CAA NZ Instrument Rating Air Law flashcards

33 cards. Read the term and the definition here. The deck at the top of this page is optional.

Part 91 IFR requirement

General operating rules requiring an instrument rating, IFR-equipped aircraft, and compliance with published minima before a flight may be conducted under instrument flight rules in New Zealand.

Pilot in command emergency authority

Under CAR 91.7 the pilot in command may deviate from the rules to the extent necessary in an emergency and must report the deviation if requested by the Authority.

Part 1 definitions

The definitions section of the Civil Aviation Rules; a defined term controls interpretation of that term in every other Part of the rules.

TAIC notification

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission must be notified of notifiable accidents; the Civil Aviation Authority must also be informed as soon as practicable.

Airworthiness certificate requirement

An IFR flight requires a current airworthiness certificate plus a valid maintenance release confirming the aircraft is airworthy for the intended flight.

Transition altitude NZ

In New Zealand the transition altitude is 13,000 ft AMSL; above it altimeters are set to 1013.2 hPa and altitudes are expressed as flight levels.

Class C airspace

Controlled airspace requiring an ATC clearance for all flights; ATC provides separation between IFR and VFR aircraft within the airspace.

Class D airspace

Controlled airspace around an aerodrome where ATC provides separation between IFR flights and traffic information to VFR aircraft; clearance is required.

Squawk 7600

The transponder code for radio failure; in controlled airspace in IMC the pilot follows the last acknowledged clearance and continues to the destination or alternate.

Clearance readback

Mandatory readback of runway, route, altitude, heading, frequency, and transponder clearances; an incorrectly read clearance is not confirmed by ATC.

Special VFR

A clearance permitting flight in a control zone below VMC minima, remaining clear of cloud and in sight of ground, only when authorised by ATC.

Compulsory reporting point

A position in non-radar airspace where the pilot must report ident, position, time, altitude, and next position with estimated time of arrival.

AIP New Zealand structure

The authoritative publication organised into GEN, ENR, and AD volumes, supplemented by SUP and AIC documents covering temporary and permanent aeronautical information.

NOTAM precedence

A notice to airmen amends AIP information temporarily; it takes precedence over published text until cancelled or until its expiry time.

METAR format

A routine aerodrome observation in UTC reporting wind, visibility, weather, cloud, temperature, dewpoint, and QNH in the standard coded sequence.

TAF forecast

An aerodrome forecast for a stated period, in UTC, giving expected wind, visibility, weather, and cloud for the aerodrome.

Ceiling definition

The lowest broken or overcast cloud layer; BKN or OVC at or below 1,500 ft is used for alternate minima calculations.

SIGMET

A warning of hazardous weather such as severe turbulence, icing, volcanic ash, or tropical cyclones affecting all aircraft in the specified area.

Alternate minima

Published cloud ceiling and visibility values required at a destination or alternate; if the forecast does not meet them, the flight cannot depart IFR.

QNH versus QFE

QNH is the pressure setting giving altitude above mean sea level; QFE gives height above the aerodrome reference point.

Instrument rating validity

A New Zealand instrument rating is valid for 12 months and requires renewal by competency check or approved synthetic training plus recent instrument experience.

Class 1 medical validity

Generally valid 12 months; reduced to 6 months for pilots aged 40 and over engaged in single-pilot commercial operations.

Medical limitation compliance

A medical certificate may carry limitations or endorsements; the pilot must comply with them and notify the CAA of any change in medical condition.

Take-off alternate

Required when the departure aerodrome weather is below landing minima; for twins it must be within one hour's flight at single-engine speed.

DA and MDA

Decision altitude and minimum descent altitude published for instrument approaches; descent below them requires the required visual reference.

RVR

Runway visual range, a measured value of visibility along the runway used in instrument approach minima instead of reported meteorological visibility.

Recency requirement

Prescribed recent instrument experience that must be logged before acting as pilot in command under IFR; failure requires a check before further IFR flight.

Instrument rating renewal

Renewal requires a competency check with an approved examiner or approved synthetic flight training, plus the recent experience prescribed by Part 61.

IFR equipment

Aircraft must carry gyroscopic instruments, a sensitive altimeter, transponder, and radio navigation equipment appropriate to the route before IFR flight.

Class A airspace

Controlled airspace at FL245 and above; IFR only, with ATC clearance and separation provided for all flights.

AIRMET

A forecast of moderate hazards affecting light aircraft, such as moderate turbulence or icing, issued for areas where such conditions are expected.

Volcanic ash advisory

A special SIGMET or advisory issued for volcanic ash; flight into known volcanic ash is prohibited because of engine and airframe damage.

Director of CAA powers

Under the Civil Aviation Act 1990 the Director may suspend, revoke, or impose conditions on a licence for rule breaches or safety reasons.