Pre Solo Exam Flashcards
(36 cards)
When two aircraft are approaching at approximately the same altitude on converging headings, which aircraft shall give way?
Ref: CAR 162
The aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way.
When two aircraft are approaching head on or approximately so, and there is danger of collision, which shall give way?
Ref: CAR 162
Each aircraft shall alter its heading to the right
One aircraft is on final approach to land, another is prepared for takeoff, which has the right of way?
Ref: CAR 162
The aircraft on final approach
What is the meaning of the following ground signals:
A. Horizontal white dumbbell displayed adjacent to primary wind direction indicator.
B. White cross displayed adjacent to primary wind direction indicator.
C. White cross displayed on manoeuvring area.
D. Double white cross displayed adjacent to primary wind sock.
Ref: AIP ENR 1.5 - 51
A. Use hard surface runways and taxiways only.
B. Aerodrome completely unserviceable.
C. Area is unfit for use by aircraft.
D. Gliding operations in progress.
What is the meaning of the following light signals directed at pilots from the control tower in flight: A. Steady green. B. Steady red. C. Green flashes. D. Red flashes. E. White flashes.
Ref: AIP ENR 1.5 - 50
A. Clear to land if no risk of collision. B. Do not land, continue circling. C. Return to land. D. Aerodrome unsafe, do not land. E. No significance.
What is the meaning of the following light signals directed at pilots from the control tower on the ground: A. Steady green. B. Steady red. C. Green flashes. D. Red flashes. E. White flashes.
Ref: AIP ENR 1.5 - 50
A. Clear for takeoff if no risk of collision. B. Stop. C. Clear to taxi. D. Taxi clear of landing area. E. Return to starting point.
Who is responsible for maintaining separation with other aircraft?
Ref: CAR 163(A)
Pilot
How are unserviced sections of a movement area marked?
Ref: AIP AD 1.1
By white cone markers on the affected area, with the limits of such area outlined by white cone markers with a wide horizontal red band.
What is meant by QNH altimeter settings?
Ref: AIP GEN 2.2 - 23
The atmospheric pressure corresponding to mean sea level at a particular place.
What is the minimum fuel which must be carried on a private VFR flight in an Aero Club aircraft?
Ref: RACWA Operations Manual
Sufficient for flight + 45 min reserve
Whose responsibility is it to ensure that this minimum amount of fuel is carried?
Ref: RACWA Operations Manual
Pilot
What post flight administrative action must a pilot take if the aircraft develops a defect or any damage is sustained or suspected while operating the aircraft?
Ref: AIP ENR 1.14
Report the incident to owner, operator, or a licensed engineer and enter the particulars on the Maintenance Release.
When necessary, follow up with an incident report.
What should you transmit to Jandakot Class D airport prior to takeoff?
Ref: AIP ENR 1.1 - 41 Para 31
Jandakot Tower, (Aircraft Callsign), ready for circuits/destination via departure route.
What should you transmit if you wish to conduct circuits and the ATIS says “start clearance required for circuits”?
Ref: AIP ENR 1.1 - 41 Para 31
Jandakot Ground, (Aircraft Callsign) request start for circuits.
Using a diagram, show how a holding point is marked.
Ref: AIP AD 1.1 - 10 Para 3.8.4
By four yellow lines across the taxiway, two continuous and the other two a series of spaced lines.
When should a radio listening watch be established by a pilot who is departing from an aerodrome located within: A. Primary control zone B. Class D control zone C. CTAF (R) D. A CTAF
Ref: CAR 243
From parking position before commencing taxi
How should the following altimeter indications be expressed?
A. 3000 ft
B. 1800 ft
Ref: AIP GEN 3.4 - 15 Para 4.11
A. Three thousand
B. One thousand eight hundred
What is the minimum height at which the pilot in command may alter heading from the takeoff heading?
Ref: CAR 166
500’ above terrain, unless directed by ATC or is necessary due to terrain
When is a right hand turn after takeoff permitted?
Ref: CAR 166
AIP ENR 1.1
Controlled Aerodromes:
When tower says “Make right turn” or on parallel runways.
Uncontrolled Aerodromes:
When it is a published right hand circuit for that runway or 3nm from the aerodrome
During what type of flying is the carriage of passengers prohibited?
Ref: CAR 249
A. GFPT practice
B. Emergency procedure practice
C. Low flying practice
D. Testing an aircraft
Draw a diagram to show when an aircraft is said to be an overtaking aircraft.
Ref: CAR 162
B must pass on the right.
Draw a diagram to show when an aircraft is said to be an overtaking aircraft?
Ref: CAR 162
H
What requirements apply to VFR flights below 2000’ AGL?
Ref: AIP ENR 1.2 - 1 Para 1.1
The pilot must be able to navigate by visual reference to the ground or water (not above cloud)
What occurrence, either on the ground or in the air, would necessitate the submission of an incident report by the pilot in command of an aircraft.
Ref: AIP ENR 1.14
Any occurrences in which:
A. Aircraft suffers damage or a persons suffers injury.
B. The aircraft has forced landing.
C. The aircraft lands at a scheduled aerodrome in an unairworthy condition.
D. The aircraft is compelled to land at the aerodrome of departure without completing the scheduled flight.
E. The aircraft lands owing to conditions which makes continuance of the flight inadvisable.
F. The position of the aircraft becomes unknown for any period.
G. The safety of the aircraft, or of any persons or property is jeopardised.
