VFR Rules of the Air Flashcards
Who do the rules of the air apply to?
Aircraft bearing registration mark of ICAO contracting state
- Apply without exception over High Seas
VMC Minima apply to what airspace classes?
A, B, C, D, E
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
5km vis
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
Responsibilities of the commander
Has final authority as of the disposition of the aircraft
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, which has priority?
Give way to the right
Order of Aircraft Priority
F lying machines
A air ships
G gliders
B balloons
What is the overtaking position?
Within 70° either side of the tail
= white light will be visible
2 coloured lights are visible. What does this mean?
Head on
Port Lighting
RED - 110 degrees
Starboard Lighting
GREEN - 110 degrees
Lit stop bars on a taxiway. When can we proceed?
When the bars are switched OFF.
What is a movement area?
Everywhere including aprons and maintenance.
MAINTAIN 2 WAY COMMS with ATC.
When must aircraft lights be illuminated?
Sunset to Sunrise, or when asked by authority/ATC.
What lights should be on the movement area?
When moving on the movement area NAV LIGHTS should be on
Simulated IMC requirements:
Dual Controls
Qualified Safety Pilot, no type rating requirement.
Competent observer in communication
A flight plan for a controlled flight should be submitted no later than?
60 minutes prior to departure to the ATS Reporting Office.
In-flight flight plan submission minimum time?
At least 10 minutes prior to crossing FIR, entering CAS, or crossing an airway.
Changes to a flight plan
Report as soon as PRACTICABLE to an appropriate ATSU
Repetitive Flight Plans
10 days, 10 occassions. IFR FPLs only
Closing a flight plan
On receipt of an Arrival Report
When should flight plans be modified in the event of a delay?
i) controlled
ii) uncontrolled
30 mins in excess of EOBT (off blocks) - controlled flight
1hr - uncontrolled flight
Time Check
Obtained prior to operating a controlled flight.
What is UTC time rounded to?
Nearest half minute.
Purpose of a Clearance
Issued solely for expediting and separating air traffic.
Flight plans should be modified if?
Average TAS varies by 5% between two reporting points.
Estimated next point arrival time by more than 2 minutes
How many nautical miles should change-over points be positioned?
60nm
What must a basic position report contain?
TIME and LEVEL
What are comms failures procedures determined by
VMC/IMC conditions, NOT VFR/IFR.
How will ATC confirm if an A/C has a comms failure?
Execute a specific manoeuvre.
Comms Failure in VMC
Land at nearest suitable aerodrome.
Rerport arrival ASAP to ATCU regardless whether flying VFR or IFR.
Squawk 7600 - Mode C
Comms Failure in IMC if being vectored
Return directly to rejoin the FP route and level, NO LATER than the NEXT SIGNIFICANT POINT
Comms Failure in IMC, En-Route, under radar
Return to flight plan route, and level AFTER 7 MINS
Comms Failure in IMC, En-Route, not under radar
Fly last speed and level for 20 minutes following failure.
Commence descent from specified clearance/normal profile.
Complete normal instrument approach within 30 minutes of ETA.
Unlawful Inteference
Squawk 7500
Broadcast warnings on all frequencies, inc. 121.500MHz
Fly at different level from IFR by 1000ft if abv FL290, or 500ft blw FL290
Which ICAO document is concerned with Unlawful interference?
ICAO DOC 7030
What squawk code is to be set following an interception?
Squawk 7700
Following interception, which phrase is used if unable to comply?
KANN-NOTT - (Cannot) = unable to comply.
VFR Operating Minima - ceiling & ground visibility
Ceiling - at least 1500ft
Ground visibility - 5km or more.
Highest VFR level in RVSM
FL285
VFR cannot operate (without permission) above?
FL200
Overflying a congested area
1000ft above, 5km radius
VFR Flight Levels are based on?
Magnetic Track of Aircraft.
ITEM 8 FLIGHT PLAN - Flight Rule Codes
I - IFR
V - VFR
Y (IVY) IFR then VFR
Z (VIS) VFR then IFR.
