Alerted See and Avoid Quiz Question Title * 1. What distance and height is it considered to be “In the vicinity of an aerodrome? A horizontal distance of 10nm and a height above the aerodrome that could result in conflict A horizontal distance of 5 nm and 3000' AMSL A horizontal distance of 10 nm and 1500' AGL A distance and height published in ERSA relevant to the aerodrome Question Title * 2. If fitted with a transponder, how often must this be calibrated? Every 12 months 24 months if fitted prior to 2014 Upon initial installation and subsequently every 24 months Every annual service of the aircraft Question Title * 3. If a transponder is not calibrated, can the aircraft be flown if the transponder is not used? Yes if it remains turned off during the flight Yes, if a maintainer has approved the flight in writing No, except where CASA has approved the flight in writing and any stipulated conditions are complied with Not under any circumstances Question Title * 4. How often must an airspeed indicator and altimeter be calibrated? Altimeters every 2 years, ASI's every 4 years Every year when operating in CTA otherwise every 4 years Every 2 years in accordance with the RAAus Technical manual By the owner or aircraft maintainer annually Question Title * 5. What radio frequency should be monitored in class G airspace outside the vicinity of an aerodrome? Multicom (126.700) The next closest CTAF frequency enroute Clearance delivery The appropriate Area VHF frequency Question Title * 6. When is it mandatory for pilots to make a radio call? At least once when entering the circuit at a non controlled aerodrome Only when requested by ATC Whenever it is reasonably necessary to avoid a collision or the risk of a collision Only when initiated by another aircraft Question Title * 7. When is it recommended for pilots to make a radio call? Prior to take off, inbound, or transiting the CTAF aerodrome Taxiing, rolling and departing the CTAF aerodrome Any call on the ground if you here another aircrafts transmission Inbound if at an RPT aerodrome Question Title * 8. What are the radio carriage requirements within class G airspace? If the aircraft is fitted with a radio, it must be used in G airspace whether the pilot is endorsed or not Radio carriage is mandatory in all airspace types Radio carriage is required above 5000 AMSL in Class G airspace, at all certified or military aerodromes, or as promulgated via ERSA or NOTAM Radio carriage is only required in the vicinity of certified aerodromes or when operating in controlled airspace Question Title * 9. Radio transmissions should follow which basic format: Location traffic, Aircraft type and registration, Position, Level, Intentions, Location repeated Callsign, Location, position and intention Location, callsign, position and location All Stations, Callsign, location, position, intentions Question Title * 10. Pilots should avoid using local names when making position reports to avoid confusion with transiting aircraft (e.g. "abeam Mermaid lagoon")? True False Question Title * 11. What percentage of the time should pilots spend with their eyes scanning outside the cockpit? 100% 80% 60% 50% Question Title * 12. Can pilots rely on traffic information from EFB’s, TCAS, etc. to maintain situational awareness? Yes, all additional technology aids in good situational awareness No, non approved information sources can't be used in flight operations VFR pilots primary responsibility is to see and avoid traffic, ancillary information may be considered but not relied upon for separation Yes, EFB and TCAS devices are approved for managing separation by VFR pilots Question Title * 13. When in flight, if fitted with a transponder, what should the transponder be selected to? Mode A (On) unless requested by ATC Mode C (Alt) at all times in flight set to the appropriate code for operation and airspace Standby unless interrogated by another pilot or ATC Turned off unless in the vicinity of controlled airspace Question Title * 14. Contact details: Name Email Address Phone Number Submit and View Answers
