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1
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Can the public access Car Park(s) during a Flying Display?

A

Yes. Must be considered in the same manner as the Spectator Area.

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What is the usual distance between aircraft considered flying in ‘Close Formation’?

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Usually within 50m.

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City, towns or settlement which are substantially used for residential, industrial or recreational purposes are called?

A

Congested Area.

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What is the definition of a Crowd Line?

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The Closest edge of any area, incl. car park, accessible to spectators with respect to the Display Area / Display Line

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What is the definition of a Display Area

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Ground area footprint of the airspace within which displaying aircraft may be manoeuvred at a height below that imposed by SERA.5005(f)(1), SERA.5005(f)(2).

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6
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When are Essential Personnel authorised and permitted to be forward of the Crowd Line during a Flying Display?

A

When they are authorised to, permitted to be, and undertaking specific duties.
Must re-locate when duty completed.

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What is the FDD responsible for to the CAA?

A

The SAFE conduct of a Flying Display

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8
Q

When can a fly past overfly a gathering of spectators?

A

When conducted by the Military - Flypast (Mil)

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9
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How many times can a flypast be conducted?

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Once, unless specified on the Permission.

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10
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In regard to a ‘Flypast (Mil)’, what aerobatic manoeuvres may be performed?

A

None

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11
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What defines ‘Minimum Aerobatic Height’?

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The min height ABOVE which the aircraft must be capable of complete recovery from an Aerobatic Manoeuvre.

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With regard to ‘Minimum Aerobatic Height’, this is the most restrictive of what 3 requirements?

A
  1. Minimum aerobatic height specified in the Permission
  2. Minimum aerobatic height quoted on relevant pilots DA (in relation to the aircraft category being flown.
  3. Minimum aerobatic height imposed by the FDD.
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13
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An area under control of a visiting military force is known as:

A

MOD Occupied Property

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14
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What is MSD?

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Minimum Separation Distance

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15
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The Minimum separation, in all directions, between any part of an aircraft in flight and the ground, water or any obstacle is known as?

A

MSD - Minimum Separation Distance

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16
Q

What is MPRH?

A

Minimum Pyrotechnic Release Height

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17
Q

By what height must a pyro be completely burnt out?

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At or Above 200 feet above the surface

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18
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During a Flying Display, how many items may be controlled by an AFDD?

A

One. Their own single item Flying Display

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19
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Can civilian aircraft perform in a Flying Display conducted under RA2335?

A

Yes. Participation by civilian pilots in such displays will be subject to compliance with the most restrictive limits contained within the relevant CAA CAPs and the MAA regulation RA 2335.
CAP 1.15

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20
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Who is responsible for the safety risks posed by the planning and management of Flying Display activity?

A

The FDD.

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21
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Who is responsible for the oversight of pilots’ performance at the display?

A

The FDD.

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22
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that Display Pilots comply with the Rules of the Air and the ANO, the conditions of their licence(s) and Display Authorisation, and the conditions of a Flying Display Permission issued by the CAA?

A

The Display Pilots themselves.

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23
Q

Who can use the SRG1305 Form ‘Flying Display Director Post Display Feedback form’?

A

FDD’s (must) and anyone else (may).

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24
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Who must obtain, in writing, a Permission to hold the event from the CAA?

A

FDD

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25
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To participate in the event, civilian Display Pilots must hold a Display Authorisation (DA)? True of False

A

True - OR, a DA exemption

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26
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Before a Permission can be issued, the CAA must be satisfied that the FDD is…?

A

… a person who is fit and competent as an FDD, having regard in particular to their previous conduct and experience, their organisation, staffing and other arrangements, to safely organise the proposed Flying Display.

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27
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Before issuing a DA or DA Exemption, the CAA must be satisfied that the pilot is…?

A

… fit to hold the authorisation and is qualified by having the knowledge, experience, competence, skill, and physical mental fitness to fly in accordance with the authorisation.

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28
Q

For a Private Flying Display, is a pilot required to hold a DA?

A

Yes

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29
Q

At a Special Eventit is highly recommended that if performing at such an event, transponder equipped aircraft should transmit a conspicuity code (squawk) of…?

A

7004, unless otherwise directed.

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30
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Is an FDD required for Aircraft races and contests?

A

???? CONFUSING ???
Aircraft races and contests, organised by officially recognised organisations, are specifically exempt from the requirements of Article 86 of the ANO.

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31
Q

Before any military aircraft can participate in a UK Flying Display, its participation must be approved by who?

A

The MOD.

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32
Q

The limitations imposed on pilots holding a DA issued in another country whilst displaying in the UK are the more restrictive of the limits specified in what 3 instances?

A
  1. the pilot’s DA, or
  2. the limits imposed in the Flying Display Permission, or
  3. by the FDD.
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33
Q

Confirmation of the acceptability of holders of any other non-UK DA should be directed to;

a) the EO
b) the UK CAA GA Unit
c) the FDD
d) a relevant DAE

A

b) the UK CAA GA Unit.

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34
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For non-UK pilots who do not hold a UK DA or a national DA acceptable to the UK CAA, who and what form must be used?

a) FDDs can apply for a UK DA Exemption using Form SRG1328
b) FDDs can apply for a UK DA Exemption using Form SRG1329.
c) Display Pilots can apply for a UK DA Exemption using Form SRG1328
d) Display Pilots can apply for a UK DA Exemption using Form SRG1329

A

a) FDDs can apply for a UK DA Exemption using Form SRG1328.

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35
Q

Foreign military participants require the specific approval from who before participating in a UK Flying Display?

A

The MOD.

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36
Q

An application for a Flying Display or Special Event Permission is made online.

All applications require:

A

a) A colour 1:50,000 scale Ordnance Survey map extract.
b) A list of participating aircraft. This list may be entered on the on-line form itself or by using an aircraft Display Item schedule which can be completed separately and uploaded with the application.

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37
Q

In addition to a colour 1:50,000 scale Ordnance Survey map extract and a list of participating aircraft, what is required to be submitted with the application for an Article 86 Flying Display and Private Flying Display?

A

A fully completed Flying Display Risk Assessment.
PLUS, FDD certifies that a process is in place to communicate information concerning the handling of potential HAZMAT or equipment contained within performing aircraft in the event of an incident.

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38
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If your Flying Display or Special Event includes only military aircraft, you must notify the CAA separately using what form?

A

DAP1920D: Request for Airspace Coordination and Notification - Air Displays or DAP1920F: Request for Airspace Coordination & Notification – Flypasts as appropriate.

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39
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A minimum of how many days prior to an event must Air Traffic Services be applied for to the relevant authority?

A

60 Days

40
Q

How many days (minimum) prior to an event must a RA(T) be applied for?

A

90 Days

41
Q

What performers automatically hold a RA(T)?

A

RAFAT and other majority military team formations

42
Q

When must a request for Frequency Allocation be made by the FDD?

A

As early as possible but no later than 60 days prior to the event.

43
Q

Form DAP1920D for events including military aircraft flying display or military parachute display teams must be submitted no late than…?

A

42 Days prior to the event.

44
Q

Military Flypasts require form DAP1920F to be submitted no later than…?

A

14 days prior to the event

45
Q

With the exception of ashes drops and funeral Flypasts, applications received within how many days of the event date will not be processed?

A

7 days

46
Q

Having submitted a complete and accurate Article 86 Flying Display or Special Even application, how many days prior to the event should the permission be issued?

A

No later than 14 days.

47
Q

When should you contact the CAA GA Unit if your permission hasn’t been received by 14 days prior to the event?

A

10 days prior to the event.

48
Q

The EO and FDD roles may be combined at shows with up to how many items?

A

6

49
Q

Must an FCC member be a pilot?

A

No, the core MUST be pilots, but the FCC MAY be supplemented by SQEP’s.

50
Q

Who is responsible to oversight of pilots performance at the Flying Display?

A

FDD

51
Q

Who is held accountable by the CAA for non-compliance with regulations, the permission or requirements of CAP 403?

A

FDD

52
Q

Who is responsible for providing up to date documents of flight crew and the aircraft they operate?

A

Flight Crew

53
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring display aircraft are airworthy?

A

Flight Crew

54
Q

Regarding formation flights, who is responsible for ensuring safe flight of a formation?

A

Formation Leader

55
Q

Regarding formation teams, who is responsible for ensuring all pilots in that team are suitably qualified and the activity is comprehensively briefed?

A

Formation Leader

56
Q

Who authorises military pilots to display?

A

MOD

57
Q

Who is responsible to the FDD for the safe conduct of a military aircraft operating at a display?

A

Military Pilot

58
Q

Can a spectator vehicle ever be parked under a Display Area?

A

It MAY be if not practical alternative AND the EO &/or FDD doesn’t permit access to these areas by the public for the duration of the display.

59
Q

What is the MINIMUM distance a spectator enclosure and Car Parks must be sited away from taxiways and runways?

A

10 metres of the enclosure or Car Park. Further if ground running/high powered craft.

60
Q

Spectators must not be allowed closer than what distance whilst refuelling is being carried out?

A

15 metres to any fixed refuelling area, nor closer than 15 metres radially from any fuelling or venting point on an aircraft or bowser.

61
Q

Are tethered hot air balloons allowed on the site of a flying display? If so are there any restrictions?

A

Yes, MUST be lowered to the ground for the period of the flying display.

62
Q

Are UAV’s or Drones allowed to be operated by public at a Flying Display?

A

No

63
Q

What are some ways of raising public awareness of legal responsibilities and compliance regarding drones at Flying Displays?

A

Signage
Information on tickets
Social Media
Commentary

64
Q

What Articles of the ANO have further details on the operation of UAV’s and Drones?

A

Article 94 and 95 of the ANO

65
Q

A robust means of communication between the FDD and the commentator must be in place in order to communicate what?

a) any programme changes
b) important messages
c) rapidly broadcast any emergency information to the public
d) all of the above

A

d) all of the above

66
Q

Whose responsibility is it to ensure that the commentator is in possession of a pre-scripted emergency message covering major emergencies?

a) Event Organiser
b) Emergency Responders
c) FDD
d) FCC

A

c) FDD

67
Q

Parking areas
a) must
b) should
be out of bounds to Spectators when aircraft engines are running or aircraft are taxiing.

A

a) must

68
Q

During the period of the display, pilots and their passengers of visiting aircraft are able to move beyond the crowd line only for the purposes of boarding for departure.
True or False?

A

False.

Pilots and passengers of visiting aircraft must remain behind the Crowd Line during the period of the display.

69
Q

Smoking must not be permitted in what two areas on the ground?

A

Aircraft Parking Areas or Static Aircraft Parks.

70
Q

What is the minimum distance between spectator enclosures and runway centreline?

A

75m

71
Q

With regard to formation take off’s, from where is the minimum 75m distance between spectator enclosures and runway centreline measured?

A

Distance is from the centre line of the the nearest aircraft’s ground track.

72
Q

Information of hazardous materials must be included on part 2 of what form, and submitted prior to the display?

A

SRG1327 (Display Pilot’s / Aircraft Owner’s / Operator’s Certified Declaration for submission to the FDD)

73
Q

FDDs must ensure that they have a means of communicating what information to the Emergency Services, should an accident or incident occur?

A

HAZMAT

74
Q

As military participants are not required to submit an SRG1327 certificate, the FDD is to obtain details of any hazardous materials contained on or within the display aircraft along with contact details for competent persons and organisations. Who do they receive this information from?

A

Military pilots can advise on the specific hazardous materials in relation to their aircraft.

75
Q

For aircraft flying in formation, the distances are applicable to the aircraft performing;

a) as the formation leader
b) nearest to the Crowd Line
c) furthest away from the Crowd Line

A

b) nearest to the Crowd Line

CAP403 5.34

76
Q

The minimum lateral Separation Distances between display aircraft and Crowd Line for all fixed and rotary-wing aircraft displays is?

A

230m

CAP403 5.35

77
Q

The minimum lateral Separation Distances between display aircraft and Crowd Line with a speed greater than 300KIAS with velocity vector towards crowd is?

A

450m

CAP403 5.35

78
Q

If a formation consists of aircraft that are permitted to use different separation distances, the formation leader must ensure that WHICH aircraft in the formation maintains the most restrictive separation distance?

A

The closest aircraft in the formation maintains the most restrictive separation distance.

CAP 403 5.36

79
Q

Can the pilot vary the separation distances from the Crowd Line used during different manoeuvres?

A

Yes. The pilot may use the separation distance appropriate to the speed of the aircraft at the time of each manoeuvre / pass.

CAP403 5.37

80
Q

If an aircraft has a MTOM of >1200kg mass, but will be operating at <1200kg at the time of the display, can the pilot use the 150m reduced minimum separation distance?

A

Yes, if = On a case by case basis, the CAA will consider applications to display at the reduced Separation Distance of 150 metres where MTOM of participating aircraft is greater than 1200kg but mass at time of display is less than 1200kg.

CAP403 5.38

81
Q

CAA Exemptions to the Separation Distances quoted in the table above have been issued. Holders of such Exemptions are permitted to operate to the Separation Distances contained therein provided the qualifying conditions are met. Who is responsible for assessing whether or not operation to the permitted Separation Distance is appropriate to the specific venue?

A

The FDD is responsible for assessing whether or not operation to the permitted Separation Distance contained on the Exemption is appropriate to the specific venue, therefore, operation to the Exemption minima requires the agreement of the FDD.

CAP403 5.39

82
Q

With regard to Minimum Lateral Separation Distance, can manoeuvres such as high angle of attack passes, touch-and-goes and simulated go-arounds, or those which include a change of aircraft configuration be flown to CAA exemptions to Separation Distances?

A

No. They are to be flown in accordance with the Minimum Lateral Separation Distance table in 5.35.

CAP403 5.40

83
Q

Holding areas should be away from controlled airspace, ideally positioned so as to avoid unnecessary over-flight of built up or local sensitive areas.
Pilots are to be notified of holding area details by what two means?

A

Details of holding areas must be included in the display pilot’s written brief and covered in display briefings.

CAP403 5.41

84
Q

If a runway is 100m from the crowd line, can a fixed wing display aircraft with a MTOW of 30,000kg include a touch and go manoeuvre in its display routine?

A

No.

CAP403 5.40

85
Q

Where must FDDs must ensure that pilots are advised of the minimum heights applicable at the Flying Display?

a) in the display pilot’s written brief
b) in display briefings
c) a & b

A

c) both in the display pilot’s written brief and in display briefings.

CAP403 5.43

86
Q

Military pilots participating in a civil Flying Display must advise the FDD of their individual height minima.
Of the limits imposed by RA 2335 and the Flying Display Permission, what minima must military participants follow?

A

Article 86 of the ANO stipulates that military pilots are subject to the more restrictive of the limits imposed by RA 2335 or the Flying Display Permission.

CAP403 5.44

87
Q

In what tier is the following display categorised?
2-3 Items
Low Complexity
High Energy

A

Tier 2

88
Q

In what tier is the following display categorised?
4-7 Items
Low Complexity
Low Energy

A

Tier 1

89
Q

In what tier is the following display categorised?
13+ Items
Low Complexity
Low Energy

A

Tier 3

90
Q

In what tier is the following display categorised?
8-12 Items
High Complexity
High Energy

A

Tier 3

91
Q 
In what tier is the following display categorised?
2-3 Items
Low Complexity
High Energy
Flypasts Only
A

Tier 1

92
Q

Permission may be granted for crowd rear arrivals in one case. What is it?

A

Provided the application is for an established Formation Team of similar powered fixed wing aircraft, supported by a comprehensive Flying Display Risk Assessment (updated annually).

CAP403 6.10

93
Q

Who is responsible for approving military aircraft to use the minimum heights outside the display area IAW RA2335?

a) MOD
b) CAA
c) Military Display pilots
d) FDD

A

d) FDDs remain responsible for approving military aircraft to use the above limits and must consider whether they are appropriate for their event given the location and environment. Such activity must be included in the Flying Display Risk Assessment.

CAP403 6.16

94
Q

Can a pilot take part in a display if they have not received a verbal briefing?

A

No pilot is to take part in a Flying Display unless they have received a verbal briefing.

CAP403 6.26

95
Q

If the FDD and / or FCC perceive a consistent breach of minima has occurred, have concerns that a limit is being exceeded, or have safety concerns that require a cessation of a display, should they;

a) make a warning call as it is the pilots only questionable manoeuvre
b) make a stop call to halt the display

A

b) they must make a ‘STOP’ call to halt the display.

CAP403 6.35

96
Q

How many WARNING calls can be made for a display item prior to a STOP call being made?

A

Two, the third is a STOP call.

CAP403 6.36

97
Q

Display Routines or practices must be recorded where?

a) DA licence
b) SRG1327
c) Pilot’s Logbook

A

c) Pilot’s Logbook

CAP1724 9.9

FDD Initial (4 decks)

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