Air Law and Operational Procedures
There are 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.) You can now disconnect from the Internet - reconnect at the end of the exam.
This is a sample examination - your results will not be marked!
(Would you like to see a sample results email?)
1 Air Traffic Control pass you a 'conditional clearance'. Which of the following is true?
Pilots should read back the conditional clearance first The conditional clearance part of the message does not need to be read back to ATC The conditional clearance is read back after the other parts of the message The message may be acknowledged with the word 'Roger' or 'Wilco'
2 Do the Rules of the Air permit flying in formation?
Yes, providing that the commanders have agreed to do so No No, unless an approved course of formation flying has been completed Yes, providing that permission from CAA is obtained at least 72 hrs prior to the proposed flight
3 As a pilot, you signal to a marshaller that you have engaged your brakes. How do you do this?
Flash your landing light once Make a clenched fist Make a circling motion with your right hand Hold one palm upright and facing outwards in the form of a 'stop' sign
4 You are flying in accordance with the quadrantal rule on a magnetic track of 150. Which of the following is your correct flight level?
FL 15 FL 55 FL 60 FL 30
5 You have just landed at night, and see a red flashing light signal beamed at you from the control tower. What does this mean?
Move clear of the landing area Stop Cleared to taxi across the runway You should not have landed here - make an immediate take-off
6 According to ICAO, what colour should runway markings be shown in?
Yellow Green White Blue
7 An aircraft identification plate must:
be made of fireproof material and located near to the main entrance include the name of the operator/owner and aircraft registration number indicate the maximum number of permitted passengers include all of the above details
8 A balloon is required to display what signal at night?
A double red light of which at least one light is visible from any direction A single white light visible in all directions A flashing red light A single fixed red light visible in all directions
9 Which of the following air to ground signals indicates that your ground signals have been understood by a nearby aircraft?
Aircraft climbs and turns Aircraft overflies your location at slow speed Aircraft rocks its wings Aircraft lowers its undercarriage once
10 You see a single fixed red light ahead of you during a night flight. What is this likely to be?
It could be a hot air balloon It could be the starboard navigation light of another aircraft It could be the landing light of a helicopter It could be an aerodrome identification beacon
11 What is the normal transponder conspicuity code in the UK?
2000 7000 7500 1200
12 What is the name given to the area of an aerodrome used for purposes such as unloading / loading of aircraft and operations other than flight operations?
The manoeuvring area The restricted area The apron The hardstand
13 As a newly qualified Private Pilot with experience of fixed undercarriage only, are you permitted to fly aircraft with retractable undercarriages?
Yes, providing you read through the Flight Manual for that craft Yes, after you have accrued 10 hours post qualification Yes, but only after completing 'differences training' Yes, providing you complete both A and B
14 You are flying in an unfamiliar area when you notice a series of red and green stars, fired from the ground at intervals of 10 seconds. What does this mean?
You are about to enter a low level firing range You are in or very near to a restricted, prohibited or danger area There is a gas venting area in the vicinity You are close to a military aerodrome traffic zone
15 A red and yellow striped arrow, bent clockwise through 90 degrees and displayed in the signals square means:
you should join at right base left hand circuits are in force right hand traffic required whilst on taxiways right hand circuits are in force
16 In level flight above the transition altitude (usually 3000ft), what altimeter setting should be used by pilots flying IFR?
Regional QNH QNH 1013 mb Either QFE or QNH (at the pilots discretion)
17 What is the width of a MATZ 'stub'?
2 nm 4 nm 5 nm 6 nm
18 When overtaking another aircraft on the ground, you should:
pass to the left of the other aircraft pass to the right of the other aircraft pass either side at slow speed maintaining adequate separation pass to the left of nosewheeled aircraft, and to the right of tailwheeled aircraft
19 For how long is a Class 2 medical valid, if you are less than 30 years old at the time of the medical?
12 months 24 months 60 months 60 months or your 32nd birthday, whichever is sooner
20 A pilot may sign the second part of a Duplicate Inspection Certificate for:
all repairs completed by a qualified engineer a minor adjustment to a control when away from base an annual service routine minor services only
21 In which classes of airspace would a VFR flight be separated from other VFR flights?
Class A, B and C Class A and B Class B and C Class B
22 Cost sharing between a Private Pilot licence holder and three other passengers for a private flight is:
prohibited permitted, providing that the pilot contributes a quarter share of the costs permitted only with prior approval of the Civil Aviation Authority permitted, providing the aircraft has a public transport certificate of airworthiness
23 You are reviewing some aeronautical information circulars (AIC's) which are printed on mauve paper. What subject do they concern?
Administration matters Maps and Charts UK Airspace Restrictions Safety
24 According to the Chicago Convention, contracting State authorities have the right to search the aircraft of another State:
only with the permission of the Pilot in Command without unreasonable delay if the aircraft is suspected of being involved in smuggling immediately and at any time
25 An aeronautical beacon at a civil aerodrome will show:
a three letter morse group signal in green a two letter morse group signal in red a flashing white light a three letter morse group signal in red
26 In the UK, Airways are ________ airspace. What are the missing words?
Class B or Class A Class C Class A Class B
27 You are cleared to make a standard overhead join to runway 13, left hand. What should you do?
Fly to the threshold of runway 13 at 1000ft above circuit height and then start a descending left turn to join the circuit Fly to the threshold of runway 31 at 1000ft above circuit height and then start a descending left turn to join the circuit Fly to the threshold of runway 13 at circuit height and then start a left turn to join the circuit Fly to the threshold of runway 31 at circuit height and then start a left turn to join the circuit
28 What in-flight visibility are you required to have in order to fly Special VFR (sVFR) in a control zone as a basic PPL (A)?
1800 m 3 km 10 km 1500 m
29 What is a TNW bulletin?
Advice concerning a terminal navigation waypoint Information concerning terminal (aerodrome) notified works Advice concerning a temporary navigation waypoint A temporary navigation warning
30 Your aerodrome elevation is 50 ft, and the QFE you have just been given is 993 millibars. What would you expect the aerodrome QNH to be?
995 millibars 992 millibars 997 millibars 998 millibars
31 In accordance with Rule 17, who is responsible for collision avoidance?
Air Traffic Control Air Traffic Control (when providing a Radar Information Service) The pilot in command Air Traffic Control (when providing a Flight Information Service)
32 Captive balloons or kites may not be flown higher than:
30 ft above ground level 60 ft above ground level 30 m above ground level 60 m above ground level
33 An aircraft is defined as being in 'flight' from:
engine startup to engine shutdown the moment of take-off to when the landing gear touches down when it first moves to when it comes to rest after the flight the start of the take-off roll until it touches down for landing
34 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 high power version of AvGas for extra performance A type of MoGas with a lower octane number than AvGas A multipurpose fuel suitable for nearly all general aviation light aircraft A fuel that is designed for jet engines
35 When flying more than 50nm from land, ICAO Annex 6 states that single engined aircraft shall be equipped with:
liferafts and lifejackets lifejackets hydrostatically released liferafts lifejackets and a liferaft equipped with an emergency locator transmitter (ELT)
36 You are setting your altimeter at an aerodrome, where the elevation is -28 ft. The QNH you have been given is 1016 millibars. What would you expect the aerodrome QFE to be?
1011 millibars 1012 millibars 996 millibars 1017 millibars
37 What does a red square with a single yellow diagonal stripe on the signals area indicate?
The state of the manoevering area is poor Aircraft should land in emergency only Runway is closed. Do not land in any circumstance Do not taxi on the runway without ATC permission
38 You are approaching an aerodrome at night, and see a flashing green light beamed at you from the tower. What does this mean?
Land at your discretion Return to aerodrome and wait for permission to land Cleared to land Cleared to land after the other aircraft on final approach
39 What separation are you required to maintain between your aircraft and a large open-air gathering of 1000 people or more?
1000 m 500 ft 1000 ft 3000 m
40 The altimeter setting 1013 mb describes your:
height above aerodrome level altitude above aerodrome level distance above that pressure level altitude above mean sea level
Improve the database! Report any problems/suggestions here. (Make sure you include the question number!)
FEEDBACK (optional)
Check your answers carefully, then click SUBMIT. (Try it!) If you were registered, the results would also be sent to your registered email address.
HTML enhanced email results. (Uncheck this box to receive plain text emails.)
Press once, and WAIT!
(Make sure you are connected to the Internet in order to submit!)