Air Legislation Flashcards
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What is ERSA?
En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) is a book that provides operational details about aerodromes. It is updated on a 13-week cycle.
What is ERC LOW, VTC and VNC?
En Route Chart, Visual Terminal CHart and Visual Navigation Chart contain information about Prohibited, Restricted and Danger areas and further provide information about boundaries and topographical features.
What is WAC?
World Aeronautical Chart is a one to milliion scale map ideal for long distance flight planning.
What is AIP?
The Aeronautical Information Publication is a two volume publication (ENR & GEN). It is a collection of all information required for pre-flight planning and in-flight operations into one publication.
What is CAR?
The Civial Aviation Regulation is a legal document forming the baais of all aviation operations within Australia. There are two versions, 1988 (old) and 1998 (new).
What is CAO?
The Civil Aviation Orders amplify and explain CAR.
What is CAAP?
The Civil Aviation Advisory Publication is a document that assists in the interpretation of the CAR and CAO. It is not law, but simply advice to ensure compliance with the law.
What is NOTAM?
Notice To Airman is a document that provides information of a non-permanent nature which concerns the operation of aircraft.
What is the RA-AUs Operations Manual?
The RA-AUS Operations Manual is CASA approved and provides details into procedures and requirements that relate specifically to recreational aircraft in Australia.
What is the VFR minimum?
- 5km or 5,000 metres horizontal visibility
- Between 3,000 feet and 10,000 feet:
1500m horizontally from cloud, and 1000ft below and 1000 above cloud - At 3000ft above MSL or 1000ft above ground level (whichever is higher):
clear of cloud, within sight of ground and water and 5km visibility.
What are the requirements for initial issue of an RA-AUS Student Pilot Certificate?
- Declaration that health is of a standard equivalent to that required for the issue of a private motor vehicle’s license in Australia.
- If under 18, written consent from parent/gaurdian
- Must be able to satisfy RA-AUS instructor in ability to:
- understand English
- handle controls
- demonstrate maturity
- understand full requirements of training
- understand risks and hazards
What are the privileges for initial issue of an RA-AUS Student Pilot Certificate?
- Allows holder to to act as pilot in command (under supervision of an RA-AUS certified instructor and under approved CFI) with the exception of no passengers (excluding instructor)
When may a person commence initial flight training?
- Issued with a tempoary RA-AUS membership
- Before applying for certificate - 3 hours of initial flight training
- No solo if person < 15 years old
What are the requirements for initial issue of an RA-AUS Student Pilot Certificate?
- Hold a valid Student Pilot Certificate
- Health up to standard of driver’s license
- Passed all theory and flight exams
What are the privileges for initial issue of an RA-AUS Student Pilot Certificate?
Fly as pilot in command of recreational aircraft with the exception of:
- flying at a distance greater than 25nm from take off (except if pilot holds cross country endorsement or is under supervision of CFI)
- when carrying passengers (except if pilot holds passenger carriage endorsement)
- when operating in CTAF or CTA (except if pilot holds radio operator endorsement and/or controlled airspace endorsement)
What period of validity applies to a Pilot certificate?
Unless suspended or cancelled, it is valid as long as:
- pilot is a financial member of RA-AUS
- pilot abides by the conditions of the RA-AUS Operations Manual
- pilot abides by the relevant CARs, CAOs, CASRs and Part 103
What are the requirements applying to the carriage of passengers?
Must meet the following requirements:
- be the holder of valid RA-AUS Pilot Certificatie
- accrued minimum 10 hours flight time as pilot in command
- accrued minimum 2 hours flight time as pilot in command of an approved two seater recreational aeroplane
- pass a flight test with an RA-AUS examiner
What are the limitations applying to the carriage of passengers?
- pilot must have min 5hrs operating as pilot in command on an aircraft of the same group as the airctaft which will be used for the carriage of passengers
- during the last 90 days, carried out 3 take-offs and 3 landings as pilot in command or under supervision of RA-AUS instructor
What are the requiremtns for the maintenance of a pilot certificate?
- continue to meet health standard equivalent to that needed for a Private Motor Vehicle’s License
- signing declaration every year that health is equal to aforementioned standard
- not exercise license privileges if health drops below aforementioned standard or if pilot suffers from epilepsy, diabetes, a heart condition or paralysis, mental illness or if the pilot is aged 75 years or over/
- within a period of two years immiediately before the day of the proposed flight, have satisfactorily completed a flight review with an RA-AUS examiner.
What rules apply to a pilot’s use of drugs or alcohol?
- not drink alcohol if it impairs his/her capacity to act as pilot in command
- must not drink alcohol within 8 hours of the depature of the aircraft
- must not drink amid flight
What rules exist regarding smoking in a light aircraft?
No smoking is permitted during take-off, landing or refuelling operations
What separation from other aircraft is required for take-off at an non controlled aerodrome?
An aircraft that is under 2,000kg must wait until the proceeding aircraft is at least 600 metres ahead of the proposed take off point or has turned.
What are the legs of a circuit and in what direction and at what height should a circuit be flown?
Legs: Upwind, Crosswind, Downwind, Base Final
Direction: Left (unless otherwise indicated by ERSA)
Height: 1000 AGL
What does a white cross denote?
Total unserviceability
