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Regulations and Publications Flashcards

1
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What is the special exception for helicopters regarding the minimum distance from obstacles in congested areas compared to other aircraft?

A

It’s 300m for helicopters, 600 for all others

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Outside of congested areas, what is the minimum height requirement for standard aircraft, and what special allowance is made for ARMY operations?

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500ft for others, and 200ft for Army Helicopters

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At what point can a helicopter commence its turn after take-off onto the desired departure track?

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When the pilot considers that the helicopter is at a safe height to do so.

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If a helicopter’s departure track conflicts with aeroplane traffic patterns, what height should it maintain until clear?

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500ft

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5
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Regarding a VFR departure, what alternative procedure should helicopters follow if the standard height separation is not practicable due to environmental grounds?

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The helicopter is to adopt the standard departure procedure applicable to aeroplanes

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6
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What is the maximum time interval allowed between positively fixing the aircraft’s position by visual reference when navigating visually?

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30 mins

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When flying over the sea, what types of features can be used as visual reference points for position fixing?

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Rocks and Reefs, fixed man made objects.

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8
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What is the typical boundary of CTAF airspace from the aerodrome reference point?

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10NM, SFC to 5’000ft or base of CTA if <8’500ft.

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9
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Name three different situations when a pilot must make a broadcast regarding their intentions at an aerodrome

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  • The pilot intends to depart from the aerodrome
  • The pilot intends to enter a runway
  • The pilot is inbound to an aerodrome
  • The pilot is ready to join the circuit
  • Pilot intends to make a Straight- in approach; or
  • Base Leg join
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At what point inbound for CTAF operations must a pilot make their first broadcast, and what information must they include?

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Broadcast 10NM from the aerodrome, or earlier, commensurate with aeroplane performance and pilot workload, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) for the aerodrome

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11
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When is the preferred time to request an airways clearance on the clearance delivery frequency?

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  • On the clearance delivery frequency, preferably immediately before starting engines, otherwise as soon as possible thereafter, or
  • where a clearance delivery frequency is not available, before entering the departure runway
  • before entering controlled airspace.
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12
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What is the difference in holding fuel requirements between INTER and TEMPO deteriorations?

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INTER - 30
TEMPO - 60 min

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13
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What two specific pieces of information must a pilot report after take-off at Class D aerodromes where the tower provides procedural approach control?

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  • tracking information; and
  • the last assigned altitude. (departure report)
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14
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When operating IFR with VFR on top clearance, what specific rules regarding altitude selection must the pilot follow?

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a. fly at the appropriate VFR levels as prescribed in ENR 1.7 Section 5

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What specific action must be taken before changing altitude during VFR on top operations, and why is this required?

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Advise ATC prior to any altitude change to ensure the exchange of accurate traffic information

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16
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What must be maintained throughout ALL phases of flight when conducting VFR on top of more than scattered cloud without an IFR clearance?

A

VMC criteria

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17
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Before commencing VFR flight on top of more than scattered cloud, what must the pilot verify regarding the planned descent point?

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The aircraft captain must ensure that current forecasts and observations (including those available in-flight observations) indicate that conditions in the area of, and during the period of, the planned descent below the cloud layer will permit the descent to be conducted in VMC

18
Q

In addition to ensuring VMC conditions at the descent point, what additional requirement must be met regarding the continuation of flight after descending below the cloud layer?

(VFR on top, no IFR clearance)

A

Must be such as to enable continuation of the flight to the destination and, if required, an alternate aerodrome in VMC

19
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When using alternative entry procedures, at what height must helicopters join the circuit area, and what is the key restriction regarding direction of approach?

A

Helicopters may join the circuit area at 500FT above the surface from any direction subject to the normal restrictions of flight over populous areas

20
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What three specific criteria must be met regarding the selection and use of an alternative landing point at a non-controlled aerodrome? (Helicopters)

A
  • the intended landing point is located outside the flight strip of the runway in use;
  • the final approach is clear of the extended centreline of the runway in use;
  • post-landing positioning of the helicopter is by air transit or by taxiing as appropriate.
21
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Under what specific conditions can helicopters deviate from standard aeroplane entry procedures at non-controlled aerodromes?

A

In VMC by day applicable to the aircraft category, helicopters need not join the circuit via standard aeroplane entry procedures, at the pilots discretion

22
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At a non-controlled aerodrome, what are the requirements for selecting a helicopter take-off location, and what key assessment must the pilot make?

A

A pilot may take-off from any area which is assessed as being suitable as a HLS

23
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When choosing to take off outside the runway’s flight strip, what specific requirement must be met regarding the take-off path?

A

When the pilot elects to conduct the take-off from outside the flight strip of the runway in use by aeroplanes, the helicopter take-off path must be outside that flight strip

24
Q

What are the two approved methods for positioning a helicopter prior to take-off, and what requirement must be met regarding the runway’s extended centreline?

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The helicopter is to be positioned to the appropriate side of the runway in use so that the turn after take-off does not cross the extended centre line of that runway.

The pre take-off positioning of the helicopter will be by air transit or by taxiing as appropriate.

25
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What specific communication requirement must radio-equipped helicopters comply with before departure? (Non-controlled)

A

Pilots of radio equipped helicopters must broadcast intentions on the appropriate frequency before take-off.

26
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What three conditions must exist simultaneously for weather to be reported as CAVOK?

A
  • visibility of 10KM or more;
  • nil significant cloud, i.e. no cloud below 5,000FT or below the highest 25NM minimum sector altitude, whichever is greater, and no cumulonimbus or towering cumulus at any height; and
  • nil significant weather.
27
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After receiving an ATC instruction to change level, what is the maximum time allowed before commencing the change unless otherwise specified?

A

Must commence a change of level ASAP, not later than 1 min after the instruction from ATC unless a time or place is specified

28
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In what two specific situations must a pilot report their level change to ATC?

A
  • When the aircraft has left a level at which level flight has been conducted in the course of climb, cruise or descent, and
  • when the aircraft leaves a level for which ATC has requested a report.
29
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What specific deviation from the ATC-approved track requires notification to ATC when navigating visually in controlled airspace?

A

The pilot must notify ATC if the aircraft’s track diverges by more than 1NM from the track approved by ATC

30
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What immediate action is required from the aircraft captain upon recognizing any track deviation?

A

The aircraft captain must, at all times, take positive action to regain track as soon as a deviation from the correct track is recognised

31
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What is the maximum distance from the aerodrome where a VFR flight can commence a visual approach, and does this differ between day and night?

A

For a VFR flight by day and night, the aircraft is within 30NM of the aerodrome

32
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Compare the requirements for night visual approaches between IFR and VFR flights - what are the key differences in terms of positioning requirements?

A
  • For an IFR flight, within the prescribed circling area; or
  • for a VFR flight, within 3NM of the aerodrome; and the aerodrome is in sight.
  • From this position the circuit must be joined as directed by ATC for an approach to the nominated runway.
33
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What are the three specific cloud clearance requirements for Class D airspace, and how do they differ for positions above versus below cloud? What are the vis requirements?

A
  • 600M horizontal
  • 1,000FT vertically above cloud, or
  • 500FT vertically below cloud.
  • 5000m vis
34
Q

In which airspace class is Special VFR operations explicitly prohibited?

A

Special VFR is not permitted in Class E airspace

35
Q

What specific note applies to SVFR operations at Darwin and Townsville military airfields?

A

At Darwin and Townsville, SVFR should not unduly delay civil IFR flight

36
Q

What specific cloud clearance requirement applies to all aircraft operating under SVFR?

What additional operational requirement applies specifically to helicopters operating under SVFR?

A
  • Clear of cloud, Visibility 800m, and
  • a helicopter is operated at such a speed that the pilot has adequate opportunity to observe any obstructions or other traffic in sufficient time to avoid a collision
37
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What is the maximum distance from the departure aerodrome within which an aircraft must establish on its departure track after take-off?

A

Unless tracking via a SID or otherwise instructed by ATC, an aircraft captain must remain within 5NM.

38
Q

What are the Class C Vis and cloud separation requirements?

A
  • 5K vis
  • 1’500m horizontal
  • 1’000ft vertical
39
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What are the Class D Vis and cloud separation requirements?

A
  • 5k vis
  • 600m lateral
  • 1’000ft above
  • 500ft below
40
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What are the Class G Vis and cloud separation requirements for rotorcraft?
- Higher of 1’000ft AGL/3’000ft AMSL
- Below 700ft over land / water with track guidance
- Below 700ft over water without track guidance

A
  • 5k vis, clear of cloud, in sight ground or water
  • 800m, clear of cloud
  • 5k vis, 600m horizontal, 500ft vertical

Assessment - CAT Check Questions (8 decks)

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