Sep 2012 Lesson 3.3 Air Law Rules of the Air

Reference From the Ground Up Chapter 5.1: Rules of the Air Pages

Introduction There are many rules to be followed during flight, and many requirements for pilots and aircraft.There are many rules to be followed during flight, and many requirements for pilots and aircraft. Pilots must be familiar with the regulations and are responsible for themselves, their aircraft, crew and cargo.Pilots must be familiar with the regulations and are responsible for themselves, their aircraft, crew and cargo.

Outline Airworthiness and DocumentsAirworthiness and Documents Pilot ResponsibilitiesPilot Responsibilities Rights of WayRights of Way Night RegulationsNight Regulations

Aircraft Airworthiness Pilot’s responsibility to ensure Canadian registered aircraft are fit and safe prior to being flownPilot’s responsibility to ensure Canadian registered aircraft are fit and safe prior to being flown To fly an aircraft in Canada, it must:To fly an aircraft in Canada, it must: –Be registered –Have a Certificate of Airworthiness –Have a nationality and registration affixed

Required Documents A – Certificate of AirworthinessA – Certificate of Airworthiness R – Certificate of RegistrationR – Certificate of Registration R – Radio LicenceR – Radio Licence O – Pilot Operating HandbookO – Pilot Operating Handbook W – Weight and BalanceW – Weight and Balance J – Journey LogJ – Journey Log I – Intercept OrdersI – Intercept Orders L – Pilot LicencesL – Pilot Licences I - InsuranceI - Insurance

Pilot Responsibilities Pilot in Command (PIC) responsible for operation and safety during flight timePilot in Command (PIC) responsible for operation and safety during flight time Responsibility of PIC to avoid all collisions with other aircraft or objectsResponsibility of PIC to avoid all collisions with other aircraft or objects No person shall conduct or attempt to conduct a takeoff or landing in an aircraft until there is no apparent risk of collision with any aircraft, person, vessel, vehicle or structure in the takeoff or landing pathNo person shall conduct or attempt to conduct a takeoff or landing in an aircraft until there is no apparent risk of collision with any aircraft, person, vessel, vehicle or structure in the takeoff or landing path

Rights of Way When two aircraft converge at approximately the same altitude, the PIC of the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give wayWhen two aircraft converge at approximately the same altitude, the PIC of the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way When two aircraft at different altitudes converge, higher aircraft shall give way to lower aircraftWhen two aircraft at different altitudes converge, higher aircraft shall give way to lower aircraft Aircraft have right of way in the following order:Aircraft have right of way in the following order: –Balloons –Gliders –Airships –Power driven aircraft towing objects or with slung loads –Power driven fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft

Rights of Way If two aircraft approach head-on, both alter heading to the rightIf two aircraft approach head-on, both alter heading to the right If overtaking an aircraft, aircraft being overtaken has the right of way, and aircraft overtaking shall pass to the rightIf overtaking an aircraft, aircraft being overtaken has the right of way, and aircraft overtaking shall pass to the right Aircraft in flight or on ground shall give way to aircraft that is landing or about to landAircraft in flight or on ground shall give way to aircraft that is landing or about to land If two aircraft approach aerodrome to land, lower aircraft has right of way, unless higher aircraft is on finalIf two aircraft approach aerodrome to land, lower aircraft has right of way, unless higher aircraft is on final

Night Requirements DayDay –Period of time when center of sun’s disc is less than 6° below horizon –Period starting one half hour before sunrise and ending one half hour after sunset NightNight –Period of time when center of sun’s disc is more than 6° below horizon –Period starting one half hour after sunset and ending one half hour before sunrise

Night Equipment Airspeed indicatorAirspeed indicator Sensitive pressure altimeterSensitive pressure altimeter Magnetic compassMagnetic compass Turn and bank indicatorTurn and bank indicator Gyro magnetic compass or heading indicatorGyro magnetic compass or heading indicator Means to illuminate flight instrumentsMeans to illuminate flight instruments Each crewmember must have access to reliable timepiece and flashlightEach crewmember must have access to reliable timepiece and flashlight

Night Lighting Right wing Green light Visible 110° for 2 miles Left wing Red light Visible 110° for 2 miles Tail White light Visible 140° for 2 miles Anti-Collision Light AKA Beacon Red or white light Visible 360°

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