AIRLAW QUIZ
20 Random questions with reference for answers
#1. 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
#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. 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. Which of the following is true when flying as high as possible (tick all that apply)
Select all that apply:
Flying higher may provide advantages such as:
> Better view for navigation;
> Greater range in the event of an engine failure;
> Traffic density may reduce with altitude;
> Less turbulence;
> Improved true airspeed and fuel burn; and
> Improved radio reception.
See Page 43 of the SKYWAY CODE LINK
#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. If you travel overseas outside the UK you should carry the following documents:
- Pilot Licence & Medical: Valid UK Pilot Licence (with appropriate ratings) and a medical certificate accepted by the destination country (UK Medical Declaration usually not enough for Europe).
- Aircraft Documents: Valid UK Registration Document, National Permit to Fly (for non-SSDRs), and Insurance Certificate (valid for Europe).
- Radio Licence: Valid Radio Station Licence and Pilot’s Radio Licence (LPE).
- Passport/ID: Valid passport for the pilot and any passengers.
BMAA LINK
See Page 89 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#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)
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
#9. 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
#10. 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
#11. 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
#12. 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
#13. 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
#14. 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
#15. The “Distress” radio frequency is:
#16. 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
#17. What does this Ground Signal Mean?
Page 4 of CAA Safety Sense Leaflet 06 LINK
See page 84 of Brian Cosgrove 8th Edition
#18. 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
#19. 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
#20. 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
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