Air Regulations is the study of National Law and differences to relevant ICAO Annexes and CARs. Knowledge of basic navigation equipment, operational and regulatory, requirements for long-range flights in MNPS, Trans-oceanic and polar airspace.

Air Regulations is a branch of law that is concerned with air transport operations, and all the associated legal and business concerns. Firstly, this is a series of rules that governs the use of airspace for aviation, and its benefits for the general public and the nations of the world. These are most important in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel. Although there are different types of air regulations that are used to govern the operation of aircraft, including annexes, conventions, documents, and navigation aids.

Annex: 

Annexes are supplementary agreements to international conventions that provide additional details and requirements for specific aspects of air travel. For example, the Annex to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (also known as the Chicago Convention) contains provisions on air traffic control (ATC) procedures and the use of communications and navigation systems in aircraft.

Conventions: 

Conventions are international agreements that are legally binding on the countries that have ratified them. The Chicago Convention is a major international convention. That establishes the standards and rules for international air travel, including the registration of aircraft, the licensing of pilots, and the operation of airports.

Documents:

Documents are written guides or instructions that provide information on specific aspects of air travel, such as procedures for takeoff and landing, or guidelines for the use of navigation aids.

Navigation aids:

Navigation aids are devices or systems that help pilots navigate their aircraft and maintain a safe distance from other aircraft. Besides these include Radar systems, VOR, ADF, GPS, and instrument landing systems (ILS).

Runway markings:

Painted lines and symbols on the surface of an airport. Runway that provide guidance to pilots on where to position their aircraft during takeoff and landing. These markings include the centerline, threshold, and touch-down zone markings.

Human factors and limitations:

Human factors and limitations are also an important consideration in air regulations. It refers to the psychological and physiological characteristics of pilots and other personnel. That can affect their performance and decision-making in the cockpit. Limitations refer to the physical and technical limitations of aircraft. Such as the maximum weight and altitude they can safely achieve.

Overall, air regulations are essential in ensuring the safety and efficiency of air travel. These regulations help to standardise procedures, maintain clear communication and navigation, and account for the unique characteristics and limitations of aircraft and their pilots.

Course Duration : 1.5 months