Rules of the Air Flashcards
If a pilot deviates from a rule or clearance in the interest of safety, the pilot shall:
DEVIATION FROM REGLATIONS
The pilot in command shall submit a written report to the GCAA within 24 hours.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCES
shall upon the request of ATC or the GCAA, submit a detailed written report of that within 48 hours to the GCAA, P.O. Box 6558, Abu Dhabi.
What documents are required to be carried onboard an aircraft prior to flight? (Foreign)
(a) Its certificate of registration;
(b) Its certificate of airworthiness;
(c) The appropriate licenses for each member of the crew;
(d) Its journey logbook;
(e) If it is equipped with radio apparatus, the aircraft radio station license;
(f) If it carries passengers, a list of their names and places of embarkation and destination;
(g) If it carries cargo, a manifest and detailed declarations of the cargo;
(h) The Certificate of Insurance, covering the aircraft, its crew, passengers and third party liability clauses.
Which of the following is true regarding overtaking aircraft?
An aircraft that is being overtaken has the right of way and the overtaking aircraft, whether climbing, descending or in horizontal flight, shall keep out of the way of the other aircraft by altering its heading to the right, and no subsequent change in the relative positions of the two aircraft shall absolve overtaking aircraft from this obligation until it is entirely past and clear.
During IFR operations what is the minimum altitude, lateral and vertical requirements, authorized for flight in the vicinity of mountainous areas? Elsewhere?
(a) over high terrain or in mountainous areas, at a level that is at least 2000 ft (600m) above the highest obstacle located within 5 NM (9.3 km) of the estimated position of the aircraft;
(b) elsewhere than as specified in subparagraph (a), above, at a level which is at least 1000 ft (300 m) above the highest obstacle located within 5 NM (9.3 km) of the estimated position of the aircraft.
UAE registered aircraft will comply with the convention on international civil aviation rules annex 2 when:
Each person operating a civil aircraft of United Arab Emirates registry over the high seas shall comply with these Regulations.
What is the highest level VFR traffic can cruise at in the UAE?
no aircraft shall plan to operate an aircraft under VFR at or above 12500 feet AMSL
Can a pilot be authorized to act pilot in command in VFR night ops without an instrument rating?
yes
No person shall operate an aircraft under VFR at night unless:
(a) the pilot-in-command receives clearance from ATC to operate VFR in controlled
airspace under the jurisdiction of the ATC unit issuing the clearance; or
(b) the operation involves a bona fide casualty evacuation and the flight crew is instrument rated and current; or
(c) for night currency training conducted within controlled airspace or within a designated training area approved by the GCAA.
Is the CGAA permitted to waive any rule of Part III Rules of the air?
yes
