Aviah Morag

1 Which of the following combinations of obstacle lights and their performances as set forth in Article 51 of the Civil Aeronautics Act is correct?

High intensity obstacle lights: Flashing light in red Medium intensity red obstacle lights: Constant light in red Medium intensity white obstacle lights: Flashing light in white Low intensity obstacle lights: Blinking light in red

2 Which of the following statements regarding Article 71-3 (Examination, etc. for Specific Pilot Competence) of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect?

The examination for the Specific Pilot Competence consists of oral examination and practical examination. The examination for the Specific Pilot Competence shall be conducted for each category of aircraft. A part or all of the practical examination of the Specific Pilot Competence examination may be conducted in a flight simulator or a flight training device. The examination for the Specific Pilot Competence shall check only about the operations in abnormal or emergency conditions.

3 Which of parts (1) to (4) in the provision of Article 1 (Purpose of This Act) of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect? The purpose of this Act is to promote the development of civil and general aviation and to enhance public welfare by providing for the methods to ensure the safety of aircraft and to prevent problems arising from navigation of aircraft, by ensuring transportation safety and improving convenience for users through proper and rational management of business for operating aircraft, and by taking measures to promote the (1) decarbonization of aviation while establishing, for (2) unmanned aircraft flights, (3) matters to be observed, etc. to (4) determine the flight range, in conformity with both the provisions of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as well as the standards, practices and procedures adopted as Annexes hereto.

3: matters to be observed, etc. 1: decarbonization 2: unmanned aircraft 4: determine the flight range

4 Which of the following descriptions of airworthiness certification set forth in Article 10 of the Civil Aeronautics Act is correct?

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 person shall be allowed to operate an aircraft under any circumstances if the aircraft does not have a valid airworthiness certificate. No aircraft may be granted airworthiness certification unless it has a registration mark of any country; provided, however, that the same shall not apply to any aircraft as specified by a Cabinet Order. The period of validity of an airworthiness certificate shall be two years.

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

The categories of aircraft which require their pilots to hold the Aviation English Proficiency Certification are airplanes, rotorcrafts, and airships 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). 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. In the case that the level of the Aviation English Proficiency Certification is judged as 5, the period of validity is 6 years.

6 Which of the following statements on flights that are not allowed in an air traffic control area or air traffic control zone as specified in Article 92 (Pilot Training Flights) of the Civil Aeronautics Act is incorrect? (Cases where a permit is granted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism are not taken into consideration.)

On-board flight training by a person who does not hold a pilot competence certificate Flight involving rapid changes in aircraft speed Flight involving frequent changes in aircraft attitude On-board flight training by a person who holds a pilot competence certificate, using an aircraft other than that specified in that person's pilot competence certificate

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

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. All or part of the practical examination may be conducted in a flight simulator or a flight training device. Passing the examination enables pilotage for three years except where otherwise approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

8 Which of the following statements regarding the requirements for and rating on competence certification is correct?

If a person has any competence certificate for a pilot, he/she may engage in pilotage of any category of aircraft as pilot-in-command. Rating on competence certification is granted based on the aircraft used for the practical examination. The age requirement for qualifications for a private pilot is sixteen (16) years or older for all categories of aircraft. A pilot who has a competence certificate rated for multi-engined aircraft may engage in pilotage of a single-engined aircraft as pilot-in-command.

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

The term "air traffic control area" means any airspace, 200 m 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 "approach surface" means an area abutting on the longer side of a landing area and sloping upwards at a gradient, which should be 1/50th or more and specified by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land; Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, from the horizontal plane, and the projection of which corresponds to the approach area. 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 "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.

10 Which of the following sentences regarding the visual meteorological condition is correct?

For an aircraft that tries to takeoff or land at an airport etc. located within an air traffic control zone or air traffic information zone, ground visibility shall be 3,000 m or more. Flight visibility shall be 1,500 m or more for an aircraft flying at an altitude of less than 3,000 m in airspace other than an air traffic control area, air traffic control zone, or air traffic information zone. Flight visibility shall be 5,000 m or more for an aircraft flying at an altitude of 3,000 m or above. Flight visibility shall be 8,000 m or more for an aircraft flying at an altitude of less than 3,000 m within an air traffic control area, air traffic control zone, or air traffic information zone.

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

The examination for specific pilot competence is an examination of the knowledge and ability required to navigate an aircraft, and the maintenance of which is especially required to be checked. This examination is conducted by the examiners of pilot competence (certified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). Unless they have passed this examination, no person can board an airplane and engage in its pilotage. The practical examination in this examination cannot be conducted by using a flight simulator or a flight training device. The pass certificate of this examination to enable pilotage is valid for 2 years, except in cases approved by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

12 The following statement pertains to the minimum safe altitude specified by Article 81 (Minimum safe altitude) of the Civil Aeronautics Act. Which of the following underlined items (1) to (4) is incorrect? In the case of aircraft navigating on visual flight rules, the minimum safe altitude is the altitude from which (1) landing is feasible when (2) power system only has stopped during a flight without causing danger to human beings or objects on the ground or on water or, at a space over a densely populated area with human beings or houses, the altitude higher by (3) 150 m than the top edge of the highest object located within an area with a horizontal distance of (4) 600 m with the aircraft at its center, whichever is the higher altitude.

3: 150 m 2: power system only has stopped 1: landing 4: 600 m

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

Aerodrome lights Obstacle lights Landing lights Aeronautical beacon

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

The term "air traffic control area" means any airspace, 200 m or more above the land or water, 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" is designated, 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 zone" means any airspace above any airport, etc. and its vicinity where frequent takeoff and landing of aircraft 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 information area" means the airspace out of the "air traffic control area" and designated in the public notice by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the safety of air traffic.

15 Which of the following is the correct age requirement for a person to be eligible to obtain competence certification for a private pilot (aeroplane, rotorcraft and airship)?

At least 18 years old At least 21 years old At least 17 years old At least 16 years old

16 Which of the following items is not included in the records concerning flight to be entered into a flight logbook under the provisions of Article 58 (Flight logbook) of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

Number of passengers onboard Flight hours Place and time of departure Purpose of flight, or flight number

17 Which of the following statements is correct?

No aircraft shall, unless permitted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, engage in acrobatic flights No person other than those who have obtained permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism shall drop any object from an aircraft. No aircraft shall, unless permitted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, engage in formation flights No person other than those who have obtained permission from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism shall engage in a parachute descent from an aircraft.

18 Which of the following is not among documentation to be carried in aircraft as defined in Article 59 (Documents to be Carried in Aircraft) of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

Aircraft registration certificate Radio service logbook Airworthiness certificate Flight logbook

19 Which of the following is not specified in Article 5-4 (Flight Manual) of the Regulation for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act?

Matters relating to aircraft operating limitations Particulars relating to aircraft noise Pilotage procedures under normal conditions Various systems that must be operated and other actions that need to be taken in case of emergency

20 Which of the following combinations (a) to (d) in the text of Article 174 (Minimum Safety Altitude) of the Regulation for Enforcement of the Civil Aeronautics Act is correct? In the case of aircraft navigating on visual flight rules shall take any of the highest of the altitude at which landing is feasible, when power system only has stopped during a flight, without causing danger of human beings or objects on the ground or on water and the following altitudes (i) In the case of a space over a densely populated area with human beings or houses, an altitude higher by (a) meters than the top edge of the highest object located within an area with a horizontal distance of (b) meters with the aircraft at its center. (ii) In the case of above an area without human beings or houses, an altitude at which an aircraft can continue flight while maintaining a distance of (c) meters or more from human beings or objects on the ground or on water. (iii) In the case of a space over an area other than that prescribed under (i) and (ii), an altitude of (d) meters or more from the ground or water surface.

(a) 150 (b) 300 (c) 150 (d) 100 (a) 150 (b) 600 (c) 100 (d) 150 (a) 300 (b) 600 (c) 150 (d) 150 (a) 300 (b) 600 (c) 100 (d) 100

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