RA-Aus Air Law case studies
RA-Aus Air Law · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The RA-Aus Air Law exam is the air law component of the theory assessment pathway for pilots operating under Recreational Aviation Australia, the Australian body representing a community of recreational pilots, flying instructors and aircraft maintainers. It suits student pilots preparing for their first recreational pilot certificate, converting pilots arriving from other pathways, and existing members renewing or extending their knowledge. The RA-Aus Air Law case studies are 5 cases and about 1,984 words.
1Fuel Reserve vs. Forecast Deterioration on a Cross-Country
You plan a 95 NM cross-country from a rural strip to a coastal aerodrome in a recreational aircraft cruising at 85 kt TAS. Still-air flight time is 67 minutes; planned taxi and climb add 12 minutes.
429 words, about 2 min2Class D Transit with a Radio Failure Mid-Clearance
You are tracking toward a Class D control zone in a recreational aircraft at 2,500 ft AMSL, 8 NM from the zone boundary. The tower clears you to enter and track via a reporting point, and you read back correctly.
396 words, about 2 min3Runway Selection at an Uncontrolled Strip with Conflicting Traffic
You arrive at a non-towered aerodrome with two runways: 09/27, 1,100 m sealed, and 14/32, 800 m grass. The wind is reported by a ground observer as 180° at 12 kt, gusting 18 kt.
367 words, about 2 min4Passenger Carrying Endorsement and a Friend Who Offers to Pay
You hold a recreational pilot certificate with a Passenger Carrying Endorsement, current flight review, and a valid medical self-declaration. A friend asks you to fly him 120 NM to a sporting event.
391 words, about 2 min5Airspace Boundary, Cloud Clearance, and a Rising Terrain Leg
You are on a VFR flight at 3,500 ft AMSL in Class G airspace, tracking along a valley. The cloud base ahead is reported at 4,000 ft AMSL with scattered cloud and 8 km visibility in mist.
401 words, about 2 min