Airlaw-AllQuestions-New ⋆ Flexwing Scotland

#1. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:

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

Landing areas are unservicable

Landing permitted

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

See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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 Aircraft log books must be kept for a period after the aircraft (or its equipment) have been destroyed or permanently withdrawn from use.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

1 Year

3 Years

See Page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Non Commercial operations

Commercial operations

Please see page 18 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

The Owner

The Pilot

The CAA

See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#5. ANO stands for:

Aerial Navigation Only

Air Navigation Order

Aircraft's new owner

Page 69 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#6. What does a Double White Cross signify?

Unfit for aircraft movement

Gliding Zone

Emergency landing only

Helicopter landing only

Parachute drop landing zone

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Pilot can choose

Underneath the approaching aircraft

To the right of the approaching aircraft

To the left of the approaching aircraft

Overhead the approaching aircraft

See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

10,000 ft

1,000 feet

1,000 Hecto Pascals

100 Hectopascals

See Page 109 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#9. What is a TMZ?

Transponder Muted Zone

Transponder Mandatory Zone

Traffic Mandatory Zone

Traffic Managed Zone

Page 70 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

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

Return to aerodrome and await landing clearance

Do not land; aerodrome closed.

Do not land. Give way - continue circling.

Cleared to land.

see page 52 CAA LINK

#11. 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

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

TMZ

QNH

CTA

QFE

JCB

TSB

TMA

See page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#13. Using a Listening Squawk is compulsory..

When in a MATZ

True

When in a TMZ

False

see page 12 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

2000 ft

1500 m

1500 ft

1000 m

1000 ft

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Landing area restricted

Use Runways designated by a Red "L"

Use Runways designated by a White "L"

See Page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#16. 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]

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

Directly below

The right

The left

See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Till 60th Birthday

2 Years

1 Year

3 Years

Please see Page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

1500 ft

1000 ft

3 km

3000 ft

5 km

5000 ft

See Page 36 of the Skyway Code [LINK]

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

100ft

300m

300ft

200m

100m

200ft

See page 87 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#21. What does this chart sign represent?

TMZ

Glider Launching Site

GTF Site

Ground Airway Site

General Aviation Site

Microlight Flying Site

See Page 37 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

1.5km

2km

3km

1 mile

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

#23. A White cross denotes:

Landing is Dangerous

Strictly No Landing

Land in Emergency only

Helicopter Landing Area

See Page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Take off and landings are in different directions

Take off and landings may not necessarily coincide

Take off and landings are in same direction

See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#25. Yellow and Black triangular sections denote:

Marshalling Area

Boundary

Unserviceable Area

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Compass, Air speed indicator

Air speed indicator and Altimeter

Air speed Indicator, Altimeter, Compass

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.

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

1500 ft

1000 ft

2000 ft

See page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#28. 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

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

Select all that apply:

Air tends to be more turbulent

Fuel consumption is worse

Reduced Radio reception

Reduced Visibility

Less time in case of engine failure

Air tends to be smoother

Fuel consumption is not unaffected

Fuel consumption is better

Better view for navigation

Better Radio reception

See Page 38 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

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

The Pilot is advised to file a flight plan

The Pilot must file a flight plan

The Pilot should not file a flight plan

See page 77 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

CFI

80 Ghz

QFE

1013 Hectopascals

QNH

See Page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

1000 ft

1000 m

500 m

1000 yards

500 ft

500 yards

See page 78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

HASELL

STAMP

CHIEFTAP

Page 26 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#34. 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)

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

VMC & CTR

VMC & VFR

IFR & VMC

TSB & JCB

VFR & CTR

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th Edition)

#36. 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

#37. What is FIS?

Flight Information Support

Flight Information Service

Flight Information Section

In Flight Information

Please see page 10 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

16 Year old

17 Year old

18 Year old

Please See section 3.2 Page 624 of the CAP804 LINK

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

five take-offs and landings in the last 90 days

five take-offs and landings in the last 60 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]

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

The Registered owner

Both Pilot in command and the registered owner

The Pilot in Command

See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#41. 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

Maximum Elevation Altitude

Mean Elevation Altitude

See Page 38 of the Skyway Code LINK

#42. This sign denotes:

What's the Point

Reporting Point

Needle Point

Coffee Point

Holding Point

See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

409kg

625kg

390kg

450kg

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

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

Unfit for aircraft movement

Reporting Point

Emergency landing only

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

You may proceed

You must land at nearest airfield

Follow the intercept aircraft

Page 150 (Number 2) of the SKYWAY CODE LINK

#46. 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

#47. How wide is an “AIRWAY”

10nm

3000 ft

5nm

5000 ft

3nm

See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#48. What does VMC stand for?

Vectored Meteorological Centre

Visual Meteorological Controlled

Visual Meteorological Conditions

See page 92 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#49. 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

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

See Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#50. NOTAMS Should be checked….

Weekly

Daily

After every flight

Before every flight

When asked to by the CAA

When asked to by the AAIB

Please see Page 29 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

3

15

2

8

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

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

Select all that apply:

Height and Speed Flown

Aircraft Registration and Permit Date

Route of any Cross country flights

Date and time of take of and landing

See page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Metar

Volmet

Notam

wegetanyweather.com

Please see page 13 of the Skyway Code LINK

#54. TMA is similar to a:

CTR

COD

CTA

See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Select all that apply:

Military aerodromes flash White

Civil aerodromes flash White

Civil aerodromes flash white / green

Flash every 10 seconds

Civil aerodromes flash Green

Military aerodromes flash Green

Flash every 12 seconds

Flash alternatively white / green

Military aerodromes flash Red

Civil aerodromes flash Red

See page 87 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#56. The “Distress” radio frequency is:

151.200

105.500

135.475

129.835

121.500

123.456

Page 136 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#57. Which graphic means “Start Engine”

#

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

#58. What does this signal mean?

Gliding in Progress

Unserviceable part of the runway

Landing area for small aircraft

See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#59. 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 it leaves the runway to when it touches down

From when the engine starts to when it lands

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

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

2000 ft and 5nm

3000 ft an 3nm

3000 ft and 5nm

3500 ft and 5nm

2000 ft and 3nm

See page 77 of the Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Can land with Caution

Cannot Land

Can Land

See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

12

10

18

6

See age 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

65 Years old

55 Years old

Until self declared as unfit

70 Year old

60 years old

See this link [LINK]

#64. What is a NOTAM?

Notices for Airmen

Notice: Airmen and Marine

Not a Microlight

See Page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Perth Radio

Leuchars Approach

Dundee ATIS

See page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Follow me

Switch engine off

Slow Down

Stop

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

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

Third Party Insurance document

Pilots Licence

Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

Pilots Log Book

Passenger liability document

Medical Declaration document

Passport

Navigation Chart

Page 23 of the SKYWAY CODE [LINK]

#68. 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

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

Status of Pilot

Flight Path

Date of Flight

Place and time of Departure

Instructor Ref Number

Registration of Aircraft

Weather

Colour of Aircraft

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

#70. ICAO stands for

International Civil Aircraft Organisation

International Civil Aviation Organisation

Internal Civil Aviation Organisation

See this link [LINK]

#71. Generally a microlight aircraft is…

A Non-EASA Aircraft

A EASA Aircraft

An ANO Aircraft

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

#72. A transponder is required to enter a MATZ

False

True

Sometimes

See page 77/78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

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

Taxiway Closed

Obstacle Erected

Temporary Restricted Airspace

Radio Call Sign Changed

Red Arrows Flying

See Page 29 of the Skyway Code LINK

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

1000ft

100m

100ft

1500ft

See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition

#1. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:

#2. 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:

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

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

#5. ANO stands for:

#6. What does a Double White Cross signify?

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

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

#9. What is a TMZ?

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

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

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

#13. Using a Listening Squawk is compulsory..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#21. What does this chart sign represent?

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

#23. A White cross denotes:

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

#25. Yellow and Black triangular sections denote:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#37. What is FIS?

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

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

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

#41. 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…..

#42. This sign denotes:

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

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

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

#46. What does this Ground Signal Mean?

#47. How wide is an “AIRWAY”

#48. What does VMC stand for?

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

#50. NOTAMS Should be checked….

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

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

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

#54. TMA is similar to a:

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

#56. The “Distress” radio frequency is:

#57. Which graphic means “Start Engine”

#58. What does this signal mean?

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

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

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

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

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

#64. What is a NOTAM?

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

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

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

#68. 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 :

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

#70. ICAO stands for

#71. Generally a microlight aircraft is…

#72. A transponder is required to enter a MATZ

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

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

Results

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