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PART III
GENERAL REGULATIONS
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RULES OF THE AIR

UAE Application of Rules of the Air............................................................... -

Compliance with Rules of the Air ................................................................... -
Responsibility For Compliance ....................................................................... -
Responsibility of Pilot In Command .................................................................. -
Deviation from Regulations................................................................................ -
Pre-flight Action ................................................................................................. -
Authority of Pilot in Command....................................................................... -
Interference with Crew Members ................................................................... -
Psychoactive Substances................................................................................... -
Testing For Psychoactive Substances........................................................ -
Test Information ........................................................................................ -
Carriage Of Illegal Substances ........................................................................ -

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GENERAL

Applicability ...................................................................................................... -

Negligent Or Reckless Operations................................................................... -
Minimum Heights ............................................................................................. -
Cruising Levels.................................................................................................. -
Dropping Or Spraying...................................................................................... -
Towing................................................................................................................ -
Parachute Descents ........................................................................................... -
Aerobatic Flight ................................................................................................ -
Formation Flights ............................................................................................. -
Unmanned Free Balloons ................................................................................. -
Prohibited Areas And Restricted Areas ......................................................... -
Restricted Operations ...................................................................................... -
Flight Restrictions Near Public Figures.......................................................... -
Test Flight Areas ............................................................................................... -
Proximity ........................................................................................................... -
Right Of Way Rules.......................................................................................... -
General ...................................................................................................... -
Airborne Operations ................................................................................. -
Surface Movement Of Aircraft.................................................................. -
Water Operations....................................................................................... -
Avoidance of Collisions ............................................................................ -
Aircraft Lights................................................................................................... -
Simulated Instrument Flight............................................................................ -
Operations On And In The Vicinity Of An Aerodrome................................ -
Flight Plans........................................................................................................ -
General ...................................................................................................... -
Requirement to Submit a Flight Plan ........................................................ -
Submission of a Flight Plan....................................................................... -
Contents Of A Flight Plan ......................................................................... -
Completion of a Flight Plan ...................................................................... -
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Changes To A Flight Plan ......................................................................... -

Closing A Flight Plan ................................................................................ -
Signals ................................................................................................................ -
Time ................................................................................................................... -
Air Traffic Control Service.............................................................................. -
Air Traffic Control Clearances.................................................................. -
Adherence To Flight Plan.......................................................................... -
Inadvertent Changes .................................................................................. -
Intended Changes ...................................................................................... -
Weather deterioration Below VMC .......................................................... -
Position Reports ........................................................................................ -
Termination of Control.............................................................................. -
Communications........................................................................................ -
Communications Failure ........................................................................... -
Unlawful Interference....................................................................................... -
Interception ....................................................................................................... -
Special Altimetry For Reduced Vertical Separation ..................................... -
Weather Reports ............................................................................................... -
Civil Aircraft Sonic Boom................................................................................ -
Communication & Navigation Equipment .................................................... -
Altimeter Setting Procedures........................................................................... -

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INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES

Applicability ...................................................................................................... -

Rules Applicable To All IFR Flights ............................................................... -
Aircraft equipment .................................................................................... -
Minimum Levels ....................................................................................... -
Change From IFR To VFR Flight Plan ..................................................... -
IFR Flights Within Controlled Airspace ........................................................ -
IFR Flights Outside Controlled Airspace....................................................... -
General ...................................................................................................... -
IFR Cruising Levels .................................................................................. -
Communications ....................................................................................... -
Position Reports ........................................................................................ -
Malfunction Reports......................................................................................... -

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VISUAL FLIGHT RULES

Applicability ...................................................................................................... -

Cloud Clearance................................................................................................ -
Special VFR Weather Minimums ................................................................... -
VFR Flight At Night ......................................................................................... -
VFR Cruising Altitudes.................................................................................... -
Minimum Safe Heights .................................................................................... -
Specific ATC Requirements............................................................................. -
Change from VFR To IFR Flight Plan ........................................................... -
Helicopter Surface Reference Requirements ................................................. -

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AERODROMES

Applicability ...................................................................................................... -

Use Of Aerodromes........................................................................................... -
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Night Operations ....................................................................................... -

Protection Of Rights ......................................................................................... -

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FOREIGN AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS IN THE UAE

Applicability ...................................................................................................... -

Carriage Of Certificates And Documents ...................................................... -
Air Operators Certificate................................................................................. -
Aircraft Airworthiness And Registration ...................................................... -
Flight Crew Member Certificates ................................................................... -
Aircraft Equipment .......................................................................................... -
Radio Equipment....................................................................................... -
Navigation Equipment............................................................................... -
Aircraft Collision Avoidance System........................................................ -
Air Traffic Rules And Procedures .................................................................. -
Aircraft Security ............................................................................................... -
Prohibition Against The Carriage Of Weapons............................................. -
Personal Weapons .................................................................................... -
Military Weapons or Munitions ............................................................... -
Operators Based In The UAE.......................................................................... -
Temporary Operations..................................................................................... -

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AIRSPACE INFRINGEMENT .................................................... -

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AVIATION ACTIVITIES REQUIRING APPROVAL............. -

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RULES OF THE AIR

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UAE APPLICATION OF RULES OF THE AIR

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This Part shall apply to all civil aircraft operating in the Emirates Flight Information Region
(FIR), and all aircraft bearing the nationality and registration marks of the United Arab
Emirates, wherever they may be, to the extent that they do not conflict with the rules
published by the State having jurisdiction over the territory over-flown.
Each person operating a civil aircraft of United Arab Emirates registry over the high seas shall
comply with these Regulations.
COMPLIANCE WITH RULES OF THE AIR
The operation of an aircraft either in flight or on the movement area of an aerodrome shall be
in compliance with these regulations and, in addition, when in flight, either with:
(a)

the Visual Flight Rules, or

(b)

the Instrument Flight Rules.

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RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE



Responsibility of Pilot in Command

The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall, whether manipulating the controls or not, be
responsible for the operation of the aircraft in accordance with these regulations



Deviation from Regulations

The pilot in command may depart from a Civil Aviation Regulation in circumstances that
render such departure absolutely necessary in the interests of safety. The pilot in command
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Pre-flight Action
Before beginning a flight, the pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall become familiar with all
available information appropriate to the intended operation. Pre-flight action for flights away
from the vicinity of the aerodrome, and for all IFR flights, shall include a careful study of
available current weather reports and forecasts, taking into consideration fuel requirements
and an alternative course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.



AUTHORITY OF PILOT IN COMMAND

The pilot in command of an aircraft shall have final authority as to the disposition of the
aircraft while in command.



INTERFERENCE WITH CREW MEMBERS

No person shall assault, threaten, intimidate, or interfere with a crew member in the
performance of the crew member's duties aboard an aircraft being operated.
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PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES



Testing For Psychoactive Substances

A crew member shall submit to a test to indicate the use of psychoactive substances and/or
alcohol in the blood when the GCAA has a reasonable basis to believe that a person may have
violated the provisions of &$5236HRU&$5236H or as part of a GCAA
authorized screening programme. That person shall, upon request by the GCAA, furnish the
GCAA, or authorise any clinic, hospital, doctor, or other person to release to the GCAA, the
results of each test taken. Refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test is grounds for immediate
suspension of that persons licence.



Test Information
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determining a persons qualifications for any pilot or flight engineer licence or possible
violations of this Chapter and may be used as the basis for suspension or sanctions against
that licence as well as evidence in any legal proceeding.



CARRIAGE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES

No person shall operate an aircraft within the United Arab Emirates with knowledge that
illegal substances, such as narcotic drugs, marijuana, depressant or stimulant drugs or
substances, are carried in the aircraft.

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