3RD SECTOR ATPL AIR LAW EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is meant by the term "SPECIAL VFR"? - Correct Answers -A VFR flight cleared by
ATC to operate within a CTR in meteorological conditions below VMC.
Who is charged with the safe conduct of a flight? - Correct Answers -The Pilot-In-
Command
What is the meaning of the term "DANGER AREA"? - Correct Answers -An airspace of
defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at
specified times.
According to ICAO Annex 2 - Rules of the Air, what is correct concerning a "Time
Check"? - Correct Answers -A time check contains time given in hours, minutes and
seconds.
Which of the following defines "FLIGHT VISIBILITY"? - Correct Answers -The forward
visibility from the flight deck of an aircraft in flight.
The final authority as to the disposition of an aircraft in flight lies with the: - Correct
Answers -Pilot in Command
In the event of an ATC controller giving instructions which violate SERA, who is
responsible for maintaining compliance with SERA? - Correct Answers -PIC
State who on board an aircraft is primarily responsible for the operation of the aircraft in
accordance with the Rules of the Air (ICAO Annex 2)? - Correct Answers -The Pilot in
Command
When is deviation from the Rules of the Air permitted? - Correct Answers -Only in the
interests of flight safety
The pre-flight actions for a flight leaving the local aerodrome area, is to include a
careful: - Correct Answers -Study of the available meteorological reports and forecasts
for the route.
An aircraft being towed by night must display: - Correct Answers -The same lights that
are required in flight.
, What do you report during an IFR flight in cruise when passing a reporting point? -
Correct Answers -Aircraft identification, position, time, flight level, next position and time
over, ensuing significant point
While taxiing, an aircraft receives the following light signal from the control tower: series
of red flashes. This signal means that the aircraft: - Correct Answers -Must vacate the
landing area in use.
While on the ground, the navigation lights shall be turned on: - Correct Answers -By all
aircraft moving on the movement area of an aerodrome from sunset to sunrise to
indicate the relative path of the aircraft to an observer and other lights shall not be
displayed if they are likely to be mistaken for these lights.
Which of the following has the right-of-way against a vehicle that is operating on an
apron? - Correct Answers -An aircraft being towed.
The planned cruising speed for the first leg or all of the cruising portion of the flight must
be entered in the speed box of a flight plan form. This speed is the: - Correct Answers -
True Airspeed (TAS)
The signal from pilot to the signalman (marshaller) which means "brakes applied" is: -
Correct Answers -Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended, horizontally in front of
face, then clench fist.
A pilot is approaching a traffic circuit of a controlled airport in VMC. The communication
on the frequency used is lost. Choose correct statements and actions taken: 1) If a red
flashing light appears, do not land and divert. 2) Try to establish another way of
communication. 3) If a green flashing light appears, return for approach. 4) If a flashing
white light appears give way to another aircraft and continue circling. 5) If a steady red
light appears, the airfield is closed. - Correct Answers -1, 2, 3
After experiencing a communication failure on a flight in accordance with IFR, the
aircraft shall comply with the communication failure procedures. When flying in VMC,
the aircraft shall: - Correct Answers -Continue to fly in VMC, land at the nearest suitable
aerodrome and report its arrival by most expeditious means to the appropriate ATS unit.
When two aircraft are approaching head on or approximately so and there is a danger
of collision, each shall: - Correct Answers -Alter its heading to the right.
When a controlled flight inadvertently deviates from its current flight plan, ATC has to be
informed in case: - Correct Answers -The TAS varies by plus or minus 5% of the TAS
notified in the flight plan.
Except when necessary for take-off or landing, a VFR flight over congested areas of
cities, towns or settlements or over an open air assembly of persons shall not be flown
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is meant by the term "SPECIAL VFR"? - Correct Answers -A VFR flight cleared by
ATC to operate within a CTR in meteorological conditions below VMC.
Who is charged with the safe conduct of a flight? - Correct Answers -The Pilot-In-
Command
What is the meaning of the term "DANGER AREA"? - Correct Answers -An airspace of
defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at
specified times.
According to ICAO Annex 2 - Rules of the Air, what is correct concerning a "Time
Check"? - Correct Answers -A time check contains time given in hours, minutes and
seconds.
Which of the following defines "FLIGHT VISIBILITY"? - Correct Answers -The forward
visibility from the flight deck of an aircraft in flight.
The final authority as to the disposition of an aircraft in flight lies with the: - Correct
Answers -Pilot in Command
In the event of an ATC controller giving instructions which violate SERA, who is
responsible for maintaining compliance with SERA? - Correct Answers -PIC
State who on board an aircraft is primarily responsible for the operation of the aircraft in
accordance with the Rules of the Air (ICAO Annex 2)? - Correct Answers -The Pilot in
Command
When is deviation from the Rules of the Air permitted? - Correct Answers -Only in the
interests of flight safety
The pre-flight actions for a flight leaving the local aerodrome area, is to include a
careful: - Correct Answers -Study of the available meteorological reports and forecasts
for the route.
An aircraft being towed by night must display: - Correct Answers -The same lights that
are required in flight.
, What do you report during an IFR flight in cruise when passing a reporting point? -
Correct Answers -Aircraft identification, position, time, flight level, next position and time
over, ensuing significant point
While taxiing, an aircraft receives the following light signal from the control tower: series
of red flashes. This signal means that the aircraft: - Correct Answers -Must vacate the
landing area in use.
While on the ground, the navigation lights shall be turned on: - Correct Answers -By all
aircraft moving on the movement area of an aerodrome from sunset to sunrise to
indicate the relative path of the aircraft to an observer and other lights shall not be
displayed if they are likely to be mistaken for these lights.
Which of the following has the right-of-way against a vehicle that is operating on an
apron? - Correct Answers -An aircraft being towed.
The planned cruising speed for the first leg or all of the cruising portion of the flight must
be entered in the speed box of a flight plan form. This speed is the: - Correct Answers -
True Airspeed (TAS)
The signal from pilot to the signalman (marshaller) which means "brakes applied" is: -
Correct Answers -Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended, horizontally in front of
face, then clench fist.
A pilot is approaching a traffic circuit of a controlled airport in VMC. The communication
on the frequency used is lost. Choose correct statements and actions taken: 1) If a red
flashing light appears, do not land and divert. 2) Try to establish another way of
communication. 3) If a green flashing light appears, return for approach. 4) If a flashing
white light appears give way to another aircraft and continue circling. 5) If a steady red
light appears, the airfield is closed. - Correct Answers -1, 2, 3
After experiencing a communication failure on a flight in accordance with IFR, the
aircraft shall comply with the communication failure procedures. When flying in VMC,
the aircraft shall: - Correct Answers -Continue to fly in VMC, land at the nearest suitable
aerodrome and report its arrival by most expeditious means to the appropriate ATS unit.
When two aircraft are approaching head on or approximately so and there is a danger
of collision, each shall: - Correct Answers -Alter its heading to the right.
When a controlled flight inadvertently deviates from its current flight plan, ATC has to be
informed in case: - Correct Answers -The TAS varies by plus or minus 5% of the TAS
notified in the flight plan.
Except when necessary for take-off or landing, a VFR flight over congested areas of
cities, towns or settlements or over an open air assembly of persons shall not be flown
