Non-controlled operations quiz (fixed-wing)

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1. What is the definition of 'in the vicinity' of a non-controlled aerodrome?

within 5 nm of the aerodrome, and 3,000 ft

within 10 nm of the aerodrome, and at a height above the aerodrome that could result in conflict with operations at the aerodrome

within 10 nm of the aerodrome, and 5,000 ft

within 15 nm of the aerodrome and 5,000 ft

Correct.

See Part 91 Plain English Guide: Meaning of in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome (91.360), page 114.

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2. When two aircraft are on converging headings at approximately the same altitude:

the aircraft that has the other aircraft on its right must give way

the aircraft that has the other aircraft on its left must give way

both aircraft must turn to their right

the aircraft that has the other on its left must climb

Correct.

See Part 91 Plain English Guide: Right-of-way rules (91.330), page 48, and VFRG page 54.

Incorrect.

3. What does ‘reading you three’ mean with regard to the readability of a radio transmission?

perfectly readable

readable now and then

readable

readable but with difficulty

Correct.

See AIP GEN 3.4 para 6.1.1, and VFRG page 356.

Incorrect.

4. As far as practicable, you must land and take-off into wind unless:

you make a call to the contrary

you are an aircraft with a MTOW over 1,500 kg

the flight manual allows you to take off downwind or crosswind

other aircraft are already established in the circuit

Correct.

See Part 91 Plain English Guide: Operating on manoeuvring area, or in the vicinity, of a non-controlled aerodrome – landing and taking off into the wind (91.380), page 115, and VFRG page 242.

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5. What calls are recommended in all circumstances when operating at a non-controlled aerodrome:

taxi and inbound

taxi and base

taxi, inbound and base

taxi, inbound, base and departure

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 para 9.1.14 and Be heard, be seen, be safe radio procedures booklet, page 6.

Incorrect.

6. Right hand circuits can only be made at a non-controlled aerodrome if:

a radio call is made to announce the intention

training is being conducted under instruction

joining from that side of the circuit

procedures are given in the AIP

Correct.

See Part 91 Plain English Guide: Operating on manoeuvring area, or in the vicinity, of non-controlled aerodrome – requirements that apply after joining the circuit pattern (91.385), page 115, and VFRG page 243.

Incorrect.

7. You must not continue an approach to land beyond the threshold until:

a departing aircraft using the same runway is airborne

a departing aircraft using the same runway has reached 500 ft

a preceding landing aircraft has rolled to a stop

a preceding landing aircraft using the same runway has vacated it, or is taxiing away from the runway

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 para 9.16, VFRG page 241, and Part 91 Plain English Guide : Rules for landing, page 113.

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8. When operating VFR in Class G airspace above 3000 ft AMSL, the VFR specified cruising level for a track of 080° is:

odd thousands plus 500 ft

even thousands plus 500 ft

odd thousands

even thousands

Correct.

See Part 91 Manual of Standards 2.08, page 24, and Part 91 Plain English Guide: Cruising levels and minimum heights (91.2750, page 99.

Incorrect.

9. A pilot conducting a straight in approach must give way to other traffic in the circuit and:

give a radio call and be established on final by 3 nm

determine the wind direction and be established on final by 5 nm

determine the wind and runway in use at the aerodrome, and be established on final by 3 nm

be established on final by 5 nm

Correct.

Part 91 Plain English Guide: Straight-in approaches at non-controlled aerodromes (91.395), page 116, and AIP ENR 1.1 para 9.13.

Incorrect.

10. What radio calls are recommended when other traffic is in the vicinity:

turning downwind, turning base, turning finals

entering the runway, joining the circuit, conducting a straight in approach, clear of runway

turning downwind, turning base

entering runway, turning base

Correct.

See AIP ENR 1.1 para 9.1.14 and Part 91 Plain English Guide: Non-controlled aerodromes – prescribed broadcasts, page 51.

Incorrect.

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