AIRLAW QUIZ
20 Random questions with reference for answers
#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. 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
#3. 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
#4. 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
#5. 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
#6. The weather is cloudy and you can make out a green light through the cloud on your right hand side. The aircraft you are looking at is travelling :
In this scenario, the other aircraft is travelling from your left to your right.
Here is the breakdown of why:
The Rule: By international standard, all aircraft have a green light on the right wing (starboard) and a red light on the left wing (port).
The Sight: Because you can only see the green light, you are looking at the right-hand side of that aircraft.
The Direction: For you to see its right wing as it passes in front of you (and through the cloud), its nose must be pointed toward the right.
Quick Reference for Navigation Lights:
Only a Green light: Crossing from your left to your right.
Only a Red light: Crossing from your right to your left.
Both Red and Green: Flying directly toward you.
Only a White light: Flying directly away from you.
Page 85 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#7. 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:
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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.
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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
#8. ICAO stands for
ICAO stands for the International Civil Aviation Organization.
It is a specialized agency of the United Nations, based in Montreal, Canada.
What does it do?
Essentially, ICAO is the global body that creates the “rulebook” for aviation. It sets the international standards and regulations necessary for:
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Safety: Ensuring planes don’t crash and that pilot training is consistent worldwide.
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Security: Protecting aviation from unlawful interference (like terrorism).
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Efficiency: Harmonising rules so a plane can fly from the UK to any other country without changing its basic procedures.
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Environment: Managing the global impact of aviation on the climate.
See this link LINK
#9. 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) LINK
See Page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#10. 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
#11. What does this Ground Signal Mean?
Page 4 of CAA Safety Sense Leaflet 06 LINK
See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#12. 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
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Width: Most UK airways are 10 nautical miles wide (5 miles on either side of the centre line).
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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
#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 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
#15. A NOTAM with a “Mauve AIC” indicates….
Restricted airspace (temporary) may be established around large air displays or other significant public gatherings.
Under the Restriction of Flying Regulations, entry
to such airspace may be prohibited or restricted.
This will normally be detailed in a ‘Mauve’ AIC.
See Page 32 of the Skyway Code LINK
#16. 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
#17. What does VMC stand for?
In aviation, VMC stands for Visual Meteorological Conditions.
Essentially, these are the weather conditions—specifically visibility and distance from clouds—that allow a pilot to fly by looking out the window to navigate and avoid other aircraft, rather than relying solely on instruments.
What makes up VMC?
In the UK, VMC is defined by three main factors:
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Flight Visibility: How far you can see ahead (measured in kilometres).
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Horizontal Distance from Cloud: How far you must stay away from the sides of clouds.
Vertical Distance from Cloud: How far you must stay above or below clouds.
See page 92 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#18. 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
#19. 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
#20. The “Distress” radio frequency is:
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