PPL Law

#1 How often must a BFR be completed?

12 months

18 months

24 months

36 months

#2 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

#3 When operating in level cruising flight an aircraft must comply with the NZFIR Table of Cruising Levels (unless otherwise authorized by ATC) above:

3000 ft ACL

1000 ft ACL

3000 ft ACL or 1000 ft AMSL (whichever is higher)

3000 ft AMSL or 1000 ft AGL (whichever is higher)

#4 The documents that Inust be carried on a NZ registered aircraft operating within NZ on a private VFR flight, assuming 91.101 (C) does not apply are:

The aircraft flight manual and aircraft technical log

The aircraft flight manual, current airworthiness certificate and certificate of registration

The aircraft flight manual, current airworthiness certificate and aircraft technical log

The certificate of registration and aircraft technical log only

#5 A Biennial flight review is due every and is logged as _ in the pilots logbook

18 months, Dual

2 Years, Solo

18 Months, Solo

2 years, Dual

#6 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

#7 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

#8 While operating VFR within controlled airspace the pilot-in-command of an aircraft may change radio frequency without approval from ATC:

never. The pilot-in-command must maintain two-way radio communication with ATC unless otherwise authorised. Only once approved to change frequency may he/she do so

but only in Class E airspace by night

at anytime

only in Class C airspace

#9 A pilot-in-command can refuse to board a passenger:

if the passenger is not dressed appropriately

if the passenger has not paid for their flight

if the passenger appears to be under the influence Of alcohol or drugs and in the opinion of the pilot-in-command their carriage is likely to endanger the aircraft or its occupants

the pilot-in-connmand has no authority to refuse boarding, only the boarding staff can refuse to board a passenger. However the pilot-in-command may act on behalf of the boarding staff provided prior approval has been obtained from either the head flight attendant or the Director

#10 The SVFR weather minilna for an aeroplane at a controlled aerodrome is:

Ceiling 600 ft, visibility 1500 m

Ceiling 1000 ft, visibility 5 km

Clear of cloud and in sight of the surface, 5 km visibility

SVFR is not available at controlled aerodromes

#11 You are the pilot of a day VFR aeroplane flying in Class G airspace on a private operation. You are cruising in level fight at 2500 ft AMSL. The elevation of the terrain immediately beneath your aircraft is 300 ft AMSL. The VFR meteorological minima that you should legally be observing are:

Clear of doud and in sight of the surface, 5 km visibility

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

2 km horizontally and 1000 ft vertically, 8 km visibility

2 km horizontally and 1000 ft vertically, 5 km visibility

#12 Which of the following can an offender be prosecuted under the Act and imprisoned for:

An act or omission that causes unnecessary danger to any other person or property

Flying without their licence on their person

Operating an aircraft in a careless manner

Not observing the speed limits when flying above a motorway

#13 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

#14 An aircraft can enter a Military Operating Area:

As long as it is not active

Only upon prior approval from the administering authority

At anytime

Never as it must remain clear of this airspace at all times

#15 Before conducting a solo cross country flight, must a Student Pilot hold credits for the Private Pilot examination:

Yes, a student pilot must hold a Written Examination Credit

No, if authorised by a current category A or B instructor

Only 4 of the theory subjects need to be passed: Meteorology, Navigation and Flight Planning, Air Law and Flight Radiotelephony

No

#16 A loaded firearm can be carried onboard an aircraft:

never

at anytime without restriction

normally never but it may be permitted subject to the restrictions in Part 91

never, as the ammunition must be guarded by the pilot

#17 Altitude is defined as the vertical distance of a level, a point, or and object considered as a point, measured

from ground level

against a QNH setting of 1013.2 hPa

from mean sea level

from the mean high water mark

#18 An ATC clearance is ___ required to operate in a VFR Transit Lane, and these lanes are active _ .

Always, by day only never, by day only

Never, by day only

Always, 24 hours

Never, 24 hours

#19 Some of the conditions a pilot must fulfill while operating within an MBZ are:

if an IFR aircraft is using the MBZ, VFR traffic must maintain a minimum of 5 km visibility, and a distance of 1000 ft vertically and nm horizontally from the nearest cloud

obtain an ATC clearance before entering

obtain a briefing from the designated agency responsible for its use, report on entry with the pilot-in-command's intentions, at the designated time interval for that MBZ, and on exit. Landing lights and/or collision lights must be switched on if fitted

report on entry with the pilot-in-command's intentions, again at the designated time interval for that MBZ, when joining the circuit and before entering a runway for take-off. Landing lights and/or collision lights must be switched on if fitted

#20 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

#21 Information gathered by personnel who are not air traffic controllers that include wind, temp, QNH etc is called:

Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast

Automatic Terminal Information System

UNICOM

NOTAM

#22 How long does a student pilot have to record eligible flying hours in their logbook?

7 days

48 hours

24 hours

14 days

#23 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

#24 Can a private pilot receive remuneration when towing a glider?

Yes if it is in the form of a credit to your flying account

No, you cannot receive remuneration when you have a PPL

No, unless the operation is for hire or reward

Yes, if under the authority of a glider towing organization

#25 When does ATS initiate Search and Rescue?

When the PIC fails to reach their destination by the given ETA

At the time nominated by the PIC

30 minutes after the nominated time

When family members informs the police that the pilot has not been in contact

#26 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

#27 What is the definition of an alerting service?

An auto triangulation service providing accurate fixes to pilots unsure of their position

A secure communications service connecting all search and rescue operations

A specialized search and rescue service

A service provided to notify appropriate organizations regarding aircraft in need to search and rescue aid, and to assist such organizations as required.

#28 Evening Civil Twilight (ECT)

ends when the centre of the sun descends below the observer's horizon

duration in New Zealand is longer at 35° South than at 45°South

duration at sea level is greater than at 10,000ft

ceases when the centre of the sun is 6° below the sensible horizon

#29 You are approaching an area labelled on your chart as G Janville 5500/4500 ATC Approval. What are the requirements with regard to the use of this airspace and what class of airspace is it?

An ATC Clearance is required to use this airspace day or night, and it is controlled airspace

ATC approval is required to use this airspace during the day and night. It is class G airspace

Approval from ATC is required to use this airspace during the day only. It is class G airspace during the day

No reference to ATC is required and it is controlled airspace

#30 Separation provided in Class D airspace between VFR and IFR is:

There is no separation

IFR and VFR are separated at all times

IFR and VFR are separated at night only

IFR and VFR are separated by day only

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Results

#1 How often must a BFR be completed?

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

#3 When operating in level cruising flight an aircraft must comply with the NZFIR Table of Cruising Levels (unless otherwise authorized by ATC) above:

#4 The documents that Inust be carried on a NZ registered aircraft operating within NZ on a private VFR flight, assuming 91.101 (C) does not apply are:

#5 A Biennial flight review is due every and is logged as _ in the pilots logbook

#6 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?

#7 The definition for the term ‘day’ is:

#8 While operating VFR within controlled airspace the pilot-in-command of an aircraft may change radio frequency without approval from ATC:

#9 A pilot-in-command can refuse to board a passenger:

#10 The SVFR weather minilna for an aeroplane at a controlled aerodrome is:

#11 You are the pilot of a day VFR aeroplane flying in Class G airspace on a private operation. You are cruising in level fight at 2500 ft AMSL. The elevation of the terrain immediately beneath your aircraft is 300 ft AMSL. The VFR meteorological minima that you should legally be observing are:

#12 Which of the following can an offender be prosecuted under the Act and imprisoned for:

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

#14 An aircraft can enter a Military Operating Area:

#15 Before conducting a solo cross country flight, must a Student Pilot hold credits for the Private Pilot examination:

#16 A loaded firearm can be carried onboard an aircraft:

#17 Altitude is defined as the vertical distance of a level, a point, or and object considered as a point, measured

#18 An ATC clearance is ___ required to operate in a VFR Transit Lane, and these lanes are active _ .

#19 Some of the conditions a pilot must fulfill while operating within an MBZ are:

#20 VMC is visual conditions equal to or greater than:

#21 Information gathered by personnel who are not air traffic controllers that include wind, temp, QNH etc is called:

#22 How long does a student pilot have to record eligible flying hours in their logbook?

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

#24 Can a private pilot receive remuneration when towing a glider?

#25 When does ATS initiate Search and Rescue?

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

#27 What is the definition of an alerting service?

#28 Evening Civil Twilight (ECT)

#29 You are approaching an area labelled on your chart as G Janville 5500/4500 ATC Approval. What are the requirements with regard to the use of this airspace and what class of airspace is it?

#30 Separation provided in Class D airspace between VFR and IFR is:

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Results

#1 How often must a BFR be completed?

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

#3 When operating in level cruising flight an aircraft must comply with the NZFIR Table of Cruising Levels (unless otherwise authorized by ATC) above:

#4 The documents that Inust be carried on a NZ registered aircraft operating within NZ on a private VFR flight, assuming 91.101 (C) does not apply are:

#5 A Biennial flight review is due every ______ and is logged as _______ in the pilots logbook

#6 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?

#7 The definition for the term ‘day’ is:

#8 While operating VFR within controlled airspace the pilot-in-command of an aircraft may change radio frequency without approval from ATC:

#9 A pilot-in-command can refuse to board a passenger:

#10 The SVFR weather minilna for an aeroplane at a controlled aerodrome is:

#11 You are the pilot of a day VFR aeroplane flying in Class G airspace on a private operation. You are cruising in level fight at 2500 ft AMSL. The elevation of the terrain immediately beneath your aircraft is 300 ft AMSL. The VFR meteorological minima that you should legally be observing are:

#12 Which of the following can an offender be prosecuted under the Act and imprisoned for:

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

#14 An aircraft can enter a Military Operating Area:

#15 Before conducting a solo cross country flight, must a Student Pilot hold credits for the Private Pilot examination:

#16 A loaded firearm can be carried onboard an aircraft:

#17 Altitude is defined as the vertical distance of a level, a point, or and object considered as a point, measured

#18 An ATC clearance is _________ required to operate in a VFR Transit Lane, and these lanes are active _______ .

#19 Some of the conditions a pilot must fulfill while operating within an MBZ are:

#20 VMC is visual conditions equal to or greater than:

#21 Information gathered by personnel who are not air traffic controllers that include wind, temp, QNH etc is called:

#22 How long does a student pilot have to record eligible flying hours in their logbook?

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

#24 Can a private pilot receive remuneration when towing a glider?

#25 When does ATS initiate Search and Rescue?

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

#27 What is the definition of an alerting service?

#28 Evening Civil Twilight (ECT)

#29 You are approaching an area labelled on your chart as G Janville 5500/4500 ATC Approval. What are the requirements with regard to the use of this airspace and what class of airspace is it?

#30 Separation provided in Class D airspace between VFR and IFR is:

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#5 A Biennial flight review is due every and is logged as _ in the pilots logbook

#18 An ATC clearance is ___ required to operate in a VFR Transit Lane, and these lanes are active _ .