CAA-B Air Law study guide
CAA-B Air Law · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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 CAA-B Air Law study guide has 4 sections and about 1,463 words.
01Legislation and Rules of the Air
Air law questions in this domain test whether you can place a rule in the correct legal source and apply it to a concrete traffic situation. Know the hierarchy: international standards (ICAO Annexes, chiefly Annex 2 for rules of the air) are implemented nationally through a primary aviation act and detailed regulations.
396 words, about 2 min02Licensing and Aircraft Registration
This domain covers who may fly, who may certify, and how an aircraft acquires legal nationality. Understand the licensing structure: the private pilot licence as the baseline, the commercial and airline transport licences with their progressively higher experience and privilege thresholds, and the ratings (class, type, instrument, instructor) that extend privileges.
367 words, about 2 min03Aerodromes, Airspace and Air Traffic Services
This domain tests your mental map of the airspace system and the services inside it. Know the classes of airspace and what each permits: whether a clearance is required, whether VFR is allowed, and what separation is provided.
339 words, about 2 min04Operations, Documents and Accident Reporting
This domain ties the paperwork of flight to the conduct of flight. Know the documents that must be carried or available - certificate of registration, certificate of airworthiness, licences, journey log, and where applicable the operations manual, mass and balance record and maintenance release - and who is responsible for ensuring they are on board.
361 words, about 2 min