4.30.2 Compliance with Instructions and Commands.

4.30.2 Describe the requirements of passengers to comply with instructions and commands. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.5″]  [vfr_Rule p1=”91.203″]

  • 91.203 provides authority of Pilot in Command
  • A passenger shall comply with any commands given to them by the pilot-in command 

4.26.10 Requirements for an ELT.

4.26.10 State the requirements for an ELT. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.529″]

  • must not operate an aircraft without an ELT(AF) installed in the aircraft 
  • ELT that operates on 406 MHz must be coded with the (ITU) country code and any of the specified list of information
  • notify the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand of the coded details
  • Exceptions
  • ferry to a place where an ELT(AF) is to be installed
  • ferry to a place where the repairs or replacement can be made
  • does not carry any passenger
  • period of not more than 7 days if  ELT(S) or PLB that is accessible to any person
  • no more than 1 seat if the pilot is equipped with an ELT(S) or PLB

4.26.8 Emergency Equipment in Aircraft with Seating Capacity for Less than 10 Passengers.

4.26.8 State the requirements for emergency equipment in aircraft with seating capacity for less than 10 passengers. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.523″]

There is no requirement for emergency equipment in aircraft with seating capacity for less than 10 passengers.

4.26.6 Indicating the Time in Flight

4.26.6 State the requirements for indicating the time in flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.221″]

An accurate means of indicating the time must always be available in flight.

4.26.4 Emergency Equipment for Flight over Water.

4.26.4 State the emergency equipment requirements for flight over water. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.525″]
The following rules all apply to single-engine aircraft or multi-engine aircraft unable to maintain at least 1000 feet AMSL with 1 engine inoperative.

    Flight over water beyond gliding distance

    • a life preserver is required for each person

    Flight over water beyond 50NM – additional requirements 

    • Enough life-rafts to accommodate all the occupants
    • a survival locator light
    • a survival kit
    • at least 1 pyrotechnic signalling device
    • 1 ELT or PLB.

          Flight over water beyond 200NM – additional requirements

          • an additional ELT or PLB must be carried

          Beyond 200NM all aircraft over 5700 kg MCTOW must be equipped with both the 50NM and 200NM equipment regardless of performance capabilities with one engine inoperative

          4.26.2 Equipment for a Night VFR Flight.

          4.26.2 State the equipment requirements for a Night VFR flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.511″]

          • position lights
          • anti-collision light system
          • illumination for each required instrument or indicator.
          • means of indicating rate of turn and slip or third attitude indicator usable through 360 Degrees of pitch and roll

          4.24.8 Communications and Navigation Equipment for a VFR Over Water Flight

          4.24.8 State the communications and navigation equipment requirements for a VFR over water flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.515″]

          •  at a distance that is more than 30 minutes flying time from the nearest shore, 
          •  meets level 1 or 2 standards specified in Appendix A, A.9; and
          •  continuous two-way communications with an appropriate ATS unit or aeronautical   telecommunications facility; and
          •  equipment capable of navigating the aircraft in accordance with the flight plan. 

          4.24.6 Radio Equipment Requirements for a VFR flight.

          4.24.6 State the radio equipment requirements for a VFR flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.513″]

          • Unless authorised, in controlled airspace classified as Class B, C, D, or Class E airspace at night, must be equipped with radio communications equipment —
          •  level 1 or 2 standards specified in Appendix A, A.9  
          •  is capable of providing continuous two-way communications
          •  outside controlled airspace , level 1 or 2 standards specified in Appendix A, A.9 if the equipment  is to be used for communication with any ATS unit. 

          4.24.4 Minimum Instruments for a Night VFR

          4.24.4 State the minimum instrument requirements for a Night VFR flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.511″]

          •  accordance with rule 91.509 plus— [vfr_Rule p1=”91.509″]
          •  a means of indicating rate of turn and slip
          •  position lights
          •  an anti-collision light system
          •  illumination for each required instrument or indicator.
          •  if equipped with a third attitude instrument indicator that is usable through 360° of pitch and roll , no need for  indicating rate of turn. 

          4.24.2 Minimum Instruments for a Day VFR

          4.24.2 State the minimum instrument requirements for a Day VFR flight. CAR 91 [vfr_Rule p1=”91.509″]

          • airspeed; and  Mach number, if the speed limitation  is expressed in Mach number; 
          • altitude in feet
          • magnetic heading
          • fuel tank contents, other than auxiliary fuel tank 
          • engine RPM of each engine
          • oil pressure of each engine using a pressure lubricating system
          • coolant temperature of each liquid-cooled engine
          • oil temperature of each engine rated at over 250 BHP using a pressure lubricating system
          • indicating manifold pressure of each supercharged or turbocharged piston engine, and each piston engine fitted with a constant speed propeller
          • indicating cylinder head temperature of each air-cooled piston engine rated at over 250BHP 
          • flap position, if flaps are fitted, unless flap position can be determined visually by the flight crew 
          • landing gear position, if the aircraft has retractable undercarriage
          • correct functioning of electrical power generating equipment
          • presence of CO2 in the cabin if fitted with exhaust manifold or combustion cabin heater