Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Flashcards
What is an Aircraft according to Federal regulations?
Device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. Includes airplanes, airships, balloons, gliders, helicopters.
According to Federal regulations, what is a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air?
An Aircraft.
What document specifies Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA)?
14 CFR Part 91
What does CFR stand for?
Code of Federal Regulations
In what part of 14 CFR is the Minimum Safe Altitude specified?
part 91
What is a Resolution Advisory (RA)?
A display indication given to the pilot recommending a maneuver to increase vertical separation relative to an intruding aircraft.
What is a display indication given to the pilot recommending a maneuver to increase vertical separation relative to an intruding aircraft?
A Resolution Advisory (RA)
What system issues a Resolution Advisory (RA)?
The traffic alert and collision avoidance systems (TCAS II)
What do Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) do?
Establish rules, regulations for operation of aircraft and give direction to promote safety of flight.
What regulations establish rules, regulations for operation of aircraft and give direction to promote safety of flight?
Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Who issues FARs?
the FAA administrator
What do FARs apply to?
all aircraft operating in U.S. airspace.
Do FARs apply to all aircraft operating in U.S. airspace?
Yes
Within how many nautical miles of water off the US coast do FARs apply?
3 nautical miles
Within how many nautical miles of airspace off the US coast do FARs apply?
12 nautical miles
According to FAR 91, who has final authority for the operation of the aircraft?
The pilot
When may a pilot deviate from FAR 91?
In emergencies
What set of regulations can a pilot deviate from in case of emergencies?
FAR 91
Can pilots operate aircraft in a way that endangers the life and property of others?
NO
May a person (pilot or ATC) operate in a way which create a collision hazard?
NO
Under what circumstances may aircraft formations be flown?
With prior coordination or passengers for hire on board.
Must pilots be familiar with all available information regarding their flight?
Yes
What aircraft type has right-of-way over all other aircraft?
Aircraft in distress
Do aircraft in distress have right-of-way over all other aircraft?
yes
If two similar type aircraft are converging, which one has the right of way?
The one to the right of the other
If two aircraft are approaching head on, how are they to deconflict their flight paths?
Each pilot is to move to the right
What is the protocol if an aircraft is overtaking another?
The overtaking aircraft is to pass on the right.
Which has right of way when an aircraft is landing:
- The aircraft on final or enacting a landing
- Airborne or ground traffic
- The aircraft on final or during landing have right of way.
What is MSL?
Mean sea level. It’s a means of measuring altitude. EX - 10,000’ MSL means 10,000 feet above mean sea level.
What does IAS stand for?
Indicated Airspeed