PPL Law

#1. The definition for the term ‘day’ is:

The hours between the start of evening civil twilight and the end of morning civil twilight

The hours between the beginning of morning civil twilight and the end of evening civil twilight

The hours between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight

The hours between dusk and dawn

#2. How often must a BFR be completed?

12 months

18 months

24 months

36 months

#3. The minimum age for the holder of a PPL is:

16

17

18

21

#4. The term ‘Flight Time’ means:

The total time from the moment the aircraft first moves along the runway for the purpose of taking off until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight (i.e. when it first stops after landing)

The total time from the moment the aircraft first moves along the runway for the purpose of taking off until the moment it touches down at the end of the flight.

The total time from the moment the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking off (i.e. starts the takeoff roll) until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight (i.e. final parking spot).

The total time from the moment the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking off (i.e. starts taxiing) until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight (i.e. final parking spot).

#5. Supplemental oxygen must be used by each crew member and passenger on board an un-pressurized aircraft:

Between 10000 ft and 13000 ft AMSL

Between 10000 ft and 13000 ft AGL

When between 10000 ft and 13000 ft AMSL for less than 30 minutes

When above 13000 feet AMSL at anytime

#6. For a night time VFR flight what additional instrument(s) must be present (in addition to daytime VFR instrument requirements):

VSI

Backup Altimeter

Turn and slip indicator

Airspeed indicator

#7. An aircraft can operate in a Volcanic Hazard Zone:

Never as it rnust always remain clear of such hazardous areas

Anytime in VMC if the pilot has received all relevant NOTAM and SIGMET information and determined that it will not affect the safety of the flight

In IMC by day only, if the pilot has received all relevant NOTAM and SIGMET information and determined that it will not affect the safety of the flight

In VMC by day only, if the pilot has received all relevant NOTAM and SIGMET information and determined that it will not affect the safety of the flight

#8. While climbing from and aerdrome at 100ft to FL 240, what altitude do you change your Altimeter from QNH to QNE?

13,000ft

FL130

15,000ft

FL 150

#9. The 3 types of GAA and the time of day that they are active are:

Temporary, when approved by the applicable ATC unit, upon notification to the applicable ATC unit, and during daylight hours without reference to ATC

When approved by the applicable ATC unit, upon notification to the applicable ATC unit, and during the night or day without reference to ATC

When approved by the applicable ATC unit, upon notification to the applicable ATC unit, and during daylight hours without reference to ATC

Temporary, upon approval, upon notification, active 24 hours (permanent)

#10. You are flying VFR at 7,800ft AMSL above terrain that has an elevation of 7,000ft AMSL. What met minima conditions apply to you?

2km horizontal, 1000ft vertical, 8km visibility

2km horizontal, 1000ft vertical, 5km visibility

Clear of cloud, in sight of the surface, 8km visibility

Clear of cloud, in sight of the surface, 5,000 m visibility

#11. A crew member can act in his or her official capacity when under the influence of an intoxicant:

As long as he or she consumed the intoxicant more than 12 hours ago

Not without lawful authority

Never

Yes, as there is no rule specifying the maximum amount of alcohol that can consumed before flying

#12. SARTIME is 0930, when will search and rescue be initiated?

0930

1000

24 hours

When pilot switches on ELT

#13. An aircraft can enter an active Restricted Area:

Anytime as aircraft are not prohibited from operating within a restricted area

Since there are no special procedures to be observed

Only upon prior approval from the administering authority

As long as the minimum meteorological conditions of are meet

#14. The term ‘aircraft’ means:

Only a power driven, heavier than air machine driving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight

A non-power driven heavier than air machine which derives its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight

Any machine driving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic forces

Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reactions of the air otherwise than by the reactions of the air against the surface of the earth.

#15. A friend asks you to carry some packages for his business on one of your flights. As a PPL holder, is he allowed to compensate you for carrying them as a cost sharing flight?

No, cost sharing is only available among passenger and crew on the flight

Yes

Yes, but only for the weight for the packages

PPL holders can’t cost share

#16. As a student pilot you need to have a current medical certificate before you can fly solo. This statement is:

False

True

True, but only if you are below 16 years of age

False, because you only need a medical certificate to hold a PPL or higher licence

Because you can now fly solo on a DL9

#17. Before you may exercise the privileges of your PPL by day, the currency requirements that you must satisfy are:

The medical and BFR requirements

Not less than 2 take off and 2 landing in the preceding 60 days, have a current medical certificate, and have performed a BFR in the preceding 2 years

Not less than 3 takeoffs and 3 landings in the preceding 90 days, have a current medical certificate, and have performed a BFR in the preceding 2 years

Not less than 5 takeoffs and 5 landings in the preceding 90 days, have a current medical certificate, and have performed a BFR in the preceding 2 years

#18. When applied to Controlled Airspace, the term “Control Zone” denotes a

controlled airspace of defined dimensions extending upwards from a specified lower limit

controlled airspace of defined dimensions extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specfied limit

controlled airspace within which only IFR and authorised VFR flight is permitted

defined airspace at, or below the vertical position of the aircraft which is controlled by reference to the Area QNH

#19. VMC is visual conditions equal to or greater than:

Specified met minima

2km horizontal distance and 1000ft vertical distance from cloud and 5km visibility

Met minima plus a specified set of conditions

General VFR conditions

#20. An aerobatic rating is nominally valid for:

The lifetime of the holder

1 year from the date of issue

2 years from the date of issue

3 years from the date of issue

#21. If your friend asks you to carry only boxes of goods to the market in your aircraft can you cost share the flight if you have a PPL?

No, cost sharing only applies to passengers or crew

Yes

Yes, as long as you pay an equal amount

No, you need a CPL to cost share a flight

#22. In an emergency that necessitates the urgent transportation of persons or medical or other supplies for the protection of life or property the pilot in command may breach the rules

Only if he or she has first obtained the permission of the Director and the NZ Police

At anytime without restriction

Since there is no need to assess the level of danger involved in breaching the rules versus the level of danger involved in attending to the emergency

However, the pilot in command must still be type rated on the aircraft, it must have a valid airworthiness certificate, and be registered

#23. If a single engine aircraft is flying over water more than gliding distance from shore (but not more than 100nm), what safety provisions must it have?

A life preserver for everyone in the aircraft in a readily accessible location

A life preserver worn by everyone in the aircraft

A life raft capable of carrying everyone in the aircraft

A working survival kit

#24. What is the normal currency period for a class 2 medical certificate if the recipient is 40 years or older at the time of issue?

One year

Two years

Three years

Five years

#25. The NZST is 1430 on the 13th April 1997. In NOTAM and preflight bulletins this date and time would be expressed in UTC as

1430130497

9704121430

9704130230

1304023097

#26. A VFR flight plan is required to be filed with an ATS:

Never. filing a VFR flight plan is never mandatory

When the flight proceeds more than 50 nm from shore or the pilot-in-command requires an alerting service

When the pilot-in-command requires an alerting service

When the pilot-in-command intends to proceed more than 50 nm from shore

#27. What does the abbreviation ATIS stand for?

Automated Terminal Information Service

Automatic Terminal Information Service

Automated Terminal Information Sequence

Automatic Terminal Information Sequence

#28. The minimum written examination credits a student pilot wishing to proceed on a solo cross-country must hold are:

PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge, Navigation and Flight Planning, Meteorology, and FRTO

CPL Air Law, Flight Navigation General, Meteorology, and FRTO

PPL Air Law, Navigation and Flight Planning, Meteorology, Human Factors, Aircraft Technical Knowledge and FRTO

CPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge, Flight Navigation General, Meteorology, Human Factors, and FRTO

#29. Which choice has the lowest ceiling given the following reports:

Scattered at 900 ft, overcast at 1600 ft.

Few at 900 ft, broken at 1500 ft

Few at 800 ft, scattered at 900 ft

Scattered at 2000 ft, broken at 2400 ft

#30. You are planning a flight in an un-pressurised aircraft with no on-board supplemental oxygen storage or generation system. Your EET from departure to destination is 50 mins. The magnetic track is 130 degrees magnetic. What is the highest altitude you should use for planning purposes

8500 ft

9500 ft

10500 ft

12500 ft

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