Airlaw-AllQuestions-New ⋆ Flexwing Scotland

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

2 Years

Till 60th Birthday

1 Year

3 Years

Please see Page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

10

6

12

See Page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

From when the engine starts to when it lands

From when it leaves the runway to when it touches down

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

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

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

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

Written request from the event organiser.

Written permission from the event organiser.

Have Display Pilot authorisation from CAA.

See CAP 403 [LINK]

#5. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:

Landing permitted

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

See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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 Aircraft log books must be kept for a period after the aircraft (or its equipment) have been destroyed or permanently withdrawn from use.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

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

Use Runways designated by a White "L"

Landing area restricted

Use Runways designated by a Red "L"

See Page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#8. What does this signal mean?

Gliding in Progress

Landing area for small aircraft

Unserviceable part of the runway

See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#9. 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

#10. What does this Ground Signal Mean?

Aerodrome Control in Operation

Landing Prohibited

Land in an emergency only

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#11. 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

#12. Which graphic means “Start Engine”

#

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

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

JCB

QNH

TMZ

CTA

TMA

TSB

QFE

See page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

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

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

Pilots Licence, Aircraft Registration Document, Radio Licence

See Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

1000 m

500 m

500 yards

500 ft

1000 ft

1000 yards

See page 78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Select all that apply:

Route of any Cross country flights

Date and time of take of and landing

Aircraft Registration and Permit Date

Height and Speed Flown

See page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

70 Year old

60 years old

55 Years old

65 Years old

Until self declared as unfit

See this link [LINK]

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

Dundee ATIS

Perth Radio

Leuchars Approach

See page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#19. What is a NOTAM?

Notices for Airmen

Notice: Airmen and Marine

Not a Microlight

See Page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

1000 ft

1000 m

1500 m

2000 ft

1500 ft

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

16 Year old

18 Year old

17 Year old

Please See section 3.2 Page 624 of the CAP804 LINK

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

STAMP

CHIEFTAP

HASELL

Page 26 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

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

Follow me

Slow Down

Switch engine off

Stop

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

#24. Using a Listening Squawk is compulsory..

When in a MATZ

When in a TMZ

False

True

see page 12 of the Skyway Code LINK

#25. What does a Double White Cross signify?

Emergency landing only

Helicopter landing only

Gliding Zone

Unfit for aircraft movement

Parachute drop landing zone

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

1500ft

100m

1000ft

100ft

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

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

three take-offs and landings in the last 90 days

Page 20 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#28. What does this chart sign represent?

Glider Launching Site

TMZ

GTF Site

Ground Airway Site

General Aviation Site

Microlight Flying Site

See Page 37 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

Overhead the approaching aircraft

To the right of the approaching aircraft

To the left of the approaching aircraft

Pilot can choose

Underneath the approaching aircraft

See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Place and time of Departure

Flight Path

Registration of Aircraft

Status of Pilot

Date of Flight

Colour of Aircraft

Weather

Instructor Ref Number

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

#31. This sign denotes:

What's the Point

Needle Point

Holding Point

Reporting Point

Coffee Point

See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#32. A transponder is required to enter a MATZ

False

True

Sometimes

See page 77/78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

8

3

2

15

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

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

1500 ft

5000 ft

5 km

1000 ft

3 km

3000 ft

See Page 36 of the Skyway Code [LINK]

#35. What is a TMZ?

Traffic Managed Zone

Transponder Muted Zone

Traffic Mandatory Zone

Transponder Mandatory Zone

Page 70 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#36. What does VMC stand for?

Visual Meteorological Controlled

Visual Meteorological Conditions

Vectored Meteorological Centre

See page 92 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#37. 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

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

1013 Hectopascals

QNH

CFI

80 Ghz

QFE

See Page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

2000 ft

1500 ft

1000 ft

See page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Select all that apply:

Reduced Visibility

Reduced Radio reception

Air tends to be smoother

Air tends to be more turbulent

Better Radio reception

Fuel consumption is not unaffected

Better view for navigation

Fuel consumption is worse

Less time in case of engine failure

Fuel consumption is better

See Page 38 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

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

False

True

Ref Page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Commercial operations

Non Commercial operations

Please see page 18 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

100 Hectopascals

10,000 ft

1,000 Hecto Pascals

1,000 feet

See Page 109 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#44. TMA is similar to a:

CTA

CTR

COD

See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#45. NOTAMS Should be checked….

When asked to by the AAIB

Weekly

When asked to by the CAA

Before every flight

After every flight

Daily

Please see Page 29 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

1.5km

3km

1 mile

2km

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

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

Cannot Land

Can Land

Can land with Caution

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Take off and landings are in same direction

Take off and landings may not necessarily coincide

Take off and landings are in different directions

See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#49. ICAO stands for

International Civil Aviation Organisation

Internal Civil Aviation Organisation

International Civil Aircraft Organisation

See this link [LINK]

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

Air speed Indicator, Altimeter, Compass

Compass, Air speed indicator

Air speed indicator and Altimeter

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.

#51. The “Distress” radio frequency is:

123.456

105.500

151.200

129.835

121.500

135.475

Page 136 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#52. ANO stands for:

Aerial Navigation Only

Air Navigation Order

Aircraft's new owner

Page 69 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#53. 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…..

Mean Elevation Altitude

Minimum Elevation Altitude

Maximum Elevation Altitude

See Page 38 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

False

True

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th edition)

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

390kg

409kg

625kg

450kg

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

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

Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

Medical Declaration document

Passenger liability document

Navigation Chart

Passport

Third Party Insurance document

Pilots Licence

Pilots Log Book

Page 23 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#57. Generally a microlight aircraft is…

A EASA Aircraft

A Non-EASA Aircraft

An ANO Aircraft

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

#58. How wide is an "AIRWAY"

5000 ft

3nm

5nm

10nm

3000 ft

See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#59. A White cross denotes:

Helicopter Landing Area

Landing is Dangerous

Land in Emergency only

Strictly No Landing

See Page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#60. What is FIS?

Flight Information Service

Flight Information Section

Flight Information Support

In Flight Information

Please see page 10 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

Select all that apply:

Civil aerodromes flash Red

Flash every 12 seconds

Military aerodromes flash Green

Military aerodromes flash White

Flash alternatively white / green

Military aerodromes flash Red

Flash every 10 seconds

Civil aerodromes flash Green

Civil aerodromes flash White

Civil aerodromes flash white / green

See page 87 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

3000 ft an 3nm

3500 ft and 5nm

2000 ft and 5nm

2000 ft and 3nm

3000 ft and 5nm

See page 77 of the Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

The CAA

The Pilot

The Owner

See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

True

False

Ref Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Cleared to land.

Do not land; aerodrome closed.

Return to aerodrome and await landing clearance

Do not land. Give way - continue circling.

see page 52 CAA LINK

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

Follow the intercept aircraft

You must land at nearest airfield

You may proceed

Page 150 (Number 2) of the SKYWAY CODE LINK

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

Metar

wegetanyweather.com

Notam

Volmet

Please see page 13 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

Temporary Restricted Airspace

Red Arrows Flying

Obstacle Erected

Radio Call Sign Changed

Taxiway Closed

See Page 29 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

TSB & JCB

VFR & CTR

VMC & VFR

IFR & VMC

VMC & CTR

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th Edition)

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

200m

100m

200ft

300ft

100ft

300m

See page 87 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#71. 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 :

In the same direction as you

Towards you

In the opposite direction from you

Page 85 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Emergency landing only

Unfit for aircraft movement

Reporting Point

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#73. Yellow and Black triangular sections denote:

Marshalling Area

Unserviceable Area

Boundary

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

18

6

12

10

See age 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

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

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

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

#5. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:

#6. 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:

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

#8. What does this signal mean?

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

#10. What does this Ground Signal Mean?

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

#12. Which graphic means “Start Engine”

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

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

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

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

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

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

#19. What is a NOTAM?

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

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

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

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

#24. Using a Listening Squawk is compulsory..

#25. What does a Double White Cross signify?

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

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

#28. What does this chart sign represent?

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

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

#31. This sign denotes:

#32. A transponder is required to enter a MATZ

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

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

#35. What is a TMZ?

#36. What does VMC stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#44. TMA is similar to a:

#45. NOTAMS Should be checked….

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

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

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

#49. ICAO stands for

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

#51. The “Distress” radio frequency is:

#52. ANO stands for:

#53. 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…..

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

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

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

#57. Generally a microlight aircraft is…

#58. How wide is an "AIRWAY"

#59. A White cross denotes:

#60. What is FIS?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#71. 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 :

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

#73. Yellow and Black triangular sections denote:

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

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