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Air Law and Operational Procedures

There are normally 40 questions in this examination.
Only one answer is correct.  The pass mark is 75%
You would normally be allowed 60 minutes. (This quiz is not timed.)

1   For how long is a Class 2 medical valid, if you are 52 years old at the time of the medical?

   A  6 months
   B  12 months
   C  24 months
   D  36 months

2   You are flying at night, and see a single fixed white light coming closer. What are you approaching?

   A  A glider that is coming towards you
   B  An airship or hot air balloon
   C  Another aircraft heading roughly the same way as you
   D  An aerodrome identification beacon

3   What colour should runway threshold and wingbar lights be?

   A  Blue
   B  Yellow
   C  Green
   D  White

4   According to ICAO, taxiway markings on an aerodrome should be shown in:

   A  yellow
   B  green
   C  white
   D  blue

5   If you see a green flag flying from a mast near the signals square, what does this mean?

   A  Left hand circuits are in force
   B  Right hand circuits are in force
   C  Aerodrome is currently open
   D  Gliding is taking place

6   In which section of the AIP would you find information relating to airspace classifications?

   A  GEN
   B  ENR
   C  AD
   D  AIC

7   Do the Rules of the Air permit flying in formation?

   A  Yes, providing that the commanders have agreed to do so
   B  No
   C  No, unless an approved course of formation flying has been completed
   D  Yes, providing that permission from CAA is obtained at least 72 hrs prior to the proposed flight

8   You are setting your altimeter at an aerodrome, where the elevation is 57 ft. The QNH you have been given is 1031 millibars. What would you expect the aerodrome QFE to be?

   A  1029 millibars
   B  1001 millibars
   C  1032 millibars
   D  1009 millibars

9   In which of the following situations are you NOT required to file a flight plan?

   A  A flight into Class B airspace flown under VFR
   B  A flight into Class E airspace flown under IFR
   C  A flight in the Open FIR conducted in accordance with IFR
   D  An international flight that departs the UK FIR's

10   Student pilots are allowed to fly solo, once they are:

   A  deemed to be sufficiently competent, at any age.
   B  18 years old
   C  17 years old
   D  16 years old

11   What should you do if a wing navigation light fails in flight?

   A  Continue - no action is required
   B  See if you can conduct an in-flight repair
   C  Land as soon as is reasonably practical to do so
   D  Immediately switch off the remaining lights to avoid creating a misleading situation

12   On the ground, you set your altimeter so that it reads 0 ft with 1009 mb set. The airfield is at an elevation of 300 ft. What is the aerodrome QNH likely to be?

   A  999 mb
   B  1018 mb
   C  1019 mb
   D  1023 mb

13   You are flying IFR in Class D airspace. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

   A  You will be separated from other IFR flights
   B  You will be separated from VFR flights
   C  You will receive an ATC service
   D  You will receive traffic information about VFR flights

14   You notice that the refueller has picked up the pump marked JET-A1 and is about to refuel your aircraft. What fuel is likely to be dispensed from this station?

   A  A high power version of AvGas for extra performance
   B  A type of MoGas with a lower octane number than AvGas
   C  A multipurpose fuel suitable for nearly all general aviation light aircraft
   D  A fuel that is designed for jet engines

15   You are approaching an aerodrome with a view to landing. What does a red flashing light mean when beamed at your aircraft at night?

   A  Land immediately
   B  Landing is dangerous, proceed with caution
   C  Go around, do not land. (You may re-enter the circuit)
   D  Do not land, airport is closed

16   What does a double white cross indicate, when displayed in the signals square of an aerodrome?

   A  Runway surfaces are poor
   B  Gliding is taking place at this aerodrome
   C  Parachuting is taking place at this aerodrome
   D  Runway is closed - do not land here

17   You are intending to fly in accordance with the quadrantal rule and anticipate that your magnetic track will be 060. The QNH is 1023 mbs. Which of the following is your lowest available flight level?

   A  FL 30
   B  FL 35
   C  FL 50
   D  FL 55

18   What is a CMATZ?

   A  A MATZ which also has customs facilities at the aerodrome
   B  A MATZ which is in controlled airspace
   C  A MATZ which is controlled by a tower
   D  An area where more than one MATZ combine together

19   The altimeter setting QNH describes your:

   A  altitude above aerodrome level
   B  altitude above mean sea level
   C  pressure level
   D  height above mean sea level

20   You are flying in a control zone under Special VFR (SVFR). Who is responsible for maintaining terrain clearance?

   A  The pilot in command
   B  The air traffic controller
   C  Both the pilot and the controller in partnership
   D  The pilot, unless the aircraft is under a radar advisory service

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