IFR LAW - Altimetry, Cruising Levels and Transponders

How many QNH zones are there in NZ?

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 16

The transition altitude in New Zealand is:

• 13,000ft

• FL130

• FL150

• 15,000ft

When using Flight Levels in New Zealand the altimeter sub scale must be set to:

• QNH

• QNE

• QFE

• 12.21"Hg

When in controlled airspace not associated with an aerodrome, the pilot must set in altimeter to:

• Zone QNH

• Nearest aerodrome QNH

• QNH advised by ATC

In class G airspace, aerodrome QNH should be used: (select all that apply)

• Takeoff, landing and flight within the aerodrome traffic circuit

• Arrival and Initial approach to the aerodrome

• Intermediate and Final Approach Segments

• Within the aerodrome terminal area (30NM)

Can an IFR aircraft enter IMC using an altimeter setting obtained by setting aerodrome elevation?

• Yes

• No

The minimum Flight Level in New Zealand becomes FL160 when: (select all that apply)

• Zone QNH is 980 or below

• Zone QNH is below 980

• Flight within 20NM of Mt Cook/Aoraki

• Flight within 10NM of Mt Cook/Aoraki

You are flying to Hokitika, once you leave controlled airspace can you cruise at a NON-STANDARD cruising level?

• Yes

• No

• Only with ATC approval

RVSM airspace begins at:

• FL250

• FL290

• FL150

• FL410

Select all the applicable cruise levels flying a heading of 280 holding 12 degrees left drift:

• 4000ft

• FL340

• 14,000ft

• FL210

• 2000ft