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Subject 8 Meteorology Index
4.82 Communications and Equipment
4.82 Communications and Equipment
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.82 | Communications and Equipment |
| 4.82.2 | State the transponder code a pilot should set to indicate an emergency condition. AIP ENR |
| 4.82.4 | State the transponder code a pilot should set to indicate a loss of communications. AIP ENR |
| 4.82.6 | State the transponder code a pilot should set to indicate that the aircraft is being subjected to unlawful interference. AIP ENR |
| 4.82.8 | Describe the means by which ATC will verify the transmission of an emergency SSR transponder code. AIP ENR |
| 4.82.10 | Describe the use of the speechless technique using unmodulated transmissions. AIP ENR |
| 4.82.12 | Describe and interpret ground-air visual signal codes. AIP GEN |
| 4.82.14 | Describe the procedures for directing a surface craft to a distress incident. AIP GEN |
| 4.82.16 | State the procedures for the emergency activation of an ELT. AIP GEN |
| 4.82.18 | State the pilot action required following the inadvertent transmission of an ELT. AIP GEN |
| 4.82.20 | State the requirements for the operational testing of an ELT. AIP GEN |
| 4.82.22 | State the procedures to be followed on receiving an ELT signal. AIP GEN |
4.80 Responsibilities of Pilots
4.80 Responsibilities of Pilots
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.80 | Responsibilities of Pilots |
| 4.80.2 | State the requirement for the notification of accidents. CAR Part 12 |
| 4.80.4 | State the requirement for the notification of incidents. CAR Part 12 |
| 4.80.6 | State the extent to which a pilot may deviate from the CA Act or rules in an emergency situation. CA Act 2023, section 15(1) and 16(1)&(2) |
| 4.80.8 | State the pilot action required following deviation from the CA Act or rules in an emergency situation. CA Act 2023, sections 15(2) and 16(3) |
4.78 Aerodromes Lighting
4.78 Aerodromes Lighting
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.78 | Aerodromes Lighting |
| 4.78.4 | Describe the following lighting systems: (a) Runway edge lighting (REDL); (b) Runway landing threshold lighting (RTHL); (c) Runway end lighting (RENL); (d) Runway centreline lighting system (RCLL); (e) Runway end identifier lighting (REIL); (f) Circling guidance lighting (CGL); (g) Runway lead in lighting (RLLS); and, (h) Pilot activated lighting (PAL) |
| 4.78.6 | Describe aerodrome beacons. Emergencies; Incidents; and Accidents |
4.76 Aerodromes and Heliports
4.76 Aerodromes and Heliports
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.76 | Aerodromes and Heliports |
| 4.76.2 | Describe the limitations on the use of a place as an aerodrome or heliport. CAR Part 91 |
| 4.76.4 | Describe the method of runway designation. AIP AD |
| 4.76.6 | Describe the movement area of an aerodrome. CAR Part 1 |
| 4.76.8 | Describe the meaning of the various aerodrome ground signals. |
| 4.76.10 | Interpret information on aerodrome/heliport charts. AIP GEN & AIP Volume 4 |
| 4.76.12 | Interpret runway and taxiway signs and markings. CAR Part 139 |
4.75 Airspace
4.75 Airspace
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.75 | Airspace |
| 4.75.2 | State the rules pertaining to operating VFR in the various classes of airspace. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.4 | Describe the vertical limits and purpose of control zones (CTR). CAR Part 71 |
| 4.75.6 | Describe the vertical limits and purpose of control areas (CTA). CAR Part 71 |
| 4.75.8 | State the status and conditions relating to flight in VFR transit lanes. AIP ENR |
| 4.75.10 | Describe the status and purpose of a general aviation area (GAA). CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.12 | Describe visual reporting points |
| 4.75.14 | Describe the status of controlled airspace when ATC go off duty. AIP GEN |
| 4.75.16 | State the restrictions on operating an aircraft in a restricted area. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.18 | State the restrictions on operating an aircraft in a military operating area (MOA). CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.20 | State the restrictions and operating considerations relating to operating an aircraft in a mandatory broadcast zone (MBZ). CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.22 | State the restrictions and operating considerations relating to operating an aircraft in a volcanic hazard zone (VHZ). CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.24 | State the restrictions and operating considerations relating to operating an aircraft in a danger area. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.26 | State the restrictions and operating considerations relating to operating an aircraft in a designated low flying zone (LFZ). CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.75.28 | State the operating considerations relating to operating an aircraft in a common frequency zone (CFZ). AIP ENR |
| 4.75.30 | State the operating considerations relating to operating an aircraft over or close to temporary hazards/airspace. AIP ENR |
| 4.75.32 | Interpret airspace information on aeronautical charts used for VFR flights |
4.74 Transponders
4.74 Transponders
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.74 | Transponders |
| 4.74.2 | State the requirements for the operation of transponders within the New Zealand FIR. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.74.4 | Describe the procedures required of pilots operating transponders. AIP ENR |
| 4.74.6 | State the requirements and limitations on an aircraft operating under VFR in transponder mandatory airspace without an operating transponder. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
4.16 Medical Requirements
4.16 Medical Requirements
4.16.2 State the requirements for holding a medical certificate. CAR Part 61
4.16.4 State the requirements on a person applying for a medical certificate. CAR Part 67
4.16.6 State the requirements for maintaining medical fitness following the issue of a medical certificate. CA Act 2023, Schedule 2, clause 8
4.16.8 State the normal currency period of the Class 2 medical certificate for a PPL holder who is under the age of 40. CAR Part 67
4.16.10 State the normal currency period of the Class 2 medical certificate for a PPL holder who is 40 years of age or more on the date that the certificate is issued. CAR Part 67
4.16.12 State the normal currency period of the Land Transport medical certificate (DL9) for a holder who is under the age of 40. CAR Part 61
4.16.14 State the normal currency period of the Land Transport medical certificate (DL9) for a holder who is 40 years of age or more on the date that the certificate is issued. CAR Part 61
Airworthiness of Aircraft and Aircraft Equipment
4.72 Cruising Levels
4.72 Cruising Levels
| Sub Topic | Syllabus Item |
|---|---|
| 4.72 | Cruising Levels |
| 4.72.2 | State the altitude requirements when cruising VFR within the New Zealand FIR. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR |
| 4.72.4 | Describe situations where ATC may assign cruising altitudes not in accordance with the VFR table of cruising altitudes. AIP ENR |