Rules Of The Air

Question 1

What document contains EU Rules of the Air?

Answer 1

SERA (EU) 923/2012

Question 2

First rule of right of way

Answer 2

The AC which has right of way will maintain heading and speed

Question 3

Right of way rules, who is obliged to give way?

Answer 3

Aircraft to the RIGHT is is obliged to give way.
Shall avoid passing OVER, UNDER or CROSSING AHEAD

Question 4

2 aircraft approaching head on

Answer 4

Each AC shall turn RIGHT

Question 5

Overtaking AC

Answer 5

The overtaking AC shall change course to the RIGHT and REMAIN CLEAR

Question 6

Order of Flying Machines give way

Answer 6

FLYING MACHINES
Give way to
AIRSHIPS
Give way to
GLIDERS (now Sailplanes)
Give way to
BALLOONS

Question 7

Landing / Taking Off priority?

Answer 7

• All aircraft shall give way to aircraft landing or in the final stages of an approach to land
• An aircraft compelled to land has right of way.
• Aircraft taking take off have right of way over Aircraft taxiing on the manoeuvring area.
• Where two or more approaching, higher gives way, but lower shall not cut in or overtake.

Question 8

Surface movement priority?

Answer 8

• Two aircraft approaching head on, each stop, or alter course to the right to keep well clear.
• Two converging: the one which has the other on its right shall give way.
• Aircraft being overtaken by another has right-of-way - overtaking aircraft keep well clear.
• Aircraft shall stop at all runway holding points and/or all lighted stop bars, unless clearance to enter runway given and stop bars turned off.

Question 9

Surface movement priority?

Answer 9

• Approaching head on, each stop, or alter course to the right to keep well clear.
• Two converging: the one which has the other on its right shall give way.
• Aircraft being overtaken by another has right-of-way - overtaking aircraft keep well clear.
• Aircraft shall stop at all runway holding points and/or all lighted stop bars, unless clearance to enter runway given and stop bars turned off.

Question 10

What lights are to be displayed by aircraft in flight by day?

Answer 10

• Anti-collision lights intended to attract attention to the aircraft
  -except for balloons,
• Navigation lights
  Other lights shall not be displayed if they are likely to be mistaken for these lights

Question 11

What lights are to be displayed by aircraft in flight by day?

Answer 11

• Anti-collision lights intended to attract attention to the aircraft
  -except for balloons,
• Navigation lights
  Other lights shall not be displayed if they are likely to be mistaken for these lights

Question 12

What lights are aircraft required to display at night?

Answer 12

• Anti-collision lights
• Navigation lights
• balloons, position
  lights.

Question 13

When may a pilot switch off lights?

Answer 13

• adversely affect the satisfactory performance of duties (Ground staff)
• subject an outside observer to harmful dazzle.

Question 14

What is an anti-collision light?

Answer 14

Rotorcraft: A flashing red light

Any other aircraft: A flashing red or flashing white light (360 degrees)

Question 15

When must anti-collision lights be displayed?

Answer 15

Displayed day and night when in flight, taxiing or being towed.

Question 16

What is a congested area?

Answer 16

• A city, town or settlement
• Any area which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes.

Question 17

When can aerobatic flights be carried out?
A:

Answer 17

• In accordance with: European Union legislation or, where applicable, national legislation (CAA) for
• Clearance from the Air Traffic Services Unit.

Question 18

Can aircraft fly over congested areas?

Answer 18

NEVER! Except when necessary for take-off or landing, or CAA permission

aircraft shall not be flown:
- Over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements.
- Over an open-air assembly of persons.
- If an emergency arises, a landing to be made without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface.