Air Law Quiz (all Questions)
This is a series of test questions on Air Law.
#1. 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
#2. A Chequered red/yellow flag denotes:
A panel or flag consisting of red and yellow squares
indicates that aircraft may taxi only in accordance with
ATC instructions.
Page 49 of CAP637 (Visual Aids) LINK
See page 83 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#3. 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
#4. An accident report must be submitted to the CAA if an aircraft has an engine failure.
What counts as a “Reportable Accident”?
For a pilot, a report is compulsory if the event took place between people boarding with the intent of flight and everyone disembarking, and resulted in:
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Serious Injury: Such as a broken bone (excluding fingers/toes), internal organ damage, or hospitalisation for more than 48 hours.
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Structural Damage: Damage that affects the strength or flight characteristics of the aircraft (e.g., a collapsed landing gear or a tail strike).
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Missing Aircraft: If the aircraft is completely inaccessible or the search for it has ended.
BMAA Accident report form LINK
Ref Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#5. What does this chart sign represent?
This is a chart symbol you will see on a 1:250,000 or 1:500,000 VFR sectional chart.
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The Letter “G”: Stands for Glider Site.
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The Number “2.5”: This indicates the maximum altitude (in thousands of feet) that glider activity normally takes place at that site. In this case, gliders may be found up to 2,500 ft AMSL.
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The Circle: The broken circle around the G indicates the general area of activity.
See Page 42 of the Skyway Code LINK
#6. 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]
#7. Personal flying log books must include details of:
Select all that apply:
Personal Details: Pilot name
Flight Date: Date of each flight.
Locations: Places of departure and arrival.
Times: Times of departure, arrival, and total Flight duration (hours/minutes).
Aircraft Details: Aircraft type, and registration.
Pilot Function: Your role (PIC, Solo, Dual, Instructor, etc.).
See page 74 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#8. The traffic zone of a MATZ extends Up to _____ Ft and a Radius of ___ nm.
A Military Air Traffic Zone (MATZ) extends in a 5 nautical mile radius cylinder up to 3,000 feet Above Aerodrome Level (AAL) around a military airfield, often with stubs along runways
Page 71 of Skyway Code LINK
See page 77 of the Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#9. What is FIS?
FIS (Flight Information Service) in aviation is a crucial service providing essential advice and information (weather, traffic, hazards) for safe and efficient flight, especially in uncontrolled airspace
Please see page 12 of the Skyway Code LINK
#10. NOTAMS Should be checked….
According to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and the Air Navigation Order, checking NOTAMs is a legal requirement before every flight.
The pilot in command is responsible for taking all “reasonable steps” to ensure the flight can be made safely.
Please see Page 30 of the Skyway Code LINK
NOTAMs LINK
#11. 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
#12. Which graphic means “Start Engine”
Raise right arm to head level with wand pointing up and start a circular motion with hand; at the same time, with left arm raised above head level, point to engine to be started.
See page 86 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition or
Page 57 of CAP637 LINK
#13. What is Flight Level (FL) 100?
In aviation, Flight Level (FL) 100 is a way of describing an altitude of 10,000 feet based on a standard pressure setting.
It’s pronounced “Flight Level One Zero Zero,” and it means the aircraft’s altimeter, set to the standard pressure setting (1013.25 hPa), reads 10,000 feet, which is roughly 10,000 feet above mean sea level under standard conditions.
See Page 109 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#14. What does this signal mean?
A white double cross signifies that glider flying is in progress.
Page 47 of CAP637 (Visual Aids) LINK
See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#15. Flying on a “restricted” rating means you cannot fly when the cloud is below:
The Operational Limitations at initial issue are:
- The pilot may not carry any passenger
- The pilot may not fly with a cloud base less than 1000 feet above ground level or with less than 10 kilometres visibility
- The pilot may not fly further than 8 nautical miles from take-off.
See page 72 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
BMAA LINK
#16. 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
#17. Maintenance of correct registration details in respect of an aircraft is the responsibility of:
In the UK, the Registered Owner of the aircraft is legally responsible for maintaining the correct registration details with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
See page 90 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#18. When following a prominent landmark, pilots should keep the landmark what side of the aircraft?
When following a prominent line of landmarks—such as a road, railway, canal, or coastline—pilots in the UK should keep the landmark on their left-hand side.
This effectively means you fly to the right of the feature.
Why the Left Side?
This is known as the “Right-Hand Traffic Rule.” Much like driving on the left side of the road ensures that oncoming traffic passes you on your right, this aviation rule ensures that:
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Separation: If another aircraft is following the same landmark from the opposite direction, both pilots will be flying on their respective right-hand sides of the feature, keeping them safely separated.
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Visibility: Since the pilot in command usually sits in the left-hand seat (as is standard in most light aircraft and microlights), keeping the landmark to the left provides the best possible view of the reference point you are following.
See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#19. How many FIS Regions are there for the Scotland and England?
In the UK, for the purposes of flight information and air traffic control, there are two main Flight Information Regions (FIRs) that cover the landmass of Scotland and England:
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London FIR (EGTT): Covers all of England and Wales.
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Scottish FIR (EGPX): Covers all of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
See Page 10 Skyway Code LINK
#20. ANO stands for:
In aviation, ANO stands for Air Navigation Order, which is the primary legal document, setting out the rules and regulations for all UK civil aviation activities, covering everything from aircraft operations and pilot licensing to airspace management.
Page 69 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
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