Chapter 4.9 - Exam Review Flashcards
Does the Pilot in command have the power to arrest, without warrant, any person committing an offence against Civil Aviation Act or Regulations on an Aircraft in flight?
Yes.
What are the flight notification options for a VFR mercy flight, how should the flight be identified and what extra information must be included in the notification?
SARTIME or Flight Note.
May the Pilot of a VFR flight choose to operate on SKEDS when undertaking a mercy flight?
Yes.
The lives of a family are threatened by rapidly rising floodwaters and a rescue or evacuation needs to be carried out within the next 45 to 50 minutes to avoid loss of life. Although it would be an irregular operation, you could land at the property within 15 minutes whereas a rescue boat in the area could take at least 35 minutes to reach the property. Should a mercy flight be undertaken in this situation?
No.
An urgent medical relief flight requires an anticipated irregular operation but operational concessions can be obtained to permit the flight. Should this flight be declared as a (mercy flight/notified as MED)?
Air Defence Identification Zone.
Is it only necessary to furnish a verbal report to the ATSB on an Aircraft accident in which the Aircraft sustains serious damage?
No. It must also be followed by a written report.
On a VFR flight you become aware of a significant hazard to navigation. If you consider that this information should have the priority of a safety signal, what words must you use to prefix your call?
Security Security Security.
Who is responsible for the declaration of a mercy flight in all stations?
Pilot in command.
You observe a ship in difficulties and it is obvious it requires assistance urgently. What type of message should you transmit?
Urgency Message.
What action must a Pilot of a transponder-equipped Aircraft take in the event of a rapid emergency descent in Controlled Airspace (2)?
- Squawk 7700.
- Transmit Pan Pan Pan Message.
On a single-engine, VFR flight OCTA, your Aircraft suffers an Engine Failure. In alerting the appropriate authority, how would you prefix your call?
Mayday Mayday Mayday.
You have been forced down in a rocky paddock. Your Aircraft is equipped with a portable ELT but you don’t have anything suitable you can use as an earth mat. To get the maximum benefit from the beacon, where would be the best place to locate it (on the highest rocky outcrop/on the Aircraft’s wing)?
On the Aircraft’s wing.
If your Aircraft is in difficulty and you do not have a radio or you have lost communication, how would you attract the attention of ATS or other Pilots at an Aerodrome?
By switching the landing lights ON and OFF.
