111 Questions
In the context of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), which freedom of the air will be exercised for a flight requiring a technical landing in a neighboring state?
2nd freedom
What does the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) establish?
Standards and recommended international practices for contracting member states
The objectives of ICAO were ratified by which international convention?
Chicago convention 1944
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) was established by the international convention of:
Chicago
For a commercial pilot licence aeroplane, how many hours of night flight time are required including 5 take-offs and 5 landings as pilot in command?
5 hours of night flight time including 5 take-offs and 5 landings as pilot in command
For a commercial pilot licence aeroplane, how many hours of flight time are required?
200 hours of flight time or 150 hours if completed during a course of approved training as a pilot of aeroplanes
How many hours of instrument instruction time are required for a commercial pilot licence?
10 hours of instrument instruction time of which not more than 5 hours may be instrument ground time
Which Annex of the International Civil Aviation Convention contains standards and recommended practices for Personnel Licensing?
Annex 1
For a particular period, at the discretion of the Authority of the Member State concerned, how long can a provision be made provided that the basic licence remains valid?
At the discretion of the Authority of the Member State concerned for a period not exceeding one year
What does 'more than 12' refer to?
More than 12 days
How long is a Class 2 medical certificate for private pilots valid according to JAR-FCL?
60 months until age of 30, 24 months until age of 50, 12 months until age of 65 and 6 months thereafter
For an applicant who has satisfactorily followed an integrated flying training course, how many hours of flight time are required for a CPL (A)?
200 hours of flight time
What provides compensation for damage caused by aircraft in flight?
The Montreal Convention
What should registration marks on aircraft not be confused with?
International code of signals
What must the state of design have for aircraft over 5,700 kg maximum certificate take-off mass?
A structural integrity program
What are the loading limitations for aircraft?
Mass, centers of gravity position, mass distributions, and floor loadings
Who assigns the common mark for aircraft?
The International Telecommunication Union
Who assigns the registration mark for aircraft?
The state of registry
What should letters used for registration marks not be confused with?
Urgent signals
What is the minimum height of marks under the wings of heavier than air aircraft?
50 centimeters
What is the minimum height of marks on the fuselage and vertical tail surfaces of aircraft?
30 centimeters
How is the period of validity for a proficiency check of a pilot determined?
By the date of the previous check and the current check
Under what circumstances may the re-examination of a license holder operating in a remote area be deferred?
At the discretion of the license authority for a specific period
What can a contracting state not do when rendering valid a license issued by another state?
Extend the validity beyond the period of the license
Which convention deals with the limitation of the operator's responsibility vis-à-vis passenger and goods transported?
The Warsaw convention
What does 'Cabotage' refer to in the context of aviation?
Domestic air services
What is the second freedom of the air?
The right to carry passengers and goods between two foreign countries
Which convention defines rules relative to the responsibilities of international air carriers for the carriage of passengers, baggage, and freight?
The Montreal convention
Who finalizes the Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPS) for submission for adoption through the Air Navigation Commission?
ICAO
What is considered binding for all member states in the Annexes to the Chicago convention?
Standards
What is the first freedom of the air?
The right to carry passengers and goods from one's own country to another
What convention deals with offenses and certain acts committed on board aircraft?
The Tokyo convention
What is the process for denouncing the Convention of Montreal by a contracting state?
By written notification to the depositary governments
Under what circumstances can the aircraft commander deliver a person to the competent authorities?
If the person has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed or is about to commit an offense against penal law on board the aircraft
What is the process for denouncing the Convention of Tokyo by a contracting state?
By written notification to the depositary governments
What are the obligations for members of ICAO regarding differences from the standards in any of the Annexes to the convention?
They must inform ICAO about differences from the standards in any of the Annexes to the convention
What is the maximum limit for instrument ground time required for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
30 hours
How many hours of night flight must be completed for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
100 hours
What is the maximum credit of flight time that can be obtained from experience in a synthetic flight trainer for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
100 hours
For the issue of an instrument rating, what type of flight time is required as pilot-in-command?
Cross-country flight time
Under what circumstance may a medical examination be deferred for different types of flight crew members?
In certain circumstances
When does the duration of the period of currency of a medical assessment begin?
On the date the license is issued or renewed
When do holders of aircraft transport pilot licenses experience a reduction in medical examination frequency?
At age 40
When are type ratings established for any type of aircraft?
When the authority deems it necessary
What is the entitlement of a co-pilot in terms of credit flight time towards a higher grade of pilot license?
Entitled to partial credit
What is a key consideration for obtaining a higher grade of pilot license?
Total flight time
What specific requirements are laid out for different aspects of pilot licensing?
For instrument time, night flight, and medical assessments
When does the validity of the authorization of a license issued by a contracting state expire?
At the end of the period of validity of the license
What is the validity period of an instrument-rating aeroplane (IR(A))?
6 months
What is the minimum age for obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL)?
17 years
For executing a public transport flight with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), what are the minimum and maximum age requirements?
17 and 59 years
How long must a pilot's license holder inform the Authority of any illness involving incapacity?
90 days
When must the authority be informed if a license holder is unable to perform flight crew functions due to illness?
As soon as possible if the illness is expected to last more than 21 days
How much credit is a pilot entitled to with co-pilot flight time towards the total flight time required for a higher grade of pilot license?
50%
What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant for a commercial pilot license?
18 years
What type of medical assessment should an applicant for a commercial pilot license hold?
Medical assessment as prescribed by the state issuing the license
What are the privileges of the holder of a commercial pilot license?
To act as pilot in command in any aeroplane engaged in commercial air transportation
How much cross country flight time as pilot in command should an applicant for a commercial pilot license have completed?
20 hours and 270 km (150NM)
How many hours should an applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License aeroplane have completed?
200 hours and 75 hours
In the context of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), what does the 2nd freedom of the air allow for?
The right to refuel or carry out maintenance in a neighboring state
What was the international convention that established the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)?
Chicago
Which convention ratified the objectives of ICAO?
Chicago convention 1944
What is one of the main objectives of ICAO?
Develop principles and techniques for international aviation
What is the minimum height of marks under the wings of heavier than air aircraft?
30 centimeters
What is the period of validity for a proficiency check of a pilot determined by?
The date of the previous check and the current check
Who assigns the common mark for aircraft?
The state of registry
What provides compensation for damage caused by aircraft in flight?
Rome, Chicago, Warsaw, and Montreal Conventions
What is the minimum age for obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL)?
18 years
What is the state of design required to have for aircraft over 5,700 kg maximum certificate take-off mass?
Structural integrity program
What is the height of marks on the fuselage and vertical tail surfaces of aircraft?
30 centimeters
What is the maximum age requirement for executing a public transport flight with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)?
55 years
What is the minimum mass distribution considered for loading limitations of aircraft?
Volume
What is the period of validity for a proficiency check of a pilot determined by?
The date of the previous check and the current check
What is the minimum height of marks on the fuselage and vertical tail surfaces of aircraft?
30 centimeters
What is the maximum age requirement for executing a public transport flight with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)?
55 years
Which convention deals with the limitation of the operator's responsibility vis-à-vis passenger and goods transported?
The Warsaw Convention
What is the second freedom of the air?
The right to land for non-traffic purposes
What is the first freedom of the air?
The right to overfly without landing
What does 'Cabotage' refer to in the context of aviation?
Domestic air services
What is the convention defining rules relative to the responsibilities of international air carriers for the carriage of passengers, baggage, and freight?
The Montreal Convention
What are the obligations for members of ICAO regarding differences from the standards in any of the Annexes to the convention?
Inform ICAO about differences from the standards
What is 'denouncing the Convention of Montreal' by a contracting state?
Withdrawing from the Montreal Convention
What is the minimum age for obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL)?
17 years
What does 'more than 12' refer to?
The maximum number of months a medical certificate is valid
What should registration marks on aircraft not be confused with?
Radio call signs
What is the process for denouncing the Convention of Tokyo by a contracting state?
Written notification to the depositary governments
What is the minimum height of marks on the fuselage and vertical tail surfaces of aircraft?
18 inches
What is the validity period of an instrument-rating aeroplane (IR(A))?
5 years
What is the minimum age for obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL)?
17 years
For executing a public transport flight with an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), what are the minimum and maximum age requirements?
17 and 59 years
How long must a pilot's license holder inform the Authority of any illness involving incapacity?
90 days
What is the entitlement of a co-pilot in terms of credit flight time towards a higher grade of pilot license?
50%
What is the minimum age requirement for an applicant for a commercial pilot license?
18 years
What should an applicant for a commercial pilot license hold?
Medical assessment
What is the maximum credit of flight time that can be obtained from experience in a synthetic flight trainer for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
250 hours
What is the minimum cross country flight time required for an applicant for a commercial pilot license?
20 hours and 270 km (150NM)
What are the privileges of the holder of a commercial pilot license?
Act as pilot in command in any aeroplane engaged in commercial air transportation
How many hours should an applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License aeroplane have completed?
200 hours and 100 hours
What is the age requirement for an applicant for a commercial pilot license aeroplane?
18 years
How many hours of night flight must be completed for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
100 hours
What is the maximum credit of flight time that can be obtained from experience in a synthetic flight trainer for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
100 hours
What is the reduced medical examination frequency for aircraft transport pilot license holders upon reaching their 40th birthday?
6 months
What is the specific limit for instrument ground time required for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
30 hours
What is the total flight time required for a higher grade of pilot license?
1,500 hours
What is the specific duration for the period of currency of a medical assessment?
Begins upon issuance of the license
What is the maximum age requirement for reduced medical examination frequency for aircraft transport pilot license holders?
40 years
What is the specific cross-country flight time required for an applicant holding a private or commercial pilot license for the issue of an instrument rating?
20 hours
What is the maximum credit of flight time that can be obtained from experience in a synthetic flight trainer towards the total flight time of 1,500 hours for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
100 hours
What is the specific limit for instrument time required for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
75 hours
What is the specific limit for night flight time required for an Airline Transport Pilot License?
100 hours
What is the reduced medical examination frequency for aircraft transport pilot license holders upon reaching their 45th birthday?
6 months
Study Notes
Pilot License Requirements Summary
- To act as a flight instructor for issuing a PPL, one must have a theoretical CPL examination plus flight instructor rating, an ATPL, a PPL plus flight instructor rating, or a CPL.
- The validity of an instrument-rating aeroplane (IR(A)) is 1 year, 6 months, 5 years, or 2 years.
- The minimum age for obtaining a PPL is 17 years, 16 years, 18 years, or 21 years.
- For executing a public transport flight with an ATPL, the minimum and maximum age is 21 and 59 years, 16 and 60 years, 17 and 59 years, or 18 and 60 years.
- A pilot's license holder must inform the Authority of any illness involving incapacity for a period of 21, 30, 60, or 90 days or more.
- If a license holder is unable to perform flight crew functions due to illness, the authority must be informed after 21 days of consecutive illness, as soon as possible if the illness is expected to last more than 21 days, after one calendar month of consecutive illness, or if still not fit to fly when the current medical certificate expires.
- The holder of a pilot's license, when acting as co-pilot, shall be entitled to credit with not more than 50%, 40%, 100 hours, or 60% of the co-pilot flight time towards the total flight time required for a higher grade of pilot license.
- The age of an applicant for a commercial pilot license shall not be less than 18 years, 21 years, 17 years, or 16 years of age.
- An applicant for a commercial pilot license shall hold a current class I, II, III, or medical assessment as prescribed by the state issuing the license.
- The privileges of the holder of a commercial pilot license are to act as pilot-in-command in any aeroplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation, to act as pilot in command in any aeroplane engaged in commercial air transportation, to act as pilot in command in any aeroplane certified for single-pilot operation other than in commercial air transportation, or none of the answers are correct.
- An applicant for a commercial pilot license shall have completed not less than 20 hours and 540 km (300NM), 10 hours and 270 km (150 NM), 15 hours and 540 km (300NM), or 20 hours and 270 km (150NM) of cross country flight time as pilot in command.
- An applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License aeroplane shall have completed not less than 250 hours and 100 hours, 200 hours and 75 hours, 200 hours and 100 hours, or 150 hours and 75 hours, either as pilot in command or made up by not less than 200 hours
Pilot License Requirements Summary
- To act as a flight instructor for issuing a PPL, one must have a theoretical CPL examination plus flight instructor rating, an ATPL, a PPL plus flight instructor rating, or a CPL.
- The validity of an instrument-rating aeroplane (IR(A)) is 1 year, 6 months, 5 years, or 2 years.
- The minimum age for obtaining a PPL is 17 years, 16 years, 18 years, or 21 years.
- For executing a public transport flight with an ATPL, the minimum and maximum age is 21 and 59 years, 16 and 60 years, 17 and 59 years, or 18 and 60 years.
- A pilot's license holder must inform the Authority of any illness involving incapacity for a period of 21, 30, 60, or 90 days or more.
- If a license holder is unable to perform flight crew functions due to illness, the authority must be informed after 21 days of consecutive illness, as soon as possible if the illness is expected to last more than 21 days, after one calendar month of consecutive illness, or if still not fit to fly when the current medical certificate expires.
- The holder of a pilot's license, when acting as co-pilot, shall be entitled to credit with not more than 50%, 40%, 100 hours, or 60% of the co-pilot flight time towards the total flight time required for a higher grade of pilot license.
- The age of an applicant for a commercial pilot license shall not be less than 18 years, 21 years, 17 years, or 16 years of age.
- An applicant for a commercial pilot license shall hold a current class I, II, III, or medical assessment as prescribed by the state issuing the license.
- The privileges of the holder of a commercial pilot license are to act as pilot-in-command in any aeroplane engaged in operations other than commercial air transportation, to act as pilot in command in any aeroplane engaged in commercial air transportation, to act as pilot in command in any aeroplane certified for single-pilot operation other than in commercial air transportation, or none of the answers are correct.
- An applicant for a commercial pilot license shall have completed not less than 20 hours and 540 km (300NM), 10 hours and 270 km (150 NM), 15 hours and 540 km (300NM), or 20 hours and 270 km (150NM) of cross country flight time as pilot in command.
- An applicant for an Airline Transport Pilot License aeroplane shall have completed not less than 250 hours and 100 hours, 200 hours and 75 hours, 200 hours and 100 hours, or 150 hours and 75 hours, either as pilot in command or made up by not less than 200 hours
Aviation License Requirements Summary
- Applicants for an Airline Transport Pilot License must complete 75 hours of instrument time, with a limit of 30 hours for instrument ground time.
- They must also complete 100 hours of night flight, with options for pilot in command or co-pilot.
- The licensing authority determines whether experience in a synthetic flight trainer, approved by them, can be credited towards the total flight time of 1,500 hours, with a maximum credit of 100 hours.
- An applicant holding a private or commercial pilot license for the issue of an instrument rating must complete cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command, with specific hours required in aeroplanes.
- In certain circumstances, a medical examination may be deferred, with specific time limits for different types of flight crew members.
- The duration of the period of currency of a medical assessment begins on the date the license is issued or renewed.
- When a contracting state renders valid a license issued by another contracting state, the validity of the authorization shall not extend beyond the period of validity of the license.
- When holders of aircraft transport pilot licenses reach their 40th birthday, the medical examination frequency is reduced from 12 months to 6 months.
- Type ratings are established for any type of aircraft whenever considered necessary by the authority, and specifically for aircraft certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots and each type of helicopter.
- The holder of a pilot license acting as a co-pilot performing under the supervision of the pilot in command is entitled to credit flight time towards the total time required for a higher grade of pilot license.
- The total time required for a higher grade of pilot license is a key consideration, with specific requirements for credit and limitations.
- Various specific requirements and limitations are laid out for different aspects of pilot licensing, including instrument time, night flight, and medical assessments.
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