Air Law Quiz (all Questions)
This is a series of test questions on Air Law.
#1. 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
#2. 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
#3. Microlight pilots fly according to the following rules:
You may fly under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) when
in ‘visual meteorological conditions’ (VMC). Flying
under VFR essentially means you may fly and
manoeuvre as you wish, subject to the Rules of
the Air and clearance to enter controlled airspace.
See page 73 of Brian Cosgrove (8th Edition)
Page 65 of the Skyway Code LINK
#4. 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:
They are considered sport and recreational aircraft.
They operate on a Permit to Fly rather than a standard Certificate of Airworthiness.
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
#5. All permanent structures must be lit above what height?
- United Kingdom (CAA): Lighting is legally mandated for structures of a height of 150 meters AGL or more that are not in the immediate vicinity of a licensed aerodrome. Structures with a height of 45 meters or higher generally require some form of medium-intensity lighting.
CAA LINK
See page 87 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#6. An intercept aircraft in front of you diverts suddenly with an abrupt break away movement. This means:
This movement is the standard visual signal meaning “You may proceed.”
According to the ICAO and CAA (Rules of the Air), an intercepting aircraft will perform this “Series 2” signal once they have identified you or are satisfied that you are no longer a threat/restriction.
Page 150 (Number 2) of the SKYWAY CODE LINK
#7. If you intend flying circuits, you would set the Altimeter to:
QFE (the atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation)
When QFE is set, your altimeter will indicate your height above the elevation of the aerodrome.
See Page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
CAA Link HERE
#8. The minimum age to hold a PPL with a microlight rating is:
To obtain a NPPL with a Microlight Class Rating you must complete flight training with a UK Civil Aviation Authority authorised flying instructor entitled to instruct on microlights. You must be at least 16 to fly solo, and you must be at least 17 to hold a UK NPPL.
BMAA LINK
#9. 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:
London FIR (EGTT): Covers all of England and Wales.
Scottish FIR (EGPX): Covers all of Scotland and Northern Ireland.
See Page 10 Skyway Code LINK
#10. 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
#11. Which one of these airports can give you a “basic service” on the Radio?
1. Who can provide a Basic Service?
A Basic Service can only be provided by:
Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs): Based at larger airports or radar centers (like Scottish Information).
Flight Information Service Officers (FISOs): These are trained professionals who operate at certain aerodromes or area control centers but are not full controllers.
2. Who CANNOT provide it?
Air/Ground (A/G) Operators: Smaller airfields often use “Air/Ground” radio (marked as “Radio” on your charts). These operators can give you basic airfield information (like the wind or the runway in use), but they cannot legally provide a “Basic Service.”
CAA LINK
See page 88 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#12. What does this signal mean?
A white double cross signifies that glider flying is in progress.
Page 47 of CAP637 (Visual Aids)
See page 82 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#13. When an aircraft is overtaking, the pilot should pass :
When an aircraft is overtaking another in the air, the pilot of the overtaking aircraft should pass by altering course to the right.
Page 63 of the Skyway Code LINK
See page 79 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#14. The “Distress” radio frequency is:
#15. 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)
Definition: This is the atmospheric pressure at the airfield you are using.
Result: When you set the QFE, your altimeter will read zero while you are on the runway.
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.
Mnemonic: Think of the “F” in QFE as standing for Field (as in “Field Elevation”)
See page 109 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#16. A transponder is mandatory to enter a MATZ
No, a transponder is not mandatory for a Military Aerodrome Traffic Zone (MATZ) in the UK.
However, there are a few important details to keep in mind regarding how they work:
1. Legal Status
A MATZ is essentially Class G (uncontrolled) airspace for civilian pilots. Legally, you do not even need to ask for permission to enter or have a radio to fly through one.
The Exception: Most MATZs contain a smaller ATZ (Aerodrome Traffic Zone). You must have permission (or have established two-way radio contact, depending on the unit) to enter the ATZ portion.
2. Transponder Mandatory Zones (TMZ)
While a MATZ itself doesn’t require a transponder, some military airfields have an overlapping TMZ (Transponder Mandatory Zone).
If a TMZ is in place, you must have a working transponder to enter that specific area unless you have prior permission from Air Traffic Control.
You can identify these on your chart by looking for the purple semi-circle borders.
3. Best Practice (Airmanship)
Even though it isn’t a legal requirement, it is strongly recommended to use a transponder if you have one.
Military jets move very quickly (often 300 knots ).
Having your transponder on “Altitude” (Mode C or S) allows controllers to see you clearly and keep fast-moving traffic away from you.
If you don’t have a transponder, just tell the controller “Negative Transponder” when you call for a MATZ penetration.
Page 71 of the Skyway Code LINK
See page 77/78 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#17. A Red Letter “L” and White corner markings mean a light aircraft:
A red letter L is used as a signal at an airport to indicate that light aircraft are permitted to take off and land:
See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#19. A White cross and a single white bar denotes:
Where a closed Runway is available for emergency use and providing it has been inspected in the previous six months and declared serviceable for an emergency
landing at any time, an underscored closed marking may be placed at each end of the runway
Page 2 of Regulatory Article 3519 LINK
See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#20. If a Microlight pilot is intending flying 10nm off the coast, the following applies..
Select all that apply:
Flying 10nm off the coast—a flight plan is not legally mandatory, but it is strongly advised.
You must file a flight plan if your flight falls into any of these categories:
Crossing International Borders: If you fly from the UK to France, the Republic of Ireland, or even just cross the FIR boundary (the line between UK and international airspace), a flight plan is a legal requirement.
Controlled Airspace: If you need to enter Class A, B, C, or D airspace (like a Control Zone around a major airport), a flight plan is required.
See page 77 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
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