When should fuel drainage samples from an Aircraft’s fuel system be tested for the presence of water (2)?

Answer 49

• Before first flight of the day.

- Before next engine start after refuelling.

Question 50

Prior to solo flight in Aircraft fitted with dual controls, the spare safety harness and any other equipment that may foul controls, should be secured (before the first flight of the day/before takeoff)?

Answer 50

Before Takeoff.

Question 51

Piston Engines must not be started or operated within (5 metres/8 metres) of other Aircraft?

Answer 51

8 metres.

Question 52

During fuelling operations, the Aircraft and ground fuelling equipment must be located so that no fuel tank vents or filling points lie within (5 metres/15 metres) of any exposed public area?

Answer 52

15 metres.

Question 53

While a light Aircraft is being refuelled with AVGAS, passenger (must remain seated/must not be on board)?

Answer 53

Must not be on board.

Question 54

During fuelling operations, all items of fuelling equipment must be grounded in such a way that they have (the same/different) electrical potential?

Answer 54

The same.

Question 55

For Single-Pilot Aircraft, the Pilot must wear a seat belt or harness (during takeoff and landing/always)?

Answer 55

Always.