4.32.8 State the restrictions on the carriage and discharge of firearms on aircraft. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.9″]
Except as provided below, no person may

• carry a firearm in an aircraft; or cause a firearm to be carried in an aircraft; or permit a firearm to be carried in an aircraft.
• discharge a firearm while on board an aircraft.
• Exceptions…
• the firearm is stowed in a place inaccessible to every person during flight and is disabled
• the aircraft is being used solely for the carriage of the person or group of persons associated with the firearm; and the operator permits the carriage of the firearm; and the firearm is disabled
• carrying livestock and the operator considers it may be necessary to immobilise livestock 
• used for the purpose of shooting or immobilising animals on the ground if the firearm is not loaded until the aircraft is in the area within which the firearm is intended to be discharged
• and
• carries only those persons performing an essential function associated with the operation of the
• aircraft or the shooting or immobilisation of animals on the ground.

4.32.6 State the restrictions on the use of portable electronic devices in flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.7″]

• no person may operate, nor allow the operation of, any cellphone or other portable electronic device that is designed to transmit electromagnetic energy, on any aircraft operating under IFR.
• nor under IFR during an instrument approach or departure procedure or during any other critical phase of flight.
• does not apply to
• (1) hearing aids;
• (2) heart pacemakers;
• (3) portable voice recorders;
• (4) electric shavers;
• (5) electronic watches; or
• (6) any other portable electronic device if the operator of the aircraft has determined  will not cause interference with any aircraft system or equipment 
• on air transport operations, the determination required by paragraph (c)(6) must be made by the operator of the aircraft
• any other aircraft, the determination required by paragraph (c)(6) may be made by the pilot-in-command or the operator of the aircraft

4.32.4 State the restrictions associated with the abuse of drugs and alcohol. CAR 91.203  and CAR 19.7   [vfr_Rule p1=”91.203″]   [vfr_Rule p1=”19.7″]

• A Pilot-in-Command shall give any commands necessary for the safety of the aircraft and of persons and property , including disembarking or refusing the carriage of—
• (1) any person who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or any drug where, in the opinion of the pilot-in-command, their carriage is likely to endanger the aircraft or its occupants; and
• (2) any person, or any part of the cargo, which, in the opinion of the pilot-in-command, is likely to endanger the aircraft or its occupants
  

• No crew member while acting in his or her official capacity shall be in a state of intoxication or in a state of health in which his or her capacity so to act would be impaired by reason of his or her having consumed or used any intoxicant, sedative, narcotic, or stimulant drug or preparation. 

 

4.32.2 State the restrictions on smoking in an aircraft. CA Act 1990 S65N [vfr_Rule p1=”65N”]

• It is a criminal offence to smoke as per CAA Act
• when instructed not to smoke by a crew member, passenger information signs, or placards or on aircraft carrying passengers for hire or reward on any internal flight.

4.30.26 State and describe the application of the right of way rules. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.229″]

• maintain a visual lookout so as to see and avoid other aircraft (weather conditions permitting)
• A pilot must, when approaching  head on, or nearly so, alter heading to the right.
• A pilot converging at approximately the same altitude with another aircraft that is to your right, must give way, except that
• power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft must give way to airships, gliders, and balloons
• airship must give way to gliders and balloons
• glider must give way to balloons
• power-driven aircraft must give way to aircraft that are towing other aircraft or objects
• all aircraft must give way to parachutes
• A pilot overtaking another aircraft must, if a turn is necessary to avoid that aircraft, alter heading to the right, until the overtaking aircraft is entirely past and clear of the other aircraft. (an overtaking aircraft  approaches another from the rear on a line forming less than 70 degrees with the plane of symmetry of the latter.)
• A pilot in flight or on the surface must give way to any aircraft that is in the final stages of an approach to land or is landing
• when 2 or more heavier-than-air aircraft approaching for the purpose of landing, give way to the aircraft at the lower altitude and not take advantage of right-of-way under subparagraph (2) of the Rule to pass in front of another aircraft, which is on final approach to land, or overtake that aircraft.
• A pilot must not take off if there is an apparent risk of collision 
• A pilot taxiing on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome must  give way to aircraft landing, taking off, or about to take off; and
• when 2 aircraft are approaching head on, or nearly so, stop or ,where practicable, alter course to the right so as to keep well clear of the other aircraft; and
• when 2 aircraft are on a converging course, give way to other aircraft on the pilots right; and
• when overtaking another aircraft, give way and keep well clear of the aircraft being overtaken.
• must give way to any aircraft that is in distress.
• Pilot with right of way, must maintain heading and speed, but is not relieved from the responsibility of taking such action, including collision-avoidance manoeuvres based on resolution advisories provided by ACAS, that will best avert collision;
• Pilot obliged to give way must avoid passing over, under, or in front of the other aircraft, unless  passing well clear of the aircraft, taking into account the effect of wake turbulence.

4.30.24 Describe the standard overhead joining procedure, and state when it should be used. AIP AD [vfr_Rule p1=”AC61-3″]
see AIP AD  Figure AD 1.5-1C,    and joining procedures AIP  AD 1.5.5

• at unattended aerodromes (where no
  aerodrome control or AFIS is provided) 
• other aerodromes when unfamiliar with the aerodrome or uncertain of circuit traffic. 
• is a means of compliance with CAR
  91.223(a)(2), conform with or avoid the
  aerodrome traffic circuit formed by other aircraft. This procedure is used to
  determine the runway-in-use and the position of traffic in order to
  sequence safely. It does not presume a right of way over existing circuit
  activity
• If the aircraft is RTF equipped, advise aerodrome traffic of joining
  intentions.
• Approach by descending or climbing to 1500 ft or
  above aerodrome elevation. If a circuit height other than 1000 ft is
  specified on the aerodrome chart, join at not less than 500 ft above
  circuit height, or if applicable, the specified joining altitude.
• Pass over the aerodrome (keeping it on your left) in order to
  observe wind, circuit traffic and any ground signals displayed in
  order to establish the runway-in-use and sequence safely
• if these
  cannot be fully ascertained, continue (wings level) to a point beyond
  the circuit area (approx. 2 NM) and turn left to return to the
  aerodrome at or above the joining height as specified in  to
  reassess circuit direction.
• Once the circuit direction is established, make all subsequent turns
  in the direction of the traffic circuit. 
• Once the conditions are ascertained, cross to the non-traffic
  side, and descend to circuit height.  Turn 90° across wind and pass sufficiently close to the upwind end
  of the runway to ensure that aircraft taking off can pass safely
  underneath. 
• Turn to join the downwind leg of the traffic circuit at a point that
  ensures adequate spacing with any aircraft in the circuit ahead or
  behind.
• ATC clearance required at
  controlled aerodromes.

4.30.22 State the requirements for operating on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.127″]

• No person may use any place as an aerodrome unless that place is suitable for the purpose of taking off or landing of the aircraft concerned.
• Complies with any limitations and operational conditions on the use of the aerodrome
• Operable lighting at night, and the lighting is activated
• Manoeuvres the aircraft clear of any  area notified or marked as unsafe for aircraft use 
• Runway is clear of all persons, animals, vehicles, vessels, or other obstructions during landing or take-off, other than persons, vehicles, or vessels essential to the operation.
• Not operate in aerodrome traffic circuit unless clear of any obstructions
• Without conflicting with traffic circuit or instrument approach procedure of any other aerodrome.

4.30.20 State the requirements for carrying appropriate aeronautical publications and charts in flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.221″]

• (a) A pilot-in-command of an aircraft must ensure that the following equipment and information, in current and appropriate form, is accessible to every flight crew member of the aircraft:
• (2) appropriate aeronautical charts:
• (3) for IFR operations, every appropriate navigational en route, terminal area, approach, and instrument approach and departure chart:
• (b) In addition, aircraft in excess of 5700 kg MCTOW, or having a certificated seating capacity of 10 passenger seats or more, must use a cockpit checklist 

4.30.18 State the requirements for familiarity with operating limitations and emergency equipment. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.219″]

• be familiar with flight manual , 
• any placards, listings, instrument markings containing any operating limitation
• emergency equipment installed
• which crew member is assigned to operate the emergency equipment
• procedures for emergency equipment in an emergency situation.

4.30.16 State the requirements for briefing passengers prior to flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.211″]

• Briefing required if carrying passenger(s)
• Conditions under which smoking is permitted 
• Requirements specified in 91.121(Stowage of service equipment eg trays etc) and 91.207 (occupation of seats)
• Passenger entry doors and emergency exits 
• When carried – location of emergency equipment , Use of flotation equipment, and oxygen use
• Procedures for emergency landing
• Portable electronic devices
• Given by PiC, other crew, recording
• If above FL250 , demonstrate oxygen equipment and life preservers
• Advise of CAA requirement for passengers to comply with crew
• Briefing may be supplemented with printed cards – available to passengers and pertain only to aircraft type being used
• NOT required if PiC determines all passengers are familiar with briefing contents