CAA-B Air Law case studies
CAA-B Air Law · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The CAA-B Air Law examination is one of the theoretical knowledge examinations that a candidate for a UK private pilot licence (PPL) is expected to pass. It tests a pilot's knowledge of the regulatory framework that governs flying in the United Kingdom, and it is intended for student pilots working towards a private pilot licence, as well as for licence holders who need to sit or re-sit the subject. The syllabus is organised around four broad areas: legislation and rules of the air; licensing and aircraft registration; aerodromes, airspace and air traffic services; and operations, documents and accident reporting. Preparation normally combines a structured ground-school course with self-study of the current UK regulations and Civil Aviation Publications, followed by timed practice questions that mirror the multiple-choice exam format. The CAA-B Air Law case studies are 5 cases and about 2,155 words.
1Night Currency and the Passenger Who Wasn't on the Manifest
You hold a PPL(A) with a night rating. Your logbook shows: 2 night take-offs and landings in the last 90 days, but only 1 hour of night flight time in total in the last 90 days.
511 words, about 3 min2The Transponder That Wouldn't Stop Squawking
You are cruising VFR at FL75 in Class C airspace, squawking 7000 with Mode C. ATC clears you to 6,500 ft.
412 words, about 2 min3The Overweight Departure and the Performance Chart
You are planning a departure from a 1,200 m asphalt runway at 1,500 ft elevation. OAT is 28°C, QNH 1005 hPa.
423 words, about 2 min4The Radio Failure in the Control Zone
You are VFR in a Class D control zone, cleared to land on runway 27. On final, your radio fails completely.
430 words, about 2 min5The Accident Report and the Injured Passenger
You are pilot-in-command of a light aircraft. During landing, the aircraft veers off the runway and strikes a runway light, damaging the propeller and a wingtip.
379 words, about 2 min