Questions tagged [regulations]
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What does "Where AOC requirements are redundant to AAC requirements, or more detailed, the AOC requirements will be followed." on Part 7 of CAR
Does it mean, The requirements for AOC are no longer useful to AAC, AOC will be used?
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What are ICAO English language requirements?
As a supplement to this SE question; "What are the requirements to become a language proficiency examiner?" (something I never heard of...) What are ICAO English language requirements?
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What is the maximum allowed intensity for light beams pointing at the sky for non-aviation purposes?
In Hong Kong, I'm designing a show with light beams and i'm thinking using Robe Megapointe lights (https://www.robe.cz/megapointe/). I've been ask by the client to follow the aviation regulation. ...
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What are regulations for pyrotechnics on planes?
Being in love with both fireworks and flying this is a question that I wondered about for quite some time.
Especially when watching videos like this (which is from 2009 showing a stunt plane flying ...
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Are there any mandatory announcements that a captain has to make?
Are there any announcements that a captain of an aircraft must make that is reinforced by law or a rule? (This is concerning all countries)
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Does the responsibility for the plane shift from the PIC, if they leave the plane?
Is the PIC still responsible for everything when they leave the plane and a co-pilot is staying on board? Are there differences between operational reasons for leaving the plane (doing the walk-around)...
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What are the consequences of falsely and/or unnecessarily declaring an emergency?
I'm curious as to what would happen to a pilot should they falsely declare an emergency to expedite their landing.
By 'falsely' or 'unnecessarily' I mean that the hypothetical pilot is not ...
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Do any countries besides the USA accept Basic Med?
Are other countries accepting Basic Med for flights through their airspace, for example the European Union?
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Could an amateur build a full-scale UAV?
FAA section 333 provides permission to fly in the NAS with an airworthiness certificate. Obviously, the design would need to be perfect with extremely redundant control schemes. Going through the red ...
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Are Uber Elevate and other air taxis subject to domestic ownership and control rules?
When Virgin Airlines USA was being established, the company was forced to restructure due to a determination that effective ownership and control was held by Richard Branson's Virgin Group, a non-US ...
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Climb/Descent or vectoring in other controller's airspace without point out
I'm an ATC trainee in an ACC.
Few days ago, I handed off an aircraft to the adjacent approach control, and the app. controller made it descend and vectored while it was still in our airspace; ACC's ...
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Does in-flight Wi-Fi require regulatory approval?
Does any country have regulations that require a certificate or approval of the aircraft that use portable Wi-Fi in flight? Is there an FAA or EASA regulation or advisory, or an ICAO document or ...
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Is there any "copyright" for aircraft's design between different manufacturer?
Are there any regulations for the copyright of aircraft's model design between competitors in the aircraft industries? Basically is there a regulation for avoid that one company just steals the ...
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Does the ICAO definition of an "aircraft" include a minimum altitude capability?
The German air law includes in their legal definition of a "Luftfahrzeug", which is the equivalent of an aircraft, other devices intended to operate in the airspace if they are capable of being ...
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Why can't I hang glide in NYC?
I was stopped by NYPD for attempting to hang glide in an uncongested area by Midland Beach, Staten Island. They called their Legal Bureau and came back with "Illegal Navigation" and if I was to ...
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Are there any regulations preventing one from converting an originally cargo aircraft to ferry passengers?
Are there any regulations preventing one from converting the cargo version of the Airbus A380 for passenger use?
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How are foreign militaries regulated in the USA?
I believe the US military is not officially subject to the FARs, but what about foreign military aviation? What about aviation activities of the various National Guard outfits?
Example...the Belgium ...
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Do Federal Regulations really require compliance with all crewmember instructions?
On commercial flights, we're frequently told that all passengers are
"required to comply with lighted signs and placards, and all crew member instructions".
But when it comes to the CFRs, the ...
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What is the maximum decibel noise level of a stage 4 rated engine?
I was just wondering if anyone is able to help me. I need to find out, what is the maximum decibel noise level of a stage 4 rated engine (as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration)?
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How should an aviation novice evaluate 'flight experience' or 'flight training' services?
Some companies offer a service wherein a complete novice may take a flight in a small aircraft, sometimes as a passenger, sometimes 'taking the controls' under the close supervision of an instructor. ...
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What body creates legally binding aviation regulations in Europe?
Currently trying to get general picture of aviation organisations in Europe. At what stage do regulations get the status of a law?
ICAO issues SARPs, they are certainly not a law. Then, on the basis ...
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How long can I use an FAA license in Colombia without having to validate it?
What is the maximum range of time that an FAA certificated pilot can stay and fly in Colombia, without the need to validate his license there?
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May planes be flown above the maximum certified altitude?
Let's take the 737NG as an example. The 737NG has a maximum certified altitude (MCA) of FL410.
However, looking at the MCP, the maximum altitude that can be set is 50,000ft. And the pressurization ...
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How can business jets use slot coordinated airports?
Many capacity-limited airports in Europe are so-called coordinated airports, meaning an airline must have a slot allocated to land at this airport. In Germany for example, these are FRA, DUS, HAM, MUC,...
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What license woud an ex-military aircraft (E.g, L-39) go under according to the UK-CAA, an EASA licence or a non-EASA license?
I've been looking around for the sale of ex-military jets, to own and fly, namely an Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros, and so out of interest had a look at the CAA website for infomation on licenses, ...
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What is the maximum legal flight time for single pilots under Part 91/135 operations?
I'm referring to FAA Part 91 and 135 operations (or similar, EASA) and the maximum duration of one single flight (not the maximum duty time per day / week / month). If any, what are the legal flight ...
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Can a PPL holder fly family and friends aboard an A380? [duplicate]
Would I be able to fly an A380 with a private pilots license and carry family and friends? I know I can fly the A380 with a PPL.
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Are there regulatory bodies for investigating UAV accidents?
Is there an international regulatory body for investigating UAV accidents? Does it exist on any national level?
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Does a class E airspace still exist when the associated control tower is closed?
An airport tower closes at 1600 hours:
Does the extension (class E from surface up) airspace becomes non existing?
Can I fly through since the tower is closed?
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Can civilians who buy ex-military fighter jets get the necessary maintenance information for them?
I was looking for fighter jets which are available to be bought by private citizens. I was wondering: how would you schedule the maintenance, as most of the jets are ex-military and there are no ...
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Why was a flight delayed because of a bird in the cockpit?
This Washington Post article is about a Delta Airlines flight that took off after an initial delay, before turning back again shortly after, because of a bird that managed to stowaway in the cockpit.
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Is it legal to fly under the Golden Gate Bridge? [duplicate]
I recently had the opportunity to rent a plane and fly in the San Francisco Bay Area. While flying in the HWD/OAK/SFO area is challenging enough, when I spoke of my adventures of flying above ...
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Is there a regularized width of yellow taxiway ground bands?
What is the width of the yellow stripes that are painted on the ground of the taxiway?
Is it the same on the whole taxiway or does it vary from an area to another? Is it mentioned in the aerodrome ...
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What are mechanical requirements for flying over water?
What are the mechanical requirements to fly over a large water body? Are multiple engines required? Do the engine/s need to be a certain kind (turbofan, turboprop, piston)?
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Is it allowed to use an ex-military aircraft overseas?
We are considering using an ex US military helicopter in our counter poaching operations in the Central African Republic, while keeping it registered as a US aircraft with the US "N" number. We are ...
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Are there regulations for unmanned aerial systems avionics?
I know that there are documents such as DO-178B, DO-178C and DO-254 that provide guidance and requirements for the development of avionics in general.
In my opinion it's hard to believe that avionics ...
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Is it legal to board a plane dressed like a flight crew member if you are not a crew member?
Just out of curiosity: Are flight crew suits reserved to certain persons or can just be worn freely, provided one doesn't use company logos or other protected brand markings. If the country does ...
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Why do some countries separate a transition level and a transition altitude?
The US airway system uses a single transition level (or altitude), but some other countries like China separate a transtion altitude and a transition level with the transition layer in between.
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Is there a height limit to national airspace?
Given the following facts:
satellites can operate at an altitude of 200km without triggering frontier violation incident
aircraft can trigger diplomatic protestations if they cross a frontier at an ...
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Is it practical to use ground effect to extend range in an emergency?
Imagine a piston engine airplane (let's say a DC-3) flying at cruise speed and altitude over a calm sea, trying to reach an unreachable airstrip straight ahead, just above sea level. Fuel is very low ...
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What responsibility does a pilot have for people on the ground when making an emergency landing?
Recently, a Cessna made an emergency landing on a crowded beach in Portugal. The two occupants of the aircraft did not sustain any serious injuries, but two people on the ground died.
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Can you operate regular commercial flights from an airport that is uncharted and not in the national AIP?
Is it possible to operate regular, commercial flights from an airport (aerodrome) that is not in the national AIP, and for which there are no charts, maps, terrain information, obstacle information, ...
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How close can planes fly to each other over the ocean?
While on a recent Air Transat flight from Toronto Pearson to London Gatwick, several hours into the flight and over the Atlantic Ocean, my daughter and I noticed a plane behind ours to the left, ...
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What permissions or approval are needed to land in Antarctica?
Can I land at Jack F. Paulus Skiway (NZSP) with just an ATC clearance? Or do I need to ask some other authority before I fly there? Are there any regulations regarding 'landing rights' in Antarctica?
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Are there limitations in US legislation on a US citizen to own a MiG-15 in Europe?
If US citizen buys cold war era MiG-15 jet fighter aircraft, which:
- had been acquired from the museum (facility of the Ministry of Defense one of the European Union countries, member of NATO) by ...
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Has anyone ever been penalised for buzzing a control tower?
Has there ever been a pilot who was caught and penalised for performing a "circus stunt fly-by" next to a control tower?
To clarify the question:
I mean legal actions took place; for example ...
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Are experimental aircraft exempted from the 2 year transponder and avionics checks?
Are experimental aircraft exempted from the 2 year verification test for avionics, transponder and altitude encoder? Or must they comply?
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Are the size and location of the registration number regulated?
On modern airliners, how large are the registration numbers?
I know they are on the tail, but are they also under a wing?
Do the regulations vary by country? If so, what is the US regulation?
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What is the exception applicable to basic VFR weather minimums in FAR 91.155?
Question applies to operating an Airplane.
The part 91 regulation regarding Basic VFR weather minimums in Class G airspace states (in the FAR 91.155 chart):
For aircraft other than helicopters:
Day,...
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Can state or local laws regulate where aircraft can take off and land?
Say you have as private strip, but your neighbors get tired of hearing your plane. Can the local authorities pass, and enforce a law saying you can't take off and land there? Or do FAA rules override ...
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