11 Aviation: ALAW 2

Details of changes to the condition of the runways, or of hazards present at an aerodrome would be found in a:

• a) AIC

• b) NOTAM

• c) AIP

• d) sticky note on the fridge

While returning from the training area, you are caught out by a lowering cloud base which is now down to about 800ft. You can just make out your home aerodrome because the visibility is still quite good. However, you will need to fly over the township if you are to reach your home airfield. If there are no alternative aerodromes available except a large open paddock below you. Which of the following what would be the most suitable course of action?

• a) Immediately execute a forced landing in the paddock because you are not allowed to fly less than 1000ft above a built-up area.

• b) Remain clear of cloud and keep tracking towards the aerodrome.

• c) Maintain 1000ft above the township even if that means you will pop into cloud and keep tracking towards the aerodrome.

• d) Keep circling until the cloud base lifts to above 1000ft.

You are training for your initial aerobatics endorsement at a coastal aerodrome. There is is a 300ft mast in the aerobatics training area. Assuming there are no other restrictions due to populated areas or airspace, which of the following is a correct statement?

• a) you may practice aerobatics down to 3000ft as long as the tower is never within a circle of 600m diameter centred on a line extending vertically down below the aircraft.

• b) you may practice aerobatics down to 3300ft only.

• c) you may practice aerobatics down to 3000ft as long as the tower is never within a circle of 600m radius centred on a line extending vertically down below the aircraft.

• d) there is no altitude limitation.

As you are carrying out an overhead circuit join at an aerodrome, you see a symbol which looks like two plus signs joined together to form a double cross in the signal circle. What should you do?

• a) Continue your circuit to land but stick to the hard surfaces only.

• b) Immediately break off and fly to an alternate airfield. This aerodrome is closed.

• c) Continue your circuit join but keep a good look out for gliders.

• d) Continue your circuit but look for signals from the tower before landing on the unserviceable runway.

As you are flying you notice a Cessna 172 converging with a constant relative bearing from the left. Which aircraft has right of way:

• a) They have right of way unless you are a powered aircraft.

• b) The other aircraft has right of way.

• c) You have right of way unless you are a glider.

• d) You have right of way.

You are lining up to take off behind another aircraft which has just landed on the same runway. You may not commence your take off run until that aircraft has

• a) passed a point 600 m ahead of your present position

• b) commenced a turn towards a taxiway exit

• c) vacated the runway and is taxiing away

• d) finished its landing run and stopped

You are flying a Cessna 152 and you enter and line up on the runway just after a Cessna 150 has taken-off. If the runway is 900m long, when would be the earliest you could start your take-off roll?

• a) 1800m

• b) 600m, after the preceding aircraft has crossed the upwind threshold or has commenced a turn.

• c) 600m after the preceding aircraft has commenced a turn.

• d) After the preceding aircraft has crossed the upwind threshold without turning.

You may not smoke in an aircraft

• a) while the engine is running.

• b) apart from any time the pilot in command says it is OK.

• c) unless you have an ashtray.

• d) during take off.

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a Special VFR clearance.

• a) It may be available in Class C and D airspace only.

• b) It may be available in Class C, D and E airspace.

• c) It may be available in Class C and G airspace.

• d) It may be available in any airspace.

While approaching an aerodrome to land you see a series of red flashes directed at your aircraft from the tower. You should:

• a) remain circling and wait for a steady green light.

• b) continue your approach with caution.

• c) remain circling and wait for a flashing green light.

• d) leave the circuit area and head for an alternate airport