Air Law Quiz
This is a series of test questions on Air Law.
#1. 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
#2. 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
#3. 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
#4. How wide is an “AIRWAY”
In simple terms, an Airway is a “motorway in the sky.” It is a designated corridor of controlled airspace that connects major airports and navigation points.
Just like a motorway has a specific width and speed, a UK Airway has defined dimensions and strict rules.
1. The Dimensions
Width: Most UK airways are 10 nautical miles wide (5 miles on either side of the centre line).
The Floor (Base): They don’t start at the ground. Most have a “floor” that starts at Flight Level 70 (7,000 ft) or Flight Level 100 (10,000 feet).
See page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#5. Which is correct statement for Identification Beacons? (Choose all that are correct)
Select all that apply:
In aviation, an Identification Beacon is a specific type of aeronautical ground light used to help a pilot identify a particular airfield or reference point from the air.
How to Identify Them
The colour of the light tells you what kind of airfield you are looking at:
| Colour | Meaning |
| Flashing Green | A civil land aerodrome. |
| Flashing Red | A military (government) aerodrome. |
| Flashing Yellow | A water aerodrome (for floatplanes). |
Page 10 of CAP 637 (Visual Aids) LINK
See page 87 Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#6. As part of it’s equipment, a microlight must carry:
Page 1 of TIL027
All aeroplanes, whether microlights or otherwise have some kind of instrumentation fitted. BCAR Section S as a minimum requires that a microlight should be fitted with an altimeter and ASI, along with the minimum engine instruments required by the engine manufacturer.
#7. On the VFR chart the large digits in each box created by the lat/long lines, are known as the “MEF” The term “MEF” refers to…..
On the VFR chart the large digits in each
box created by the lat/long lines, known
as the ‘maximum elevation figure’
(MEF)
See page 45 of Skyway Code LINK
#8. The new medical self declaration last until age:
For BMAA microlight flying, you typically use the CAA Pilot Medical Declaration (Self-Declaration) for ages 14-70, confirming fitness to fly, similar to driving standards.
BMAA LINK
#9. A ground signal flashing green light to in flight aircraft means:
- Flashing Green: Return for landing (go-around).
- Steady Green: Cleared to land.
- Flashing Red: Airport unsafe, do not land.
- Steady Red: Give way and continue circling.
- Flashing Green: Cleared to taxi.
- Steady Green: Cleared for takeoff.
- Flashing Red: Taxi clear of the runway.
- Steady Red: Stop.
see page 52 CAA LINK
#10. 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
#11. In flight radio weather reports can be obtained from …
VOLMET (derived from the French words vol for flight and météo for weather) is a continuous radio broadcast that provides real-time meteorological information to aircraft in flight.
It is designed to give pilots up-to-date weather data for major aerodromes over a wide geographical area, helping them make informed decisions about descent, approach, and potential diversions
Please see page 14 of the Skyway Code LINK
#12. A White cross on a runway denotes:
Crosses of a single contrasting colour, white on runways and yellow on taxiways, displayed horizontally on runways and taxiways or parts thereof indicate an area unfit for movement of aircraft.
Page 22 of Cap 637 (Visual Aids)
See Page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#13. 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
#14. 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
#15. 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
#16. What does “Part-NCO” generally refer to ?
Part-NCO contains pilot responsibilities, operational rules and aircraft equipment requirements. It is applicable to non-commercial and flight training operations with ‘other-than complex motor-powered’ Part 21 aeroplanes and helicopters
Please see page 17 of the Skyway Code LINK
#17. 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.
The Letter “G”: Stands for Glider Site.
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.
The Circle: The broken circle around the G indicates the general area of activity.
See Page 42 of the Skyway Code LINK
#18. 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
#19. What is the current Maximum Take off Weight (MTOW) for a 2 seat Microlight land plane
In the UK, the current Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) for a two-seat microlight depends on how the aircraft is classified. As of 2026, there are two main categories:
1. Modern “Light Sport” Microlights
For newer designs (or older ones that have been officially recertified), the limit is significantly higher:
600kg: For a standard two-seat landplane.
650kg: For a two-seat amphibian or floatplane.
Condition: These aircraft must have a stalling speed of no more than 45 knots
BMAA LINK
#20. A CTA is defined airspace from the surface to a specified altitude or Flight level
Control Area (CTA) – Airspace Structure
Definition: A defined block of airspace providing Air Traffic Control (ATC) service, but unlike a Control Zone (CTR), it starts at a specified altitude above the ground, not from the surface.
page 4 – subsection (m) CAA LINK
Ref Page 75 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
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