Interception

Question 1

If you see an aircraft slightly ahead and above you rocking its wings, flashing its nav lights and making a slight turn away from you, what does this indicate to you and what should your actions be?

Answer 1

You have been intercepted, follow me.

You should rock your wings and flash nav light to acknowledge and then follow aircraft.

Question 2

If an intercepting aircraft suddenly turn away in a steep climbing turn away from you at 90 degrees or more, what does this indicate to you?

Answer 2

You may proceed

Question 3

How would you tell an intercepting aircraft that an aerodrome they have selected for you to land on is inadequate?

Answer 3

Select the landing gear up and flash your landing lights while overflying the aerodrome between 1000ft and 2000ft.

Question 4

How would you tell and intercepting aircraft that you are in distress?

Answer 4

By flashing your lights at irregular intervals.

Question 5

How would you tell an intercepting aircraft that you cannot comply with its instructions?

Answer 5

Regular switching on and off of all lights.