Chapter 4 revision

During your task planning you notice a purple shaded area depicted on the VTC to the east (right) of Launceston. What does this purple shading indicate?

• Area where less than 500 feet clearance exists between terrain and controlled airspace lower limit

• Area where less than 1000 feet clearance exists between terrain and controlled airspace lower limit

• High-density industrial area

• Restricted area

In addition to aviation legislation, local laws must also be considered during the planning of an RPAS task. What would NOT be considered local laws that affect RPAS operations?

• Fly Neighbourly laws

• Council land laws

• National Park laws

• Marine life laws

What is the CTAF for Devonport aerodrome?

• 126.9

• 120.7

• 127.3

• 126.7

“OpenSky” is currently not considered approved software by CASR 175. Can it be used as a primary source for RPAS job planning?

• No- It provides guidance only

• Yes – It can be used as a sole means of flight planning

• Yes – Provided it is approved by the Chief Remote Pilot

• Yes – Only if physical copies of the data used are present during the operation

Your intended RPAS task will be conducted overhead Alice Springs township. What is the lower level of controlled airspace for this area?

• Ground level (surface) – Class D airspace

• There is no controlled airspace for this area

• 3500 feet AGL – Class D airspace

• 3500 feet AMSL – Class D airspace

During flight planning you notice your intended area of operations is within a restricted area. You consult the ERSA, and the hours of operation are as per NOTAM. You obtain a briefing about the NOTAM from NAIPS, which indicates the following: • SFC TO 1500 FT AMSL • FROM 02 122200 TO 02 131300 • You are located in Queensland (local time is UTC+10). What LOCAL time is this NOTAM effective?

• 0800 on the 13th until 2300 on the 13th

• 0800 on the 12th until 2300 on the 13th

• 2200 on the 12th until 1300 on the 13th

• 1222 on the 2nd until 1313 on the 02nd

You are planning an RPA flight over Moonda Lake and have noticed on the WAC (World Aeronautical Chart) there is an aerodrome to the north-east at Betoota. What is the approximate distance between Betoota aerodrome and Moonda Lake?

• 15 Nautical Miles

• 1.5 Nautical Miles

• 15 Kilometres

• 1.5 Statute Miles

During your planning for a task near Alice Springs, you identify a PRD area labelled 'R215' to the west of Alice Springs airport. What is this area?

• A restricted area, from surface to flight level 180 (18,000 feet)

• A restricted area, from surface to flight level 180 (1800 feet)

• A restricted area, from surface to 3500 feet

• A restricted area, from flight level 180 (18,000 feet) to flight level 215 (21,500 feet)

A client has asked you to film Eastern Creek raceway west of Sydney (and depicted to the west of Prospect Reservoir). However, during your planning you notice a white/purple diamond with "Prospect Reservoir" written next to it. What does this diamond indicate?

• VFR approach point

• Helicopter landing site

• Alternative landing zone

• Power sub-station

What is the lower limit of Class C controlled airspace in the Port Sorell area (to the east of Devonport)?

• 8500 feet AMSL

• 8500 feet AGL

• 1800 feet AMSL

• 4500 feet AGL