Air Law questions – Flight Academy Ground Test

1. What does Article 1 of the Chicago Convention (1944) state regarding sovereignty in air law?

A) It grants all countries the right to freely navigate any airspace without restrictions.
B) It asserts that each state has complete sovereignty over the airspace above its territory.
C) It allows airlines to operate in any country's airspace without consent.
D) It establishes that airspace sovereignty is shared equally among all countries.

2. When in flight, a steady red light signal from one aircraft to another means:

A) Give way to other aircraft and continue watching
B) Land at this aerodrome after me
C) You are in a prohibited area
D) Do not land; aerodrome unsafe

3. What does Article 24 of the Chicago Convention (1944) state regarding customs duty for aircraft?

A) Aircraft flying to, from, or across a state's territory are temporarily exempt from customs duties, including fuel, oil, spare parts, and onboard stores.
B) All aircraft must pay customs duties on fuel, oil, spare parts, and other supplies, regardless of their flight route.
C) Only commercial flights are exempt from customs duties, while private aircraft must pay them.
D) Aircraft entering a foreign country must always pay customs duties, including for fuel and spare parts.

4. In the absence of ground signals, take-offs and landings should be conducted:

A) In the direction that provides the shortest taxi distance
B) In the direction that keeps the sun behind the pilot
C) Into wind
D) In the same direction as the last aircraft

5. 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

6. 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.

7. Which ICAO documents contain details of recommended regulations and procedures for various aspects of aviation?

A) National aviation laws of individual states
B) Airline operation manuals
C) Air traffic control procedures only
D) Annexes

8. What does Article 2 of the Chicago Convention (1944) define as the territory of a state in relation to civil aviation?

A) The territory of a state includes only its land areas, excluding any territorial waters.
B) The territory of a state includes its land areas and adjacent territorial waters under its sovereignty, protection, or mandate.
C) The territory of a state refers solely to its airspace and not the land or waters.
D) The territory of a state refers to all the airspace above the Earth, regardless of territorial boundaries.

9. The large number '20' painted at the end of a runway indicates:

A) The runway is 2,000 feet long
B) The runway number is 20
C) The runway heading is approximately 200 degrees
D) The maximum aircraft weight in tons allowed on this runway

10. Which document contains information about airfields, airspace, restrictions, and procedures?

A) National aviation laws of individual states
B) Airline operation manuals
C) AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication)
D) Air traffic control procedures only

11. In regard to runway markings, what is the significance of the 'holding position' markings?

A) The point where taxiing aircraft must stop if not cleared to enter the runway
B) The area where aircraft should park for pre-flight checks
C) The beginning of the active runway area
D) The point where departing passengers must wait before boarding

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. When overtaking another aircraft, the overtaking aircraft must:

A) Pass on the left of the aircraft being overtaken
B) Pass on the right of the aircraft being overtaken
C) Pass above the aircraft being overtaken
D) Alter course to the right regardless of position