Part 1 Definitions & Abbreviations 4

Question 1

an initial test carried out for the purpose of issuing a pilot licence or rating is called ?

Answer 1

“skills test”

Question 2

airspace other than restricted airspace where special non-standard rules are applied in order to promote safety, efficiency and orderliness outside of controlled airspace is called ?

Answer 2

“special rules area”

Question 3

In the case of an aeroplane, the length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway available;

Is defined as ?

Answer 3

“take-off distance available”

Question 4

the length of runway which is declared available and suitable for the ground run of an aeroplane taking off is called ?

Answer 4

“take-off run available”

Question 5

a control area established at the confluence of air traffic service routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes as published in an AIP, AIC or NOTAM and designated as a terminal control area is called ?

Answer 5

“terminal control area”

Question 6

As used in the context of operating an aircraft, events or errors, as defined, that occur beyond the influence of the flight crew, increase operational complexity, and which must be managed to maintain the margin of safety is called ?

Answer 6

“threat”,

Question 7

the beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing is called ?

Answer 7

“threshold”

Question 8

the altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to altitudes is called ?

Answer 8

“transition altitude”

Question 9

the altitude above which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to flight levels is called?

Answer 9

“transition level”

Question 10

a runway of which less than 25 per cent of the surface is covered with water, slush or loose snow or when there is sufficient moisture on the runway surface to cause it to appear reflective, but without significant areas of standing water is called ?

Answer 10

“wet runway”