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An aircraft is receiving a basic service from an ATC unit with radar. Who has responsibility for traffic separation?
ATS personnel is never solely responsible for prevention of collision, in accordance with the Rules of the Air. The responsibility for separation is ultimately always down to the pilot in command.
What is the validity period of an EASA private pilots licence?
A PPL licence is valid for life. However in order to exercise this you need an SEP (single engine piston rating. The SEP rating is only valid for 2 years. Other ratings may have different validity periods.
In which part of the AIP can information on specific aerodromes be found?
AD = aerodromes, GEN = General, ENR = En-Route, AP = not a section of the AIP
An aircraft that has been overtaken has:
The aircraft being overtaken has right of way, the aircraft overtaking must overtake to the right.
The red and green navigation lights used by a flying machine at night must be visible through?
The red and green navigation lights show through 110 degrees, the white tail light shows through 70 degrees either side of the astern.
When a runway shows a change of colour due to moisture is it described as?
Damp is described as – The runway showing a change of colour due to moisture. Wet is described as – The surface is soaked but there is no standing water. Water Patches is described as – Significant patches of standing water are visible. Soaked is not a category.
Where would you find the privileges pertaining to an EASA pilotโs licence?
EASA flight crew licence privileges are found in the EASA Part-FCL document.
How can the pilot in command of an aircraft signal to an ATSU that they are compelled to land without the use of a radio or transponder?
Flashing landing and/or navigation lights means โI am compelled to landโ. Green flare means โMay I land?โ. Rocking wings is an acknowledgement of the interception procedures.
Can the CAA prosecute a pilot for breaking an airfieldโs noise abatement procedures?
The CAA does not have the authority to prosecute anyone with regards to noise abatement. They can, however, in extreme measures revoke license privileges.
What is the definition of pilot in command?
Pilot in command is the person ultimately responsible for the safety and operation of the aircraft. This is designated before the flight and can be regardless of experience or seating position. ie Flying instructors always sit in the righthand seat and are PIC on a dual flight.
In which class airspace is radio contact not required?
The UK has registered differences from ICAO standards to allow greater flexibility to VFR flights below 3000ft AMSL. Permitting entry without radio contact.
The minimum age for the issue of a PPL is:
A student may start logging hours for the issue of a licence at 14. They must be 16 and hold at least a class 2 medical to go solo. However they must be 17 for a PPL licence to be issued.
How long before expiry can an SEP rating be revalidated?
Revalidation can be completed by passing a proficiency check with an examiner. It can be completed in the 3 months prior to the expiry of the rating.
What additional information is sent when Mode C is selected on the aircraft SSR transponder?
Mode A transponder can be augmented by a pressure altitude response, which is then referred to as Mode C transponder. The response given as a pressure altitude based on 1013hPa. This is regardless of the current pressure setting set on the altimeter sub scale.
When should a VFR flight plan be filed?
It is only mandatory to file a flight plan when crossing an FIR boundary, all the other answers could be local flights, thus not requiring a flight plan.
What is the squawk code to be used when no code has been given by ATC and you are flying VFR in the UK?
7000 is the VFR conspicuity squawk and is used by VFR flights who have not been allocated a specific squawk code by an ATSU.