International Law & ICAO | PPL(A) Airlaw - EASA & UK CAA
Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks
Section titled "Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks"Which statement below best describes the definition of an aircraft?
A heavier-than-air aircraft supported in flight chiefly by the reactions of the air on one or more power-driven rotors on the substantially vertical axis. This is the definition of:
Which of the following could be a registration mark of an aircraft?
"An aircraft, which is heavier than air, and power-driven, and deriving its buoyancy force chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed." What does this describe?
A nationality or common mark and registration mark consist of:
Which statement below describes the definition of an aeroplane?
What shall the registration mark consist of?
The assignment of the common mark to a common mark registering authority will be made by:
Which of the following shall not be a registration mark of an aircraft?
Where on the wings of heavier-than-air aircraft shall registration marks be located?
Any machine that can gain its support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earth's surface. This definition describes the:
Annex 1: Personell Licensing
Section titled "Annex 1: Personell Licensing"Aged between 40 and 50, what is the validity period of the Class 2 Medical?
What is the requirement for the Private Pilot License with regard to the Medical Assessment?
Which of the following statements does describe best the error?
Which license can be obtained when the applicant is 17 years of age?
Who is the pilot-in-command?
What is the minimum requirement for a student pilot to fly solo with regard to Medical Assessment?
What is the validity period of the Class 2 Medical for a PPL holder?
"The total time from the moment when the aircraft moves for the purpose of take-off until the moment when the aircraft finally comes to rest at the end of the flight". What is this definition?
Refer to the following ICAO definition: "Specified information provided to air traffic services units, relative to the intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft" is called:
Class 2 Medical is a requirement to issue which license?
Refer to EASA Aircrew Regulations. Applicants for a PPL(A) shall have completed at least __(1)__ of flight instruction in aeroplanes or TMGs, __(2)__ of which may have been completed in an FSTD, including: at least 25 hours of dual flight instruction; and 10 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 5 hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least 1 cross-country flight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.
What is the flight plan?
Regarding solo flight time, what is the minimum requirement for applicants to obtain a PPL?
What is the definition of airmanship?
After what age shall be the validity period of the Class 2 Medical reduced to 24 months?
Evaluate the following statements: 1. The Private Pilot License can be obtained after the 17th birthday of the applicant; 2. The validity period of the Class 2 Medical Certificate for all private pilots is 24 months.
What can be extended up to 45 days after the date of expiry, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority?
What is the minimum age for a Private Pilot License?
According to the flight time, which of the followings shall be applied to aeroplanes?
"An action or inaction by the operational personnel, that leads to deviation from the pre-determined plan, or the operational person's expectation or intention". This is the definition of:
What is the role of the operational personnel who is charged with the safe conduct of the flight?
Annex 2 Rules of the Air
Section titled "Annex 2 Rules of the Air"What is the movement area?
What is considered air traffic?
Refer to figure ppl-010-013. What is the meaning of the signal shown by the marshaller?
Refer to figure ppl-010-006. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
Refer to figure ppl-010-024. What is the meaning of the signal shown by the marshaller? (Note: slow movement)
A red pyrotechnic on an aerodrome is intended to signal:
Refer to figure ppl-010-008. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
Except when a clearance is obtained from an air traffic control unit, VFR flights shall not take off or land at an aerodrome within a control zone, or enter the aerodrome traffic zone or traffic pattern when the ceiling is less than (1) ___, or when the ground visibility is less than (2) ___ km.
Refer to figure ppl-010-019. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
In flight, which aircraft shall have right-of-way?
The statement "That part of a movement area intended for the landing or take-off of aircraft" is the definition of:
Which personnel shall not be under the influence of any psychoactive substance?
What is considered aerodrome traffic?
Refer to figure ppl-010-017. What does a horizontal red square panel with yellow diagonals indicate?
What is required to enter the control zone, traffic zone or pattern of an aerodrome if the ceiling is below 1500 ft or ground visibility is less than 5 km?
Refer to figure ppl-010-007. What is the meaning of the signal shown by the two marshallers?
What will the pilot hear from ATC when the certain action is required when convenient for the pilot?
Which of the following aircraft has the right-of-way?
In case of an in-flight flight plan, a flight plan shall be submitted ...... before the aircraft reaches the intended point of entry into a control area or advisory area or the point of crossing an airway or advisory route.
In airspace within which an ATC clearance is required, what shall the pilot do in case of deterioration of the weather below VMC?
In which airspaces shall the pilot remain clear of clouds with the surface in sight?
The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object, considered as a point, measured from mean sea level (MSL), is called:
What is the meaning of runway-in-use?
For how long shall the special air reports be disseminated?
A flight plan shall contain: 1. Cruising speed(s) 2. Cruising level(s) 3. Route to be followed 4. Estimated time of reaching waypoints 5. Destination aerodrome and total estimated elapsed time 6. Frequencies of the appropriate ATS units
Refer to figure ppl-010-016. What does a right-hand arrow of conspicuous colour indicate?
With regards to priority, which aircraft has priority over other aircraft?
Which of the following is an unidentified aircraft?
What are the appropriate phrases for an action regarding altitude changes at a specific time or place?
What is the definition of a restricted area?
If an aircraft may proceed after an interception, what shall the aircraft do?
When shall a flight plan be submitted?
When a pilot transmits 3 times the word MAYDAY, the aircraft is in:
Refer to a visual approach. Who is responsible for ensuring that the spacing from a preceding aircraft of a heavier wake turbulence category is acceptable?
Which of the following are the parts of the arrival report? 1. Aircraft identification 2. Departure aerodrome 3. Off-block time 4. Destination aerodrome (only in case of diversion) 5. Arrival aerodrome 6. Time of arrival 7. Name of the pilot-in-command 8. Number of passengers
Refer to figure ppl-010-015. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
In case of arriving aircraft, when shall the control of the aircraft be transferred from the approach control service to the aerodrome control service?
A flight plan shall contain: 1. alternate aerodrome(s) and fuel endurance; 2. the total number of persons on board, emergency survival equipment and other information.
What is an advisory airspace?
What are the signals if an aircraft has difficulties and is compelled to land without requiring immediate assistance?
What are the forms of transmission of information?
If an aircraft is intercepted, on which communication frequency must radiocommunication be established?
Land at this aerodrome and proceed to apron for the aircraft which is in flight and return to starting point on the aerodrome for the aircraft which is on ground shall be signed by:
Which type of flight plan is described as the following: "A Flight plan as filed with an ATS unit by the pilot, or a designated representative, without any subsequent changes"?
What code shall be set on the transponder in the case of interception?
When an aircraft is intercepting another aircraft, what shall they do to indicate the interception?
What is the minimum height to be flown for a VFR flight over outside congested areas?
When shall aircraft alter their heading to the right if there is a danger of collision?
You are on a VFR flight in airspace E, at an altitude of 12000 ft AMSL. The corresponding VMC minima are:
Refer to figure ppl-010-022. What is the meaning of the signal shown by the marshaller?
Which lights shall be displayed always intended to indicate engine start, running engine, movement of aircraft, or shall be displayed during the flight?
The phases related to an aircraft in emergency or believed in emergency are:
What is the radius from the aircraft which is the reference to measure the minimum height to be flown for VFR flights over congested areas?
What is the difference between VFR and SVFR flights?
What is the definition of altitude?
Which of the following is measured from mean sea level (MSL)?
What is the minimum height to be flown for a VFR flight over congested areas?
What type of communication is required to operate an aircraft within controlled airspace?
Which of the following is considered to be a distress signal? 1. Word MAYDAY 3 times spoken on radiotelephony 2. Word MAYDAY in Morse Code 3. Word MAYDAY via data link transmission 4. Rockets or shells throwing red lights, fired one at a time at short intervals 5. A parachute flare showing a red light 6. Aircraft rocking its wings
The flight rule which may be flown when cleared by the ATC in a control zone below VMC?
The minimum heights to be flown for VFR flights: 1. over congested areas 1000 ft above the highest obstacle within the radius of 300 m from the aircraft; 2. elsewhere at a height not less than 500 ft above ground or water.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding converging aircraft?
What shall a flight plan contain? 1. Aircraft identification 2. Flight rules and type of flight 3. Number and type of aircraft and wake turbulence category 4. Equipment 5. Departure aerodrome 6. Estimated off-block time
Which of the following items shall contain the initial call to the aerodrome control tower? 1. Designation of the station called 2. Call sign 3. Name of the PIC 4. Position 5. Number of people on board 6. Additional required items by ATS authority
What is the manoeuvring area?
What shall a pilot do if the weather has deteriorated below VMC within a control zone?
Refer to figure ppl-010-010. The letter C displayed vertically in black against a yellow background indicates:
Refer to figure ppl-010-023. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
Refer to figure ppl-010-012. A horizontal white dumb-bell indicates:
What is assumed when the separation is maintained between an aircraft having communication failure and other aircraft, if the first fails to indicate that it is able to receive the transmission, in case of visual meteorological conditions?
Which unit shall provide area control service?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding converging aircraft?
Regarding flight plans, what shall be the maximum time to submit a flight plan before the estimated off-block time?
Refer to figure ppl-010-025. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller? (Note: abrupt/fast movement)
What is the correct action from the pilot in case of total communication failure if the only option is to remain in VFR?
In which airspace VFR flights are not allowed?
Regarding ATC clearances if it is not suitable to the PIC, then what shall he/she do?
What are the forms of air traffic services?
What is the difference between current and filed flight plans?
Refer to figure ppl-010-018. What does a double white cross displayed horizontally in the signal area indicate?
When may a pilot depart from the minimum prescribed heights over congested areas of cities, towns or settlements or over an open-air assembly of persons?
Select the correct statement regarding "converging aircraft"?
What is the first action that the pilot shall do when a communication failure occurs?
Refer to figure ppl-010-003. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
Flight plan which is including changes, if any, brought about by subsequent clearances. This describes which flight plan?
Refer to figure ppl-010-014. What does a horizontally placed white or orange landing "T" indicate?
What is the clearance limit?
What is the correct acknowledgement by an aircraft during the hours of darkness are the following:
Regarding signals for aerodrome traffic, the steady green light is intended to sign:
In which area may an SVFR flight be flown?
Regarding signals for aerodrome traffic, the series of white flashes is intended to sign:
Describe the right-of-way rule:
Refer to figure ppl-010-009. What does: "a horizontal white dumb-bell with a black bar placed perpendicular to the shaft across each circular portion of the dumb-bell" indicate?
What is considered to be radiotelephony in aviation?
The shortened version of visual meteorological conditions is:
Who is responsible for the safe conduct of a flight?
When two aircraft approaching approximately head-on, why shall they alter their heading to the right?
The ATS surveillance service shall: 1. not inform the pilot when identification is established; and 2. identification shall be maintained until the termination of the ATS surveillance service.
The point to which an aircraft is granted an air traffic control (ATC) clearance is the:
All traffic in the manoeuvering area and all aircraft in the vicinity of the aerodrome is considered as:
When can a pilot fly under Special VFR?
What is the minimum time that a flight plan shall be submitted prior to departure for a flight to be provided air traffic control or air traffic advisory?
Complete the following sentence according to ICAO Doc 4444 regulations: Separation shall be provided between ...(1)... cleared to execute a visual approach and ...(2)...
Arrival reports shall contain: 1. aircraft identification and departure aerodrome; 2. off-block time and destination aerodrome (only in the case of diversion).
Which unit shall provide area control service?
What is the correct phrase when the ATC instructs the pilot to wait at a point or intersection?
All aircraft in flight or operating in the manoeuvering area of an aerodrome is considered as:
What is the definition of a danger area?
Which direction shall an aircraft alter when another aircraft approaches from the opposite direction and there is a danger of collision?
What are the purposes of information and clearances issued by the aerodrome control tower? (Choose the correct and most complete statement)
For which traffic shall the ATC clearances be applied?
What is the definition of a prohibited area?
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. When two aircraft approaching head-on on the movement area each shall alter its heading to the left 2. The aircraft coming from the right shall give way to the other aircraft. 3. An aircraft being overtaken has the right-of-way and the other aircraft shall keep well clear of another aircraft.
What is considered a ceiling?
In case of danger of collision between two aircraft taxiing on the movement area of an aerodrome the following shall apply: 1. when two aircraft are approaching head on, or approximately so, each shall stop or where practicable alter its course to the left so as to keep well clear; 2. when two aircraft are on a converging course, the one which has the other on its left shall give way; 3. an aircraft which is being overtaken by another aircraft shall have the right-of-way and the overtaking aircraft shall keep well clear of the other aircraft.
Which aircraft has the right-of-way on the manoeuvering area?
What is the difference between distress and urgency regarding radiotelephony?
When shall an aircraft either repeatedly switch on and off the landing lights or the navigation lights?
Give way to other aircraft and continue circling for aircraft which is in flight and stop for the aircraft which is on ground shall be signalled by:
Refer to figure ppl-010-011. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
Return for landing for aircraft in flight and cleared to taxi for aircraft on the ground shall be signalled by:
In what cases shall general calls be used?
Regarding signals for aerodrome traffic, the steady red light is intended to sign:
The acronym VFR is the shortened version of:
Refer to figure ppl-010-002. What does a horizontal red square panel with one yellow diagonal indicate?
What is the name of the permission granted by the air traffic controller (ATC)?
Regarding signals for aerodrome traffic, the series of red flashes is intended to sign:
What shall be followed in case of VFR flights from sunset to sunrise or such other period between sunset and sunrise as may be prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority?
What is the correct phrase which is used in the case of transferring control or frequency change?
Regarding signals for aerodrome traffic, what is "a series of green flashes" intended to signal?:
When two aircraft converge approximately on the same level, generally which aircraft shall give way to the other?
The air traffic control clearance is:
When an aircraft is intercepted what shall it do to indicate that it is in distress?
Refer to figures ppl-010-020 and ppl-010-021. Crosses that are of a single contrasting colour, yellow or white indicate on runways and taxiways:
Regarding lights to be displayed, a pilot shall be permitted to switch off or reduce the intensity of any flashing lights, if they: 1. adversely affect the satisfactory performance of duties. 2. subject an outside observer to harmful dazzle.
What is the case when there is no need to submit a flight plan prior to departure?
In case of interception, the intercepted aircraft rocking wings and flashing navigation lights at irregular intervals? What does that sign mean?
What is the appropriate phrase for altitude change?
Refer to figure ppl-010-004. What is the meaning of the signal, as shown by the marshaller?
Generally, how shall a flight plan be closed?
From what level is the flight visibility minima 8km in Class A, B, C, D, E, F, G airspaces?
You are on a VFR flight in airspace G, at an altitude of 8000 ft AMSL and 7000 ft above ground. The corresponding VMC minima are:
Cleared for take-off for the aircraft which is on ground and cleared to land for aircraft which is in flight shall be signed by:
When no air traffic services unit exists at the arrival aerodrome, the arrival report, when required,...
What a pilot shall do if the weather has deteriorated below VMC and no clearance can be obtained?
Who has the final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft?
What lights shall be displayed on all aircraft from sunset to sunrise or any other period if prescribed by the appropriate authority?
Refer to figure ppl-010-005. A set of two digits displayed vertically at or near the aerodrome control tower indicates:
What is a controlled flight?
Before providing an ATS surveillance service to an aircraft, identification shall be established and the pilot informed. Thereafter, identification shall be maintained until termination of the ATS surveillance service. If the identification is lost, what shall be the correct action towards the pilot?
Refer to figure ppl-010-001. What is the meaning of the signal, shown by the marshaller?
Refer to the air-ground signals during search and rescue operations. Which of the following signals made by an aircraft means that the ground signals have been noted and understood? (applicable to daylight operations)
What shall a pilot say when the aircraft is in an urgent situation?
Annex 8: Airworthiness of aircraft
Section titled "Annex 8: Airworthiness of aircraft"Evaluate the following statements: 1. The fireproof parts have the capability to withstand the application of heat by flame for a period of 15 minutes; 2. The fire-resistant parts have the capability to withstand the application of heat by flame for a period of 5 minutes.
The definition of airworthy is most correctly described as:
What is the definition of a State of Registry?
Which state shall provide the issuance, renewal and validity of the Certification of Airworthiness?
Which statement describes the definition of a helicopter?
The State of Registry shall provide the issuance of the:
Evaluate the following statements: 1. The fireproof parts have the capability to withstand the application of heat by flame for a period of 5 minutes; 2. The fire-resistant parts have the capability to withstand the application of heat by flame for a period of 15 minutes.
Any engine whose failure gives the most adverse effect on the aircraft handling characteristics is called the:
Evaluate the following statements: 1. The State of Registry shall provide the issuance of the Certification of Airworthiness; 2. When an aircraft has a valid Certificate of Airworthiness issued by a Contracting State and entered on the register of another Contracting State, the new State of Registry shall not consider the previous Certificate of Airworthiness as satisfactory evidence about the aircraft's appropriate airworthiness requirements, for issuing a new Certificate of Airworthiness.
Secondary surveillance radar transponder operating procedures (including ICAO Doc. 7030)
Section titled "Secondary surveillance radar transponder operating procedures (including ICAO Doc. 7030)"If the ATC uses phraseology: CONFIRM SQUAWK, what shall the pilot do?
What shall the ATC say to instruct the pilot to set the transponder?
What shall the ATC say when requesting the operation of the ident feature on the transponder?
Except in case of emergency, communication failure or unlawful interference the pilot shall:
What shall the ATC say when requesting the aircraft to transmit the pressure altitude?
In case of losing two-way communication, the pilot shall code on the transponder:
When an aircraft carries a serviceable transponder what shall the pilot do?
When an aircraft is subjected to unlawful interference the PIC shall set following code on the transponder:
In case of emergency, what code shall the pilot set on the transponder?
What shall the pilot do when ATC requests "CONFIRM SQUAWK"?
What must the pilot NOT do with the transponder, unless instructed by ATC?
What is required by ATC if the pilot hears: "ADVISE TRANSPONDER CAPABILITY"?
What shall the ATC say to request the pilot to reselect the assigned mode and code of the transponder?
The Convention on international civil aviation (Chicago) Doc. 7300/6
Section titled "The Convention on international civil aviation (Chicago) Doc. 7300/6"What are the corresponding displays of marks of an aircraft which are engaged in international air navigation?
Amongst others, what are the aims and objectives of ICAO: 1. to prevent the development of airways, airports, and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation; 2. avoid discrimination between Contracting States.
On an aircraft engaged in an international air navigation flight, evaluate the following statements: 1. the nationality shall not be indicated; 2. registration marks shall be indicated.
When may a Contracting State prohibit or restrict certain areas of its airspace for all traffic?
Which state shall provide the nationality of the aircraft?
Which Convention has established the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation)?
An aircraft which engaged in international air navigations: 1. shall carry on board the certification of registration; 2. shall not carry the certification of airworthiness.
What is the name given to the two main bodies of ICAO?
Evaluate the following statements on the Chicago Convention: 1. shall be applicable to state aircraft; 2. shall not be applicable to civil aircraft.
Complete the following definition of "Dual registration": An aircraft __(1)__ be validly registered in more than one State. Its registration __(2)__ be changed from one State to another.
An aircraft which is engaged in international air navigation: 1. shall not carry on board the appropriate licenses of the crew; 2. shall not carry on board the journey log book of the aircraft.
What is "Dual registration"? 1. the aircraft can be registered in more than one state; 2. the registration may be changed from one state to another.
Which Convention was issued in 1944?
The territory of a state: 1. does not include land areas; and 2. includes territorial waters adjacent thereto; under sovereignty, suzerainty, protection or mandate of such state.
Which of the following is fulfilled over the territory of the Contracting States?
Which document may be considered satisfactory evidence of an aircraft's appropriate airworthiness requirements, when the aircraft moved from the Contracting State and entered on the register of another Contracting State?
What does the territory of a state include? 1. includes land areas; and 2. does not include territorial waters adjacent thereto; under sovereignty, suzerainty, protection or mandate of such state.
To who does ICAO set standards and recommended practices for?
What are the aims and objectives of ICAO? 1. Consider that the needs of the people of the world for safe, well developed, efficient and economical air transport are negligible. 2. Insure that each Contracting States' rights are fully respected and every contracting state has the opportunity to operate international airlines. 3. Promote the safety of flight in international air navigation. 4. Promote generally all aspects of civil aeronautics.
What is considered as the "territory of a state"?
The Chicago Convention in 1944 established the core principles permitting the international transport, outlined in a document of 96 articles defining methods for its regulation and standardisation. For the administration of these principles the ICAO was formed, as a specialised agency of the United Nations. This Convention shall be applicable:
Among others, what are the aims and objectives of ICAO? 1. to insure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation throughout the world; 2. prevent the economic waste caused by unreasonable competition.
Which of the following documents shall be on board an aircraft which engaged in international air navigation? 1. Certification of registration 2. Certification of airworthiness 3. Appropriate licenses for each crew member 4. Aircraft journey log book 5. If equipped with a radio, its licenses 6. Navigation log 7. If carries passengers, their names, and location of embarking and disembarking 8. If it carries cargo, manifest and detailed declarations of the cargo 9. Performance calculations
What are the aims and objectives of ICAO? 1. Insure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation throughout the world. 2. Prevent economic waste caused by unreasonable competition. 3. Promote the safety of flight in international air navigation. 4. Avoid discrimination between Contracting States.
The aims and objectives of the ICAO are: 1. Prevent the development of airways, airports, and air navigation facilities for international civil aviation. 2. Encourage the design and operation of aircraft for peaceful purposes. 3. Insure the safe and orderly growth of international civil aviation throughout the world. 4. Facilitate the waste caused by unreasonable competition.
The contracting states recognize that ...... has complete and exclusive sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
What is the name of the organisation that was established by the Chicago Convention?
Among others, the aims and objectives of the ICAO: 1. encourage the design and operation of aircraft for peaceful purposes; 2. meet the requirements of the people of the world for safe, well-developed, efficient and economical air transport.