Obligations of Users and General Rules Flashcards
Define Accident
An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft in which: Any person suffers death or injury; the aircraft incurs substantial damage or structural failure, or the
aircraft is missing or inaccessible
Define Airprox
An occurrence in which 2 or more aircraft come into such close proximity that a
threat to the safety of the aircraft exists or may exist, in airspace where the aircraft are not subject to an air traffic separation standard or where separation is a pilot responsibility.
Define Air Transport Operation
An air transport operation is a passenger transport operation, a cargo transport operation or a medical transport operation that is conducted for hire or reward.
Define Incident
An incident is an occurrence, other than an accident or a serious incident, associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of the operation of the aircraft or another aircraft.
Define Overtaking Aircraft
An overtaking aircraft means an aircraft that approaches another aircraft from the rear on a line forming an angle of less than 70 degrees with the plane of symmetry of the latter, that is to say, an aircraft that is in such a position with reference to another aircraft that at night it would be unable to see either of the forward navigation lights of the other aircraft.
Define Serious Incident
A serious incident is an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft that affects or could affect the safety of the operation of the aircraft or that involves circumstances indicating that an accident nearly occurred.
Define Special VFR Flight
A VFR flight cleared by air traffic control to operate within a control zone in meteorological conditions below VMC.
Typically to permit landing at an aerodrome.
To whom do the rules of the air apply to?
Aircraft bearing the nationality and registration of a Contracting State, wherever they may be, to the extent that they do not conflict with the rules published by the State having jurisdiction over the territory overflown.
What territories do the Civil Aviation Regulations apply to?
CAR 3
a) international air navigation within Australian territory;
b) air navigation in relation to trade and commerce with other countries and among the States;
c) air navigation within the Territories;
d) air navigation to or from the Territories;
e) air navigation in which a Commonwealth aircraft is engaged;
f) air navigation in controlled air space that is of a kind not specified in
paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e) but directly affects, or may endanger, the safety of persons or aircraft engaged in:
i. air navigation of a kind specified in paragraph (a), (b), (d) or (e); or
ii. air navigation in which a military aircraft is engaged; and
g) all air navigation within Australian territory of a kind not specified in
paragraph (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e)
The operation of aircraft either in flight or on the movement area of an aerodrome shall comply with ____
The general rules, and either:
- the Visual Flight Rules (VFR) 2.1
- the Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 2.10
Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft’s operation is in compliance with the rules of the air?
The PIC
When may a PIC depart from the rules of the air?
Where said departure is absolutely necessary in the interests of safety
What are the responsibilities of a pilot before flight?
PIC must ensure that:
- the instruments and equipment required for the particular type of operation to be undertaken are installed in the aircraft and are functioning properly;
- the gross weight of the aircraft does not exceed the limitations imposed and is such that flight performance in accordance with the standards specified by CASA for the type of operation to be undertaken is possible under the prevailing conditions; and - any directions of CASA with respect to the loading of the aircraft have been complied with;
- the fuel supplies are sufficient for the particular flight;
- the required operating and other crew members are on board and in a fit state to perform their duties;
- the air traffic control instructions have been complied with;
- the aircraft is safe for flight in all respects; and
- the latest editions of the aeronautical maps, charts and other aeronautical information and instructions, published in AIP or by a person approved in writing, that are applicable:
i. to the route to be flown; and
ii. to any alternative route that may be flown on that flight; are carried in the aircraft and are readily accessible to the flight crew
Put simply, what is the PIC responsible for?
- the start, continuation, diversion and end of a flight by the aircraft; and
- the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time; and
- the safety of persons and cargo carried on the aircraft; and
- the conduct and safety of members of the crew on the aircraft
What powers does the PIC have?
The PIC, with such assistance as is necessary and reasonable, may:
- take such action, including the removal of a person from the aircraft or
the placing of a person under restraint or in custody, by force, as the
pilot considers reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with
regulations in or in relation to the aircraft; and
- detain the passengers, crew and cargo for such period as the pilot
considers reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with regulations in or in relation to the aircraft.
What are the rules regarding intoxication on aircraft?
- A person shall not, while in a state of intoxication, enter any aircraft.
- A crewmember or ATC shall not be in a state induced by “any alcoholic
liquor, drug, pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation or any other substance” whereby their capacity to act is impaired. - A person shall not act as, or perform any duties or functions preparatory
to acting as, a member of the operating crew of an aircraft if the person
has, during the period of 8 hours immediately preceding the departure
of the aircraft consumed any alcoholic liquor. - A person who is on board an aircraft as a member of the operating
crew, or as a person carried in the aircraft for the purpose of acting as a
member of the operating crew, shall not consume any alcoholic liquor.
What are ATS specific regulations regarding intoxication?
- A person shall not, while acting in any capacity in either air traffic control or Flight Service, be in a state in which, by reason of his or her having consumed, used, or absorbed any alcoholic liquor, drug, pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation or other substance, his or her capacity to act is impaired.
- A person shall not act in any capacity in either ATC or Flight Service if the person has, during the period of 8 hours immediately preceding the commencement of the period of duty in which he or she so acts, consumed any alcoholic liquor.
- A person who is on duty in either air traffic control or Flight Service shall not consume any alcoholic liquor.
When is an aircraft permitted to fly over congested areas (cities, towns, gatherings)
- When necessary for take-off or landing
- At such a height as will permit, in the event of an emergency arising, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.
What does CASR 91 ch12 do?
Bans flying over any “regatta, race meeting or public gathering” without the express permission of CASA (unless landing or taking off from an aerodrome or passing from place to place in the normal course of navigation)
What are the rules regarding low flying?
Flight is prohibited over:
- any city, town or populous area at a height lower than 1000 feet; or
- any other area at a height lower than 500 feet.
The height specified is the minimum height above the highest point of terrain or any object within a 600m (300m for helicopters) radius of a point vertically below the aircraft.
What does the low flying rule not apply to?
- helicopter access lanes;
- low flying due to stress of weather;
- Search and Rescue aircraft, and police operations;
- flying training;
- operations approved by CASA; and
- aircraft landing and taking off from an aerodrome.
Dropping or Spraying - Annex 3.1
Nothing shall be dropped or sprayed from an aircraft in flight except under conditions prescribed by the appropriate authority and as indicated by relevant information, advice and/or clearance from the appropriate air traffic services unit.
Exemptions to Prohibition on Dropping of Articles
Nothing in this regulation shall prevent:
- The dropping of packages or other articles or substances:
i. in the course of agricultural operations; or
ii. in the course of cloud seeding operations; or
iii. in the course of fire fighting operations; or
iv. to initiate controlled burning; or
v. in the course of search and rescue operations; or
vi. to deliver emergency medical supplies; or
vii. to deliver emergency food supplies; or
viii. in the course of other operations; - the dropping of ballast in the form of fine sand or water;
- the use of apparatus solely for the purpose of navigating an aircraft, with CASA approval;
- in an emergency, the jettisoning of liquid fuel or cargo over areas where hazard to persons or property on the ground or water is not created.
Aerobatic Flight - CAR 155
A PIC must not do any of the following:
i. Fly the aircraft in aerobatic flight at night;
ii. Fly the aircraft in aerobatic flight that is not in VMC;
iii. fly the aircraft in a particular kind of acrobatic flight if the certificate airworthiness, or the flight manual, for the aircraft does not specify that aircraft may perform that kind of acrobatic flight
Below what bank angle will a turn not be considered acrobatic flight?
60 degrees.
Is it an offence to conduct an aerobatic maneuver over over a populous area or public gathering?
Yes. Unless the person has obtained CASA’s written permission to do so.
Before engaging in aerobatic flight, what must the pilot of an aircraft do?
Take action as necessary to ensure the following:
i. any loose articles are removed from the aircraft or made secure;
ii. all locker and compartment doors are fastened;
iii. the safety harness or seat belt of any vacant seat is made secure as to avoid the fouling of the controls of the aircraft;
iv. the dual controls (if any) of the aircraft are removed from the aircraft rendered inoperative;
v. every person in the aircraft is secured with correctly adjustedharness or seat belt.
When is a hang glider exempt from CASR?
When used:
a) solely in private operations and only for recreational purposes; or
b) for flying training for the issue of a pilot certificate;
And the CAOs are complied with.
Who is responsible for the training and licensing of glider pilots?
The Gliding Federation of Australia
Does the PIC require the permission of CASA to tow anything using an aircraft.
Yes.
What are the rules regarding preventing collisions on water?
The pilot in command of an aircraft in flight, or in the process of manoeuvring near the surface of the water, must, as far as possible:
- keep clear of all vessels; and
- not impede their navigation.
The pilot in command of an aircraft on the water must comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea as set out in Schedule 3 to the Navigation Act 1912.