Notes Airlaw
Notes Airlaw
Flight plan
1. It includes information relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight
2. When to submit to flight plan- a flight plan to be provided with air traffic control service shall be
submitted at least (60) minutes before departure.
3. If submitted during flight, at a time which will ensure its receipt by the appropriate air traffic
services unit at least ten (10) minutes before the aircraft is estimated to reach:
Aircraft lighting
Right of Way
Approaching Head on When two aircraft are approaching head – on or in – danger of collision,
each shall alter its heading to the right.
Converging When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same level, the
aircraft on its right, shall give way.
Overtaking The aircraft being overtaken has the right of way and the aircraft being
overtaken, whether climbing, descending or in horizontal flight, shall
keep out the way of the other aircraft.
Emergency Landing An aircraft that is aware that another is compelled to land shall give way.
c) between sunrise and sunset b) Elsewhere at a height less than 150 meters (500ft)
above the ground or water.
d) above flight level 200
Fuel requirement
Fuel requirements for flight in VFR conditions.
(a) No person may begin a flight in an airplane under VFR conditions unless (considering
wind and forecast weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of
intended landing and, assuming normal cruising speed—
(1) During the day, to fly after that for at least 30 minutes; or
(2) At night, to fly after that for at least 45 minutes.
(b) No person may begin a flight in a rotorcraft under VFR conditions unless (considering wind and forecast
weather conditions) there is enough fuel to fly to the first point of intended
landing and, assuming normal cruising speed, to fly after that for at least 20 minutes.
1. The maximum flying time a pilot can log within a 100 hours
period of 30 days
3. The applicant for a CPL (A) shall be not less than 18 years old
(PCAR’s Part 2.3.3.3)
4. The applicant for CPL (A) shall have completed not 150 hours
less than 200 hours of flight time, or _____ if
completed during an Authority-approved training
course provided for in an Approved Training
Organization under Part 3 (PCAR’s Part 2.3.3.3)
20 hours
5. The applicant for CPL (A) shall have completed in
airplane not less than _____ number of cross
country flight time as pilot-in-command including a
cross country flight totaling not less than 300
nautical miles in the course of which full-stop
landings at two (2) different aerodromes
6. The applicant for CPL (A) shall have completed in 25 hours of dual instruction from an authorized
airplane not less than instructor. These 25 hours may include 5 hours
completed in a flight simulator or flight procedures
trainer.
7. The applicant for CPL (A) shall have completed in 20 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-
airplane not less than 200 hours of cross-country command including a cross country flight totaling
flight time as pilot-in-command including a cross not less than 540 km (300 MM) in the course of
country flight totaling not less than (PCAR’s Part which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes
2.3.3.3) shall be made
8. A CPL (A) applicant shall have completed not less 200 hours
than _____ of flight time or 150 hours of flight time
if he has satisfactorily completed a course of
approved training
11. Who is directly responsible and has the final Pilot in command
authority as to the operation of the aircraft
13. The holder of commercial pilot license shall have the a. to act as pilot-in-command in commercial air
privilages to transportation in any aircraft having a gross
weight not exceeding 5,700 kilograms (12,500
a. lbs.)
15. An aircraft carrying passengers for hire has been on An inspection schedule, specifying the intervals in
a schedule of inspection every 100 hours of time in hours or days when routine and detailed inspections
service. Under which condition may that aircraft be will be performed and including instructions for
operated beyond 100 hours without new inspection exceeding an inspection interval by not more than
10 hours while en-route and for changing an
inspection interval because of service experience;
16. How does a pilot indicate a desire for light gun signal Rock the wings
in case of radio failure during the day
19. For aircraft engaged in commercial air transport 60 years old or below
operations requiring more than one pilot as flight
crew members, the AOC holder may use one pilot up
to age 65 provided that the other pilot is less than
20. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) DGCA / Director General of Civil Aviation
is headed by
21. The training required for flight crew members Cross Crew Qualification (CCQ) training.
qualifying on another type of aircraft type or variant
with the same or essentially the same cockpit
22. If an alternate minima are not published, and if Ceiling 800 Feet and visibility 2 SM for non-precision
there is no prohibition against using the airport as an
IFR flight planning alternate, each PIC shall ensure
that the meteorological conditions at that alternate
at the ETA will be at or above
24. The supplemental oxygen supply requirements for All required cabin crew members
non-pressurized aircraft if the entire flight time at above 13,000 ft = constant use.
pressure altitudes above 13,000 feet and for any 10.000 ft -13,000 ft more than 30 mins = Needs to
period exceeding 30 minutes at pressure altitudes be used.
above 10,000 feet but not exceeding 13,000 feet
(Part IS: 7.8.12)
25. The creation of Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic Act 9497 (RA 9497)
Philippines was based on what law
26. In aircraft converging rules, which statement is (1) When aircraft of the same category are
correct converging at approximately the same altitude
(except head-on, or neariy so), the aircraft to the
other's right has the right-of-way.
(2) If the converging aircraft are of different
categories-
(i) A balloon has the right-of-way over any
other category of aircraft;
(ii) A glider has the right-of-way over an
airship, and power driven heavier than air
aircraft; and
(iii) An airship has the right-of-way over a
power driven heavier than air aircraft.
27. The minimum flight visibility for special VFR is The flight visibility is at least 5 km 1,000ft above and
500ft below clouds
31. The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under Passing each designated reporting point, to include
IFR, in controlled airspace, not in radar contact, shall time and altitude.
report by radio as soon as possible when
32. For pilot under IFR operations, No person may act as Logged at least six hours of instrument flight time
a pilot under IFR, nor in IMC, unless he or she has, including at least three hours in flight in the category
within the past six calendar months (PCAR’s Part of aircraft: and completed at least six instrument
8.4.1.10) approaches.
CAAP
35. Republic Act 9497 is also known as
10 days
37. Which statement is true regarding right of way for An aircraft which is being overtaken by another
taxiing aircraft in the maneuvering area of an aircraft has the right of way
aerodrome for one aircraft overtaking the other?
3. The primary purpose of filing a plan is for:
safety of flight.
at sunset.
Fifteen hours
Thirty hours
Ten hours
Aircraft mechanic
Aircraft owner.
from…..
NAMRIA
CAAP
300 hours
200 hours
400 hours
14. A holder of a commercial pilot license shall not pilot
an aircraft carrying passengers during the period
from one hour after sunset to one hour before
sunrise unless he has made at least __________
to full stop during such period within the
preceeding 90
90 hours
100 hours
80 hours
Pilot in command
Airplane owner/operator.
Certificate holder
Twenty
Ten
20 years old.
16 years old.
18 years old.
Rock wings.
120 days
60 days
90 days
Private pilot.
Glider pilot.
29.92" Hg.
Both mandatory.
36.
38. The primary purpose of filing a plan is for: Search and rescue.
42. After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot receives an amended clearance or less an emergency.
may not deviate from that clearance, unless the
pilot…..
from…..
44. All flights of civil aircraft over the Manila Flight The current regulation and policies
Information Region and landing at Philippine
aerodrome shall be carried out in accordance
with……….
45. If weather conditions are such that it requires 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
designating an alternate airport on your IFR flight
plan, you should plan to carry enough fuel to
arrive at the first airport of intended landing, fly
from that airport to the alternate airport, fly
thereafter…
46. An applicant for CPL shall be a qualified person who a qualified citizen of a foreign country granting similar
is a citizen of the Philippines or: rights and privileges to citizens of the Philippines;
subject, however to existing treaty or treaties, and
agreements entered into by the Philippines government
with foreign countries, and subject
47. Pilot regulation pertaining to blood alcohol and rest alcohol level in the blood is below 0.04% and that at
period before a pilot is eligible to fly an aircraft….. least eight (8) hours passes between bottle and throttle.
48 . A CPL applicant shall have completed not less than 200 hours
______ of flight time or 150 hours of flight time if
he has satisfactorily completed a course of
approved training.
49. A holder of a commercial pilot license shall not pilot 5 take-offs and landings.
an aircraft carrying passengers during the period
from one hour after sunset to one hour before
sunrise unless he has made at least __________
to full stop during such period within the
preceeding 90
50 . Sunset or sunrise, which requires sun to be below civil sunset or sunrise.
the earth horizon by 3 degrees, is called……
51 . Regulations which refer to "Commercial for compensation or hire engages in the carriage by
Operations" relate to that person aircraft in air commerce of persons or property, other
than as an air carrier
who….
52. Air traffic services in the Philippines are provided by Military and private aerodromes
the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines,
administrated by the Chief, Air Traffic Service
with the exception of…
53. Before beginning any flight under IFR, the pilot in be familiar with the runway lengths at airports
command must become familiar with all available of intended use, and the alternatives available,
information concerning that flight. In addition, if the flight cannot be completed.
the pilot must…..
54 . A CPL applicant shall have established his medical First class medical
fitness on the basis of compliance with the
following medical requirements:
57. Aircraft flights under VFR condition shall have horizontal 1 mile/vertical 1,000 ft.
visibility and distance from cloud of:
58. How does a pilot indicate a desire for flight gun Rock wings.
signal in case of radio failure during the day?
59. Which is true with respect to operating near other not authorized, when operated so closed to another
aircraft in flight? They are…. aircraft then can create a collision hazard.
60. Which of the following are considered aircraft class Single-engine land, multiengine-land, single-engine sea,
rating? and multi engine.
61. A pilot performing a published instrument approach receiving a radar vector to final approach course or fix.
is not authorized to perform a procedure turn
when…..
62. What flight time may a pilot log as second in All flight time, while acting as second in command
command? aircraft requiring more than one pilot.
63. A pilot flying a single-engine airplane observes a The pilot of the multiengine airplane should give way;
multiengine airplane approaching from the left. the single engine airplane is to the right.
Which pilot should give way?
65. A holder commercial pilot license shall have the Private pilot.
privileges to exercise all the privilege of
a__________.
66. Required flight crewmember's seatbelts must be while the crewmembers are at their stations
fastened:
67. A is overtaking airplane B. Which airplane has the Airplane B; the pilot should expect to be passed on the
right-of-way? right.
68. On an instrument approach where a DH or MDA is aircraft is continuously in a position from which a
applicable, the pilot may not operate below, or descent to a normal landing, on the intended runway,
continue the approach unless the……. can be made.
69. An airplane is overtaking a helicopter. Which aircraft Helicopter, the pilot should expect to be passed on the
has the right-of-way? right.
71. Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an Owner or operator of that aircraft.
aircraft in an airworthy condition?
72 . The holder of a commercial pilot license shall have a. to act as pilot-in-command in commercial air
the privilege to…… transportation in any aircraft having a gross weight not
exceeding 5,700 kilograms (12,500 lbs.)
73. Name the two aircraft documents required for all Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness.
aircraft in operations.
74. Which is true with respect to formation flights? not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
Formation flights are….
75. The pilot in command of an aircraft operated under passing each designated reporting point, to include time
IFR, in controlled airspace, not in radar contact, and altitude.
shall report by radio as soon as possible when….
77. Assuring compliance with an Airworthiness Directive owner or operator of that aircraft.
is the responsibility of the……
78. Whenever a distress call and/or message is plot the position of the craft in distress if given.
intercepted on radiotelephony or radio telegraph
by a pilot-in command of an aircraft, other than a
search aircraft, he shall….
79. In the manner of compliance, what is the basic Mandatory for CAR and optional for ATC.
difference between ATC procedure and CAR?
80. Commercial pilots are required to have a valid and acting as pilot in command
appropriate pilot certificate their personal
possession when…..
82. VFR cruising altitudes are required to be maintained more than 3,000 ft. AGL, based on magnetic course.
when flying……
83. Flight plan shall be kept for a period of…… 6 months after the date of filling.
Additional Questions
1. Except when cleared by an ATC unit, 1500 feet or less than 5 KM Visibility
a VFR flight cannot enter or leave a
Control Zone when cloud base is
lower than
2. Action should be taken when , Continue flying in VMC and land as soon as possible
during an IFR flight in VMC, pilot
suffer radio failure
3. For a controlled flight before 60 minutes before departure
departure , a flight plan must be
filed at least
4. A controlled flight is required to 5%
inform the concerned ATC unit when
the average TAS at cruising level
deviates or is expected to deviate
compared to that given TAS in the
Flight Plan by at least plus or minus:
5. What is the rule concerning level or 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 8kms of the
height the aircraft should maintain estimated position of the aircraft
when flying IFR outside controlled
airspace unless otherwise directed?
6. If the track on an instrument Correct for the correct wind so as to stay within controlled
departure is published, the pilot is airspace
expected to:
7. When the Captain cannot comply He/she may request an amended clearance and, if executable,
with an ATC clearance: he/she will accept that clearance
9. What is required for an IFR flight in light plan required and PIC must notify of any changes regardless if
advisory airspace? wanting advisory service or not
10. . What are the VMC limits for Class B The same as Class D
airspace?
11. . A precision Approach Procedure is An instrument approach procedure utilizing azimuth and glide
defined as: path information provided by an ILS or a PAR
7700 Emergency
23.
24. Repetitive flight plans (RPL's) . For at least 10 occasions or every day over a period of at least 10
cannot be used for flights other than consecutive days
those executed frequently on the
same days of the following weeks
and:
25. Operationally significant changes to AIRAC(Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control)
AIP shall be published in accordance procedures
with
26. . Which action shall be taken by an The repeated switching on and off of the landing lights
aircraft in the traffic pattern of an
aerodrome experiencing radio
failure to indicate difficulties which
compel it to land without requiring
immediate assistance?
27. When the aircraft carries serviceable Unless otherwise directed by ATC
Mode C transponder, the pilot shall
continuously operate this mode:
28. The Vertical Separation Minimum 1000 feet (300m)
(VSM) for flights in accordance with
IFR within controlled airspace below
FL290 is:
29. What minimum ground visibility is 1500m
required to enable a SVFR flight to
take off from an aerodrome in a
CTR?
30. If so equipped, when should an At all times on the ground when the engines are running
aircraft display the anti-collision
light?
31. What radius from a terminal VOR is 25NM
MSA provided?
32. The loading limitations shall All limiting mass, centre of gravity position, mass distribution and
include: floor landing
37. Which of the following is an ICAO must be informed about differences from the standards
obligation of being an ICAO detailed in any of the annexes to the Chicago convention
contracting state?
38. . You have been intercepted in the Breaking turn up and left
airspace of a foreign contracting
state. What is the signal for 'clear to
proceed' from the intercepting
aircraft?
39. What is the minimum vertical 2000ft
separation between IFR flights flying
in the same direction below FL 290?
40. . During a straight departure, the Within 15° of runway centre-line
initial track is to be
41. When given instructions to set a Read back mode and code
mode/code, a pilot shall
42. The transition of altitude to flight At the transition altitude in the climb and transition level in the
level and vice versa is made: descent
43. . A type rating is applicable to: An aircraft that requires multi-pilot operation
62. Name the two aircraft documents . Aircraft Registration and Airworthiness.
required for all aircraft in
operations.
63. When are flight plans filed? 60 minutes before ETD.
85. Unless otherwise prescribed, what is 1000ft above the highest obstacle within 8km of the estimated
the rule regarding level to be position of the aircraft
maintained by an aircraft flying IFR
outside controlled airspace?
86 A VFR flight when flying inside an ATS 8km at or above 3050m (10000ft) AMSL 1500m horizontal and
airspace classified as C has to maintain the 300m vertical from clouds
following minima of flight visibility and
distance from clouds
87. VMC minima for VFR flights in 8km visibility, and clear of clouds
Class B airspace, above 3050m
(10000ft) AMSL, are
89. The holder of a pilot 50% of the copilot flight time towards the total flight time
license, when acting as required for a higher grade of a pilot license
copilot of an aircraft
required to be operated ●
with a copilot, shall be
entitled to be credit with
not more than
90. Unless otherwise prescribed, what is 1000ft above the highest obstacle within 8km of the
the rule regarding level to be maintained estimated position of the aircraft
by an aircraft flying IFR outside
controlled airspace?
92. VMC minima for VFR flights in Class B 8km visibility, and clear of clouds
airspace, above 3050m (10000ft) AMSL,
are
Sterile Cockpit: "sterile cockpit rule," these regulations specifically prohibit crew member performance of non-
essential duties or activities while the aircraft is involved in taxi, takeoff, landing, and all other flight operations
conducted below 10,000 feet MSL, except cruise flight.