Ppl Skills Test Ground Evaluation Examples

1. With regards to airlaw, may you land in a built up area?

91.07.4 (1) No pilot-in-command of a helicopter shall land at or take-off from any place unless the place is so situated to permit the helicopter, in the event of an emergency arising during such landing or take-off, to land without undue hazard to persons or property on the surface. (2) No pilot-in-command of a helicopter shall land on, or take-off from, any building, structure or place situated within 100 metres of any other building or structure, in the area of jurisdiction of a local government, unless such building, structure or place has been approved for the purpose by the Commissioner: Provided that this restriction shall not apply –to a helicopter landing on, or taking off from, a building, structure or place within an industrial area, a commercial warehouse area or an open farm land which is suitable for such purposes and in respect of which helicopter the pilot-in-command is the holder of a valid commercial or airline transport pilot licence (helicopter) or, in the case of the holder of a private pilot licence (helicopter), with the written permission of the Commissioner, unless specifically prohibited by the local government;to a helicopter engaged in an emergency medical service operation referred to in Part 138, or undertaking of a flight necessary for the exercising of any power in terms of any law.(3) A local government may after consultation with the Commissioner, extend the scope of the provisions of sub-regulation (2)(a) to include other places in its area of jurisdiction.(4) The Commissioner may, in the interests of aviation safety, impose conditions or institute restrictions as to the use of any building, structure or place for the landing or take-off of helicopters, or require special flight procedures to be adopted at, or special routes to be followed to or from, such building, structure or place by helicopters, and the Commissioner may impose different conditions, institute different restrictions or require different special flight procedures to be adopted in respect of different buildings, structures or places.(5) Nothing in this regulation shall be construed as conferring any right to land at any building, structure or place against the wishes of the owner of, or any other person who has an interest in, the building, structure or place or as prejudicing the rights or remedies of any person in respect of any injury to persons or property caused by the helicopter or its occupants.

There are no specific regulations regarding landing or taking off from buildings, structures, or places within a built up area.

Yes, a pilot-in-command of a helicopter can land in a built up area without any restrictions.

A pilot-in-command of a helicopter cannot land at or take-off from any place without prior approval from the local government.

2. What is the minimum height to overfly a built up area?

B. 1 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 3 000 feet

91.06.32 (1) Except when necessary for taking off or landing, or except with prior written approval of the Commissioner, no aircraft – (a) shall be flown over built-up areas or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1 000 feet above the highest obstacle, within a radius of 2 000 feet from the aircraft;

A. 500 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 1 000 feet

C. 2 000 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 2 500 feet

The correct minimum height to overfly a built-up area is 1 000 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 2 000 feet as specified in the regulations mentioned.

Explanation

The correct minimum height to overfly a built-up area is 1 000 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 2 000 feet as specified in the regulations mentioned.

3. What is the minimum height to overfly an open air assembly of people?

500 feet

91.06.32 (1) Except when necessary for taking off or landing, or except with prior written approval of the Commissioner, no aircraft – (a) shall be flown over built-up areas or over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1 000 feet above the highest obstacle, within a radius of 2 000 feet from the aircraft;(b) when flown elsewhere than specified in paragraph (a), shall be flown at a height less than 500 feet above the ground or water, unless the flight can be made without hazard or nuisance to persons or property on the ground or water; and(c) shall circle over or do repeated overflights over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 3 000 feet above the surface.

3,000 feet

2,000 feet

According to aviation regulations, no aircraft shall be flown over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 2,000 feet from the aircraft.

Explanation

According to aviation regulations, no aircraft shall be flown over an open-air assembly of persons at a height less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a radius of 2,000 feet from the aircraft.

4. Where will you find information regarding FAPN with regards to Frequencies, etc?

VFR Sectional Charts

NOTAMs

AIP Part 3 – Aerodromes (AD1)

Aircraft Operating Manuals

The correct answer can be found in AIP Part 3 – Aerodromes (AD1) which provides detailed information regarding FAPN frequencies and other related details. NOTAMs, VFR Sectional Charts, and Aircraft Operating Manuals may contain other relevant information but not specific to FAPN details.

Explanation

The correct answer can be found in AIP Part 3 – Aerodromes (AD1) which provides detailed information regarding FAPN frequencies and other related details. NOTAMs, VFR Sectional Charts, and Aircraft Operating Manuals may contain other relevant information but not specific to FAPN details.

5. Where can you locate information about FAJS heli-landing facilities?

Heliports can be found in the Weather section of the AIP.

Heliports can be found in AD 3 of AIP Part 3

Heliports can be found in NOTAMs.

Heliports can be found in AD 2 of AIP Part 3.

The correct place to find information about FAJS heli-landing facilities is in AD 3 of AIP Part 3 which pertains to heliports specifically.

Explanation

The correct place to find information about FAJS heli-landing facilities is in AD 3 of AIP Part 3 which pertains to heliports specifically.

6. What do the AIP, NOTAM, and AIC systems contain information about?

AIP - Contains information on temporary changes to air navigation, NOTAM - Provides information on physical characteristics of aerodromes, AIC - Contains information on meteorological updates

AIP - Contains information on road navigation, NOTAM - Contains information on maritime activities, AIC - Provides information on wildlife conservation

AIP - Contains information on aircraft performance, NOTAM - Includes information on local attractions, AIC - Provides information on flight ticket prices

AIP – Contains information of a lasting character essential to air navigationInformation includes that of physical characteristics of aerodromes, facilities and proceduresAir traffic control, navigation aids, communication, meteorology and procedures associated with these. AIP SUP – Temporary changes of a duration of three months or longer to any section of the AIP. Issued Monthly NOTAM (Notice to Airman) – Contains information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard; the timely knowledge of which is essential to those concerned with flight operations. Issued Monthly AIC – Contains information that does not qualify for inclusion in the AIP or as a NOTAM Gives long-term advance information on major changes in procedures or facilities. Also contains information of an explanatory or advisory nature or information on administrative and technical matters.

The AIP system contains information of a lasting character essential to air navigation, the NOTAM system contains information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, and the AIC system contains information that does not qualify for inclusion in the AIP or as a NOTAM and gives long-term advance information on major changes in procedures or facilities.

Explanation

The AIP system contains information of a lasting character essential to air navigation, the NOTAM system contains information concerning the establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure or hazard, and the AIC system contains information that does not qualify for inclusion in the AIP or as a NOTAM and gives long-term advance information on major changes in procedures or facilities.

7. What is the correct answer to 2 + 2?

2

6

B

8

The correct answer to 2 + 2 is 4. 2 + 2 equals 4, not 2, 6, or 8.

Explanation

The correct answer to 2 + 2 is 4. 2 + 2 equals 4, not 2, 6, or 8.

8. Which letter comes after 'c' in the alphabet?

B

D

E