Air Law Quiz (all Questions)
This is a series of test questions on Air Law.
#1. Which of the following records are compulsory to be registered in a pilot’s personal log book? (tick all that apply)
To keep your licence valid and prove your experience, the following details are compulsory for every flight:
1. Basic Flight Information
Date: The date the flight took place.
Aircraft Details: The registration (tail number) and the type/model of the aircraft (e.g., G-ABCD, Cessna 172).
Place of Departure & Arrival: The ICAO code or name of the airfields you flew from and to.
2. Time (Block Time)
Departure/Arrival Times: The time the aircraft first moves for the purpose of taking off until it finally comes to rest after landing.
Total Flight Time: This is “block-to-block” time, not just the time spent in the air.
3. Pilot Roles & Experience
Pilot-in-Command (PIC): The name of the person acting as the commander. If you are flying solo, you enter your own name.
Function: You must specify your role for that flight:
PIC: Operating as the commander.
Dual: Receiving instruction with an instructor.
PICUS: Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision
See page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition or
ANO Page 103 [LINK]
#2. VFR flight is not recommended when the surface visibility is being reported as less than…..
VFR flight when the surface visibility is being reported as less than 5 km is not recommended. You are unlikely to have a clear horizon to control the aircraft, and navigating visually will be difficult.
See Page 41 of the Skyway Code [LINK]
#3. How many hours as P1 in year 2 of revalidation must have been entered in the pilots log book?
A minimum 6 hours must be completed in the 12 months leading up to the renewal date, with a minimum total of 12 take-offs and landings.
BMAA Link HERE
#4. VMC requirements stipulate that a pilot should remain how far from cloud horizontally when above 3000 ft?
When flying above 3,000 ft AMSL (or above 1,000 ft above terrain, whichever is higher), the VMC requirements for horizontal distance from cloud are:
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1,500 metres horizontally.
In addition to this horizontal clearance, you must also maintain:
CAA LINK
See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#5. In order to carry passengers, you must have completed what….
90 day rule: In order to carry passengers, you must have completed within the previous 90 days, three take-offs and landings as sole manipulator of the controls in the same type or class to be used on the flight.
Page 22 of the SKYWAY CODE LINK
#6. Documents that must be carried when flying non-EASA aircraft in the UK (for UK Aircraft) Tick all that apply:
For non-Part 21 aircraft flying within the UK, there are no document carriage requirements other than charts for navigation.
Page 25 of the SKYWAY CODE LINK
#7. Who do the CAA consider to be the responsible person for maintenance and legal paperwork of the aircraft.
While the Pilot in Command is responsible for the flight, the Operator (Owner) is responsible for the maintenance and legal paperwork of the aircraft.
See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
BMAA Til_064 Guide to airworthiness LINK
#8. If an altimeter is set to “Height” this will be what setting?
To see your height (your distance directly above the ground at a specific airfield), you use the QFE setting.
1. QFE (Query Field Elevation)
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Definition: This is the atmospheric pressure at the airfield you are using.
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Result: When you set the QFE, your altimeter will read zero while you are on the runway.
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Use: It is mostly used by pilots flying in the “circuit” (the local traffic pattern) at an airport so they know exactly how high they are above that specific runway.
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Mnemonic: Think of the “F” in QFE as standing for Field (as in “Field Elevation”)
See page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#9. TMA is similar to a:
A Terminal Manouvering Area (TMA) is similar to a complex, layered control area (CTA) surrounding major airports, acting as the crucial transition zone connecting en-route airways with the airport’s control zone (CTR) for managing high volumes of arriving and departing aircraft
CAA LINK
See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#10. How many hours must a pilot have flown in the previous 24 months to be able to revalidate their Licence?
See age 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#11. Generally a microlight aircraft is…
In the UK, a microlight is classified as a Non-EASA aircraft (also known as a Non-Part 21 aircraft).
Even though the UK has left the EU, we still use these terms to distinguish between aircraft regulated by international European standards and those regulated by our own national rules.
1. Why is it Non-EASA?
Under the “Basic Regulation,” the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) allows certain categories of aircraft to be managed by individual countries rather than by the central European body. These are often referred to as Annex I aircraft.
Microlights fall into this category because:
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They are considered sport and recreational aircraft.
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They operate on a Permit to Fly rather than a standard Certificate of Airworthiness.
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The UK CAA (and organizations like the BMAA) manages their design, safety, and licensing standards locally.
See chart on page 17 of the SKYWAY CODE LINK
#12. A black letter ‘C’ on a yellow background means……..
A black letter ‘C’ on a yellow background means pilots of visiting aircraft should report here. (Reporting Point)
See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
Page 49 of CAP 637 (Visual Aids) LINK
#13. A white disk ahead of the “T” cross-piece indicates:
A white disc displayed alongside the cross arm of the T in line with the shaft of the T signifies that the direction of landing and take-off do not necessarily coincide.
Page 46 of CAP 637 (Visual Aids) LINK
See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#14. A red Letter “L” across a white dumb-bell denotes:
A red letter L displayed on the dumb-bell signifies that light aircraft are permitted to take-off and land either on a runway or on the area on the aerodrome designated by a large white letter L.
Page 47 of CAP673 (Visual Aids) LINK
See Page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#15. What distance must an aircraft maintain from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure?
The aircraft must not be flown closer than 500 ft to any person, vessel, vehicle or structure except with the permission of the CAA.
Page 60 of the Skyway Code LINK
See page 78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#16. The NPPL microlight class rating is valid for:
An NPPL (National Private Pilot Licence) microlight class rating is valid for 24 months.
Please see Page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
BMAA Link HERE
#17. How many take-offs does a pilot need to have made since the last licence validation / GST?
For Licence Revalidation (Every 2 Years)
To revalidate your Microlight rating by experience, you must have completed at least:
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12 take-offs and 12 landings within the 24-month validity period of your rating.
The full 2-year requirements are:
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12 hours of total flight time.
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6 hours must be flown in the 12 months immediately before the rating expires.
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1 hour of dual flight training with an instructor.
BMAA LINK
See Page 73 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#18. What is a NOTAM?
NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) in the UK are official alerts issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to inform pilots and airspace users about temporary hazards, changes to facilities, services, or procedures that are essential for safe flight operations, covering activities from air displays and drone flights to construction projects
See Page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
NOTAMS LINK
#19. To retain validation, a microlight pilot must have at least 1 hour’s instruction every year.
A Microlight pilot needs only 1 hour tuition in the 2 year period – not every year
BMAA LINK
See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th edition)
#20. What is a TMZ?
A TMZ is an area established within which all aircraft must be equipped with the type of transponder specified for a particular zone, and operate in accordance with any required instructions.
Page 74 of the SKYWAY CODE LINK
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