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Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

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A publication containing information of a lasting character essential to air navigation

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Aeronautical information circular (AIC)

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A circular containing information that does not qualify for the origination of a NOTAM or for inclusion into the AIP but relates to flight safety, air nav etc.

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AIP Supplement (AIP SUP)

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Temporary changes to the information contained in the AIP

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Airmanship

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The consistent use of good judgement and well developed knowledge, skills and attitudes to accomplish flight objectives

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Alternate aerodrome

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An aerodrome to which an aircraft may proceed when it becomes impossible or in advisable to proceed to or land at the aerodrome of intended landing.

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Cloud ceiling

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The height above the surface of the base of the lowest cloud below 20 000 ft covering more that half the sky.

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What is a CTA?

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Control Area.
Established above 1 or more TMA’s at busy centres
All CTA’s in South Africa are Class C
Extend up to and including Flight Level 195

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Controlled airspace

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An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR and VFR flights.

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Control zone (CTR)

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A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface to a specified up a limit.

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Co-pilot

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A licensed type-rated pilot required by these regulations to serve in any piloting capacity other than pilot-in-command

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Current flight plan

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The flight plan including changes, if any brought about by subsequent clearances

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What constitutes a ‘day’ in flying?

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15 minutes before sunrise to 15 minutes after sunset.

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A ‘flight’ means…

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From the moment the aircraft commences it’s take off until the moment it completes it’s next landing.

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‘Flight Time’ means…

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The total time from when the aeroplane first moves for the purpose of taking off until the moment it stops at the end of the flight.

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An infant is considered…

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A passenger who has not reached his/her second birthday

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Instrument flight time means…

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The time during which the aircraft is piloted solely by reference to instruments and without external reference points, whether under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions

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Instrument Ground Time means…

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Time during which a pilot is practicing, on the ground, simulated instrument flight training

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Instrument Meteorology Conditions (IMC)

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Atmospheric conditions expressed in terms of visibility and distance from cloud, or ceiling, less than the minimum prescribed for VFR flight

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Maximum certificated mass means…

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The maximum permissible mass shown in the flight manual or other document associated with the certificate of airworthiness at which an aircraft may commence it’s take off run under ISA

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Maneuvering area is…

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The part of an aerodrome to be used for take off and landing of aircraft and for the movement of aircraft associated with take off and landing, excluding aprons.

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How many meters is a nautical mile?

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1852 meters exactly

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‘Night’ in aviation means…

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A period from 15 min after sunset to 15 min before sunrise

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What is a NOTAM?

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A Notice to Airmen. Information to pilots that are short in duration/temporary

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What is a Pilot in command?

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The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft in flight

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What is a pilot in command under supervision?

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The pilot in command is working under supervision

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What is a Special VFR flight?

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VFR flight authorized by ATC to fly within a control zone under meteorological conditions below VMC

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What is a TMA?

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Terminal Control Area.
Established at busy centres with a lot of IFR traffic
Usually positioned above 1 or more CTRs
All TMA’s in SA are class C

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Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)

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Atmospheric conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from the cloud or ceiling equal to or better than the minima prescribed for VFR flight.