Rules Of The Air VFR Flashcards
Who do the rules of the air apply to
Aircraft bearing registration mark of ICAO contracting state
Apply without exception over High seas
Can arc refuse a change from IFR to VFR
No
Vmc minima at or above 10,000ft in class A/B/C/D/E airspace
8km vis
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
Vmc minima below 10,000ft in class A/B/C/D/E airspace
Vis 5km
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
Vmc minima at or above 10,000ft in class F/G airspace
8km visibility
1000ft vertically from cloud
1500m horizontally from cloud
Vmc minima between 3000 - 10,000ft in class F/G airspace
5km vis
1500m horizontally
1000ft vertically
Vmc minima 1000agl in class F/G airspace
5km vis
Clear of cloud
Responsibilities of the commander
Be compliant with rules of air unless absolutely necessary to do so
Study all weather reports
Has final authority as of the disposition of the aircraft
What is the max intoxication level
0.2 promise (20mgs/100ml)
When approaching an aircraft head on how should you avoid conflict
Turn to the right
Head on = within 20° either side of nose
2 aircraft of same type are converging
Give way to the right
Order of priority with aircraft
F lying machines
A air ships
G gliders
B balloons
What is the over taking position
Within 70° either side of the tail
= will see white light
If you can see 2 coloured lights what does this mean
Head on
What is a manoeuvring area
Everywhere except aprons and maintenance
What is a movement area
Everywhere including aprons and maintenance
When should aircraft lights be illuminated
Sunset to sunrise:
When moving on the movement area nav lights should be on
On the movement area aircraft should display lights at their extremities unless stationary and otherwise illuminated
On engine start
When can simulated IMC take place
If dual controls are fitter
Qualified pilot occupies a control seat as safety pilot
= does not need to be type rated
If safety pilot doesn’t have adequate all round vision = a competent observer can be used
Only in VMC
When do you need a flight plan
Any IFR flight within advisory airspace
Any flight across international borders
When should a flight plan be submitted
60 mins prior to departure to a ATS reporting office
In air:
At least 10 min before estimated to reach CAS or crossing an airway
When are changes to a flight plan to be reported for IFR or VFR operates as controlled flight
As soon as practical
What counts as a significant change in flight plan
Regarding fuel and endurance and POB
When can a repetitive flight plan be filled
Operated:
Same day(s) of consecutive weeks and on at least 10 occasions
Everyday over at least 10 consecutive days
When does a flight plan close
On receipt of an arrival report
When should a flight plan be amended or cancelled for a delay
Delay in excess of 30 mins of estimates blocks off time for controlled flight
Excess of 1 hour for uncontrolled flight
When should a time check be obtained
Prior to operating s controlled flight
Time check gotten from ATC to neared half minute
Why are clearness issued
Solely for expediting and separating air traffic
What speed / time deviations on route must you tell atc if they deviate from flight plan
+/- 5% of TAS on flight plan
Or
ETA changes by more than 2 mins
How often should VOR be changed
Every 60 mins
What is in a position report
Call sign
Name and time over next reporting point
Flight level
Time expected over next reporting point
Next reporting point after the next reporting point without time
What does the reaction to a communications failure depend on
VMC OR IMC
NOT
VFR OR IFR
How will atc confirm a communications failure
Request you to:
Execute a specific manoeuvre which can be observed by radar
Transmit a signal in order to indicate acknowledgement
Atc will always transmit blind instructions incase u can hear them
what action should be taken for communications failure in Vmc
Land at nearest suitable aerodrome
Squak 7600 + mode c
What action should be taken of communications failure in IMC being radar vectored
Squawk 7600 and return to flight plan no lager then next significant point
In en route under radar = after 7 mins
If en route not under radar = after 20 mins
How should you approach an aerodrome with communications failure in imc
Commence descent at last expected approach time (EAT)
Or if no EAT
Approach no greater than 30 mins after ETA
What should you do if forced to deviate in event of unlawful interference
If no regional procedures:
Fly at a level different from IFR levels by 1000ft if > FL290
Or 500ft
What should you do if intercepted
Attempt to make contact on 121.5 or 243
7700
Always follow instructions of man with the rockets
What conditions can you not take off or land at a CTR or ATZ without special authority
When ceiling < 1500ft
Ground vis <5km
When is VFR not allowed unless special authorisation
Above FL 200
Above FL290 where RVSM
highest VFR flight level in RVSM is FL285
What is the lowest heights in VFR
1000ft above highest obstacle within 600m radius
Or 500ft above ground or water
Where May non controlled VFR flights fly without a radio
Classes E/F/G airspace
