Air Law questions – Flight Academy Ground Test

1. According to ICAO, an overtaking situation exists when an aircraft approaches another from the rear within an angle of less than:

A) 45 degrees
B) 60 degrees
C) 70 degrees
D) 90 degrees

2. Ground markings showing a double cross (++) indicate:

A) Hospital landing area
B) Gliders are operating in the area
C) Helicopters may only land within the designated area
D) Landing prohibited for all aircraft

3. An aircraft must not fly in formation with other aircraft unless:

A) It is flying at night
B) All pilots have agreed to do so beforehand
C) They are all the same aircraft type
D) They are flying under IFR conditions

4. What ground-to-air visual signal indicates 'Direction of landing'?

A) A horizontal T shape
B) Double cross marks (++)
C) A dumbbell shape
D) An arrow pointing in the direction

5. Unless ATC authorizes otherwise, when flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome, what type of circuit is standard?

A) Right-hand circuit
B) Left-hand circuit
C) Overhead circuit
D) Direct approach circuit

6. What is the purpose of Visual Approach Slope Indicators (VASI) at aerodromes?

A) To guide aircraft to the correct terminal building
B) To indicate runway length remaining
C) To provide guidance on the correct approach angle for landing
D) To indicate maximum takeoff weight permitted

7. What does a steady green light signal from an aircraft in flight to another aircraft mean?

A) You may proceed
B) Return for landing
C) Immediate assistance is requested
D) You are cleared to land

8. An aircraft landing or on final approach has right of way over which other aircraft?

A) Only other aircraft of the same type
B) Only other aircraft at the same altitude
C) Other aircraft in flight and on the surface
D) No other aircraft has to give way

9. According to Article 35 of the Chicago Convention (1944), what is required for carrying dangerous goods or hazardous cargo on international flights?

A) Dangerous goods can be carried without any restrictions if they are packaged and labeled correctly.
B) Dangerous goods must only be declared but do not need to be classified or packaged.
C) Only commercial aircraft are allowed to carry dangerous goods if they comply with the rules of the state of origin.
D) Dangerous goods must be properly classified, packaged, and declared, following international standards before being transported.

10. A red letter 'L' displayed in the signals square indicates:

A) Landing prohibited
B) Left-hand circuit is in force
C) Low visibility procedures in effect
D) Landing permitted only on hard surfaces

11. Alternating red and green lights from the control tower to an aircraft in flight indicate:

A) Cleared to land
B) Extreme caution to be exercised
C) Return to the starting point on the airfield
D) Do not land, aerodrome unsafe

12. What does a red and yellow cross (X) indicate when displayed on the signals square?

A) Aerodrome completely closed
B) Extreme caution must be exercised during approach and landing
C) Landing prohibited
D) Military aircraft operations in progress

13. What does a white runway mark in the shape of a dumbbell indicate?

A) Aircraft takeoff and landing permitted in both directions
B) Landing is restricted to helicopters only
C) Takeoff and landing must be on the surfaces between the circles
D) Movement permitted only on hard surfaces

14. According to Article 30 of the Chicago Convention (1944), what regulation applies to aircraft equipped with radio communication equipment?

A) Aircraft must have a radio license issued by the state of registry, and radio use must comply with the regulations of the state where the aircraft is operating.
B) Any aircraft can use its radio equipment freely in any state, regardless of local regulations.
C) Only commercial aircraft are required to have a radio license for international flights.
D) Pilots can operate radio equipment without a specific license, as long as they have flight training.

15. According to Article 32 of the Chicago Convention (1944), what is required for the personnel operating an aircraft engaged in international navigation?

A) Personnel must hold valid licenses issued or validated by the state of registry, meeting the standards set by the Convention.
B) Only pilots need to hold licenses, while other crew members do not require any certification.
C) Crew members are not required to hold licenses for international flights, as long as they have local training in their home country.
D) Personnel must have training and experience but do not need formal licenses as long as they work for a registered airline.

16. When using a red/white VASI (Visual Approach Slope Indicator), what does 'red over white' indicate?

A) You are too high on the approach path
B) You are too low on the approach path
C) You are on the correct approach path
D) You should circle the field before landing