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VFR: min visibility in class F/ G below 3000ft QNH, 140kts
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1500ft, clear of cloud, in sight of surface
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VFR: min visibility in class F/ G below 3000ft, 250kts
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5km, clear of cloud, in sight of surface
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VFR: min visibility class F/G 3000ft QNH - FL100
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5km, in sight of surface, 1500m from cloud horizontally, 1000ft vertically
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VFR: max speed below FL100
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250kts
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VFR: min visibility above FL100
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8km, 1500m from cloud horizontally, 1000ft vertically, in sight of surface
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NPPL: SVFR min visiblity
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10km, clear of cloud, in sight of surface
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NPPL: VFR min visibility
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3km, clear of cloud, in sight of surface
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VFR: min visibility class B-E below 3000ft
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5km, clear of cloud, in sight of surface
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Microlight: stall speed
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<=35kts (or restricted by wing loading)
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Microlight: wing loading
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<=25kg/m^2 (or restricted by stall speed)
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Microlight: MTWA landplane
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450 kg dual seat
300 kg single seat |
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Microlight: MTWA seaplane
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495kg dual seat
330kg single seat |
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Microlight: typical pitch/ roll limits
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60 degree bank
pitch down 45 degrees pitch up 35 degrees |
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SSDR: wing loading
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<=10kg/m^2
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SSDR: max weight
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115kg airframe + fuel + pilot
300kg MAUW? |
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Class 1/2 medical: validity if issued 50-69 year old
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12 months
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Class 1/2 medical: validity if issued to >=70 yo
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6 months
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Period of illness after which CAA must be notified
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21 days
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NPPL: valid medical types
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JAR Class 1 or 2 medical or
medical declaration (cosigned by pilot's GP) |
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Class 1/2 medical: validity if issued to under 40yo
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5 years
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Class 1/2 medical: validity if issed to 40-49yo
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2 years
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NPPL medical declaration: revalidation if issued at age <=40
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Until 45th birthday (or min 5 years)
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NPPL: medical declaration: revalidation if issued at age 40<=x<=59
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5 years
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NPPL: medical declaration: revalidation if issued at age 60<=x<=63
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until 65th birthday
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NPPL: medical declaration: revalidation if issued at age >64
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12 months
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NPPL: min age for recording training
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14yo
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NPPL: min age for solo
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16yo
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NPPL: min age for license
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17yo
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NPPL: Certificate of Experience/ currency requirements
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* 12 hrs in 24 months (6 in final 12 mo)
* 12 to/ldg * 1 hr with instructor (else single SEAT only) * Signed off by instructor * Must be revalidated within 24 months of previous certificate of experience or certificate of test (not date license issued) |
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NPPL: Passenger carrying requirements
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3 to/ ldg in previous 90 days
Restricted license: min 10 hrs P1 |
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NPPL(M) training requirements
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25hrs logged
10 hrs P1 (GST not counting) 5 hrs nav training 3 hrs P1 nav (including QCC) QCC: 2x 40nm flight with 15nm outlanding GST 5 exams |
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NPPL(M) restricted: training requirements
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15hrs logged time
7 hrs P1 (GST not counting) 5 exams P1 and exams within 9 months of application |
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NPPL(M): restricted: restrictions
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visibility 10km
surface wind<15kts cloudbase >=1000ft over lz & route max 8nm from aerodrome no passengers until 10 hrs P1 & 25hrs total (and signed off by examiner) |
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NPPL(PP): training requirements
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15 hrs total time
6 hrs P1 25 to/ full stop landings (6 as P1) 5 hrs nav training 3 hrs solo nav incl QCC QCC:2* 25nm with 10mn outlanding GST 5 exams |
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NPPL: license lifetime
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For life
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What is a CTR
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“Control Zone” controlled airspace from surface to alt/ fl
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What is a CTA
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“Control Area” controlled aispace from alt/ fl to alt/fl
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What is a TMA
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“Terminal Control Area” controlled airspace from alt/fl to alt/fl covering several aerodromes
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What is an Airway
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Controlled airspace corridor 10nm wide
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What is an advisory route
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Class F corridor 10nm wide
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What is an ATZ
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“Aerodrome traffic Zone” (Rule 39) extends sfc-2000ft aal
rwy <=1850m = radius 2nm; else radius 2.5nm |
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What is a MATZ
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“Military ATZ” advisory area
5nm diameter sfc-3000ft aal stubs: 5nm long 4nm wide, 1000-3000ft aal The ATZ within is of standard dimensions |
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What is a CMATZ
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Combined MATZ.
Altitude base is highest aerodrome in group Altimeter usually QFE |
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What are NOTAM
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Notices to Airmen Notice of temporary changes/ events/ navigation hazards
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Which section is AIC: Administrative
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White
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Which section is AIC: Operational
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Yellow
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Which section is AIC Safety
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Pink
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Which section is AIC: Airspace restrictions
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Mauve
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Which section is AIC: Maps
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Green
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Frequency of AIC publication
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28 days/ 4 weeks
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What is the AIP?
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Aeronautical Information Package, provides detailed information about operating aircraft in UK airspace. Includes information on aerodromes, procedures, en-route hazards, etc.
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What is an AIC?
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Aeronautical Information Circular. Originated by the CAA provide administrative and operational details outside the scope of NOTAM.
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SVFR: overflight of congested area
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Absolved from 1000ft/600m rule.
Must still be able to glide clear |
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VFR: closest approach rule
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500ft (slant) to persons vehicles vessels and structures; except for landing, slope soaring in gliders, or with permission
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VFR: overflight of congested area
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1000ft above highest structure within 600m
Glide clear in event of engine failure |
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VFR: exceptions to the 500ft rule
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* Taking off and landing
* Gliders while slope soaring * Performance at a display where appropriate permission has been obtained |
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VFR: exceptions to the 1000ft/ 600m rule
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* Taking off and landing
* Flying on an authorized SVFR route |
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VMC: flying near an assembly of >=1000 people
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* Do not overfly below 1000ft
* Be able to glide clear * Do not take off or land within 1000m except: a. at an aerodrome b. or with permission from the event organizer |
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Where does military flying take place?
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Over the whole uk between sfc—2000ft
Mostly between 250—500ft agl |
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Altimeter setting for cross-country flying in class F/G
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QNH
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Altimeter setting for local circuits
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QFE (or QNH)
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Altimeter setting above transition level
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Standard pressure setting 1013.2mb
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Altimeter setting flying below controlled airspace
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if base is alti, then QNH
if base is FL, then standard setting |
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Altimeter setting within CMATZ
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QFE of highest in group
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Altitude change for 1mb drop of air pressure
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30ft (10m) rise
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Normal transition altitude
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3000ft QNH
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Transition level when QNH=990mb
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FL40
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What is the transition layer
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Region between the transition altitude (typ 3000ft) and the transition level.
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Light signal: Red pyro light or flare from ground to aircraft in flight
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Light signal: from ATC to aircraft in flight for: Do not land; await permission
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Light signal: Steady red light from ground to aircraft in flight
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Light signal: from ATC to acft in flight for: Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
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Light signal: red flashing from ground to aircraft in flight
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Light signal: from ATC to acft in flight for: Do not land; aerodrome unavailable for landing
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Light signal: flashing green from ground to aircraft in flight
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Light signal: from ATC to acft in flight for: Return to aerodrome; await permission to land
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Light signal: steady green from ground to aircraft in flight
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Light signal: from ATC to acft in flight for: You may land
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Light signal: Steady red light from ground to aircraft on ground
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Stop
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Light signal: red flashing from ground to aircraft on ground
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Light signal: from ATC to acft on ground for: Move clear of the landing area
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Light signal: flashing green from ground to aircraft on ground
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Light signal: from ATC to acft on ground for: You may move onto the manouvering area/ apron
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Light signal: flashing green from ground to vehicle on ground
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Light signal: from ATC to vehicle on ground for: You may move onto the manouvering area
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Light signal: steady green from ground to aircraft on ground
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Light signal: from ATC to acft on ground for: You may take off
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Light signal: flashing white from ground to aircraft on ground
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Light signal: from ATC to acft on ground for: Return to starting point on the aerodrome
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Light signal: flashing white from ground to aircraft in flight
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Light signal: from ATC to acft in flight for: Land after receiving steady green then, after receiving green flashes move to apron
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Flare signal: aircraft in flight requesting immediate assistance
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Flare signal: red pyro light or red flare from aircraft in flight to ground
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Light signal: aircraft in flight requesting permission to land against landing T by day
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Light signal: green (steady, flashing or flare) from aircraft in flight to ground
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Light signal: aircraft in flight requesting permission to land at night
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Light signal: green (steady, flashing or flare) from aircraft in flight to ground
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Light signal: aircraft in flight compelled to land
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Light signal: white (steady, flashing or flare) or irregular flashing of nav lights from aircraft in flight to ground
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Signals area: yellow cross on a red background
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Signals area: aerodrome unsafe, landing prohibited
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Signals area: yellow diagonal on a red background
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Signals area: maneuvering area poor, take care on landing
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Signals area: white dumb-bell
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Signals area: movement of aircraft and gliders to be confined to hard surface at all times
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Signals area: white dumb-bell with black strips
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Signals area: landing of aircraft and gliders to be confined to hard surfaces, ground movement not restricted
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Signals area: red and yellow striped right hand arrow
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Signals area: right hand circuit in force
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Aerodrome flag: rectangular green flag
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Aerodrome flag: right hand circuit in force
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Signals area: Double white cross
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Signals area: gliding in progress
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Aerodrome mast: two red balls
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Aerodrome mast: gliding in progress
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Aerodrome marking: yellow cross
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Aerodrome marking: tow rope dropping area
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Signals area: White T
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Signals area: Land on rwy towards cross of T
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Signals area: White T with white disk at top
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Signals area: landing and takeoff directions may differ
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Aerodrome mast: One black ball
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Aerodrome mast: landing and takeoff directions may differ
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Aerodrome marking: area for take off/ landing of light aircraft only
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Aerodrome marking: White L
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Signals area: White dumbbell with red L
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Signals area: light aircraft can use runways designated by white L
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Signals area: White H
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Signals area: Helicopters to use area designated by white H
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Aerodrome markings: orange and white section/ slats/ flags
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Aerodrome marking: limit of serviceable areas
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: Red L in signal square
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: Light aircraft to use area marked by white corner markers
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: White X at end of runway
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: landing is dangerous
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: White X with bar at end of runway
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: land in emergency only
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: yellow and black triangular sections
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: areas unservicable due to bad ground, works, vehicles or other obstructions
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: two yellow stripes on a red background
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Mil/ dcom aerodrome marking: manouvering area servicable but normal facilities not available
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Aerodrome mast: red flag
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Aerodrome mast: Left hand circuit in force
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Aerodrome marking: yellow ladder across taxiway
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Aerodrome marking: IFR hold point; pass only with permission from ATC
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Aerodrome marking: dashed and solid lines across taxiway
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Aerodrome marking: hold point; do not cross dotted to solid without permission from ATC
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Aerodrome marking: White H
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Aerodrome marking: area for helicopter landing
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Signal area: black numbers on yellow background
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Signals area: numeric designation on runway in use
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Aerodrome mast: red/ yellow chequered flag
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Aerodrome mast: aircraft can only move on the apron and manouvering area with permission of ATC
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Aerodrome marking: black C on yellow background
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Aerodrome marking: reporting point
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Aerodrome marking: unserviceable area of runway/ taxiway
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Aerodrome markings: two or more white crosses at 45 degrees to centreline
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Aerodrome marking: What colour is a civilian aerodrome beacon?
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Aerodrome marking: Green/ white flashing light visible from air
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Documents to be carried on flight abroad
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*Radio installation licence
* Aircrafts CoA (PtF advised but not officially recognised) * Pilots licence * Aircraft registration certificate * Interception procedures |
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What details must be recorded in your pilots logbook?
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* Date of flight
* Type of aircraft * Aircraft Registration * Commander * Holder's status if not PIC * Place/ time of departure * Place/ time of arrival * Total time * details of any particular activity |
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Documents to be produced on demand for police constable, CAA enforcement officer or other person designated by Secretary of State.
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Who must these documents be produced on demand for?
* Pilots licence * Flying log book * Aircraft registration certificate * Aircraft airworthiness docs |
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How long must your pilots log book be kept for?
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2 years after last entry
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How long must an aircraft log book be kept for?
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Two years after it is officially withdrawn from use or destroyed
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Documents required for a microlight to operate legally
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*Certificate of registration
* Permit to Fly and current Certificate of Validity * Noise certificate (* Third party insurance + pilots licence) (* A current chart for the intended route) |
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Vertical limits of the Upper Information Region
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Which Information Region covers FL 245—FL660
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Max class with no radio or ATC clearance
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Class E
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Vertical limit of Scottish and London FIR?
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FL245
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Who has right of way, an aircraft on the runway that has just landed, or one landing
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The aircraft on the runway
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Who has right of way out of two aircraft approaching to land
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The lower aircraft
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When two aircraft are approaching head on, what action should be taken
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Both aircraft turn right
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When two aircraft are approaching acutely, what action should be taken?
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The aircraft on the left should turn to the right until it has the other aircraft on its left.
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In the air,how should one aircraft overtake another on the same level?
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Overtake on the right (taking right of way)
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On the ground,how should one aircraft overtake another?
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Overtake on the left (giving priority to the other aircraft)
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An aircraft and a vehicle meet on the ground; who has right of way?
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The aircraft
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If there is no designated runway, where should an aircraft land in relation to parked aircraft?
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On their right
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What is the order of priority of flying machines?
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Balloons>Gliders>Powered
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Who has priority, an aircraft on the ground or a vehicle towing an aircraft?
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The vehicle towing an aircraft
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What is the normal RT frequency to use for distress calls?
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121.5MHz (or the current frequency if changing frequency is dangerous)
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How may an aircraft indicate an emergency?
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* “Mayday”*3 on 121.5MHz or current freq
* “SOS” in Morse code visually * Succession of single red pyros * red parachute flare * Continuous sound by any means |
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How may an aircraft indicate an urgent situation?
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* “PAN PAN” *3 on 121.5 or current freq
* XXX in Morse visually * XXX in Morse audibly |
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When must an accident be reported?
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If, after any person enters the aircraft with the intention to fly:
* Anyone is killed or seriously injured whilst in the aircraft or in contact wth it * The aircraft suffers damage that affects it's strength or performance * The aircraft is missing or inaccessible Except: engine failure, damage to props, wing tips, tyres, brakes, fairings, small dents and punctures to skin |
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Who must report a serious accident with an aircraft and to whom?
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The pilot in command (or other responsible person if unavailable) to the Chief Inspector of the Department of Transport AAIB
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Within what time must damage to the aircraft be recorded in the logbook?
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Before the aircraft is next flown or the end of the day, whichever is sooner.
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How should an Airprox be reported?
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* Immediately to the nearest ATSU
* if not possible, via telephone to any ATSU or ATCC upon landing * Confirmed in writing to JAB within 7 days. |
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How much time must be given between drinking alcohol and flying?
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8 hours
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When can articles be dropped from an aircraft?
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Except for tow ropes and banners at designated sites, and ballast in the form of water or fine sand, only with the permission of the CAA
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What is an ATSU?
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Air Traffic Service Unit
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What is an ATCC
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Air Traffic Control Centre (for an ATZ)
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What is the apron?
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The airport ramp; where aircraft are stored and prepared for flight.
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What is the manouvering area?
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Taxiways and runways, but not the apron
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What is QFE
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Air pressure at aerodrome altitude, measured on the apron.
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Microlight: overflight of congested area
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Microlight overflight of congested area prohibited at any altitude (though currently normalized with VFR by ANO exception)
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What are AIP Supplements
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Changes to information contained in the AIP
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How often are AIP Supplements published
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Every 28 days
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What is the normal lifetime of an AIC
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5 years
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What is the ANO
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Air Navigation Order. A Statutory Instrument providing details of regulation and licensing of aircraft and pilots in the UK (last updated 2005)
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What are the Rules of the Air Regulation
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A Statutory Instrument detailing operational restrictions of aircraft in the UK
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What documentation is required for flying a foot-launched powered flying machine
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None.
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Where does the NPPL entitle you to fly
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UK airspace only
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NPPL: between what hours may you fly
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Official dawn (30 minutes before sunrise) to
Official night (30 minutes after sunrise). |
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NPPL: What is required to convert from flying flexwing to 3 axis aircraft?
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Complete differences training and have this signed off by instructor in logbook.
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NPPL: when is flying for reward permitted
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Only when one is a qualified flying instructor charging for training, and both instructor and student are members of a flying club.
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When an aircraft is owned jointly, what is the smallest share permitted
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5% (or 20 owners)
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When is a medical certificate suspended
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* When the holder suffers personal injury or incapacity
* Following illness or incapacity lasting 21 days or more * When they suspect they are pregnant. |
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How much of a contribution towards a flight can be made by passengers?
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Up to 50% of the direct costs.
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Under what circumstances may a flight by carried out for charity
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* 100hrs P1, 10hrs on type
* Aircraft limitations as permit * No passengers |
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When must a transponder be carried
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* Flights above FL100
* Within a TMZ (transponder mandatory zone) |
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What does transponder code 7700 mean
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Mayday; assistance required
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What does transponder code 7600 mean
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Radio failure
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What does transponder code 7500 mean
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Hijack
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What does transponder code 7000 mean
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Conspicuity code
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What does a FRTOL entitle the holder to
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Use of an aircraft radio installed in an aircraft
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What is the lifetime of a FRTOL
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The lifetime of the pilots license, to a maximum of 10 years.
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When is a Display Authorisation required from the CAA
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When an event is open and advertised to the public, however many people are expected
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How long is a Flight Instructor (FI) rating valid for
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25 months
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What requirements are made of a pilot wishing to hold an AFI rating
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* Must have held license for 8 months (not restricted by start of course)
* 100hrs P1 incl 60hrs in microlights |
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What is an AFI NOT permitted to do
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* Authorize or brief students for their first solo or cross-country
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What information must be recorded in an aircraft's logbook
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flight operating hours, maintenance, engine operating hours, engine maintenance, modifications and work carried out
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Anti collision lights: colours and angles of visibility
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from dead ahead to 110* right: green
from dead ahead to 110* left: red 140* at rear (+/-70*): white |
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When and how may munitions of war be carried
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* With CAA permission only
* Separate from passengers * Unloaded |
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When is it permissible to ignore ATC signals directed towards you
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When it is necessary for the sake of safety.
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