Air Navigation Procedures | PPL(A) Airlaw - EASA & UK CAA
Annex 14, vol 1 and 2: Aerodromes
Section titled "Annex 14, vol 1 and 2: Aerodromes"What are the characteristics of an information sign other than a location sign?
What is the form of the landing direction indicator?
The following markings are used to indicate a runway or a taxiway is closed:
Considering unserviceability markers, what are the devices to be used?
Low intensity obstacle lights on mobile objects shall be:
How shall the flags be used to mark a mobile object?
How is a paved pre-threshold area which is greater than 60 m in length, but unfit for surface movement by aircraft, marked?
What is the runway strip?
What is the colour of the mandatory instruction signs?
What markings shall be provided on a paved-runway?
Refer to figures ppl-010-020. What is the meaning of the following sign?
What is the design requirement for the elevated lights?
When mobile objects are marked by colour, a single conspicuous colour, preferably __(1)__ for emergency vehicles and __(2)__ for service vehicles should be used.
What are the requirements regarding measurement of the aerodrome reference point?
The pre-threshold area of a runway which is greater than 60 m in length and which is fit for use by aircraft as a stopway, but not for normal movement of aircraft is marked with:
You are ready to departure for a night flight and just received the taxi clearance. The taxiway centre line markers/lights can be identified by their ...... colour.
What is the minimum number of wind direction indicators on an aerodrome?
What is the minimum size of the signal area?
What is the color of an equipment house located close to a runway according to ICAO recommendations?
How shall the mobile objects be marked?
Refer to figure PPL-027. What is the meaning of the following sign?
When shall runway end lights be provided?
For which runway shall runway edge lights be equipped?
How can you recognize that the edges or shoulders of an apron are non-load-bearing surfaces?
In which cases will the aerodrome control tower alert the fire fighting and rescue services? 1. An aircraft accident has occurred on or in the vicinity of the aerodrome. 2. The safety of an aircraft which is or will come under the jurisdiction of the aerodrome control tower may have or has been impaired. 3. Requested by the flight crew. 4. When otherwise deemed necessary or desirable.
What is the purpose of an aircraft stand?
What is the requirement of the surface lights on an aerodrome?
What is the colour of the runway markings?
The pre-threshold area of a runway which is greater than 60m in length and which is fit for use by aircraft as a stopway, but not for normal movement of aircraft is marked with:
What is the definition of the threshold?
High intensity obstacle lights should be:
How will the aerodrome category for rescue and firefighting be determined?
What colour are emergency vehicles painted that are used on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?
A flag on an airfield which is used to mark an inconspicuous fixed obstacle should be: (Note that colours do not merge with the background)
What are the characteristics of a location sign?
Low-intensity obstacle lights, Type C, displayed on vehicles associated with emergency shall be:
What are the declared distances on an aerodrome?
In case of emergency who has priority between vehicles operating on the apron?
What is the purpose of the runway-holding position?
The number of rescue and fire fighting vehicles depends on the:
A service provided to regulate the activities and the movement of aircraft and vehicles on an apron is called:
What is a displaced threshold?
In optimum visibility and surface conditions, what shall the maximum response time be for the rescue and fire fighting service from any part of the aerodrome?
An apron management service:
What are the conditions of an aerodrome that shall be equipped with an aerodrome beacon?
What is the range of the accuracy regarding the airport elevation?
What are the intensity levels for objects to be lighted?
What shall the colour be of the taxiway edge markers or lights?
What is the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft from which the pilot shall consider the strength of the bearing surfaces?
A vehicle operating on apron shall:
Annex 12: Search and Rescue (SAR)
Section titled "Annex 12: Search and Rescue (SAR)"Refer to figure ppl-010-26. According to the ground-air visual signal codes for use by survivors, what is the meaning of signal number 4?
What is the meaning of ditching?
Refer to figure ppl-010-26. According to the ground-air visual signal codes for use by survivors, what is the meaning of signal number 5?
In case of PIC of an aircraft intercepting a distress transmission, he/she: 1. shall acknowledge the transmission, but it is not necessary to record the position of the craft is in distress; 2. shall take a bearing on the transmission and inform the appropriate rescue coordination centre or air traffic services unit of the distress transmission.
What is the distress phase?
Refer to figure ppl-010-26. According to the ground-air visual signal codes for use by survivors, what is the meaning of signal number 1?
A pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall, if possible and considered necessary: 1. keep the craft in distress in sight until compelled to leave the scene or advised by the rescue coordination center; 2. not determine the position of the aircraft.
What is the sequence of manoeuvers of an aircraft that wishes to direct a surface craft towards an aircraft or surface craft in distress?
Refer to figure ppl-010-26. According to the ground-air visual signal codes for use by survivors, what is the meaning of signal number 3?
The following manoeuvres by an aircraft means that the assistance of the surface craft to which the signal is directed is no longer required: Crossing the wake of the surface craft close astern at a low altitude and:
What is the meaning of the emergency phase?
Refer to figure ppl-010-26. According to the ground-air visual signal codes for use by survivors, what is the meaning of signal number 2?
Annex 11: Doc. 4444 air traffic services and management
Section titled "Annex 11: Doc. 4444 air traffic services and management"What are the phrases from both the pilot and controller in case of leaving the runway?
What is considered a "blind transmission"?
In case of departing aircraft, when shall the control of the aircraft be transferred from the aerodrome control service to the approach control service when visual meteorological conditions prevail in the vicinity of the aerodrome?
What is the purpose of the air traffic control service?
What working positions may be performed from the aerodrome control tower?
What will the pilot hear from the ATC when the pressure-altitude indication is faulty?
In case of delay, after what time shall the pilot submit a new flight plan?
What is the appropriate phrase for actions required at the moment?
What is the meaning of the acronym ATIS?
What is the purpose of the flight information service (FIS)?
What is the correct phrase from a pilot when he/she sees the traffic?
What is the difference between a control area and a control zone?
The flight information region is:
Regarding radiocommunication what is the requirement for an aircraft for which search and rescue and alerting service is provided, and flying within designated areas, or along designated routes?
What are the requirements to reduce the separation between aircraft in the vicinity of the aerodrome in case of one aircraft following another?
An Air Traffic Control Unit:
What service is provided by an aerodrome control tower?
Who is responsible for flight information service and alerting service within controlled airspace?
What is the correct action if two-way communication is lost with an aircraft to determine whether the receiver is functioning or not?
A strayed aircraft is an aircraft:
What are the main requirements for ATS surveillance systems?
When shall the responsibility of provision of a flight be passed from the appropriate ATS unit in an FIR to an ATS unit in the adjacent FIR?
What is considered to be air-ground communication?
When shall navigation assistance be provided for an identified aircraft?
What is the phrase which is used when the pilot cannot comply with the instructions?
Altimeter setting procedures (including ICAO doc. 7030)
Section titled "Altimeter setting procedures (including ICAO doc. 7030)"Who or which body specifies the transition altitude?
You are leaving the cruising level at FL140 and begin the descend. When do you change your altimeter setting from standard setting to QNH?
Why is the correct altimeter setting important in aviation?
What are the requirements for the altimeter tolerance?
What is the minimum height of the transition altitude above an aerodrome according to ICAO Doc 8168?
Regarding ICAO regulations and altimeter settings, which of the following combination of statements is correct?
In case of approach and landing, when shall the QNH setting be made available to aircraft?
What are the requirements for selected altitudes or flight levels?
For flights above the transition altitude, you set the altimeter setting to:
You just departed from an airfield and started to climb to your cruising level (FL120). When are you going to change your altimeter setting from QNH to standard setting?
What Q-code is it when an aircraft's altimeter setting is set to sea level pressure?
When shall the QNH setting be made during departure?
What is the reference setting of flight level zero?
Annex 17: Security
Section titled "Annex 17: Security"What shall the Contracting State do with sensitive aviation security information?
What shall the Contracting State do regarding security?
What is the main objective of security in aviation?
Annex 15: Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)
Section titled "Annex 15: Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)"Which of the following is correct regarding NOTAM?
What is the Aeronautical Information Publication?
What information shall be used in the AIC?
What is the Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)?
What is the purpose of the AIRAC?
What is the AIRAC?
NOTAM is the abbreviation for:
An AIP shall: 1. include the statement of the competent authority responsible for the air navigation facilities, and procedures covered by the AIP; 2. not include the conditions under which the services or facilities are available for international use.
Why shall the AIP include the list of differences between national regulations and practices of the State and ICAO standards?
How frequently shall the AIC in force be reviewed?
What is the NOTAM?
What is the difference between an amendment and a supplement of an AIP?
Annex 13: Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
Section titled "Annex 13: Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation"What is an incident?
What are the cases of accidents?
When the location of the accident or the serious incident cannot definitely be established as being in the territory of any State, who shall institute and conduct any necessary investigation of the accident or serious incident?
If accidents or incidents happen in the territory of a contracting state, who is responsible for taking reasonable measures to protect the evidence, maintain safe custody of the aircraft and its contents and take care of the safety of the investigation at a crash site?
Which of the following information shall be transmitted by a PIC at the scene of an accident? 1. Type of craft in distress, identification, condition 2. Geographical position 3. Name of the PIC 4. Time of observation in LMT 5. Fuel on board of the aircraft flown by the pilot 6. Number of persons observed 7. On-scene weather conditions
What is an accident?
Which of the following describes the sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident? Prevention of: