Progress Test 2

Question 1

When should a formal (ATS) flight plan be filed?

Answer 1

When flight crosses over an international FIR; when the state concerned states that you must; when flying over inhospitable terrain; when flying more than 10nm off-shore

Question 2

What information should be gained to ensure the safe conduct of a flight?

Answer 2

NOTAM, airfield information (including diverts), weather (actual and forecast), a/c serviceability, pilot health and well-being, passenger health and well-being

Question 3

What’s the name of the UK online flight planning system (the official system for formal (ATS) flight plans)?

Answer 3

Assisted flight plan exchange (AFPEx)

Question 4

An a/c runs out of fuel in flight due to an incorrectly fitted fuel filler cap. The blame lies with the refuelled. True or false?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Within what time period should you notify your original intended destination if diverting elsewhere?

Answer 5

30 mins of the original destination ETA

Question 6

Who’s responsible for ensuring crew licenses are valid?

Answer 6

The PIC

Question 7

How does the UK differ from ICAO with respect to formal (ATS) flight plans on international flights?

Answer 7

The UK doesn’t require formal (ATS) flight plans closure

Question 8

Pilots may drive or walk on an aerodrome without permission. True or false?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

It’s a legal requirement to obtain the appropriate weather information before flight. True or false?

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What’s the minimum fuel requirements for a daytime VFR flight from A to B?

Answer 10

Flight to destination plus 5% contingency, flight to divert, 30 mins reserve at cruise power