VFR Rules of the Air Flashcards
(45 cards)
Who do the rules of the air apply to?
Aircraft bearing registration mark of ICAO contracting state
- Apply without exception over High Seas
VMC Minima apply to what airspace classes?
A, B, C, D, E
VMC Minima at or above 10,000ft in class A/B/C/D/E airspace
8km vis
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
VMC Minima below 10,000ft in class A/B/C/D/E airspace
5km vis
1500m horizontally from cloud
1000ft vertically from cloud
Responsibilities of the commander
Has final authority as of the disposition of the aircraft
When approaching an aircraft head on, how should you avoid conflict?
Turn to the right
Head on = within 20° either side of nose
2 aircraft of same type are converging, which has priority?
Give way to the right
Order of Aircraft Priority
F lying machines
A air ships
G gliders
B balloons
What is the overtaking position?
Within 70° either side of the tail
= white light will be visible
2 coloured lights are visible. What does this mean?
Head on
Port Lighting
RED - 110 degrees
Starboard Lighting
GREEN - 110 degrees
Lit stop bars on a taxiway. When can we proceed?
When the bars are switched OFF.
What is a movement area?
Everywhere including aprons and maintenance.
MAINTAIN 2 WAY COMMS with ATC.
When must aircraft lights be illuminated?
Sunset to Sunrise, or when asked by authority/ATC.
What lights should be on the movement area?
When moving on the movement area NAV LIGHTS should be on
Simulated IMC requirements:
Dual Controls
Qualified Safety Pilot, no type rating requirement.
Competent observer in communication
A flight plan for a controlled flight should be submitted no later than?
60 minutes prior to departure to the ATS Reporting Office.
In-flight flight plan submission minimum time?
At least 10 minutes prior to crossing FIR, entering CAS, or crossing an airway.
Changes to a flight plan
Report as soon as PRACTICABLE to an appropriate ATSU
Repetitive Flight Plans
10 days, 10 occassions. IFR FPLs only
Closing a flight plan
On receipt of an Arrival Report
When should flight plans be modified in the event of a delay?
i) controlled
ii) uncontrolled
30 mins in excess of EOBT (off blocks) - controlled flight
1hr - uncontrolled flight
Time Check
Obtained prior to operating a controlled flight.
