Rules Of The Air Flashcards
What does SERA stand for
Standardised European Rules of the Air
Do you ignore ATC clearance if an aircraft is on collision course?
Yes because as pilot in command it is your duty to take a safe route despite ATC clearance
What does an aircraft with right of way need to maintain
Speed and heading(course)
If 2 aircraft are on a collision course what way must both pilots turn?
To the right
If you are over taking an aircraft, what side and angle must you do the manoeuvre.
To the right hand side and 70 degrees of the aircraft center line
What way must circuits be flown unless otherwise indicated
To the left
What distance is “long final” and “short final” called at
Long final is called at 8NM and short final is called at 4NM
Which aircraft has right of way when an aircraft wants to take off and an aircraft is landing?
The landing aircraft has right of way, the aircraft on the ground must hold position and aircraft wanting to land also must form in behind the right of way aircraft landing.
If 2 aircraft were close on final approach and 1 was lower than the other, which would have right of way?
The lower aircraft has right of way to land and the higher aircraft must take necessary action to avoid collision.
What is the 1000ft rule
No aircraft is allowed to fly over a congested area below 1000ft above the highest fixed obstacle and within a 600ft radius
What is the 500ft rule
No aircraft is allowed to fly over any person, vessel or structure less than 500ft above.
What direction do you turn off the landing strip when there is no runway
To the left and as soon as possible
When flying in a Aerodrome Traffic Zone(ATZ) what must you maintain
Appropriate radio control with the aerodrome authority.
If an aircraft is following a road or railway, what side of the feature must you keep to
To the right, but it is not CAA required anymore
If any required light fail, what must you do to suppress the situation
Attempt to fix the issue, if not fixable you must land except if ATC tells ou do otherwise
