Questions tagged [rules-of-the-air]
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Airline pilots and unplanned but not necessary manouevres
This story details how an EasyJet captain flew a presumably unplanned circle to give everyone on board a look at the Northern Lights.
Are captains allowed to do this sort of thing on a whim, or would ...
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According to which rule, the maritime patrol aircraft are categorized?
Generally, maritime patrol missions are conducted by several types of fixed wing and rotor wing aircraft according to its endurance, capabilities and other features such as weapons, sensors ...
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Why are beacon lights used in conjunction with strobe and navigation lights in flight?
Strobe lights are much brighter and easier to see than beacon lights while in flight—it’s their function. Beacon lights are useful on the ground to indicate engines are running, but what is their use ...
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Where can I find the text of rule that talks about responsibility of PIC on avoiding collision from fixed obstacles?
This question relates to Qatari 777 collision with pole on taxiway. I know that in this case PIC is responsible. But I can't find the text of that on annex or docs. Can you help me to find it on annex?...
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Do we have orange runway markings? [closed]
As you can see in this picture, the runway markings are in orange or yellow.
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What's the purpose of categorizing alternate airdromes?
Why do we have alternates in categories of take off alternate, enroute alternate and destination alternate. Does this really need to categorize in groups or it's just pointless issue?
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In ADS-C-agreement, what is a reporting plan?
ADS-C agreement. A reporting plan which establishes the conditions of ADS-C data reporting (i.e. data required by the air traffic services unit and frequency of ADS-C reports which have to be agreed ...
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What does "the other's right" refer to in 14 CFR Part 91.113?
There's a part in 14 CFR Part 91.113 (regarding airborne right-of-way rules) that's been confusing me:
Converging. When aircraft of the same category are converging at approximately the same altitude ...
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What exactly is an ATC clearance and how is it requested?
What exactly does it mean to get an ATC clearance?
I’m asking the question because I read point 8015 of the Standardised
European Rules of the Air (SERAs), which states that ATC clearances are ...
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Can a PP pilot fly large planes? [duplicate]
Assuming I'm rich, take a PP course and buy a Boeing 737 or A320. Could I fly these planes for non-commercial purposes?
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Has any accident been prevented by bending or breaking the rules?
I wonder if there is an incident that pilots saved the plane or minimized the damage by bending or breaking the rules like Sully? (As it's known Sullenberger started the APU at first which was the ...
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Can a IFR flight plan be amended or cancelled whilst in flight?
I'm asking, because ForeFlight states in their demo training video that an IFR filed flight plans can only be amended or cancelled up to 47 minutes prior to it being filed (and up to 2 hours after, ...
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When must airliners follow airways? [duplicate]
Please give a basic explanation of how commercial aviation traffic is routed for readers without any foreknowledge:
Can commercial aircraft only follow airways like cars on highways ?
Or are ...
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What is the meaning of "pass well clear" in the ICAO right of way rules?
ICAO Annex 2 states under 3.2.2.1:
An aircraft that is obliged by the following rules to keep out of the
way of another shall avoid passing over, under or in front of the
other, unless it ...
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Other aircraft doesn't apply right of way rules [duplicate]
I was flying VFR a couple of days ago and was warned by ATC that another aircraft was coming from my left to my right.
At some point I saw it and we were clearly converging and getting pretty close.
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How many aircraft can an ATCo control simultaneously, on procedural and radar service?
Aispace is separated in sectors, and each one has its own frequency. What's the airspace capacity for procedural and radar services, for a single sector?
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Which manuals should I study before flying to France, Portugal and Switzerland?
I am from Brazil. My crew and I will fly to France, Portugal and Switzerland. I am accustomed to flying to the USA, but it will be my first time to Europe, and I am studying the differences. Which ...
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What happens if an aircraft declares an emergency while there is another aircraft ahead cleared to land?
Lets assume this situation: In a controlled airport, two aircraft are approaching for landing. #1 is about to touch the runway (let's assume it is within 1~2 miles from touch zone).
Then #2 declares ...
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When might an aerodrome contain a public right of way?
My textbook on air law says the following about Rule 41 of the Rules of the Air:-
A person shall not, without permission, go onto a part of an aerodrome provided for the use of aircraft. This ...
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