Aviah Morag

1 Which of the following duties is in the scope of service of a private pilot stipulated in Article 28 (Scope of service) of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

Pilotage of an aircraft engaged in non-revenue flights, without receiving remuneration. Pilotage of an aircraft used for aerial work services. Pilotage of an aircraft for free flight services, receiving remuneration. Pilotage of an aircraft used for air transport services.

2 Which of the following statements regarding the rating on the pilot’s competence certificate is correct?

The category and class of aircraft to be used for the practical examination are directly related to the rating of the examinee's competence certificate. A pilot who has a competence certificate rated for multi-engine aircraft may also engage in pilotage of a single-engine aircraft as pilot-in-command. Classes of aircraft include aeroplane, rotorcraft, glider and airship. The age requirement for the qualification of a private pilot is 16 years of age or more for all categories of aircraft.

3 Which of the following definitions in Article 2 (Definition) of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect?

The term "air traffic control zone" means any airspace above any airport etc. and its vicinity where frequent takeoff and landing of aircrafts are performed, and designated in the public notice by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the safety of air traffic in that airspace. The term "air traffic control area" means any airspace, 200 meters or more above the land or water surface, and designated in the public notice by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the safety of air traffic. The term "air traffic information zone" means the airspace above the airport, etc. and its vicinity, other than an airport etc. to which "air traffic control zone" has been set, that is designated in the public notice by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the safety of air traffic in that airspace. The term "Aerial work" means any business using aircraft for the transport of passengers or cargo for remuneration upon demand.

4 Which of the following statements regarding the examination, etc. for specific pilot competence is incorrect?

The practical examination part of this examination may be conducted in a flight simulator or a flight training device. Even if a pilot has not passed this examination, the pilot may navigate an aircraft as a pilot-in-command. The pass certificate of this examination is valid for 2 years, except where permitted otherwise by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The examination for specific pilot competence is an examination of the knowledge and ability required to navigate an aircraft and the maintenance of which especially needs to be checked. This examination is conducted by the examiners certified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

5 Which of the following options as confirmation of the status of maintenance of the aircraft and its equipment concerning Article 73-2 (Confirmation before Departure) is incorrect?

Check of the aircrew flight logbook Ground trial run of engines Elemental inspection of aircraft Inspection of the exterior of aircraft

6 Which of the following descriptions regarding the examination, etc. in Article 71-3 (Specific pilot competence) of the Civil Aeronautics Law is incorrect?

Passing the examination enables pilotage for three years except where otherwise approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. All or part of the practical examination may be conducted in a flight simulator or a flight training device. No person may engage in aircraft pilotage without passing this examination. The examination for specific pilot competence pertains to the expertise required for aircraft navigation, the maintenance of which is especially required to be checked. This examination is conducted by pilot competence officials certified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

7 Which of the following options as the items to be stated in the flight plan under VFR, as stipulated in Paragraph 1, Article 203 (Flight plans, etc.) of the Regulation for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act, is correct?

Cruising altitude and route of the flight Expected ground speed at cruising altitude Fuel consumption expressed in number of hours of endurance Point of departure and scheduled take-off time

8 Which of the following devices that must be installed in an aircraft that flies in control areas and control zones as specified in Article 146 of the Regulation for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act is correct?

Satellite navigation system VOR receiver Radiotelephone capable of communicating with air traffic control authorities at all times Onboard DME Interrogator

9 Which of the following lights is not specified as aeronautical lights?

Aerodrome lights Anti-collision lights Obstacle lights Aeronautical beacon

10 Which of the following represents the highest priority for the right of way between aircraft?

Airship Motor glider Aircraft towing Rotorcraft

11 Which of the following statements on flight plans under visual flight rules as specified in Article 97 of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect?

The flight plan shall be reported verbally (including notification by radiotelephone) or in writing. If a flight plan is to be reported after the flight has commenced, the aircraft must report it without delay from the airspace above the area within 9 kilometer radius centering around the point of departure. The pilot in command of aircraft for which its flight plan has been reported must, when the aircraft has completed the flight described in the flight plan, notify the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to that effect without delay. If the reported flight plan is changed, the aircraft must report the radio call sign and the particulars to be changed to the airport office from which it has departed.

12 The following indicates the periods for inspecting the emergency equipment installed in aircraft under the provision of Article 151 of the Ordinance for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act. Which one is incorrect?

Emergency rations: 180 days Lifejackets or emergency equipment equivalent thereto and lifeboats: 180 days Emergency signal light, portable light and waterproof portable light: 60 days First aid kit: 180 days

13 Which of the following actions must be taken by the pilot-in-command when an emergent danger has occurred to the aircraft during flight, as stipulated by Article 75 of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

The pilot-in-command shall employ every possible means necessary for rescuing passengers and preventing injury or damage to persons or property on land or water. The pilot-in-command shall report the event to the nearest air traffic control authority. The pilot-in-command shall report the event to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as specified by Ordinances of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The pilot-in-command shall navigate the aircraft in accordance with instructions given by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in consideration of the safety of air traffic.

14 Which of the following is incorrect for "aircraft" as defined in Article 2 (Definition) of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

Any rotorcraft which can be used for air navigation with a person on board Any hot-air balloon which can be used for air navigation with a person on board Any aeroplane which can be used for air navigation with a person on board Any airship which can be used for air navigation with a person on board

15 Which of the following statements regarding the obligation to report performed by the pilot-in-command as set forth in Article 76 of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect?

Coming into contact with other aircraft on the ground, but failing to report it to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Learning of crash of other aircraft through radio communication, but failing to report it to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Learning of any malfunction of any air navigation facility, and reporting it to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Witnessing crash of other aircraft, and reporting it to the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

16 Which of the following item is not included in documents to be carried in aircraft defined in Article 59 (Documents to be Carried in Aircraft) of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

Aircraft registration certificate Document specifying operating limitation Engine logbook Flight logbook

17 Which of the following explanations regarding the Aviation English Proficiency Certification is incorrect?

When a pilot engages in a flight departing from Japan and arriving in Japan through an territory of a country other than Japan without landing (except for those flights deemed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to be not requiring Aviation English Proficiency Certification), the Aviation English Proficiency Certification is required. The categories of aircraft which require their pilots to hold the Aviation English Proficiency Certification are airplanes, rotorcrafts, and airships In the case that the level of the Aviation English Proficiency Certification is judged as 5, the period of validity is 6 years. When a pilot engages in a flight conducted between a point within Japan and a point outside of Japan, he/she needs to have the Aviation English Proficiency Certification (except for those flights deemed by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to be not requiring Aviation English Proficiency Certification).

18 Which of the following methods of flying in controlled zones, etc. with the permission under the proviso of Article 94 (Flights under Special Visual Flight Rules) of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect?

Aircraft shall maintain flight visibility at least 1,500 meters. Aircraft shall stay away from the cloud. Aircraft flying in a positive control airspace shall activate an air traffic control transponder. Aircraft shall maintain visual recognition of ground or water surface.

19 Which of the following statements regarding the right-of-way is incorrect?

When an aircraft overtakes another aircraft ahead of it in flight (including overtaking by ascending or descending), it shall pass the right side of the aircraft ahead of it. When the flight paths of two aircraft with equal priority intersect or come close to each other, the aircraft that sees the other aircraft to its right shall yield its flight path to the other. The aircraft with the right of way priority shall maintain its flight path and speed. In the case where an aircraft and airship approach each other at a head-on angle or nearly a head-on angle, each aircraft shall change its flight path to the right.

20 Which of the following statements regarding the airworthiness certification is incorrect?

No person shall be allowed to operate an aircraft under any circumstances if the aircraft does not have a valid airworthiness certificate. The period of validity of an airworthiness certificate shall be one year; provided, however, that the period of validity of an airworthiness certificate for an aircraft used for air transport services shall be the period specified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Airworthiness certification shall describe the categories of aircraft use and aircraft operating limitations as prescribed by Ordinances of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. No aircraft may be granted airworthiness certification, unless it is registered in Japan. However, the same shall not apply when prescribed by Ordinances.

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