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LICENCE TYPE -

Private Pilot Licence

SUBJECT -

PPL Air Law

Time Allowed:

1 Hour

Total Questions:

30

Total Marks:

30

Pass Mark:

70%

Items Supplied with Paper:

Examination Answer Sheet (ASL 006)

Candidate To Supply:
AIP New Zealand - Volume 4
Writing Equipment

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NOTICE TO CANDIDATES
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In addition, the performance of that act may result in the suspension or revocation of any
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Print your name and sign the cover of the answer sheet.
2. ALL questions are to be answered by placing a cross on the answer sheet with respect to
the answer you consider to be correct, as shown below. Only one square is to be marked.
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3. If you wish to change your answer, fill the box in completely and cross another.
4. Choose the answer which you think best answers the question.
5. This examination paper along, with all other material, is to be handed to the
Supervisor at the conclusion of the examination.

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If the magnetic track from aerodrome A to aerodrome B is 309M and the terrain between the two
places is 1,000ft AMSL, an appropriate cruising altitude according to the magnetic track/altitude table
would be:
A

4,000 feet.

4,500 feet.

5,500 feet.

6,000 feet.

When two aircraft are approaching each other on converging tracks and there is danger of collision:
A

the aircraft which has the other on its left shall give way.

the aircraft on the right shall give way.

the aircraft which has the other on its right shall give way.

both aircraft shall alter heading to the left.

The pilot of a VFR aircraft operating in controlled airspace must report position to ATC:
A

at the times or reporting points required by ATC.

at every pinpoint listed in the flight plan.

every 30 minutes.

every 10 minutes.

Is it permissible for a Private Pilot to carry passengers if an appropriate proficiency check with a flight
examiner has been satisfactorily completed in lieu of recent flight experience requirements (3 take-offs
and landings in the preceding 90 days)?

No, a proficiency check can only be conducted to satisfy biennial flight review requirements.

Yes, provided the proficiency check includes three take-offs and landings.

No, three take-offs and landings in the same aircraft type must be conducted before
passengers may be carried.

Yes, the proficiency check in lieu of recent flight experience is acceptable.

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What minimum height may you fly at, clear of populated areas and aerodromes, in Class G airspace?
A

500ft agl

700ft agl

1,000ft agl

1,500ft agl

During your pre-flight inspection of an aircraft operating on a standard airworthiness certificate, a

Technical Log entry (dated the same day) indicates that the automatic ELT is not operable. May you
conduct a flight in this aircraft while carrying passengers?
A

No, passengers may not be carried unless the automatic ELT fitted in the aircraft is
operable.

Yes, provided a portable ELT is on board the aircraft and accessible to all persons.

No, aircraft operating on a standard airworthiness certificate must have an operable ELT
whether carrying passengers or not.

Yes, provided ATC has been advised.

If you wish to establish the currency period of your medical certificate you should consult:
A

AC 61.

CAR Part 91.

CAR Part 61.

CAR Part 67.

The visual signal from a control tower to a non-radio equipped aircraft on the ground, clearing the pilot
to taxi across a runway in use, is:
A

a steady green light.

a flashing green light.

alternating red and green flashes.

a flashing red light.

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Except when operating at Christchurch grass runway 02/20, when operating VFR in the circuit of a
controlled aerodrome, unless instructed otherwise by ATC, the transponder code selected on the
aircraft's transponder should be:
A

1200.

1500.

2000.

2200.

The following is a list of documents associated with the operation of New Zealand registered aircraft.
They are:
i)

The Airworthiness Certificate (or its certified copy);

ii)

Pilots Licence;

iii)

Maintenance Release;

iv)

Technical Log;

v)

Certificate of Registration;

vi)

Aircraft Flight Manual.

In accordance with Civil Aviation Rules which of the above documents must be carried in every aircraft
operating in New Zealand while carrying passengers?

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i)

ii)

iv)

ii)

iii)

v)

vi)

ii)

iv)

v)

vi)

i)

iv)

vi)

VFR Transit Lanes are lanes or areas of:

A

controlled airspace available during the day or night; an ATC clearance is required to
operate in these lanes.

uncontrolled airspace available during the day only; an ATC clearance is not required to
operate in these lanes.

uncontrolled airspace available during the day and night; an ATC clearance is not required
to operate in these lanes.

controlled airspace available during the day only; an ATC clearance is required to operate
in these lanes.

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Civil Aviation Rules permit a private pilot to carry a passenger whilst performing aerobatics provided
that the pilot:
A

has written approval from the Director.

completes all manoeuvres above 1,500ft.

has completed aerobatic training.

holds an aerobatic flight rating.

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What is the meaning of the aerodrome chart symbol above?

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Helicopter aiming point.

Aerodrome reference point.

First aid post.

Aircraft stand.

One passenger, not associated with the other passengers, wishes to bring on board a camping pack
containing bottles of compressed natural gas which are classified as dangerous goods. May you carry
this camping pack during your VFR flight?
A

No, dangerous goods may only be carried when the Pilot-in-Command holds a commercial
pilot licence.

Yes, provided the other passengers do not object to having the camping pack on board.

No.

Yes.

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The VFR meteorological minima at attended aerodromes within control zones for non-revenue
operations during the day are:
A

ceiling not below 600ft

visibility not less than 5,000m.

ceiling not below 1,000ft

visibility not less than 5,000m.

ceiling not below 1,500ft

visibility not less than 8km.

ceiling not below 1,500ft

visibility not less than 5,000m.

While in Class G airspace the operable transponder in your aircraft is on mode C and code 1200. Do
you require an ATC clearance before entering transponder mandatory Class C airspace?
A

No, a clearance is not mandatory under these circumstances.

Yes, a clearance must be requested and issued before entering the particular airspace.

No, the operable transponder provides ATC with all the required information.

Yes, but there would have been no requirement for a clearance if the Class C airspace
were not transponder mandatory.

Your VFR flight carrying passengers is planned to enter controlled airspace. Is it mandatory to file a
flight plan if the flight remains over land?
A

No, it is optional.

Yes, it is mandatory.

Yes, ATC requires flight plan information for VFR flights entering controlled airspace.

No, but it would be mandatory if the flight proceeds beyond the coastline.

You are a PPL holder intending to fly a number of passengers on a local flight. May you share the cost
of this flight equally with your passengers?
A

Yes, provided your share is in the form of a service and not money.

No, except when the aircraft operator gives you permission to share costs.

Yes.

No.

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You are a PPL holder conducting a VFR operation in the local training area. Which of the following
must be carried on board the aircraft?

A means of indicating the time, and appropriate aeronautical charts.

A checklist and a means of indicating the time.

The appropriate aerodrome chart unless you are sufficiently familiar with the local area that
this is deemed unnecessary.

Whatever documentation and equipment the Pilot-in-Command considers necessary.

Runway designator 06 appears near the threshold of a sealed runway. This indicates that the runway is
aligned approximately:
A

006 degrees true.

060 degrees magnetic.

060 degrees true.

006 degrees magnetic.

On a VFR flight you plan to transit through the Hamilton Control Zone.

One of the frequencies to use to request transit clearance from Hamilton Tower is:

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119.5 MHz.

122.9 MHz.

125.3 MHz.

128.6 MHz.

In a distress situation, and in addition to transmitting a distress call and message, the pilot should select
the transponder emergency code:
A

7500.

7600.

7700.

7800.

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24

25

The end of daylight at Auckland on the 7th April is:

A

0632 Local Standard Time.

0632 UTC.

1819 Local Standard Time.

1819 UTC.

By how many metres is the threshold displaced on grass RWY 19 at the Omaka aerodrome?
A

Nil, there is no displaced threshold

21 metres

24 metres

32 metres

You are joining the Queenstown aerodrome circuit and have been cleared to join downwind for a
landing on runway 23.

The downwind altitude you should be aiming for is approximately:

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1,000ft AMSL.

1,200ft AMSL.

2,200ft AMSL.

2,700ft AMSL.

When the pilot of an aircraft that has suffered a radio failure, wants to acknowledge a message for the
control tower, in flight by day, they should:
A

pitch the nose up and down.

complete one 360 degree orbit.

flash the landing lights twice.

rock the wings.

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How many grass runways are there at the Dannevirke aerodrome?

A

Three, runway 02/20, 08/26, and 10/28.

Two, runways 02/20 and 10/28.

Two, runways 02/20 and 08/26.

Three, runways 02/20, 08/08, and 26/26.

A Visual Navigation Chart (VNC) shows airspace as:

B473 Taupo MBZ

6500
SFC
H24,

6500 TM
3000
118.4,

10mins

The information below B473 Taupo MBZ means that the upper limit of B473 is:

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6,500ft AMSL and the lower limit is the surface of the land or water. All of the MBZ is
transponder mandatory.

6,500ft AMSL and the lower limit is 3,000ft AMSL. All of the MBZ is transponder
mandatory.

the lower limit of controlled airspace and the lower limit is 3,000ft AMSL. All of the MBZ
is transponder mandatory.

6,500ft AMSL and the lower limit is the surface of the land or water. The airspace is
transponder mandatory between 3,000ft and 6,500ft.

What does the abbreviation TM mean?

A

Terminal Mode

Transponder Mandatory

Transmission Mast

Threshold Marking

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Operational testing of ELT is authorised on 121.5 MHz, tests should be:

no longer than two audio sweeps and be conducted within the first five minutes of the hour.

no longer than three audio sweeps and be conducted within the first five minutes of the
hour.

no longer than two audio sweeps and be conducted within the last five minutes of the hour.

no longer than three audio sweeps and be conducted within the last five minutes of the
hour.

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