Air Law Quiz for NPPL Microlight Pilots

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#1. How high does an ATZ extend above QFE?

Aerodrome Traffic Zones (ATZ)
ATZ’s are established to give protection to aircraft at the critical stages of flight when departing, arriving and flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome.

Where the longest runway is greater than 1850 metres in length
The zone will normally extend from the surface to 2000 feet above ground level (agl) with a radius of 2.5 NM around the midpoint of the longest runway.

Where the longest runway is less than 1850 metres in length
The zone will normally extend from the surface to 2000 feet agl with a radius of 2.0 NM around the midpoint of the longest runway for aerodromes.

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#2. Can the time flown on your GST be counted towards you minimum required hours?

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#3. Do you need a flight radio telephony operator licence (FRTOL) to fly a Microlight

ANO Section 5

Operation of radio in aircraft 79.

(1) A radio station in an aircraft must not be operated, whether or not the aircraft is in flight, except—
(a) in accordance with the conditions of the licence issued for that station under the law of the country in which the
aircraft  is registered or the State of the operator; and
(b) by a person duly licensed or otherwise permitted to operate the radio station under that law.
(2) The radio station in an aircraft must not be operated so as to cause interference which
impairs the efficiency of aeronautical telecommunications or navigational services.

 

Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act 1949

Under the Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act 1949 it is an offence to install or use radio transmission equipment without a licence.

Glider pilots and student pilots under training are, subject to certain conditions, exempt under ANO Article 26 from the requirement to hold a FRTOL. However, glider pilots without a FRTOL are not permitted to use the radio to communicate with an Air Traffic Control (ATC) unit.

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#4. Your NPPL rating is one day over its renewal period of 24 months, you have met the flying requirements, what must you do to continue flying legally?

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#5. Which images shows a marshal signalling – Proceed under guidance of another marshal

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#6. What is the minimum visibility in Class D airspace when flying VFR below 3,000ft?

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#7. To display fly at an airshow you must have?

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#8. A “Flight” is deemed to be?

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#9. How long must you keep your personal flying log for after your last flight?

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#10. What is the maximum permitted angle of bank for a microlight, if not further restricted by the aircrafts permit to fly?

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#11. What height does a CTA cover?

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#12. Order of priority in the air is?

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#13. What is the mandatory flight instrumentation for a microlight?

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#14. Class E airspace is for both IFR and VFR flights but do you require a clearance to enter it?

Class E. Class E airspace is for IFR and VFR use. IFR aircraft require ATC clearance and compliance with ATC instructions is mandatory for separation purposes. VFR traffic does not require clearance to enter class E airspace.

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#15. Obstructions in airspace MUST be lit if over what height

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#16. To keep your NPPL valid you must fly?

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#17. What altitude are you limited to when using MOGAS?

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#18. Can a flight enter an ATZ without permission?

Rule 11 of The Rules of the Air Regulations 2015 –  Flying within an ATZ

To comply with Rule 11
1. An aircraft must not fly, take off or land within the ATZ of an aerodrome unless the commander of the aircraft has complied with 2, 3 or 4 as appropriate.

2. If the aerodrome has an air traffic control unit the commander must obtain the permission of that unit to enable the flight to be conducted safely within the ATZ.

3. If the aerodrome provides a flight information service the commander must obtain information from the flight information centre to enable the flight to be conducted safely within the ATZ.

4. If there is no flight information centre at the aerodrome the commander must obtain information from the air/ground communication service to enable the flight to be conducted safely within the ATZ.

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#19. How long are logged hours valid for NPPL students taking their GST?

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#20. What are the minimum hours required to obtain a full microlight licence?

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#21. Which of the following are notifiable?

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#22. The panhandle of a MATZ starts and ends at what heights?

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#23. Which of the following is it compulsory to record in a pilot’s personal log book? (tick all that apply)

Select all that apply:

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#24. What is the minimum visibility in Class G airspace for a flight below 3000ft and travelling then 140kt?

For fixed wing aircraft operating at 140kt or less:

1500 m flight visibility

Clear of cloud

In sight of the surface.

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#25. Which rules of the air do Microlights operate under?

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