AVIATION LAW FOR PRIVATE PILOTS LICENCE
Answers are highlighted in yellow.
Explanations are highlighted in blue.
Related questions are grouped between parallel lines.
References can be found in brackets at the bottom right of question.
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PRIVILEGES
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What are the privileges of the holder of a Private Pilot’s License?
a) Entitles the holder to fly as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of the
types specified in the license
b) Entitles the holder to give instructions on flying once sufficient flying hours have
been accumulated.
c) Entitles the holder to fly aircrafts specified in the license for the purpose of public
transport or aerial work
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg36/ 8.12.2)
A private pilot ( without IMC or instrument rating ) may only carry a passenger at night if
he has a night rating and has within the last six months carried out ________ night
takeoffs and landings.
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
What is the minimum age requirement for the Privates Pilot’s License?
a) 16 years
b) 17 years
c) 18 years
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg36 / 8.12.1)
What is the period of validity for the holder of a PPL who is over 40 years of age?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 24 months
(SASP Part 1 / Chapter 2 / 2.3)
How can you carry passengers at night?
a) With the approval of CAAS
b) With the authorization of your CFI
c) Process a night rating
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg38 / 8.14.1.5)
What is the validity of a PPL license?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 2 years if the holder is less than 40 years of age
Note: The present validity of PPL for a holder below 40 years old is 5 years. Based on the
old privileges the answer is (c). Refer to SASP Part 1 Chapter 2.
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INVESIGATION OF ACCIDENTS
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An air accident is one where on
a) Clearing the landing area you hit the lightings
b) Aircraft caught fire on the apron
c) Aircraft taxying on its own power to compass swing bay suffers damage
If the engine fails in-flight and a safe forced landing is achieved in a inaccessible area,
should the accident be notified?
If a person is seriously injured in a taxying collision, should an ‘accident’ be notified?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe
If a person is seriously injured while the aircraft is undergoing maintenance in a hanger,
should an accident be ‘notified’?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Maybe
Various events are listed as prescribed ‘reportable occurrences’ which is mandatory to
report?
a) An incident involving damage to the aircraft ( with some exceptions )
b) An incident involving the use of any procedure for the purpose of overcoming an
emergency
c) Both (a) and (b)
<A>Which of the following is a ‘notifiable’ accident?
a) A woman walking out towards the aircraft breaks her arm on the apron
b) A man walks down the steps of the aircraft and breaks his leg
c) During maintenance, the aircraft catches fire and explodes
<B>Which of the following is a ‘notifiable’ accident?
a) A woman walking towards the aircraft for flight trips and breaks her arm on the
apron
b) A man gets killed by a live propeller during servicing
c) The parked aircraft receives substantial damage after being struck by lightning
<C>An accident is made ‘notifiable’ by the pilot when
a) When his aircraft catches fire upon startup for a training flight and is badly
damaged
b) A person is killed by a propeller of aircraft undergoing maintenance
c) His aircraft catches fire during maintenence
<D>Which of the following accidents is notifiable?
a) An aircraft taxi under its own power
b) After landing, an aircraft hit the ground lights on the runway, loses control and is
severely damaged
Based on the reference book, it stated “any person suffers death or serious injury while in the aircraft or on
direct contact with any part of the aircraft”. The option in <B> does not satisfy the explanation. However if
the option in <A> is available, I would consider it more appropriate. P.s. note there will be 4 options for the
CAAS paper.
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg51 / 10.1)
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INTERPRETATION
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The ANO defines night as being? /
Which of these is the correct definition of night?
a) From 20 minutes after sunrise to 20 minutes before sunset
b) From 20 minutes after sunset to 20 minutes before sunrise
When are the flying hours in a pilot’s logbook considered as night flying hours?
a) When the flight is made 20 minutes after sunset and 20 minutes after sunrise
b) When the flight is made 20 minutes after sunset and 20 minutes before sunrise
c) When the flight is made 20 minutes before sunset and 20 minutes before sunrise
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg40 / 9.2)
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GROUND SIGNALS
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What does a red square with a yellow strip along each diagonal signify?
a) The landing area is unsafe for the movement of aircraft and landing is prohibited
b) State of the maneuvering area is poor and special care must be exercised when
landing
c) Aerodrome is used for storage purposes only
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg12 / 1.10.13.3.1)
A red square panel with yellow strip along one diagonal signified that the state of the
maneuvering area is
a) Good
b) Poor
c) Safe
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg12)
A checked red and yellow flag alternating means
a) Permission needs to be obtained for maneuvering on the apron
b) Runway is contaminated
c) Aerodrome is unserviceable
A white dumbbell with superimposed black strips indicate
a) Landing, take-off and taxing to be confined to paved surfaces only
b) Landing, take-off on runway, but taxing is not confined to paved surfaces
c) Landing, take-ff and taxing not confined to paved surfaces
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg12 / 1.10.13.3.3)
What will be shown when gliders are flying?
a) A white dumbbell
b) A white cross
c) A white bar with two vertical bars
A red and yellow striped arrow bent through 90 degrees around the edge of a signal area
and pointing in the clockwise direction means that?
a) A large obstacle is out to the right
b) Landing direction is parallel with the shaft towards the arrow head
c) Right circuits are in force
A double white cross in an uncontrolled aerodrome signifies that
a) Parachuting is in progress
b) Glider flying is in progress
c) Part of the runway is unserviceable
To indicate that gliding activities are in progress
a) Two red balls hung one on top the other from a mast
b) A flag with letter G
c) One black ball hung from a mast
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg13 / 1.10.13.3.5)
What usual signals represent landing and takeoff direction might coincide? /
When the direction of takeoff and landing do not necessarily coincide, what is the signal
shown?
a) A white disc on top of a landing T
b) Double white cross
c) A black ball suspended from a mast
In the CAAS paper it is recommended to PTO* as both answers are options.
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg14 / 1.10.13.3.7)
A letter ‘L’ displayed in the signals indicate landing area is for
a) Light aircraft only
b) Heavy aircraft only
c) All aircraft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg14 / 1.10.13.3.8)
A white cross means __________ and a white cross with a bar means ___________.
a) Unserviceable portion of runway or taxiway, emergency only
b) Emergency only, note precautions on landing
c) Landing dangerous, emergency only
A black letter ‘C’ against a yellow background indicates that
a) Visiting pilot can report there
b) All flights cancelled
c) Pilot exercise caution
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg15 / 1.10.13.3.11)
A rectangular green flag flown from a mast means that
a) A right hand circuit is in force
b) A left hand circuit is in force
c) Landing and take-off do not coincide
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg13 / 1.10.13.3.4)
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COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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When a plane is at heading 320 degrees and is moving from your left to your right, what
will you see?
a) Red port light
b) Green starboard light
c) White navigation light
You fly at night and you see a steady white light at bearing 085 degrees. What should you
do?
a) Nothing
b) Alter course left
c) Alter course right
<A>You are flying at night and you see the red and green navigation lights of an aircraft
at a relative bearing of 085 degrees
a) There is no risk of collision
b) There is risk of collision, you must give way
c) There is risk of collision, you have the right of way
Since the aircraft is more or less directly to the right, there would be no real risk of
collision as your aircraft should pass its flight path within a short span of time.
<B>When you are flying, you see a red and green light at bearing 085
a) You should give way to avoid collision
b) You have the right of way and the other aircraft must give way to avoid collision
c) Both of you should alter heading to the right
<A> and <B> are similar questions. Once again, do note that there will be four option on
test day. If the answer in <A> is available, it is more practical.
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THE AERODROME
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When is customs category ’B’ attendance given?
a) At all times
b) During regular working hours
c) At prior notice only
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg24 / 3.3)
What does the AIP contain?
a) The details of all military airports in the country
b) Section AGA, enroute and general
c) Only landing strip details
Where can information about flight services be found?
a) ANO
b) CAAP
c) AIP
An advice to civilian pilots about danger areas
a) Class 1 NOTAM
b) Class 2 NOTAM
c) AIP
Where can you find customs operating hours? /
Where can a pilot find details of custom services? /
Custom facilities in an aerodrome can be found in
a) Air Navigation Order
b) Aeronautical Information Publication
c) Aeronautical Information Circular
Notification of intense military activity can be found in? /
Where can information on areas of intense military activities be found?
a) Notams Class 1
b) Notams Class 2
c) Aeronautical Information Publication
Information on precautions to be taken by civil pilots with reference to a number of areas
on which intense military air activity takes place can be found in________.
a)
b)
c)
d)
AIP
NOTAMS Class 1
NOTAMS Class 2
AIC
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg24 / 3.1)
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GROUND AIR VISUAL SIGNAL CODE FOR USE BY SURVIVORS
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How does a survivor of an air accident signal that he requires medical assistance?
a) X
b) N
c) Y
A ground to air signal requiring assistance is
a) V
b) A
c) Y
The ground air signal code used by survivors for affirmative is
a) Y
b) F
c) S
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg29 / 6.4)
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RULES FOR AVOIDING COLLISION
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While flying at night, you see a white flashing light ahead and it is getting closer
a) You are approaching a navigation obstruction
b) You are sighting a captive balloon
c) You are overtaking another aircraft
If the pilot is not approaching generally from behind, he/she will be able to view the red
and green navigation lights. In this question you see a white flashing light which means
you are approaching from behind. Since it is getting closer, you will have to overtake. For
further clarification, refer to AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2, page 9.
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg43/44 / d(i))
A light aircraft towing a glider sees a twin-engine aircraft on its right whilst in flight
a) The twin-engine aircraft has the right of way
b) The twin-engine aircraft should give way to the towing aircraft
c) The towing aircraft should alter its course to the right
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg46 / b)
When overtaking another aircraft flying in the same direction and level, keep the other
aircraft on the?
a) Right
b) Left
c) Centre
Twin engine plane and plane towing a glider are flying head-on. What actions must be
taken? /
Two aircraft are approaching head on in the air, what should be done?
a) Both aircraft should alter course to the right
b) Both aircraft shall alter course to the left
c) The smaller aircraft shall give way to the larger aircraft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg46 / 3)
While on the ground, an aircraft wishes to overtake another, where shall he alter his
course?
a) To the right
b) To the left
c) Overtaking on the ground is prohibited
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 17)
A twin engine aircraft approaches an aircraft towing a glider in the air/ground /
A powered aircraft approaches a vehicle towing an aircraft while on the ground
a) The towing aircraft should give way
b) The powered aircraft should give way
c) Both shall alter course at the same time
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 16)
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AIR LIGHT BEACONS
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Air light beacons can be found in
a) Civil airfields
b) Civil and military airfields
c) Military and naval airfields
The air light beacons at civil aerodromes show
a) A two letter morse group in red
b) Flashing red and green
c) A two letter morse group in green
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg24 / 3.4)
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MARSHALLING SIGNS
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The right arm raised at elbow with the arm facing forward indicate that the marshaller is
a)
b)
c)
d)
Informing the pilot to start engine one
Informing the pilot to use differential power to turn the aircraft to the left
Informing the pilot that all marshalling has stopped
All clear. Marshalling finished
Arms extended, the palms facing inwards, then swung from the extended position
inwards means?
a) Insert chocks
b) Chocks away
c) Stop
Arms of the marshaller are repeatedly crossed above the head
a) Cut off engine and taxi in front
b) Stop maneuvering the aircraft on the ground
c) Start both engines
Arms of the marshaller placed above the head in a vertical position
a) Taxi to this bay
b) Stop taxi
c) Take off delayed
How does the marshaller tell the pilot to taxy the aircraft to a certain parking bay?
a) Arms repeatedly moved upward and backward, beckoning onward
b) Right hand pointing on the appropriate bay
c) Arms placed above the head in a vertical position
What is the signal for stop marshalling?
a) Right arm raised at elbow, with arm facing forward
b) Arms repeatedly crossed above the head
c) Arms placed above the head in a vertical position
The marshalling sign for an aircraft to stop is indicated by
a) Arms repeatedly crossed above the head
b) Both arms stretched vertically
c) Right arm raised at elbow
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg19)
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LOW-FLYING
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What is the minimum height requirement for obstacles to be lighted?
a) 300ft(90m)
b) 400ft(90m)
c) 500ft(175m)
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg22)
In general, the minimum height over a large open air gathering is? /
What is the minimum height that an aircraft should fly over an assembly of more than
1000 persons?
a)
b)
c)
d)
3000ft
3000m
1500ft
500ft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg41 / d(i))
The height that an aircraft shall not fly close to any person, vessels, vehicle or structure is
a) 500ft
b) 500m
c) 300ft
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 11)
When flying over a congested city or town, what are the limits?
a) 1000ft above the highest point, not within 2000ft
b) 2000ft above the highest point, not within 1500ft
c) 1500ft above the highest point, not within 2000ft
You are not allowed to fly
a) 1500ft above highest fixed object within 2000ft of the aircraft
b) 1000ft above highest fixed object within 2000ft of the aircraft
c) 2000ft above highest fixed object within 1500ft of the aircraft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg41 / 9.4.1 / a(ii))
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FLIGHT IN THE VICINITY OF AERODROME
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Which aircraft has priority over others? /
Who has the right of way? /
Which is correct?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Hospital aircraft has priority over all other aircraft
Aircraft on final has priority over all other aircraft in the air or on the ground
A military aircraft has priority over all other aircraft
An aircraft carrying a sick passenger
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg46)
Upon completing a turn on finals, ‘finals’ should be called from a distance of ______ not
less than touch down point.
a) 2nm
b) 4nm
c) 3nm
When do you call ‘long finals’?
a) 4nm
b) 6nm
c) 8nm
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 6)
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DOCUMENTS TO BE CARRIED
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You are flying a private jet from one aerodrome to another within the same country.
What is required to be with you?
a) Load Sheet, Flight Crew Licenses, Certificate of Airworthiness, Certificate of
Maintenance, Record Sheet
b) Load Sheet , Flight Crew Licenses, Certificate of Airworthiness, Record Sheet
c) Flight Crew Licenses, Certificate of Airworthiness, Record Sheet
What must you bring when you fly cross-country? /
Which of the following documents should be carried on a flight to Malaysia?
a) Certificate of Airworthiness, Crew Licenses, Certificate of Registration, Aircraft
Technical Log, Manual.
b) Aircraft Radio License, Certificate of Airworthiness, Certificate of Registration,
Aircraft Technical Log, Manual.
c) Aircraft Radio License, Certificate of Airworthiness, Crew Licenses, Certificate
of Registration, Aircraft Technical Log, Manual.
An aircraft in a cross country flight must carry__________.
a) Aircraft Radio Station License, Certificate of Airworthiness, Flight Crew
Licenses, Aircraft Technical Log, Flight Operations Manual
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg35 / 8.10 / 2)
Which is not required for a cross-country flight? /
Which of the following documents need not be carried for an international flight?
a) Certificate of Airworthiness
b) Certificate of Registration
c) Certificate of Maintenance
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg35 / 8.10 / 2)
A pilot in a Singapore registered aircraft on a private flight to KL must carry ________.
a) i) Aircraft Radio License and Tech Log
ii) Certificate of Airworthiness
iii) Flight Crew Licenses
iv) Certificate of Maintenance
v) Aircraft Flight Manual
vi) Load Sheet
a) All as in a) except iv) and vi)
b) All as in a) except i) and iv)
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg35 / 8.10)
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PROCEDURES WITHIN SINGAPORE FIR
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While passing above the transition layer, you must set?
a) Area QNH
b) Local QNH
c) 1013.2
The QNE is set at?
a) The transition layer
b) The transition level
c) The transition altitude
During a climb out, when do you change to 1013.2mb?
a) Transition altitude
b) Transition layer
c) Transition level
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg8 / 1.10.12.1)
When do you set aerodrome QNH to local QNH?
a) When leaving tower frequency of an aerodrome
b) Leaving the circuit pattern
c) After receiving the pressure altitude setting
When do you change from local QNH to Area QNH?
a) Leaving the terminal control area
b) Leaving the circuit
c) Leaving the transition altitude
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg10 / 1.10.12.11 / f)
Under transition level, QNH?
a) Area QNH
b) Local QNH
c) 1013.2
When flying below the transition altitude, your altimeter should be set to?
a) Local QNH
b) Area QNH
c) 1013.25
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg10 / 1.10.12.11)
What is the transition altitude for Singapore FIR?
a) 10 000ft
b) 11 000ft
c) 12 000ft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg10 / 1.10.12.11 / b)
On climb out, when is the setting of QNH changed to 1013.2mb?
a) On passing the transition level
b) On passing the transition layer
c) On passing the transition altitude
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg10 / 1.10.12.11 / b)
Below the transitional altitude, what is the altimeter reference?
a) Area QNH
b) Local QNH
c) Standard setting
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg10 / 1.10.12.11 / a)
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LIGHTS ON AIRCRAFT
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An anti-collision light is defined as being?
a) A flashing red light in respect of both fixed wing and rotor aircraft
b) A flashing red and white light in respect of both fixed wing and rotor aircraft
c) A flashing red or white light in respect of fixed wing and a flashing red light in
respect of rotor craft
An aircraft weighs 5700kg, what lights should it show?
a) A green light on the port side, a red light on the starboard side, a white light a the
back and an anti-collision light
b) A red light on the port side, a green light on the starboard side, a white light at the
back, and an anti-collision light
c) A green light on the port side, a red light on the starboard side, a white light at the
back, and an anti-collision light
Note: A guide to assist in choosing your answer would be to immediately identify that the
light on the port side is never green.
A Singapore registered aircraft with a total weight greater than 5700kg should display
a) Normal red, green and white lights, all steady
b) Normal red, green and white lights, all steady and anti-collision light
c) Normal red, green and white lights, all flashing, alternating with a flashing white
light
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg43 / 9.5.3 / 1b)
The angular displacement of the navigation light of an aircraft that is below 5700 kg
a) Starboard and port 110 degrees, tail light 110 degrees
b) Starboard and port 140 degrees, tail light 110 degrees
c) Starboard and port 110 degrees, tail light 70 degrees from dead stern
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg43 / 9.5.3 / 1b)
What lights should an aircraft in Singapore, whose weight is over 5700kg show?
a) A green light at port wing, a red light at starboard wing
b) A red light at port wing, a green light at starboard wing, and an anti-collision light
c) A green light at starboard wing, a red light at starboard wing and an anti collision
light
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg43 / 9.5.3 / 1a)
You see another aircraft at right angle, moving through your track from left to right, you
should see __________.
a) A green starboard light only
b) A red port light only
c) A white navigation light only
You see an aircraft at a constant bearing of 230 degrees
a) Continue moving as you have the right of way
b) Do anything you can to avoid collision
c) There is no risk of collision
When a plane is heading towards your direction at heading 340 degrees and you are
heading 085 degrees, what will you see and who has the right of way?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Green starboard light, you have the right of way
Green starboard light, the plane has the right of way
Red port light, the plane has the right of way
Red port light, you have the right of way
A pilot is sick. What must he do?
a) 25 day after the incident then inform
b) MC to show that he can’t fly
c) Get approval from CAAS after getting MC
Note: You will need an approval from the CAAS after 21 days.
When a pilot falls sick for more than 3 weeks, when can you resume flying?
a) Recovered and declared ‘fit’ by authorities appointed by CAAS
An aircraft which has to give way should see __________.
a) A green starboard light only
b) A red port light only
c) A white navigation light only
You see a green light at heading 320 degrees, same level. What is the risk of collision?
a) On collision course and I should maintain height and heading as I have the right
of way
b) On collision course and I should turn left to avoid
c) No risk of collision at all
The other aircraft is coming from your left meaning you are on his right. So by aviation
law, you have the right of way. Being on the same level, the fact that both aircrafts are on
a collision course cannot be written off. Note, this is especially if his relative bearing
does not change.
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 9)
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VISUAL AND PYROTECHNIC SIGNS
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Which of the following signals state that you are approaching a restricted area and should
alter heading immediately?
a) A green light of stars fired from the ground
b) A white light or star fired from the ground
c) A red light fired from the ground
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.2)
Red beam aimed at you /
Whilst in-flight, what does a steady red bean signify?
a) Aerodrome unsuitable for landing, divert to another aerodrome
b) Do not land, cancels all previous permissions to land, wait for permission
c) Continue circling and give way to other aircraft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.1)
You see a flashing green light directed at you. What should you do?
a) Return to circuit and wait for permission to land
b) Return to circuit and land
c) Leave the circuit
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.1)
You are flying and you see green pyrotechnics or flashes fired at you.
a) You are in the vicinity of a restricted area, alter course immediately
b) Another aircraft on ground is threatened by grave or imminent danger and
requires immediate assistance
c) Your aircraft has entered a restricted area, land at nearest aerodrome
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.2 / ii)
A continuous green light directed from the tower to an airplane in-flight means?
a) Go around
b) Continue circling
c) You may land
A red-flare fired from the ground to an aircraft in flight symbolizes
a) Do not land
b) Land later
c) Both
A continues red light directed at an aircraft on the ground means?
a) The aircraft must stop
b) The aircraft must return to the parking area
c) The aircraft may continue to hold, but must not take-off
A red pyrotechnic is fired from the ground ATC
a) A/c on ground taxy clear of runway/landing area
b) A/c on approach do not land and wait for permission
c) A/c on ground return to the starting point
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.1)
You are in a restricted area and required to land at the nearest aerodrome. You will see?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Green pyrotechnic lights
Green flashes
Red flashes
White flashes
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.2 / (ii))
During a take-off roll, you see a red pyrotechnic light fired, you
a) Abort take-off
b) Return to the parking area
c) Continue to take-off as it is not meant for you
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.1)
Which of the following signals indicates that you are entering a prohibited area? /
Which of the signals indicate that you are in the vicinity of a restricted area and should
alter course immediately?
a) White flashes
b) Green lights
c) Red lights
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg11 / 1.10.13.2 / i)
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URGENCY AND SAFETY SIGNALS
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Need to land immediately
a) Rocking of wings
b) Keep landing lights on/off and steady
c) On/off navigation lights
An aircraft is in difficulties, which compels it to land without requiring immediate
assistance
a) Leaving the landing light continuously on
b) Switching on and off the navigation lights
c) Rocking its wings
A red parachute flare is?
Repeated switching on and off of the landing light(s) is?
a) An ‘Urgency’ signal
b) A ‘Distress’ signal
c) Of no significance
An aircraft switching landing lights on and off is to signal
a) It is compelled to land but no immediate assistance is required
b) Has priority in landing
c) Is leaving the circuit
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg28)
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 90)
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OTHER POSSIBLE QUESTIONS
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A pilot requires meteorological documentation, how much prior notice should be given?
a) 2 hours at Singapore Airport, 1 hour at Seletar Aerodrome
b) 3 hours at Singapore Airport, 1&1/2 hour at Seletar Aerodrome
c) 1&1/2 hours at Singapore Airport, 3 hour at Seletar Aerodrome
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg26 / 4.2)
In the event of failure of the aircrafts navigation lights, what should be done?
a) Use landing lights as a substitute
b) Inform ATC immediately, but continue with the flight within the vicinity of the
aerodrome
c) Land at the nearest aerodrome as soon as possible if the problem cannot be
rectified
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg43 / 9.5.2)
A cross country flight is made by following a railway track, how should the aircraft fly?
a) On the right side of the railway track
b) On the left side of the railway track
c) Directly on top of the railway track
The best way to commit this answer to memory is to recall that pilots fly/practice keeping
the BKE on the left when operating in area’A’.
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg47 / 9.6.4)
Which is the last aerodrome you usually depart from for a cross-country flight?
a) Public aerodrome
b) Medical aerodrome
c) Customs aerodrome
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg27 / 5.2)
What is a purple airway for?
a) Military exercise
b) Very important people
c) Air ambulance
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg22 / 1.10.16)
Which of the aircraft has the priority on final approach?
a) The faster aircraft
b) The lower aircraft
c) A twin engine aircraft
(THE AIR PILOT’S MANUAL book 2 / pg 7)
When can you carry out aerobatic maneuvers?
a) With the authorization of the CAAS
b) Over a congested city
c) Over an aerodrome with the approval of ATC
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg47 / 9.6.3)
Where do I set the aerodrome QNH?
Where do you carry out an altimeter check?
a) Apron
b) Meeting room
c) Compass swing
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg10 / 1.10.12.12)
Permanent danger areas are marked with
a) A solid red outline
b) Pecked red line
c) Shade with red
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg22 / 1.10.15.1)
Which of the following instruments is required for a night flight?
a) Landing lights, 2 altimeters
b) Landing lights, turn co-ordinator, AH
c) Cockpit lights, turn co-ordinator, AH
To fly a navigation trip at night, an aircraft is required to carry ___________.
a) Navigation lights, 2 altimeters and landing lights
b) Navigation light, landing lights, altimeter, turn coordinator, and AH
c) Navigation lights, cockpit lights, altimeter, turn coordinator or AH
The definition of cross-country in the ANO is?
a) 2nm from the departed aerodrome
b) Any flight that passes FIR
c) 10km from the departed aerodrome
What is a cross country flight?
a) Any flight that exits Singapore’s FIR
b) When you leave the aerodrome
c) When you fly 10km from the aerodrome
A pilot has been incapacitated in a car accident, what should be his course of action?
a) Inform the civil aviation authorities after 25 days of still being incapacitated
b) Get a medical certificate, inform authorities and resume flying
c) Inform the civil aviation authorities immediately, writing in as soon as possible
and resume flying only after being certified as medically fit
What are you required to do when you are incapacitated for work?
a) Inform civil department of aviation as soon as possible and get medical clearance
to fly again
b) Inform the civil department of aviation after getting a medical clearance
c) Inform the civil department of aviation after the twentieth day
When can an aircraft land in Singapore when an aircraft is still on the runway? /
When can an aircraft land immediately after a preceding aircraft has landed?
a) When the preceding aircraft has a high speed turn off
b) When the landing aircraft is able to land ahead of the preceding aircraft
c) When the landing aircraft is a light aircraft and requires a short landing distance
With aerodrome QFE set, the altimeter should read?
a) Aerodrome elevation when the airplane is parked
b) Zero when the airplane is on the ground
c) Zero when the airplane is parked at the highest point of the landing area
Which of the following is used to calculate the take-off run?
a) Pressure altitude (QNH and air temperature)
b) Pressure altitude (1013.2 and air temperature)
c) Pressure altitude (QFE and air temperature)
During a VFR trip from KL to Singapore, you experience a radio failure. You
a) Return to KL
b) Continue as per flight plan
c) Maintain VFR and land at the nearest aerodrome
When can you cross a danger area?
a) With a written approval of CAAS
b) When the danger area is not active and/or with the approval of ATC
c) When your instructor advises you to do so
When are you allowed to distribute pamphlets in an aircraft?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Process at least a CPL
When your instructor authorizes you to do so
With the approval of the ATC
Approval from the CAAS
If you want to fly through a prohibited area, you can?
a) Obtain permission from the ATC or when the area is not in use
b) Only enter after a written approval from CAAS
c) No entry under all circumstances
If you are approaching a prohibited area
a) Seek permission from CAAS
b) Fly over the upper limits
c) Fly through then inform ATC
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A pilot has been sick for more than 3 weeks will
a) Provide his medical certificate from a qualified doctor on the 21st day and resume
flying
b) Has his license suspended until he is declared ‘fit’ by a CAAS medical review
c) Be able to resume flying only after the 22nd day
If you’re incapacitated, what should you do?
a) After 21 days, resume flying
b) Commence flying immediately after feeling well
c) Inform immediately
For this question, you are advised o PTO* as you will need CAAS approval after 21 days
of incapacitation.
Approval from CAA is needed for incapacitation more than
a) 7 days
b) 30 days
c) 20 days
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When should a flight plan be filed?
a) For flights other than circuits or landings with duration more than 1 hour
b) Only for flights out of Singapore control zone
c) For all flights
In the NOTAMS, ‘cross country’ flight is used when
a) Distance is 3nm from the aerodrome of departure
b) Passing from one FIR to another
c) Distance of 10km from the aerodrome of departure
You are flying a cross country flight and “forced-landed” in another aerodrome. You
should _________.
a) Inform the customs or call the local police immediately
b) Call and inform the ATC
c) Continue to the planned aerodrome once you aircraft is ready
In what conditions can you drop goods from a plane?
a) With a PPL restricted license and a CAAS approval
b) With a CPL license and a CAAS approval
c) With a ATPL and 300hrs of dropping operations
Restricted areas are noted in a flight path with a
a) Red line
b) Broken red line
c) The area shaded red
The aerodrome reference point is defined as
a) The notified geographical location at an aerodrome
b) The ATC tower
c) The threshold of the landing runway
An aerobatics performance requires?
a) A written approval from the aviation authority
b) A written approval from an aviation operator or an aircraft operator
c) A note or memorandum to the ATC where the performance is to be conducted
Unfortunately I was forced to land at an unmanned aerodrome. Do I ____________.
a) Stay the night and take-off at dawn
b) Inform the customs or police immediately
c) Inform the customs or police within 7 working days
You are force landing on an “unmanned” airfield. You should?
a) Inform ATC as soon as radio contact resumes
b) Inform CAAS within 24 hours upon landing on the airfield
c) Inform other aircrafts in the vicinity
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The international distress frequency is?
a) 500KHz
b) 2182KHz
c) Both
The scene of search frequency is?
a) 123.1 MHz
b) 281.8MHz
c) Both
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg28)
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The word INFORMATION in the aerodrome call-sign, denotes?
a) An aerodrome flight information service
b) An aerodrome air/ground communication service
c) An aerodrome tower service
With reference to VASIS being used, when is the aircraft on the correct glide path?
a) When the near bars are red and the far bars are white
b) When the near bars are white and the far bars are red
c) When both near and far bars are white
How are NOTAM Class 1 circulated?
a) By post
b) By telephone
c) By fax, in real-time
The standard time datum, unless otherwise stated in the AIP is?
a) Zulu
b) UTC
c) LMT
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) nautical mile is given as?
a) 1825m
b) 1852m
c) 6080ft
When a MAYDAY call is transmitted on 121.5 MHz, to whom should the message be
addressed?
a) To every aircraft in the vicinity
b) The air traffic service facility in use
c) No address is required
If requesting VDF bearing, a given bearing of Class Charlie is?
a) Accurate to within + or – 2degrees
b) Accurate to within + or – 5 degrees
c) Accurate to within + or – 10 degrees
Aeronautical information circulars dealing with operational matters including ATS
facilities and requirements are?
a) White
b) Yellow
c) Mauve
If requested to do so by an authorized person, the commander of an aircraft must produce
the certificate of registration of the aircraft and his/her pilot’s license within?
a) 5 days
b) 15 days
c) A reasonable time
For the purpose of the ANO, an aircraft is deemed to be in-flight
a) From the moment the wheels leave the ground to the moment they touch down
again
b) From the moment the aircraft moves under its own power to the moment it comes
to rest after landing
c) As in (a) plus 10 minutes for taxying
A succession of white lights fired from the aircraft in flight indicates
a) It is in imminent danger and requires immediate assistance
b) It is compelled to land
c) It has suffered a total communications failure
Personal flying logbook entries shall be completed in respect to each and every flight
a) As soon as is reasonably practical
b) Within 24hours of completion of the flight
c) By midnight the day after the flight ended
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An aircraft flying IFR outside controlled airspace, altitude 5000ft. He must fly?
a) Fly quadrantal
b) Fly under ATC instructions
c) Fly semi-circular rule
An IFR airplane has a true track of 090M, satisfy the quadrant rule when cruising at?
a) FL 50
b) FL 55
c) FL 60
The correct quadrant for an aircraft flying on a magnetic track of 180 degrees is?
a) FL 180
b) FL 190
c) FL 195
An airplane has a true track of 269 T in an area where magnetic variation is 7 W. To
satisfy the quadrant rule, it should cruise at?
a) 3500ft
b) 4000ft
c) 4500ft
269T+7=276M
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg3)
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A person acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft shall not be permitted to do so if?
a) He/she has consumed any alcohol within the past 8 hours
b) He/she has consumed any alcohol within the past 5 hours
c) If the consumption of alcohol or drugs has impaired his/her ability to so act
In this question, the crew means the piloting crew.
A control area established at the confluence of Airways in the vicinity of major
Aerodrome is called a?
a) Terminal area
b) Terminal control area
c) Aerodrome control area
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg6)
Airspace in which activities dangerous to flight may occur within scheduled hours are
known as?
a) Restricted area
b) Prohibited area
c) Danger area
The minimum conditions for VFR flight above 3000ft in uncontrolled airspace for a PPL
(without an IMC rating) are?
a) Flight visibility 1.5km horizontal distance from cloud 1km, vertical distance from
cloud 500ft
b) Flight visibility 5km remain clear of cloud and in sight of ground or water
c) Flight visibility 8km horizontal distance from cloud 1.5km, vertical distance from
cloud 1000ft
The minimum conditions for VFR flight 160 knots below 3000ft in uncontrolled airspace
for a PPL (without an IMC rating) are?
d) Flight visibility 1.5km horizontal distance from cloud 1km, vertical distance from
cloud 500ft
e) Flight visibility 5km remain clear of cloud and in sight of ground or water
f) Flight visibility 8km horizontal distance from cloud 1.5km, vertical distance from
cloud 1000ft
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg1)
In general, an IFR must not fly at less than ____ above the highest obstacle within ____.
a) 1000ft,3nm
b) 1000ft,5nm
c) 2000ft,5nm
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg2)
Distress, urgency or ‘Lost’ calls can be made on the frequency in use or on the
emergency service VHF frequency which is?
a) 125.1 MHz
b) 121.8 MHz
c) 121.5 MHz
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg28)
Should a loaded firearm be carried on an aircraft?
a) Yes
b) No
c) Yes, for use against hijackers
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg33)
Certificate of Airworthiness usually last for?
a) 6 months
b) 12 months
c) 36 months
The dimension of an airway are _____ either side of a straight line joining certain places
and has specified vertical limits.
a) 5nm
b) 10nm
c) 15nm
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg6)
A controlled VFR flight authorized by ATC to operate within a control zone under
meteorological conditions below VMC is called?
a) A controlled VFR flight
b) A special VFR flight
c) An uncontrolled VFR flight
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg3)
A captive balloon or kite shall NOT be flown _____________ of the aerodrome.
a) 1km
b) 3km
c) 5km
A private pilot intended to carry out a flight involving a sea crossing is recommended to
submit a fight plan if any part of the flight is more than a certain distance from the coast.
The distance is?
a) 10miles
b) 15miles
c) 50miles
Cross-country flight is when an aircraft is more than 46.3km from the aerodrome.
1nm=1.852km
Hence 46.3/1.852=25nm
If this option is not available, then you will have to PTO*
Flight Information Region (FIR) extends from the ground level ______________.
a) Up to but not including FL 250
b) Up to but not including FL 290
c) With no upper limit
(CAAS Aviation law for PPL book / pg7)