Air Law

  • Recall what it means to fly under VFR; know how liability functions, and recall that VFR (simply put) is flight with reference to the ground
  • Review VFR weather minima for both controlled and uncontrolled airspace
  • Recall the coloring of markings on both runways (white) and taxiways (yellow)
  • Also be able to describe the lighting present on taxiways (blue) and runways (white)
  • Recall the different parts of the traffic circuit (lucky you, this doesn’t change between controlled and uncontrolled airports)
  • Know where it is acceptable to enter the circuit at controlled (anywhere as authorixed) and uncontrolled airports
  • Recall the standard circuit height (1000’ AGL)
  • Recall that most circuits are flown ‘left-handed’
  • Be able to describe documents required on board the a/c, as per the acronym AROWJIL
  • Know the validity period of your medical
  • Recall how/when to file a flight plan, know whether or not it is a ‘required document’ under AROWJIL
  • One of the two is required for flights more than 25 nm from a/d of departure
  • Recall the different classifications of airspace
  • Recall where and when it is permissible to operate NORDO
  • Recall which classes permit VFR operations, and when clearance/ contact must be obtained prior to entry)
  • Recall the 2 types of Class F airspace (which one requires prior permission before entry?)
  • Recall which frequencies to use in the event of an emergency
  • Recall the differences between Northern and Southern Domestic airspace, to include:
  • Runway numbering
  • Cruising altitudes
  • Altimeter setting
  • Recall cruising altitudes for VFR flight (“easterners are odd”)
  • Recall when they become mandatory (>3000’ AGL)
  • Recall the different types of lights present on the aircraft itself (“there is no red port left”)
  • Recall their visibility range, which is also shared by the lights in the manoeuvring area (2nm)
  • Recall what wingtip vortices are, and how they behave
  • Know how to approach for a landing when following a larger aircraft
  • Know the meaning of the phrase “caution wake turbulence” (you may proceed, but you assume total responsibility in the event that you (or your plane) become damagee

Sample Questions

Special VFR:

  1. May be authorized In any airspace
  2. May only be authorized in controlled airspace, and necessitates that the pilot remain clear of cloud at all times
  3. May only be authorized in control zones, and necessitates that the pilot remain at least 1500’ from cloud at all times.
  4. May only be authorized in control zones, and necessitates that the pilot remain clear of cloud at all times

When departing for a domestic flight that is less than 25nm from the departure a/d:

  1. You must file a flight plan
  2. You must file a flight itinerary
  3. You must carry your aviation medical on board with you
  4. You must inform a responsible person of your intentions
  5. None of the above

A taxiway shall:

  1. Always be lit by blue lights
  2. Be lit by blue lights(in the event that it will be used for night operations)
  3. Be numbered by its magnetic heading
  4. Be lit by white lights
  5. None of the above

As a NORDO aircraft:

  1. You are permitted to operate in Class E airspace
  2. You are not permitted to operate in Class E airspace
  3. You are permitted to operate in class C airspace
  4. You are not permitted to operate in Class C airspace, unless prior permission has been obtained
  5. Both 1 and 4

When flying a heading of 175 degrees magnetic as a VFR aircraft in NDA, your cruising altitude shall be (variation: 10 degrees east):

  1. 6000’
  2. 6500’
  3. 5000’
  4. 5500’

Landing behind a large aircraft, you should plan to:

  1. Land after the touchdown point of the larger aircraft
  2. Land before the touchdown point of the larger aircraft
  3. Land at the exact same spot as the larger aircraft
  4. Stay aloft as long as possible; flying is truly an amazing activity, regardless of the fact that your fuel gauges are reading ‘empty’

Answers:

4, 3, 2, 5, 2, 1