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#1. To retain validation, a microlight pilot must have at least 1 hour’s instruction every year.

True

False

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th edition)

#2. An intercept aircraft in front of you diverts suddenly with an abrupt break away movement. This means:

Follow the intercept aircraft

You may proceed

You must land at nearest airfield

Page 150 (Number 2) of the SKYWAY CODE LINK

#3. What is a TMZ?

Traffic Mandatory Zone

Traffic Managed Zone

Transponder Mandatory Zone

Transponder Muted Zone

Page 70 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#4. An aircraft “Flight” is deemed to be :

From when the aircraft first moves under its own power, until the moment when it next comes to rest after landing

From when the engine starts to when it lands

From when the Pilot sits in the Pilot Seat to when he gets out

From when it leaves the runway to when it touches down

Ref Page 78 of Cosgrove **Please Note that the ANO has a slightly different take on Page 12 (3.a) LINK

#5. To attend and fly at Exhibition/Display events, approved by CAA, a microlight PPL pilot must have

Written permission from the event organiser.

Written request from the event organiser.

Have Display Pilot authorisation from CAA.

See CAP 403 [LINK]

#6. Which of the following is true when flying as high as possible (tick all that apply)

Select all that apply:

Air tends to be smoother

Less time in case of engine failure

Reduced Visibility

Reduced Radio reception

Better view for navigation

Fuel consumption is not unaffected

Better Radio reception

Air tends to be more turbulent

Fuel consumption is better

Fuel consumption is worse

See Page 38 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#7. All Permanent structures are lit over what height?

100m

100ft

300ft

300m

200ft

200m

See page 87 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#8. A CTA is defined airspace from the surface to a specified altitude or Flight level

True

False

Ref Page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#9. A NOTAM with a “Mauve AIC” indicates….

Temporary Restricted Airspace

Taxiway Closed

Radio Call Sign Changed

Obstacle Erected

Red Arrows Flying

See Page 29 of the Skyway Code LINK

#10. Personal flying log books must include details of:

Select all that apply:

Aircraft Registration and Permit Date

Route of any Cross country flights

Height and Speed Flown

Date and time of take of and landing

See page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#11. What does this signal mean?

Landing area for small aircraft

Unserviceable part of the runway

Gliding in Progress

See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#12. In order to carry passengers, you must have completed what….

three take-offs and landings in the last 90 days

five take-offs and landings in the last 60 days

five take-offs and landings in the last 90 days

three take-offs and landings in the last 60 days

Page 20 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#13. When above 3000 ft, what clearance should you have vertically from cloud?

100ft

1000ft

100m

1500ft

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#14. A White Disk ahead of the “T” cross-piece indicates:

Take off and landings may not necessarily coincide

Take off and landings are in same direction

Take off and landings are in different directions

See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#15. What does this Ground Signal Mean?

Aerodrome Control in Operation

Land in an emergency only

Landing Prohibited

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#16. The “Distress” radio frequency is:

121.500

105.500

135.475

151.200

129.835

123.456

Page 136 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#17. The traffic zone of a MATZ extends Up to ___ Ft and a Radius of _ nm.

3500 ft and 5nm

3000 ft and 5nm

2000 ft and 3nm

3000 ft an 3nm

2000 ft and 5nm

See page 77 of the Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#18. What is Flight Level (FL) 100?

1,000 Hecto Pascals

1,000 feet

10,000 ft

100 Hectopascals

See Page 109 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#19. A White cross denotes:

Land in Emergency only

Helicopter Landing Area

Strictly No Landing

Landing is Dangerous

See Page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#20. VMC requirements stipulate that a pilot should remain how far from cloud horizontally when above 3000 ft?

1500 m

1000 m

2000 ft

1500 ft

1000 ft

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#21. VFR flight is not recommended when the surface visibility is being reported as less than…..

3000 ft

1500 ft

1000 ft

5000 ft

3 km

5 km

See Page 36 of the Skyway Code [LINK]

#22. A White cross and a single white bar denotes:

Reporting Point

Unfit for aircraft movement

Emergency landing only

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#23. What does “Part-NCO” generally refer to ?

Non Commercial operations

Commercial operations

Please see page 18 of the Skyway Code LINK

#24. ICAO stands for

Internal Civil Aviation Organisation

International Civil Aviation Organisation

International Civil Aircraft Organisation

See this link [LINK]

#25. A ground signal flashing green light to aircraft means:

Cleared to land.

Do not land; aerodrome closed.

Do not land. Give way - continue circling.

Return to aerodrome and await landing clearance

see page 52 CAA LINK

#26. Who Do the CAA consider to be the responsible person for the aircraft?

Both Pilot in command and the registered owner

The Pilot in Command

The Registered owner

See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#27. What is the current Maximum Take off Weight (MTOW) for a 2 seat Microlight

409kg

450kg

625kg

390kg

See page 70 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition (correct at time of writing – 600kg is on it’s way)

#28. Maintenance of correct registration details in respect of an aircraft is the responsibility of:

The CAA

The Owner

The Pilot

See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#29. How wide is an "AIRWAY"

3000 ft

3nm

10nm

5nm

5000 ft

See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#30. The new medical self declaration last until age:

60 years old

Until self declared as unfit

70 Year old

55 Years old

65 Years old

See this link [LINK]

#31. What does a Double White Cross signify?

Helicopter landing only

Unfit for aircraft movement

Emergency landing only

Gliding Zone

Parachute drop landing zone

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#32. When below 3000 ft, the NPPL with a microlight rating allows the holder to fly microlights in a minimum visibility of :

1 mile

3km

2km

1.5km

Ref: Page 73 of Cosgrove ** This was recently changed from 3K and only shows on the very latest versions of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#33. ANO stands for:

Air Navigation Order

Aerial Navigation Only

Aircraft's new owner

Page 69 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#34. Yellow and Black triangular sections denote:

Boundary

Unserviceable Area

Marshalling Area

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#35. If a Microlight pilot is intending flying 10nm off the coast, the following applies..

The Pilot should not file a flight plan

The Pilot is advised to file a flight plan

The Pilot must file a flight plan

See page 77 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#36. If you intend flying circuits, you would set the Altimeter to:

1013 Hectopascals

80 Ghz

CFI

QFE

QNH

See Page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#37. A Red Letter “L” and White corner markings mean a light aircraft:

Can Land

Cannot Land

Can land with Caution

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#38. A transponder is required to enter a MATZ

False

Sometimes

True

See page 77/78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#39. How many FIS Regions are there for the Scotland and England?

8

3

15

2

See page 10 of the Skyway Code (Scottish Information and London Information) LINK

#40. The weather is cloudy and you can make out a green light through the cloud on your right hand side. The aircraft you are looking at is travelling :

Towards you

In the opposite direction from you

In the same direction as you

Page 85 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#41. Documents that must be carried when flying non-EASA aircraft in the UK (for UK Aircraft) Tick all that apply:

Third Party Insurance document

Passport

Medical Declaration document

Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

Pilots Log Book

Passenger liability document

Navigation Chart

Pilots Licence

Page 23 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#42. On the VFR chart the large digits in each box created by the lat/long lines, are known as the “MEA” The term “MEA” refers to…..

Minimum Elevation Altitude

Mean Elevation Altitude

Maximum Elevation Altitude

See Page 38 of the Skyway Code LINK

#43. In flight radio weather reports can be obtained from …

Volmet

Notam

wegetanyweather.com

Metar

Please see page 13 of the Skyway Code LINK

#44. NOTAMS Should be checked….

Daily

Before every flight

When asked to by the AAIB

Weekly

When asked to by the CAA

After every flight

Please see Page 29 of the Skyway Code LINK

#45. Using a Listening Squawk is compulsory..

False

True

When in a MATZ

When in a TMZ

see page 12 of the Skyway Code LINK

#46. Which graphic means “Start Engine”

#

See page 86 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition or Page 57 of CAP637 [LINK]

#47. Marshal Signal – the marshal has both arms out and crosses them above his head. This means:

Slow Down

Follow me

Stop

Switch engine off

see this CAA LINK or page 86 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#48. When an aircraft is overtaking, the pilot should pass :

To the left of the approaching aircraft

Overhead the approaching aircraft

To the right of the approaching aircraft

Pilot can choose

Underneath the approaching aircraft

See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#49. An accident report must be submitted to the CAA if an aircraft has an engine failure.

False

True

Ref Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#50. Microlight pilots fly according to the following rules:

TSB & JCB

IFR & VMC

VMC & VFR

VFR & CTR

VMC & CTR

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th Edition)

#51. Flying on a “restricted” rating means you cannot fly when the cloud is below:

1500 ft

2000 ft

1000 ft

See page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#52. What distance must an aircraft maintain from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure?

500 yards

1000 m

1000 yards

500 m

500 ft

1000 ft

See page 78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#53. What does VMC stand for?

Visual Meteorological Controlled

Visual Meteorological Conditions

Vectored Meteorological Centre

See page 92 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#54. Which is correct statement for Identification Beacons? (Choose all that are correct)

Select all that apply:

Civil aerodromes flash white / green

Civil aerodromes flash Green

Flash every 10 seconds

Military aerodromes flash White

Military aerodromes flash Red

Flash every 12 seconds

Flash alternatively white / green

Military aerodromes flash Green

Civil aerodromes flash Red

Civil aerodromes flash White

See page 87 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#55. If an altimeter is set to “Height” this will be what setting?

TMZ

QNH

JCB

TSB

TMA

QFE

CTA

See page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#56. As part of it’s equipment, a microlight must carry:

Air speed Indicator, Altimeter, Compass

Air speed indicator and Altimeter

Compass, Air speed indicator

BMAA Link

Page 1 of TIL027

1. Introduction
1.1 All aeroplanes, whether microlights or otherwise have some kind of instrumentation fitted. BCAR
Section S as a minimum requires that a microlight should be fitted with an altimeter and ASI, along with
the minimum engine instruments required by the engine manufacturer.

#57. When Following a prominent landmark, Pilots should keep the landmark what side of the aircraft?

The right

The left

Directly below

See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#58. Who Can give you a “basic service” on the Radio?

Perth Radio

Dundee ATIS

Leuchars Approach

See page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#59. Prior to performing any unusual manoeuvres, a pilot should perform checks, using the mnemonic:

STAMP

HASELL

CHIEFTAP

Page 26 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#60. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:

Landing areas are servicable, but normal facilities are not available. Land in emergency only

Landing areas are unservicable

Aircraft can only move on the apron and maneuvering area with permission of ATC

Landing permitted

See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#61. What is a NOTAM?

Notice: Airmen and Marine

Not a Microlight

Notices for Airmen

See Page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#62. The minimum age to hold a PPL with a microlight rating is:

18 Year old

17 Year old

16 Year old

Please See section 3.2 Page 624 of the CAP804 LINK

#63. The NPPL microlight class rating is valid for:

2 Years

1 Year

Till 60th Birthday

3 Years

Please see Page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#64. Generally a microlight aircraft is…

A Non-EASA Aircraft

An ANO Aircraft

A EASA Aircraft

See chart on page 17 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#65. This sign denotes:

Reporting Point

Needle Point

What's the Point

Holding Point

Coffee Point

See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#66. What is FIS?

Flight Information Section

In Flight Information

Flight Information Support

Flight Information Service

Please see page 10 of the Skyway Code LINK

#67. Which of the following records are compulsory to be registered in a pilot’s personal log book? (tick all that apply)

Colour of Aircraft

Registration of Aircraft

Date of Flight

Weather

Place and time of Departure

Flight Path

Instructor Ref Number

Status of Pilot

See page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition or ANO Page 103 [LINK]

#68. TMA is similar to a:

CTA

COD

CTR

See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#69. How many take-offs does a pilot need to have made since the last licence validation / GST?

10

12

6

See Page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#70. Aircraft log books must be kept for a period after the aircraft (or its equipment) have been destroyed or permanently withdrawn from use. This period is:

2 Years

3 Years

1 Year

See Page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#71. What does this chart sign represent?

Microlight Flying Site

General Aviation Site

Glider Launching Site

Ground Airway Site

TMZ

GTF Site

See Page 37 of the Skyway Code LINK

#72. If you travel overseas outside the UK you should carry the following documents:

Pilots Licence, Aircraft Registration Document, Radio Licence

Pilots Licence, Aircraft Registration Document, Radio Licence, Airworthiness Document, Copy of Interception Procedures.

Pilots Licence, Aircraft Registration Document, Copy of Interception Procedures, Airworthiness Document. Aircraft Insurance, Radio Licence.

See Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#73. How many hours must a pilot have flown in the previous 24 months to be able to revalidate their Licence?

10

12

6

18

See age 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#74. A red Letter “L” across a white dumb-bell denotes:

Use Runways designated by a Red "L"

Landing area restricted

Use Runways designated by a White "L"

See Page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#1. To retain validation, a microlight pilot must have at least 1 hour’s instruction every year.

#2. An intercept aircraft in front of you diverts suddenly with an abrupt break away movement. This means:

#3. What is a TMZ?

#4. An aircraft “Flight” is deemed to be :

#5. To attend and fly at Exhibition/Display events, approved by CAA, a microlight PPL pilot must have

#6. Which of the following is true when flying as high as possible (tick all that apply)

#7. All Permanent structures are lit over what height?

#8. A CTA is defined airspace from the surface to a specified altitude or Flight level

#9. A NOTAM with a “Mauve AIC” indicates….

#10. Personal flying log books must include details of:

#11. What does this signal mean?

#12. In order to carry passengers, you must have completed what….

#13. When above 3000 ft, what clearance should you have vertically from cloud?

#14. A White Disk ahead of the “T” cross-piece indicates:

#15. What does this Ground Signal Mean?

#16. The “Distress” radio frequency is:

#17. The traffic zone of a MATZ extends Up to _____ Ft and a Radius of ___ nm.

#18. What is Flight Level (FL) 100?

#19. A White cross denotes:

#20. VMC requirements stipulate that a pilot should remain how far from cloud horizontally when above 3000 ft?

#21. VFR flight is not recommended when the surface visibility is being reported as less than…..

#22. A White cross and a single white bar denotes:

#23. What does “Part-NCO” generally refer to ?

#24. ICAO stands for

#25. A ground signal flashing green light to aircraft means:

#26. Who Do the CAA consider to be the responsible person for the aircraft?

#27. What is the current Maximum Take off Weight (MTOW) for a 2 seat Microlight

#28. Maintenance of correct registration details in respect of an aircraft is the responsibility of:

#29. How wide is an "AIRWAY"

#30. The new medical self declaration last until age:

#31. What does a Double White Cross signify?

#32. When below 3000 ft, the NPPL with a microlight rating allows the holder to fly microlights in a minimum visibility of :

#33. ANO stands for:

#34. Yellow and Black triangular sections denote:

#35. If a Microlight pilot is intending flying 10nm off the coast, the following applies..

#36. If you intend flying circuits, you would set the Altimeter to:

#37. A Red Letter “L” and White corner markings mean a light aircraft:

#38. A transponder is required to enter a MATZ

#39. How many FIS Regions are there for the Scotland and England?

#40. The weather is cloudy and you can make out a green light through the cloud on your right hand side. The aircraft you are looking at is travelling :

#41. Documents that must be carried when flying non-EASA aircraft in the UK (for UK Aircraft) Tick all that apply:

#42. On the VFR chart the large digits in each box created by the lat/long lines, are known as the “MEA” The term “MEA” refers to…..

#43. In flight radio weather reports can be obtained from …

#44. NOTAMS Should be checked….

#45. Using a Listening Squawk is compulsory..

#46. Which graphic means “Start Engine”

#47. Marshal Signal – the marshal has both arms out and crosses them above his head. This means:

#48. When an aircraft is overtaking, the pilot should pass :

#49. An accident report must be submitted to the CAA if an aircraft has an engine failure.

#50. Microlight pilots fly according to the following rules:

#51. Flying on a “restricted” rating means you cannot fly when the cloud is below:

#52. What distance must an aircraft maintain from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure?

#53. What does VMC stand for?

#54. Which is correct statement for Identification Beacons? (Choose all that are correct)

#55. If an altimeter is set to “Height” this will be what setting?

#56. As part of it’s equipment, a microlight must carry:

#57. When Following a prominent landmark, Pilots should keep the landmark what side of the aircraft?

#58. Who Can give you a “basic service” on the Radio?

#59. Prior to performing any unusual manoeuvres, a pilot should perform checks, using the mnemonic:

#60. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:

#61. What is a NOTAM?

#62. The minimum age to hold a PPL with a microlight rating is:

#63. The NPPL microlight class rating is valid for:

#64. Generally a microlight aircraft is…

#65. This sign denotes:

#66. What is FIS?

#67. Which of the following records are compulsory to be registered in a pilot’s personal log book? (tick all that apply)

#68. TMA is similar to a:

#69. How many take-offs does a pilot need to have made since the last licence validation / GST?

#70. Aircraft log books must be kept for a period after the aircraft (or its equipment) have been destroyed or permanently withdrawn from use. This period is:

#71. What does this chart sign represent?

#72. If you travel overseas outside the UK you should carry the following documents:

#73. How many hours must a pilot have flown in the previous 24 months to be able to revalidate their Licence?

#74. A red Letter “L” across a white dumb-bell denotes:

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#17. The traffic zone of a MATZ extends Up to ___ Ft and a Radius of _ nm.