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Air Navigation Procedures | PPL(A) Airlaw - EASA & UK CAA

Air navigation procedures and aircraft operations practice questions for PPL(A) candidates
Question 1

What are the characteristics of an information sign other than a location sign?

Question 2

What is the form of the landing direction indicator?

Question 3

The following markings are used to indicate a runway or a taxiway is closed:

Question 4

Considering unserviceability markers, what are the devices to be used?

Question 5

Low intensity obstacle lights on mobile objects shall be:

Question 6

How shall the flags be used to mark a mobile object?

Question 7

How is a paved pre-threshold area which is greater than 60 m in length, but unfit for surface movement by aircraft, marked?

Question 8

What is the runway strip?

Question 9

What is the colour of the mandatory instruction signs?

Question 10

What markings shall be provided on a paved-runway?

Question 11

Refer to figures ppl-010-020. What is the meaning of the following sign?

Question 12

What is the design requirement for the elevated lights?

Question 13

When mobile objects are marked by colour, a single conspicuous colour, preferably __(1)__ for emergency vehicles and __(2)__ for service vehicles should be used.

Question 14

What are the requirements regarding measurement of the aerodrome reference point?

Question 15

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:

Question 16

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.

Question 17

What is the minimum number of wind direction indicators on an aerodrome?

Question 18

What is the minimum size of the signal area?

Question 19

What is the color of an equipment house located close to a runway according to ICAO recommendations?

Question 20

How shall the mobile objects be marked?

Question 21

Refer to figure PPL-027. What is the meaning of the following sign?

Question 22

When shall runway end lights be provided?

Question 23

For which runway shall runway edge lights be equipped?

Question 24

How can you recognize that the edges or shoulders of an apron are non-load-bearing surfaces?

Question 25

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.

Question 26

What is the purpose of an aircraft stand?

Question 27

What is the requirement of the surface lights on an aerodrome?

Question 28

What is the colour of the runway markings?

Question 29

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:

Question 30

What is the definition of the threshold?

Question 31

High intensity obstacle lights should be:

Question 32

How will the aerodrome category for rescue and firefighting be determined?

Question 33

What colour are emergency vehicles painted that are used on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?

Question 34

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)

Question 35

What are the characteristics of a location sign?

Question 36

Low-intensity obstacle lights, Type C, displayed on vehicles associated with emergency shall be:

Question 37

What are the declared distances on an aerodrome?

Question 38

In case of emergency who has priority between vehicles operating on the apron?

Question 39

What is the purpose of the runway-holding position?

Question 40

The number of rescue and fire fighting vehicles depends on the:

Question 41

A service provided to regulate the activities and the movement of aircraft and vehicles on an apron is called:

Question 42

What is a displaced threshold?

Question 43

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?

Question 44

An apron management service:

Question 45

What are the conditions of an aerodrome that shall be equipped with an aerodrome beacon?

Question 46

What is the range of the accuracy regarding the airport elevation?

Question 47

What are the intensity levels for objects to be lighted?

Question 48

What shall the colour be of the taxiway edge markers or lights?

Question 49

What is the maximum take-off weight of the aircraft from which the pilot shall consider the strength of the bearing surfaces?

Question 50

A vehicle operating on apron shall:

Question 1

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?

Question 2

What is the meaning of ditching?

Question 3

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?

Question 4

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.

Question 5

What is the distress phase?

Question 6

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?

Question 7

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.

Question 8

What is the sequence of manoeuvers of an aircraft that wishes to direct a surface craft towards an aircraft or surface craft in distress?

Question 9

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?

Question 10

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:

Question 11

What is the meaning of the emergency phase?

Question 12

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"
Question 1

What are the phrases from both the pilot and controller in case of leaving the runway?

Question 2

What is considered a "blind transmission"?

Question 3

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?

Question 4

What is the purpose of the air traffic control service?

Question 5

What working positions may be performed from the aerodrome control tower?

Question 6

What will the pilot hear from the ATC when the pressure-altitude indication is faulty?

Question 7

In case of delay, after what time shall the pilot submit a new flight plan?

Question 8

What is the appropriate phrase for actions required at the moment?

Question 9

What is the meaning of the acronym ATIS?

Question 10

What is the purpose of the flight information service (FIS)?

Question 11

What is the correct phrase from a pilot when he/she sees the traffic?

Question 12

What is the difference between a control area and a control zone?

Question 13

The flight information region is:

Question 14

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?

Question 15

What are the requirements to reduce the separation between aircraft in the vicinity of the aerodrome in case of one aircraft following another?

Question 16

An Air Traffic Control Unit:

Question 17

What service is provided by an aerodrome control tower?

Question 18

Who is responsible for flight information service and alerting service within controlled airspace?

Question 19

What is the correct action if two-way communication is lost with an aircraft to determine whether the receiver is functioning or not?

Question 20

A strayed aircraft is an aircraft:

Question 21

What are the main requirements for ATS surveillance systems?

Question 22

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?

Question 23

What is considered to be air-ground communication?

Question 24

When shall navigation assistance be provided for an identified aircraft?

Question 25

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)"
Question 1

Who or which body specifies the transition altitude?

Question 2

You are leaving the cruising level at FL140 and begin the descend. When do you change your altimeter setting from standard setting to QNH?

Question 3

Why is the correct altimeter setting important in aviation?

Question 4

What are the requirements for the altimeter tolerance?

Question 5

What is the minimum height of the transition altitude above an aerodrome according to ICAO Doc 8168?

Question 6

Regarding ICAO regulations and altimeter settings, which of the following combination of statements is correct?

Question 7

In case of approach and landing, when shall the QNH setting be made available to aircraft?

Question 8

What are the requirements for selected altitudes or flight levels?

Question 9

For flights above the transition altitude, you set the altimeter setting to:

Question 10

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?

Question 11

What Q-code is it when an aircraft's altimeter setting is set to sea level pressure?

Question 12

When shall the QNH setting be made during departure?

Question 13

What is the reference setting of flight level zero?

Question 1

What shall the Contracting State do with sensitive aviation security information?

Question 2

What shall the Contracting State do regarding security?

Question 3

What is the main objective of security in aviation?

Annex 15: Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)

Section titled "Annex 15: Aeronautical Information Service (AIS)"
Question 1

Which of the following is correct regarding NOTAM?

Question 2

What is the Aeronautical Information Publication?

Question 3

What information shall be used in the AIC?

Question 4

What is the Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)?

Question 5

What is the purpose of the AIRAC?

Question 6

What is the AIRAC?

Question 7

NOTAM is the abbreviation for:

Question 8

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.

Question 9

Why shall the AIP include the list of differences between national regulations and practices of the State and ICAO standards?

Question 10

How frequently shall the AIC in force be reviewed?

Question 11

What is the NOTAM?

Question 12

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"
Question 1

What is an incident?

Question 2

What are the cases of accidents?

Question 3

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?

Question 4

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?

Question 5

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

Question 6

What is an accident?

Question 7

Which of the following describes the sole objective of the investigation of an accident or incident? Prevention of: