AIR REGULATIONS

1. A service established with the objective of contributing to a safe, orderly and expeditious
flow of air traffic by ensuring that ATC capacity is utilized to the maximum extent possible and that
the traffic volume is compatible with the capacities declared by the appropriate authority shall be
known as
(a) Alerting Service
(b) Air Traffic Advisory Service
(c) Flight Information Service
(d) Air Traffic Flow Management. (d/162)

2. A method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within
the coverage of station –coverage of station referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the
capability of the capability of self contained aids, or a combination of these is commonly known as
(a) Star Navigation
(b) Selected Point Navigation
(c) Area Navigation
(d) World Wide Navigation (c/162)

3. In case of an emergency the aerodrome from which a flight departs may also be a
(a) Take-off alternate
(b) Destination alternate
(c) En-route alternate
(d) Both b & c (d/102)

4. Clearance limit can be

(a) A level
(b) A time limit
(c) A significant point
(d) Both a and b c

5. At a controlled aerodrome it is necessary to

(a) Have a Control Zone
(b) Have a Aerodrome Traffic Zone
(c) Provide ATC service to Aerodrome Traffic
(d) Ensure only IFR flights are operated from there. c

6. Minimum flight visibility for a VFR flight within controlled airspace (i)at or below 3000 ft AGL
(ii) above 3000 ft AGL is
(a) 3 km for (i) and 5 km for (ii)
(b) 5 km for (i) and (ii)
(c) 1.5 km for (i) and 3 km for (ii)
(d) 8 km for (i) and 5 km for (ii) b

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7. The Meteorological conditions shall be considered as below the minimum for that
aerodrome when the cloud amount is greater than:
(a) 3/8 in any one layer below the cloud ht specified by the operator concerned
(b) 4/8 in any one layer below the cloud ht specified by the operator concerned
(c) 5/8 in any one layer below the cloud ht specified by the operator concerned
(d) 6/8 in any one layer below the cloud ht specified by the operator concerned c

8. You are the PIC of an IFR flight and you decide to do a visual approach, (condition)
(a) You should be VFR and have terrain in contact.
(b) You should know your exact position and be visual.
(c) The reported ceiling and visibility should be equal to or greater than prescribed minima
and aerodrome should be in sight.
(d) All are correct. c

9. Alerting posts for Search and Rescue have been established at

(a) All operational aerodromes
(b) All rescue co-ordination centres only
(c) All aerodromes and railway stations
(d) All controlled aerodromes whether civil or defense d

10. An aircraft that has been cleared to land and fails to do so within 05 minutes is considered to
be
(a) Uncertainty phase
(b) Alert Phase
(c) Distress Phase
(d) Emergency Phase b

11. An Aircraft with an all up weight of 80 tons shall be classified as

(a) Heavy – Wake Turbulence category
(b) Medium– Wake Turbulence category
(c) Light– Wake Turbulence category
(d) Extra Heavy– Wake Turbulence category b

12.
13. An IFR flight on a precision approach CAT II must have the required visual reference at least
at a height of
(a) 200ft or above the terrain
(b) 100 ft or above the terrain
(c) 50 ft or above the terrain
(d) 150 ft or above the terrain b

13. ADC is not required for local flights conducted

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 (a) within 5 nm radius centered around the ARP and vertical limits of 1000 ft. AGL of
aerodrome.
(b) within 10 nm radius centered around the ARP and vertical limits of 1000 ft. AGL of
aerodrome.
(c) within 5 nm radius centered around the ARP and vertical limits of 10000 ft. AGL of
aerodrome.
(d) within 25 nm radius centered around the ARP and vertical limits of 5000 ft. AGL of
aerodrome. a

14. In the classification of airspaces it has been specified that one class shall not be used for
Control Zones. That class of airspace is :
(a) Class A
(b) Class C
(c) Class E
(d) Class G (Class E pg 165/3)

15. VFR flights receive traffic information (without request) regarding other VFR flights in
(a) Class B airspace
(b) Class C airspace
(c) Class D airspace
(e) Class E airspace (Class C pg 165/3)

16. Vertical Separation above FL 290 shall be ________ ft when both aircraft are RVSM
compliant and operating within RVSM airspace
(a) 2000
(b) 3000
© 1000
(d) 4000 (1000 ft Pg
167/6.1.2)

17. Radar Separation between two identified aircraft shall normally not be less than
(a) 3 NM
(b) 5 NM
(c) 8 NM
(d) 10 NM b

18. The holding pattern for VOR at an aerodrome specifies 288 deg radial 1 min right hand
racetracks. You are supposed to
(a) Approach VOR on radial 288 from sector 1.
(b) Leave VOR on radial 288
(c) Fly to VOR on a parallel heading of 288 from Sector 2.
(d) None of the above are correct

19. The holding pattern for an aerodrome specifies VOR inbound as radial 288deg. What
heading would an aircraft be flying if he is to enter from sector 2?
(a) Any heading from 318 to 018 deg
(b) A heading between 218 and 358 deg
(c) A heading between 038 and 108 deg
(d) A heading between 038 and 178 deg (Reciprocal Heading is required)c

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20. Essential traffic information is issued by ATC when:
(a) An IFR flight is not separated from another by the minimum separation required
(b) For a vehicle crossing the runway and an IFR flight at departure point
(c) IFR flight is executing a missed approach and birds are seen
(d) VFR flight is climbing/ descending in IMC. a

21. A checklist of NOTAMs currently in force shall be issued at intervals of

(a) Once every fortnight.
(b) Once a month
(c) Once every two months
(d) Once a quarter b

22. A holding pattern is established for an aerodrome with an inbound heading of 270 deg.
Sector 1 shall be oriented from _____ deg to _____ deg and the entry pattern shall be
(a) 020 to 090 deg and entry direct
(b) 340 to 020 deg and entry parallel
(c) 270 to 020 deg and entry parallel
(d) 200 to 340 deg and entry Offset c

23. A new or revised EAT shall be issued and transmitted to the aircraft whenever it differs from
the previous one by more than
(a) 15 mins
(b) 10 mins
(c) 5 mins
(d) 3 mins c

24. In class G airspace IFR and VFR flights both are permitted and
(a) FIS is provided on request.
(b) ATC Service may be provided to them on request.
(c) ATC Service is to be provided to them.
(d) ATC is on request but FIS is continuous information. a

25. The flight crew shall always read back

(a) Information regarding Surface wind & Visibility.
(b) ATC Clearances
(c) Essential Traffic Information.
(d) All are correct. b

26. Same track means that the angular difference is less than 45 degrees or more than 315
degrees and whose protection areas overlap (b Pg 168 6.3.a)
(a) is less than 70 degrees or more than 140 degrees and whose protection areas overlap.
(b) is less than 45 degrees or more than 315 degrees and whose protection areas overlap.
(c) is less than 35 degrees or more than 70 degrees and whose protection areas overlap.
(d) is less than 45 degrees or more than 90 degrees and whose protection areas overlap.

(The degrees are to be worked out between the a/c fore and aft axis)

27. NOTAMs containing information in respect of changes / unserviceability etc. of aeronautical

facilities likely to last for more than 2 hours, in respect of location of direct importance to
international aircraft operations, requiring general international distribution, shall be known as

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 a) NOTAM Series A
b) NOTAM Series B
c) NOTAM Series C
d) NOTAM Series D a

28. Aircraft flying on same level same track shall be separated

(b Pg 169 6.3.b)
(a) by 15 minutes if navigational aids permit frequent determination of speed and position.
(b) by 10 minutes or more if navigational aids permit frequent determination of speed and
position.
(c) by 5 minutes or more if navigational aids permit frequent determination of speed and
position.
(d) by 10 minutes or more even if navigational aids do not permit frequent determination
of speed and position.

29. Aircraft climbing or descending while flying on same track shall be separated (d Pg 173
6.3.1.3.c)

(a) by 10 minutes when on RNav.

(b) by 5 minutes provided the level change is commenced within 05 minutes of the
clearance time.
(c) by 10 minutes or more even if navigational aids do not permit frequent determination of
speed and position.
(d) by 05 minutes provided the level change is commenced within 10 minutes of the time
the second aircraft has reported over an exact reporting point.

30. Longitudinal separation based on distance for aircraft flying on the same track the
separation minima can be reduced from 37 km to 19 km provided the leading aircraft maintains a
speed of
(c Pg 177
6.3.1.3.1.b)
(a) 40 kts or more faster.
(b) 30 kts or more faster.
(c) 20 kts or more faster.
(d) 10 kts or more faster.

31. Separation between an aircraft holding in flight and another flight arriving, departing or
enroute shall be a minimum of
(a Pg 180 6.5.)
(a) 5 mts flying time from the holding area.
(b) 10 mts flying time from the holding area.
(c) 15 mts flying time from the holding area.
(d) 20 mts flying time from the holding area.

32. Two aircraft departing from the same aerodrome and following diverging tracks of 45
degrees immediately after take off, the minimum separation shall be (a Pg 181
6.6.1.)
(a) 1 minute.
(b) 2 minutes.
(c) 3 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

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33. Two aircraft departing from the same aerodrome and following same track, the minimum
separation shall be (b Pg 181 6.6.2.)
(a) 1 minute if the preceding aircraft is 40 kts or more faster.
(b) 2 minutes if the preceding aircraft is 40 kts or more faster.
(c) 5 minutes if the preceding aircraft is 40 kts or more faster.
(d) 10 minutes if the preceding aircraft is 40 kts or more faster.

34. Two aircraft departing from the same aerodrome, following same track, and the departing
aircraft has to fly through the level of a preceding departing aircraft the minimum separation shall
be
(a) 2 minute at the time the level is crossed.
(b) 5 minutes at the time the level is crossed.
(c) 10 minutes at the time the level is crossed.
(d) 15 minutes at the time the level is crossed. (b Pg 181 6.6.3.)

35. If an arriving aircraft is making a complete instrument approach, a departing aircraft may
take off _____________________ until the arriving aircraft has started its procedure or base turn
leading to the final approach track. (d Pg 183
6.8.1.a)
(a) In a direction that is at least 45 degrees different from the arrival track and.
(b) In a direction that is at least 15 degrees different from the arrival track and.
(c) In any direction except reciprocal.
(d) In any direction.

36. If an arriving aircraft is making a straight-in-approach, a departing aircraft may take off, in
any direction till _____________ before the arriving aircraft is estimated over the beginning of the
instrument runway. (b Pg 184 6.8.2.a)
(a) 3 minutes
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

37. Altimeter settings provided to an aircraft shall be rounded

(a) down to the nearest lower whole hectopascal.
(b) Up to the nearest lower whole hectopascal.
(c) Left the same just remove post decimal point.
(d) As per QNE reported. A

38. Transition levels in India shall not be below

(a) 5500 ft
(b) 6000 ft
(c) 4000 ft
(d) 5000 ft c

39. Special Air reports shall be made by all aircraft whenever they encounter
(a) Wind Shear, Cross wind, Poor visibility.
(b) Another aircraft in the opposite direction without information.
(c) Severe turbulence, severe icing, severe mountain wave.

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 (d) When an aircraft experiences unusual condition. c

40. When RVR values are given to an aircraft, the term “Controlling RVR” shall be deemed to
mean
(a) The reported value of RVR at mid-point, looking either way along the runway.
(b) It is the touchdown RVR.
(c) It is the RVR value as deemed right by the Controller.
(d) Whatever is the least is the controlling RVR. b

41. Essential Information on aerodrome conditions shall include information on snow banks,
water, slush or ice on the runway and may also include
(a) Information on a vehicle that in crossing the runway
(b) Information on aerodrome procedures.
(c) Information on parked aircraft and birds on the ground or in the air
(d) All the above c

42. The tolerance value in RVSM airspace shall be accurate to within

(a) +/- 60 m
(b) +/- 90 m
(c) +/- 30 m
(d) +/- 15 m a

43. A check list of AIP supplements currently in force is issued

(a) in the month of January each Year
(b) Once a quarter
(c) Once in six months
(d) Once a year a

44. A checklist of NOTAMs currently in force is issued

(a) Once a month and at the end of each year.
(b) Once a quarter.
(c) Once a month only.
(d) Once a year only. a

45. In order to give adequate advance warning of changes in operational significance, a series of
common effective dates have been agreed upon internationally under the system of the
AIRAC. This system consists of
(a) Four dates per month
(b) Once every quarter
(c) Once a month
(d) Thirteen dates for each year. D

46. No aircraft is permitted within __________________________ except when following an

ATS or a specifically permitted route or operating from/to an aerodrome situated close to
the border.
(a) 15 nm of the International Border
(b) 15 km of the International Border
(c) 25 nm of the International Border
(d) 25 km of the International Border a

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47. Standard equipment is considered to be _____________________ unless another
combination is prescribed by the appropriate ATS authority.
(a) VHF RTF, ADF, VOR and ILS,
(b) Art Horizon, Gyro Compass, VOR/DME, GPS.
(c) VHF RTF, UHF RTF, VOR, DME, ILS.
(d) RNAV, GPS, ILS, VOR. a

48. For flights outside designated ATS Routes, points normally not more than ___ minutes flying
time or ______ km (_______ NM) apart are required to be inserted.
(a) 15 mins, 150 km (80 NM)
(b) 30 mins, 370 km (200 NM)
(c) 20 mins, 200 km (100 NM)
(d) 10 mins, 110 km (60 NM) b

49. The period during which a crew member travels on board any air transport belonging to the
company or its agents for the purpose of positioning so as to operate a flight or after
completion of flight.
(a) Neither as rest nor duty
(b) Dead Heading
(c) Flight Time
(d) Transportation time b

50. Window of Circadian Low is from

(a) 1200 hrs to 0600 hrs
(b) 0200 hrs to 0600 hrs
(c) 1200 hrs to 0400 hrs
(d) 0200 hrs to 0400 hrs b

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