CAA NZ PPL Air Law study materials
CAA NZ PPL Air Law study resources

CAA NZ PPL Air Law case studies

CAA NZ PPL Air Law · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The CAA NZ PPL Air Law examination is the air law theory component that a candidate for a New Zealand Private Pilot Licence must satisfy as part of the PPL theory set. It is aimed at student pilots training toward a PPL, and at licence holders or overseas pilots who need to demonstrate New Zealand air law knowledge. The syllabus sits inside the Civil Aviation Rules framework published by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, and draws on the Authority's pilot licensing, flight training and medical certification material, together with the Aeronautical Information Publication for airspace and aerodrome information. Candidates should expect coverage across four broad areas: the Civil Aviation Rules and regulatory framework, including rule parts and advisory circulars; airspace, aerodromes and air navigation; pilot licensing, certification and medical requirements; and safety, occurrence reporting and operational responsibilities. The CAA NZ PPL Air Law case studies are 5 cases and about 3,012 words.

1

Cost-Sharing Trip to Kaikoura

You hold a New Zealand PPL(A) and plan a Saturday fishing trip in a PA-28-181 Archer from Paraparaumu to Kaikoura with three friends. The aircraft is operated privately under Part 91.

779 words, about 4 min
2

Transponder Failure En Route to Controlled Airspace

You are flying a Cessna 172 VFR from Masterton to Wellington, a Class C controlled aerodrome. The aircraft has a serviceable Mode A/C transponder at departure.

549 words, about 3 min
3

Returning to Passenger Operations After a Layoff

You are a PPL(A) holder with a Class 2 medical certificate that expired three weeks ago. You have not flown for seven months and your last biennial flight review was 31 months ago.

603 words, about 3 min
4

Propeller Strike on a Grass Strip

You are landing a Cessna 172 on a grass strip. The touchdown is firm, the aircraft bounces, and the propeller strikes the ground.

530 words, about 3 min
5

Mandatory Broadcast Zone With a Failing Radio

You are inbound VFR to a non-controlled aerodrome that lies within a mandatory broadcast zone (MBZ). You are 5 nm south at 1,500 ft, joining for runway 23.

551 words, about 3 min