CAA NZ Instrument Rating Air Law study guide
CAA NZ Instrument Rating Air Law · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The NZ Instrument Rating Air Law examination is a written air law test that New Zealand instrument rating candidates sit as part of the ground examination set for the instrument rating. It is aimed at pilots who already hold a licence and want to fly under instrument flight rules, and at candidates converting or adding an instrument rating. The paper is divided into four equally weighted areas: Civil Aviation Rules; air traffic services and airspace; the Aeronautical Information Publication and meteorology; and licensing, medical certification and flight rules. Expect questions that test precise recall of rule numbers, airspace classifications, AIP document structure and weather product interpretation, plus the privileges and currency conditions attached to licences and medical certificates. The CAA NZ Instrument Rating Air Law study guide has 4 sections and about 1,149 words.
01Civil Aviation Rules
The Civil Aviation Act 1990 gives the CAA power to make ordinary rules. For IFR, the key Parts are Part 1 (definitions), Part 61 (pilot licences and ratings), Part 91 (general operating and flight rules), Part 67 (medical standards), and Parts 71 and 172 (airspace and air traffic services).
298 words, about 1 min02Air Traffic Services and Airspace
NZ airspace is designated under Part 71. Controlled airspace includes Classes A, C, D and E; Class G is uncontrolled.
275 words, about 1 min03Aeronautical Information Publication and Meteorology
AIP New Zealand is the primary source for aerodromes, routes, airspace and procedures. It is organised into GEN, ENR and AD, with charts and textual pages.
281 words, about 1 min04Licensing, Medical Certification and Flight Rules
Part 61 governs licences, ratings and recent experience. An instrument rating is held with a pilot licence and must be current; recency generally requires instrument time and approaches within the prescribed period.
295 words, about 1 min