4.70 Altimetry

4.70 Altimetry

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.70 Altimetry
4.70.2 Explain the altimeter setting requirements for flight under VFR. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR
4.70.4 State the procedure to use to obtain an altimeter setting when QNH is not available prior to take-off and the requirement to obtain a QNH once in flight. AIP ENR
4.70.6 Describe QNH zones and state when zone QNH should be used. AIP ENR

4.66 Radar Services

4.66 Radar Services

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.66 Radar Services
4.66.2 Describe the radar services available to VFR flights. AIP ENR
Airspace, Aerodromes and Heliports

4.63 Separation

4.63 Separation

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.63 Separation
4.63.2 Describe the method of passing traffic information using the clock code.
4.63.4 Describe the situations where Air Traffic Control is responsible for the provision of separation between VFR, SVFR and IFR traffic. AIP ENR
4.63.6 Describe the situations where the PIC is responsible for maintaining separation from other traffic. AIP ENR
4.63.8 Describe the normal separation standards applied by ATC. AIP ENR
4.63.10 Describe the situations where the normal separation may be reduced. AIP ENR
4.63.12 State the wake turbulence separation requirements for light aircraft in non-radar environment. AIP AD

4.62 Clearances

4.62 Clearances

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.62 Clearances
4.62.2 State the requirements for complying with ATC clearances and instructions. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR
4.62.4 State the requirements for coordinating with an aerodrome flight information service. CAR Part 91
4.62.6 State the requirements for receiving an ATC clearance prior to entering various types of airspace, and ground manoeuvring area. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR
4.62.8 State the requirements for receiving an ATC clearance prior to re-entering controlled airspace. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR

4.60 Communications

4.60 Communications

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.60 Communications
4.60.2 Derive from operational publications, the required radio frequency for communicating with specified ATC units.
4.60.4 State the requirements for making position reports to an ATS unit. CAR Part 91 & AIP ENR
4.60.6 State the content of a VFR position report. AIP ENR
4.60.8 State the purpose of Universal Communications Services (UNICOM). AIP GEN
4.60.10 State the purpose of an Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU). AIP GEN
4.60.12 State the purpose of Aerodrome and Weather Information Broadcasts (AWIB). AIP GEN
4.60.14 State the meaning of the various light signals from a control tower. CAR Part 91 & AIP AD
4.60.16 State the communications requirements when TIBA procedures are in force. AIP ENR

4.56 Flight Plans

4.56 Flight Plans

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.56 Flight Plans
4.56.2 State the requirements for the filing of a flight plan for flight under VFR. CAR Part 91
4.56.4 State the requirements for notification of changes to the filed flight plan. CAR Part 91
4.56.6 State the requirements for the terminating a flight plan. CAR Part 91
4.56.8 Describe the difference between ETA and SARTIME. CAR Part 91
4.56.10 State the time search and rescue action would be initiated if a flight plan is not terminated before SARTIME. AIP ENR
Air Traffic Services

4.54 Fuel Requirements

4.54 Fuel Requirements

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.54 Fuel Requirements
4.54.2 State the minimum fuel reserve (A) or (H) required for a day VFR flight. CAR Part 91
4.54.4 State the minimum fuel reserve (A) or (H) required for a night VFR flight. CAR Part 91

4.50 Flight Preparation

4.50 Flight Preparation

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.50 Flight Preparation
4.50.2 Explain the requirements for obtaining and considering relevant information prior to flight. CAR Part 91
4.50.4 Describe the publications and their content that provide operational route and aerodrome information.
4.50.6 Derive operational information from charts and publications that provide route and aerodrome information.

4.36 Carriage of Dangerous Goods

4.36 Carriage of Dangerous Goods

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.36 Carriage of Dangerous Goods
4.36.2 State the restriction for the carriage of dangerous goods in an aircraft. CAR Part 92
4.36.4 State the requirements for the carriage of non-dangerous goods in an aircraft. CAR Part 92
Flight Planning and Preparation

4.34 General Meteorological Requirements and Restrictions

4.34 General Meteorological Requirements and Restrictions

Sub Topic Syllabus Item
4.34 General Meteorological Requirements and Restrictions
4.34.2 State the met minima for VFR flight (A) or (H) in various airspace. CAR Part 91
4.34.4 State the restrictions and met minima for Special VFR flight (A) or (H). CAR Part 91