NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AVIATION TECHNOLOGY, ZARIA

1.

When two aircraft are approaching head on

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

2.

Who is responsible for ensuring that the operations Manual is kept up to date?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

3.

The commander of the aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria
The operator of the aircraft
The Chief Pilot of the company
Particulars to be recorded in personal log book are:-

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
4.

Holders name, address, date of flight, type of passengers carried

Type of load carried, particulars of passengers, time and date
Duration of flight, date, time, holders name and address.
None of the above.
The certificate of Airworthiness is:-

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
5.

Valid for a period of 12 months

Valid for a period of 24 months
Valid for period stated on certificate
Valid forever.
Who signs a load sheet?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
6.

The loader and the operator

The person supervising the loading and the pilot-in command
The person loading and the flight engineer
The commander and the co-pilot.
Where would you expect to find crew flight time limitations set out?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
7.

Small aircraft alters its heading to right or left

Bigger aircraft alter its heading to right or left
Both alter heading to right
Both alter heading to left

In the Director of Operations office.

In the Chief Pilots office
In the operations manual
In the certificate of Airworthiness
Who may authorize the carriage of dangerous good in an aircraft?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
8.

When is an aircraft deemed to be in flight?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

9.

When it is in the sky flying

When it first moves under its own power to the moment is next
comes to rest after landing.
When it is carrying passengers and cargo
When it flying above another aircraft.
What is the order in which the following types of aircraft have precedence
when converging-flying machines, Balloons, Gliders and Airships?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
10.

Balloons, Gliders, Airships, Flying machines

Gliders, Airships, Balloons, Flying machines
Airships, Balloons, Flying machines, Gliders
Flying machines, Gliders, Airships, Balloons
Before entering or taking off within controlled airspace in IMC what action
must a pilot take?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
11.

The honourable Minister

The traffic controller
The operator
The commander of the aircraft

Call the controller on the radio

File a flight plan and obtain clearance
Inform the Air Registration Board before take-off
Do not take any action until you are in flight Information Region

When flying in an aerodrome traffic zone what traffic pattern would you fly?
A pattern making all turns to the right or as instructed by the controller
A pattern making all turns to the left unless otherwise indicated by
the circuit arrow in the signals area
(c)
A pattern making all turns to the direction desired by the captain
(d)
Aircraft flown by student pilot.
(a)
(b)

12.

13.

For flights not in the vicinity of an airport, in addition to considering the

weather and the amount of fuel required for the flight, you must also:
a). file a flight plan
b). designate an alternate airport
c). ensure that all navigation equipment in the aircraft is operational
d). consider an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be
completed as planned
What traffic must all vehicles on the ground give way to?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Vehicles conveying passengers to the aircraft

Service vehicles
Aircraft taking off or landing
Aircraft flown by student pilot.

14. What are the rules regarding the dropping of tow ropes and other objects?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Objects must be dropped in a designated area with prior permission

from ATC or if there is no ATC from person in charge of the airfield.
Objects must not be dropped in any area
If objects must be dropped no permission is required
Objects can only be dropped in any area so designated without prior
permission.

15. When flying in an aerodrome traffic zone what traffic pattern would you fly?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

You can descend below 500 ft. above aerodrome level, remain clear of
cloud, and conform to the traffic pattern formed by other aircraft
You can descend to 500 yds. Above aerodrome level, remain clear of
cloud, and conform to the traffic pattern formed by other aircraft
You can not descend below 500 ft above aerodrome level remain
clear of cloud and conform to the traffic pattern formed by other
aircraft
You can descend below 500 ft. above aerodrome, remain clear of could,
and conform to the traffic pattern formed by other aircraft if you are flying a
single engined aircraft.

16. On which side does an overtaking aircraft pass the aircraft being overtaken on
the ground?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

On the right
On the left
On either right or left
On the right first and then left

17. How do two aircraft approaching each other on the ground avoid a collision?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Each turns to the right

Each turns to the left
Both turn towards same direction
None of the above

18. What does the letter H displayed in the signals area mean?
(a)

Holding area

(b)
(c)
(d)

That helicopters are operating from the airfield

That runway has hard surface
The aerodrome experiences haze.

19. What is the meaning of a white diagonal cross on runway?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Indicates that the section of the runway so marked is suitable for the
movement of aircraft
Indicates that the runway is suitable for landing only
Indicates that the runway is unsuitable for take-off
Indicates that the section of the runway so marked in unsuitable for
the movement of aircraft

20. Flying at 2000 ft. outside controlled airspace, visibility 4 n.m. The aircrafts
magnetic track is decided by
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

the pilot
the passenger
air traffic control unit
the operator

21. What is the meaning of a green flag flown from the mast in the signals area?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

It indicates that a right hand circuit is in force

It indicates that a left hand circuit is in force
It indicates that approach speed must be within the green area
None of the above.

22. If a marshaller shows a circular motion of the right hand at head level with
the left arm pointing to the appropriate engine it indicates:(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

Chocks away
Cut engine
Start engine
Chocks inserted.

23. An aircraft is flying IFR outside controlled airspace, altitude 4000 ft. It must
(a)
(b)

fly according to semicircular rules

fly under air traffic control instructions

(c)
(d)
24.

For load sheet purposes, the weight of an adult female is:

(a)

25.

(b)
(c)
(d)

(b)

40 kg

(c)

65 kg

(d)

75 kg.

Passenger on way out to the aircraft, slips on the apron and breaks his
leg.
Aircraft on landing bursts a tyre
Passenger climbing up the stairs attached to the aircraft, slips and
breaks his leg
None of the above.

What is the marshalling signal for engage brakes?

(a)
(b)
(c)
(e)

27.

39 kg

The following accident is reportable

(a)

26.

fly under FIR controllers instructions

fly any heading desired.

Raise arm and hands with fingers extended, horizontally in front of the
body then clench fist.
Raise arm and hand with fingers extended, horizontally in front of the
body then clench fist
Raise arm with fingers extended, horizontally in front of the body, then
clinch fist.
Raise arm with fingers not extended, horizontally in front of the body, then
clench fist.

A continuous green light directed at an aircraft means?

(a)
You may land if in the air or you may take-off if on the ground
(b)
You may not land if in the air or you may take-off if on the ground
(c)
You may land if in the air or you may not take off if on the ground
(d)
None of the above.

28.

How would a pilot indicate to the marshaller that he is ready to start engines?
(a)
Raise the number of fingers on one hand indicating the number of the
engine to be started.
(b)
Raise the whole fingers on one hand and indicate the number of the
engine to be started by calling the figure loudly.
(c)
You let your engineer call the number to the marshaller
(d)
It is not required to notify the marshaller before starting an engine.

29.

Minimum weather conditions for a VFR flight are given in terms of minimum cloud
separation vertically, horizontally and a certain minimum flight visibility. These
distances are respectively: -

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
30.

Which of the following is required in order to obtain clearance for IFR flight in
controlled airspace:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

31.

Leave it clear on his left and subsequently turn left

Leave it clear on his left and subsequently turn right
Leave it clear on his right and subsequently turn left
Leave it clear on his right and subsequently turn right

The correct procedure for an aircraft in distress is to:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

34.

Only if flight is under IFR

Only if flight is within controlled airspace
Always
Before departure

An aeroplane has landed at an aerodrome without runways. The pilot of the

following aircraft, with reference to the first aircraft shall
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

33.

a commercial licence
an airline transport pilot licence
an instrument rating
a night rating

When flying on an advisory route and utilizing advisory service it is necessary to

file a flight plan:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

32.

2000 ft, 1nm, 5nm

500 ft, 2nm, 3nm
1000ft, 1nm, 5nm
1000 yrds, 2nm, 3nm

First call on the frequency in use and then on 121.5 MHz

Call on 121.5 straight away
Call on 121.5 KHz and then normal operating frequency
Wait until someone calls the aircraft first.

An airway is:
(a)
Control area
(b)
Advisory area
(c)
Terminal control area

(d)
35.

36.

Uncontrolled airspace

A continuous red beam directed to an aircraft means:

(a)
Aircraft is prohibited from landing for time being and previous permission is
cancelled.
(b)
Owing to the aerodrome being unserviceable, landing should be made
elsewhere.
(c)
Land as soon as possible
(d)
Give way to other aircraft and continue circling
When carrying out circuits at an aerodrome all turns are normally
(a)
Determined by the pilot
(b)
Right-handed
(c)
Left-handed
(d)
None of the above

37.

The marshalling signal arms down palms facing inwards, arms swung from
extended position inwards means
(a)
Stop (b)
proceed
(c)
Turn to port (d)
insert chocks

38.

The responsibility for ensuring that the radio equipment is serviceable prior to
take-off is that of the:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

39.

The maximum flying time permitted under the law is:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

40.

Pilot-in-command
Co-pilot
Radio engineer
Ground engineer

100 hrs. during a period of 28 consecutive days

100 hrs during a period of one month
1020 hrs in a year
As many hours as desired annually

Regulation require that two pilots are used on a transport category aircraft if the
weight is:
(a)
(b)
(c)

3700 kg
5700 kg
7500 kg

(d)
41.

The minimum number of crew that must be carried is laid down in

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

42.

School regulation
Certificate of Airworthiness
Certificate of Maintenance
Radio Certificate

For the purpose of load sheet, average weight considered for a female passenger
is:
(a)

43.

9500 kg

39 kg

(b)

65 kg

(c)

75 kg

(d)

90 kg

At what pressure altitude, when cabin pressure falls below a certain level, must
oxygen be used?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

700 mb or less
Less than 700 mb
600 mb
Less than 600 mb

44.

What should you do if you are operating in an area requiring DME and your DME
fails?
a).
Request an altitude below FL240 and continue to your destination
b).
Advice ATC of failure and land at the nearest available airport where
repairs can be made
c).
notify ATC that it will be necessary for you to receive radar vectors to your
destination airport.
d).
Notify ATC of the failure and continue to your next airport of intended
landing where repairs can be made.

45.

When you are overtaking another aircraft, you have the right-of-way over the
slower aircraft (True/False).

46.

Authority granted by the Minister to any person or body corporate to operate air
service in Nigeria on scheduled journey is:
(a).
Permit
(b).
Licence
(c).
Authority
(d).
Licence Holder.
The period of validity of licence shall be determined by the:
(a).
Minister of Aviation

47.

b).
c).
d).

NCAA DG
Operator
Pilot-in-Command

48.

A person considered dead as a result of an accident in or over Nigeria to an

aircraft registered in Nigeria.
a).
Missing person
b).
Dead person
c).
Traveller
d).
Passenger

49.

The portion of the flight of an aircraft where it descends below 1000ft above
critical height
a).
Decision Height
b).
Approach to landing
c).
Cloud ceiling
d).
Transition altitude

50.

Damage which necessitates the replacement or extensive repair of any major

component
a).
Notifiable accident
b).
substantial damage
c).
Disable aircraft
d).
Damaged aircraft