Rules of the air Flashcards
You see another powered aircraft to your left on a converging course, what should be your initial action?
Hold heading and altitude - my right of way
To what types of aircraft do airships give way to?
gliders and balloons
What side should you overtake on?
right
Spot another aircraft ahead, appears to stay in the same position on the windscreen. Risk of collision?
Yes!
Should turn right to either overtake or avoid head on collision
At night you see a steady green light ahead and to your left.
a) danger of collision?
b) who’s right of way?
a) yes
b) me
At night see a white light ahead, red light to its right, green to its left. How is it moving in relation to you?
towards me
What is the standard circuit direction?
left
Two aircraft converging on approach to the same runway. No ATC and no emergency. Who has right of way to land?
closest to touch down
Approaching a grass landing area where an aircraft just landed.To which side of it should you land?
On it’s right
Does a taxying aircraft have priority over an aircraft being towed?
Yes
Who has the ultimate responsibility for avoiding collisions?
PIC
Can you disobey a legit ATC instruction?
Yes if would be unsafe to comply or unable to do with aircraft performace
You are being overtaken on the ground. On which side do you expect the other aircraft to pass?
Can pass on either side.
What is the minimum height rule for aerobatics over a congested area?
Not allowed
You are following a motorway. Which side of your aircraft should it be on?
left
A qualified pilot i planning to carry out a simulated instrument approach with a student pilot as a safety pilot. Is this legal?
No. Safety pilot must be qualified and able to take control if necessary. Could carry them as a lookout though.
In the UK can an aircraft legally fly below 500ft other than when taking off or landing?
No
