CH6 / RULES OF THE AIR Flashcards by Madhuri Narkhede

Where State has not established minimum IFR altitudes, the minimum height
of an aircraft above the highest obstacle over high terrain, or in mountainous
areas shall be for an IFR flight:

A) At least 2000ft within 8km of the estimated position

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Aircraft wishing to conduct IFR flight within advisory airspace, but not electing
to use the air traffic advisory service:

Shall nevertheless submit and notify changes made there to the ATS unit
providing that service

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The white dumb-bell with black perpendicular bar indicates that:

Taxiing need to be confined to the taxiways

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Your aircraft is intercepted by a military aircraft. The signals given by this
aircraft conflict with ATC instructions. You should:

Follow the instructions of the intercepting aircraft

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An aircraft which is being subject to unlawful interference (“hijacked”) and is
forced to divert from the cleared track or cruising level without being able to
communicate with ATS shall try to:

Continue at an altitude that differs from the semicircular rule with 1000ft when •
above FL 290 and 500ft when lower than FL 290

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An aircraft manoeuvering in an airport’s circuit receives a series of red flashes
from the control tower. This signifies that the aircraft must:

Not land because the airport is not available for landing

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Whilst flying in an aerodrome’s traffic circuit, an aircraft receives a series of
green flashes from the tower. The aircraft:

Must come back to land and the landing clearance will be sent in due time

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Except when a clearance is obtained from an ATC unit, a VFR flight can not
enter or leave a control zone when ceiling is less than:

1500ft or visibility is less than 5km

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Which of the following flights has the greatest priority to land?

Emergency aircraft

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An aircraft flying above the sea between 4500ft MSL and 9000ft MSL outside
controlled airspace under VFR, must remain on principle at least:

1500m horizontally, 1000ft vertically from clouds; 5km visibility

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The VMC minima for an airspace classified as “B” above 10000ft MSL are:

Clear of clouds; 8km visibility

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The VMC minima for an airspace classified as “G” above 10000ft MSL are:

1500m horizontally, 1000ft vertically from clouds; 8km visibility

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Minimum vertical distance from cloud for VFR flight within controlled space is.

1000 ft

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Green flashes from Tower, this signal means that the aircraft:

May continue to taxy towards the take-off area

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Which of the following actions shall be taken in case of a controlled flight
deviates from the track?

Adjust the heading of the aircraft to regain track as soon as possible

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An aircraft is flying under IFR in an area where the visibility is unlimited and the
sky is clear (free of. clouds), when it totally loses radio communications. The procedure to be followed is:

Land on the closest appropriate aerodrome, then advise Air Traffic Services of
landing

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While taxiing an aircraft receives the following light signal from the control
tower: series of red flashes. This signal means that the aircraft:

Must vacate the landing area in use

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An aircraft intercepted by another aircraft shall immediately attempt to
establish radio communication with the intercepting aircraft on the following
frequencies:

121.5MHz-243MHz

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If radio contact with the intercepting aircraft is established but communication
on a common language is not possible, which phrase should be pronounced
by the intercepted aircraft to communicate that he is unable to comply with the
instructions received?

CAN NOT

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lf radio-communication is established during an interception but communications
in a common language is not possible, which phrase should be pronounced
by the intercepting aircraft to request the intercepted aircraft to descend for
landing?

Descend

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A signalman will ask the pilot to apply parking brakes by the following signals:

Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended, horizontally in front of body, then
clinch fist

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Within uncontrolled airspace, the first usable level in IFR must provide a 500
feet margin above the following two levels:

3000 feet AMSL or 1000 feet AGL

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An aircraft shall display, if so equipped, an anti-collision light:

On the ground when the engines are running

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A red flare addressed to a flying aircraft means:

Not withstanding any previous instructions, do not land for the time being

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A double white cross displayed horizontally in the signal area means:

The aerodrome is being used by gliders and that glider flights are being performed

An aircraft is considered to overtake another if it approaches the other aircraft from the rear on a line forming an angle of less than:

70 degress with the plane of symmetry of the latter

During an IFR flight in VMC in controlled airspace you experience a two-way radio communication failure. You will:

Land at the nearest suitable aerodrome maintaining VMC and inform ATC

When does FLIGHT TIME end?

When the aeroplane first stops after landing to disembark passengers

The aerodrome at Calicut is not declared suitable for night operations. If the sunrise is at 0550 the earliest time by which an aircraft operation at the station can take place is;

0520

What is the meaning of AGL?

Above ground level

Which of the following defines flight visibility?

The forward visibility from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight

When operating under Special VFR clearance, the responsibility for remaining clear of obstacles on the ground rests with:

The aircraft commander

Who shall have the final authority over the disposition of the aircraft?

The Commander

The commander of a public transport aircraft must ensure that passenger seat belts are secure for:

Take-off, landing, taxiing, turbulence and during emergencies

Who decides whether to fly under IFR or VFR in VMC?

The PIC

An aircraft being towed by night must display:

The same lights that are required in flight

Anti-collision lights on an aircraft must be switched on:

As soon as engines are running

When two aircraft are approaching head on, and there is a danger of collision:

Both aircraft alter course to the right (starboard side)

A revised estimate shall be notified if the ETA destination passed by aircraft varies by: (time)

2 minutes

An aircraft that has the right of way shall maintain its:

Heading and speed

On aerodromes aircraft taxiing on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome shall give way to:

Aircraft taking off or about to take off

What is Special VFR?

A VFR flight cleared by ATC to operate within a CTR in meteorological conditions belowVMC

Which is the correct order of priority:

Power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to airships, gliders and balloons

What is the minimum flight altitude permitted over towns and settlements and populated areas?

1000 ft above the highest obstacle within 600 m of the aircraft position

A controlled flight is requested to inform the appropriate ATC unit whenever the average True Air Speed at cruising level varies or is expected to vary from that given in the flight plan by plus or minus:

An aircraft operated on, or in the vicinity.of, an aerodrome shall whether or not within an ATZ: I) Observe other aerodrome traffic for the purpose of avoiding collision II) Conform with or avoid the pattern of traffic formed by other aircraft in operation 111) Make all turns to the right, when approaching for landing or taking-off unless otherwise Instructed IV) Land and take-off into the wind unless safety, the runway configuration, or an air traffic consideration determines that a different direction should be used

All statements except Ill) are correct

Aircraft "A" with an ATC clearance is flying in VMC conditions within a control area. Aircraft "B" with no ATC clearance is approaching at appoximately the same altitude and on a converging course. Which is the right of way?

Aircraft "B" if "A" is on its left

Which action shall be taken by an aircraft in the traffic pattern of an aerodrome, experiencing radio failure to indicate difficulties which compel it to land without requiring immediate assistance?

The repeated switching on and off of the landing lights

Aircraft taxiing in the manoeuvring area must give way to:

Departing and landing traffic

Two or more white crosses, displayed on runways and taxiways, indicate that:

The section of the runway or taxiway is unfit for aircraft movement

During initial climb in uncontrolled airspace, the altimeter setting should be:

Any desired value

When a controlled flight inadvertently deviates from its current flightplan, ATC has to be informed in case:

The TAS varies by plus or minus 5% of the TAS notified in the flightplan

Which manoeuvre shall be executed by an intercepting aircraft if the pilot wants to communicate to the intercepted aircraft "YOU MAY PROCEED"?

Executing a climbing turn of 90 degrees or more without crossing the line of flight of the intercepted aircraft

Semi-circular system sectors are.

From 000° to 179° and 180° to 359°

While on IFR flight, a pilot has an emergency which causes a deviation from an ATC clearance. What action must be taken?

The appropriate ATC unit shall be notified of the action taken as soon as circumstances permit

Outside controlled airspace above 3000'AMSL (frequency)

Fly on 1013.2

An airborne flight plan must be submitted:

10 minutes before the intended point of entry into a CTA or advisory area

IFR flight in VMC, weather changes to IMC:

Fly according to flight plan

PIC of an aeroplane shall

All above is correct

On the ground, when two aircraft are approaching head on:

Both airplanes must stop or where practicable alter course to the right to keep well clear

No aircraft shall be flown over the congested area of cities, towns or settlements unless at a height that will permit, In the event of an emergency a landing to be made safely. Exceptions to this rule are:

Take-off and landing and permission from the appropriate authority

Which type of service is provided in Class F airspace:

Air traffic advisory service and FIS

When is deviation from the rules of the air permitted?

Only in the interests of flight safety

One of the following statements about aircraft ground movement is correct:

A taxing aircraft has priority over a vehicle towing an aircraft

While flying at night another aircraft reports that you are on his 100 degrees relative bearing. In that case you should see his:

Green navigation light

The signal from pilot to marshaller which means - brakes applied • is:

Right arm and hand with fingers extended in front of face, then clench fist

What does a red flashing light from the control tower to an aircraft on the manoeuvring area mean?

Move clear of the landing area

A series of red flashes sent to an aircraft in flight means:

Airfield is unsafe, do not land

A white dumbbell with a black bar spaced perpendicularly indicates

Are required to land and takeoff on runways only

A red square panel with a yellow strip along each diagonal, displayed in the signals area of an aerodrome indicates:

Aerodrome is unfit for aircraft movements, and landing are prohibited

Two a/c of same category converging ...

Aircraft on the left will give way

A signalman will ask the pilot to apply parking brakes by the following signals:

Raise arm and hand, with fingers extended, horizontally in front of body, then clench fist

An aircraft is following a track of 179° (M) on a VFR plan. The choice of flight levels available to the pilot are:

55, 75,95, 115,135,155,175, 195,215,235.255,275

After an aircraft has been intercepted in flight, the intercepted aircraft is rocking its wings. This means:

Will comply

All flights above ____ flight levels are to be cleared IFR irrespective of weather Conditions

F 150

A flashing intermittent red light from the ground to an aircraft in the air means:

Aerodrome unsafe, do not land

When a pilot raises his arms extended palms facing outwards and moves his hands inwards to cross in front of the face this means:

Insert chocks

While taxiing, an aircraft receives from the airport controller the following light signal: a series of green flashes. This signal means that the aircraft:

May continue to taxi towards the take-off area

A black letter " C" on a yellow background indicates:

The location where visiting pilots should report.

At an aerodrome special VFR may be authorized when

Visibility falls below 5 km or cloud ceiling is less than 1500 feet

A special VFR clearance may be obtained from ATC for the following airspaces:

CTR

On a VFR-Flight which of the following cruising levels would you select under the following conditions: True track 358° , variation 3° E, deviation 2° W?

FL 65

On a VFR flight, your magnetic track is 005° , the magnetic heading 355° . Which of the following flight level is correct?

FL 55

The VMC minima for an airspace classified as "G" above 10 000 feet MSL are:

1500 m horizontally and 1 000 feet vertically from clouds; 8 km visibility.

Which provisions on a VFR-flight in Class E airspace are CORRECT?

Service provided : Traffic Information as far as practical; | ATC Clearance : not required;

If you are flying IFR in IMC conditions and you experience a total communications failure, you should:

Continue the flight according to flight plan

When flying on an airway on a heading of255(M) the correct flight level will be.

Usually EVEN

You are outside controlled airspace on a VFR flight above 3,000ft. Your distance from the cloud should be:

1,000 ft vertically and 1.5 km horizontally

In areas where a separation ·minimum of 1000 ft. is applied up to FL 410, authorisation for VFR flight shall not be granted above which flight level?

FL 290

``` When an aircraft is operating in class F airspace below 900 m the minimum horizontal distance from cloud for VFR flight is: ```

Clear of cloud and in sight of the surface

SVFR may be authorized when the ground visibility is not less than:

1500m

Which of the following aerodrome ground signals displayed in the signals area indicates that glider flying is in progress?

A white double cross

In areas where a vertical separation minimum (VSM) of 300 m (1000 ft) is applied between FL 290 and FL 410 inclusive an aircraft on a magnetic track of 350 would be expected to fly at:

FL400

Above flight level FL 290 (non-RVSM) the vertical flight separation between aircraft on the same direction is:

4000 ft

Aircraft shall not be flown in formation except:

Formation flying is not permitted in India for civil aircraft.

If the ground visibility is reported 1000 m, can a special VFR flight take off from an aerodrome in a control zone?

A VFR flight when flying inside an ATS airspace classified as Chas to maintain the following minima of flight visibility and distance from clouds

8km at or above 3050m (10000ft) AMSL 1500m horizontal and 300m vertical from clouds

When, in airspace where VFR are permitted, the pilot in command of an IFR flight wishes to continue his flight in accordance with visual flight rules, untilthe destination is reached: 1 He must inform the control unit ("cancel IFR") 2 He must request and obtain clearance 3 He may request his IFR flightplan to be changed to a VFR flightplan 4 The flightplan automatically becomes a VFR flightplan The combination of correct statements is:

1, 4

In the event of a delay of a controlled flight, the submitted flightplan should be amended or cancelled and a new flightplan submitted when the delay is:

30 minutes in excess of the estimated time off blocks

Changing of flight rules from IFR to VFR is possible

If the commander so requests

CH6 / RULES OF THE AIR Flashcards

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