Law 3 (SERA)

Question 1

Define flight

Answer 1

An a/c shall be deemed to be in flight from the moment after the embarkation of its crew for the purpose of taking off if it moves under its own power until the moment it comes to rest after landing.

Question 2

Define aircraft

Answer 2

A machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reaction of air other than the reactions of the air against the Earth’s surface.

Question 3

Define aeroplane

Answer 3

Power-driven heavier than air aircraft, deriving its lift mainly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under giver conditions of flight.

Question 4

Define helicopter

Answer 4

Heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight mainly by the reactions of the air on one or more power-driven rotors on substantially vertical axes.

Question 5

What is an SUA?

Answer 5

Small unmanned aircraft e.g. drone

Question 6

What is CAT?

Answer 6

Commercial air travel

Question 7

Define Commercial air travel

Answer 7

An aircraft operation to transport passengers, cargo or mail for remuneration or other valuable consideration.

Question 8

What categories of aircraft are exempt from needing an Eu-ops air operators certificate for CAT?

Answer 8

• Helicopters
• Balloons
• Airships
• A/c weighing 5700kg or less

Question 9

Define ATCU

Answer 9

A generic term meaning variously, area control centre, approach control unit or aerodrome control tower.

Question 10

Define ATCS

Answer 10

A generic term meaning variously, air traffic control unit, flight information unit, aerodrome flight information service unit or air traffic service reporting office.

Question 11

What does SERA stand for?

Answer 11

Standard European rules of the air

Question 12

Who does SERA apply to?

Answer 12

Airspace users and aircraft engaged in general air traffic operating into, within or out of the union. Anyone bearing the nationality and registration marks of a member state operating in airspace where SERA does not conflict with rules published by the country with jurisdiction of that airspace.

Question 13

What does GAT stand for?

Answer 13

General air traffic.

Question 14

What are 6 exemptions of SERA?

Answer 14

• Police and customs
• Traffic surveillance
• Environmental control missions
• Search and rescue
• Medical flights
• Evacuation

Question 15

Who is responsible for following SERA?

Answer 15

The pilot in command of the a/c, whether manipulating controls or not. Will always follow the rules unless circumstances mean it is in the interest of safety not to.