South African Air Law (PPL) Examination Questions with Verified
Answers Latest Edition// Graded A+++
Terms in this set (45)
Shall as soon as possible notify
- The director
Notification of Accidents?
- an ATSU
- nearest police station
What is cloud ceiling? The height above the surface of the base of the lowest cloud below 20,000 feet
- Control area
What is CTA? - Means a controlled airspace with specific altitudes and rules for that
aerospace.
- Published in AIP
- Control zone
What is CTR? - Means an airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic service is
provided
- Current Flight Plan
Who is considered an infant? A child that has not reached their second birthday
What is MCM? Maximum certified mass is the maximum permissible mass shown in the flight
manual.
What is Manoeuvring area? Means the part of an aerodrome to be used for take off and landing of an
aircraft.
Pilot in command means the pilot responsible for the operation and
What is PIC
safety of the aircraft
What are some examples of a - aeroplane
category ratings? - Helicopter
- Single-engine piston aeroplanes(land)
- Touring gliders
What are some examples of class
- Single-engine turboprop aeroplanes
ratings?
- Multi-engine piston aeroplanes(land)
, - Aeroplane with MCM exceeding 5,700kg
- Multi-engine turboprop aeroplane
What are some examples of type - dual pilot aeroplanes
ratings? - aeroplane with unconventional handling characteristics
- Warbird
- Night rating
- Instrument rating
What are some examples of
- Flight instructor rating
ratings for special purposes? - tow rating
- aerobatics rating
- Test forms shall be submitted within 30 days from skill test
What are the regulations for skills - If a failed skill test you must train with an instructor other than
test? the one that conducted the skills test
Seven days in the case of flights not for hire and
What are the rules for logging time?
reward example: Flight training
What must the holder of a pilots The holder of a pilot licence must carry
licence need in order to have it - The medical certificate at all times when exercising the privileges of such a
licence
valid?
How much time does a licence 14 days of any change
holder have until they have to
notify the director of changes?
- in the type of aircraft which he or she is undergoing training as
endorsed in his or her logbook
What are the limitations and - Under the supervision of the the holder of a valid flight instructor
privileges of an SPL? - ability to solo without carrying any passengers
- on a flight other than an international flight
- in VMC(visual meteorological conditions)
- be 17 years of age
- hold a valid class 2 medical
- Be certified in radio telephony
- Have a valid SPL
What are the requirements of a PPL?
- Have successfully completed training
- Have passed theoretical knowledge examination
- Have passed all the skills test
How long does a pilot have to 18 months
pass all theoretical examinations
for a PPL?
for what amount of time after 30 days
Answers Latest Edition// Graded A+++
Terms in this set (45)
Shall as soon as possible notify
- The director
Notification of Accidents?
- an ATSU
- nearest police station
What is cloud ceiling? The height above the surface of the base of the lowest cloud below 20,000 feet
- Control area
What is CTA? - Means a controlled airspace with specific altitudes and rules for that
aerospace.
- Published in AIP
- Control zone
What is CTR? - Means an airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic service is
provided
- Current Flight Plan
Who is considered an infant? A child that has not reached their second birthday
What is MCM? Maximum certified mass is the maximum permissible mass shown in the flight
manual.
What is Manoeuvring area? Means the part of an aerodrome to be used for take off and landing of an
aircraft.
Pilot in command means the pilot responsible for the operation and
What is PIC
safety of the aircraft
What are some examples of a - aeroplane
category ratings? - Helicopter
- Single-engine piston aeroplanes(land)
- Touring gliders
What are some examples of class
- Single-engine turboprop aeroplanes
ratings?
- Multi-engine piston aeroplanes(land)
, - Aeroplane with MCM exceeding 5,700kg
- Multi-engine turboprop aeroplane
What are some examples of type - dual pilot aeroplanes
ratings? - aeroplane with unconventional handling characteristics
- Warbird
- Night rating
- Instrument rating
What are some examples of
- Flight instructor rating
ratings for special purposes? - tow rating
- aerobatics rating
- Test forms shall be submitted within 30 days from skill test
What are the regulations for skills - If a failed skill test you must train with an instructor other than
test? the one that conducted the skills test
Seven days in the case of flights not for hire and
What are the rules for logging time?
reward example: Flight training
What must the holder of a pilots The holder of a pilot licence must carry
licence need in order to have it - The medical certificate at all times when exercising the privileges of such a
licence
valid?
How much time does a licence 14 days of any change
holder have until they have to
notify the director of changes?
- in the type of aircraft which he or she is undergoing training as
endorsed in his or her logbook
What are the limitations and - Under the supervision of the the holder of a valid flight instructor
privileges of an SPL? - ability to solo without carrying any passengers
- on a flight other than an international flight
- in VMC(visual meteorological conditions)
- be 17 years of age
- hold a valid class 2 medical
- Be certified in radio telephony
- Have a valid SPL
What are the requirements of a PPL?
- Have successfully completed training
- Have passed theoretical knowledge examination
- Have passed all the skills test
How long does a pilot have to 18 months
pass all theoretical examinations
for a PPL?
for what amount of time after 30 days
