DGCA AIR REGULATION – COMPLETE NOTES (Chapter-wise)
CHAPTER-WISE WEIGHTAGE
1. Rules of the Air – 25–30%
2. Airspace Classification – 10–15%
3. Altimeter Settings – 10–15%
4. Cruising Levels – 5–7%
5. ATC Procedures – 10–12%
6. VFR/IFR Weather Minima – 8–10%
7. Aerodrome Markings & Lights – 6–8%
8. Wake Turbulence – 5–7%
9. AIP/NOTAM & Flight Documents – 5–7%
10. FDTL + Communication – 4–6%
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CHAPTER-WISE NOTES
1) Rules of the Air:
- Priority/Right of way.
- Minimum safe heights.
- Avoiding collisions.
- Landing & takeoff rules.
- Speed limits and signaling.
2) Airspace:
- Classes A to G.
- Controlled vs uncontrolled.
- IFR/VFR requirements.
- ATC authorization rules.
3) Altimeter Setting:
- QNH, QFE, 1013 hPa.
- Transition altitude & level.
- RVSM requirements.
4) Cruising Levels:
- Semi-circular rule.
- IFR/VFR levels.
- Magnetic track system.
5) ATC Procedures:
- ATC services (Area, Approach, Tower).
- Clearances and separation.
- Alerting service and FIS.
6) VFR/IFR Weather Minima:
- Visibility & cloud clearance.
- Special VFR.
- Controlled vs uncontrolled.
7) Aerodrome Markings:
- Runway/taxiway markings.
- Lighting systems.
- Threshold marking.
8) Wake Turbulence:
- Heavy/Medium/Light.
- Separation minima.
9) Flight Documents:
- AIP, NOTAM, MET documents.
- Flight plan requirements.
10) FDTL + Communication:
- Duty period limits.
- Weekly rest.
- MAYDAY / PAN-PAN.
- Lost communication procedures.
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3-DAY STUDY PLAN
DAY 1:
- Rules of the Air
- Airspace
- Altimeter
DAY 2:
- Cruising levels
- ATC procedures
- VFR/IFR minima
DAY 3:
- Aerodrome markings
- Wake turbulence
- Documents + FDTL + emergencies