SOUTH AFRICAN AIR LAW (PPL) QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2026

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SOUTH AFRICAN AIR LAW (PPL)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026

Notification of Accidents? - correct answer-Shall as soon as
possible notify
- The director
- an ATSU
- nearest police station




What is cloud ceiling? - correct answer-The height above the
surface of the base of the lowest cloud below 20,000 feet




What is CTA? - correct answer-- Control area
- Means a controlled airspace with specific altitudes and rules for
that aerospace.
- Published in AIP




What is CTR? - correct answer-- Control zone

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- Means an airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic
service is provided
- Current Flight Plan




Who is considered an infant? - correct answer-A child that has not
reached their second birthday




What is MCM? - correct answer-Maximum certified mass is the
maximum permissible mass shown in the flight manual.




What is Manoeuvring area? - correct answer-Means the part of an
aerodrome to be used for take off and landing of an aircraft.




What is PIC - correct answer-Pilot in command means the pilot
responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft




What are some examples of a category ratings? - correct answer-
- aeroplane
- Helicopter