Aviation Law - Final Exam with Complete
Solutions
What two areas of concern have been the focus of most litigation regarding airports and
airspace? Correct Ans-Safety is a major concern of those living near an airport, therefore,
most aviation litigation in the area of airports and airspace are about (1) aircraft noise and (2)
keeping the airport's approaches clear of obstacles.
What are police powers? Correct Ans-The government's right to adopt and enforce laws to
protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Who is empowered to regulate the use of navigable airspace over the U.S.? Correct Ans-The
FAA, but they can also cede control of the airspace over to another agency.
If you are convicted of any aviation crime on the federal level, you are sentenced to ______ and
______. Correct Ans-A long time in jail & A large fine
(T/F) Most any state aviation crime is also a federal crime. Correct Ans-True
Two Rules of Federal Jurisdiction over Foreign Aviation Accidents: Correct Ans-- The US
claims the right to prosecute any individual of any nationality for an aviation incident so long as
the offender is found in the US, whether the crime was committed in the US or not.
- We take particular jurisdiction over any individual who commits an aviation crime anywhere if
the offender is a US citizen.
, Interpol serves as a ______. Correct Ans-Clearing house for international crimes.
(T/F) If a country's offender is caught in another country and both are involved in Interpol, then
the receiving country will hold that citizen and contact the origin country. Correct Ans-True
Everyone in management or labor falls underneath either: Correct Ans-- Railway Labor Act
of 1926
- National Labor Relations Act
Differ between RLA and NLRA. Correct Ans-- RLA: people in the aviation industry fall
under this (airlines include commuter but not charter or cargo-only); uses the National Mediation
Board (NMB).
- NLRA: uses the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
(T/F) Once a union has been established, all employees MUST be a member of said union.
Correct Ans-True
More than ______% must vote in favor to establish a union. Correct Ans-50%
Describe a Minor Dispute? Correct Ans-- When one union member has an issue that violates
the user-management agreement.
- Resolved through the Board of Systems Adjustment.
Solutions
What two areas of concern have been the focus of most litigation regarding airports and
airspace? Correct Ans-Safety is a major concern of those living near an airport, therefore,
most aviation litigation in the area of airports and airspace are about (1) aircraft noise and (2)
keeping the airport's approaches clear of obstacles.
What are police powers? Correct Ans-The government's right to adopt and enforce laws to
protect the public health, safety and welfare.
Who is empowered to regulate the use of navigable airspace over the U.S.? Correct Ans-The
FAA, but they can also cede control of the airspace over to another agency.
If you are convicted of any aviation crime on the federal level, you are sentenced to ______ and
______. Correct Ans-A long time in jail & A large fine
(T/F) Most any state aviation crime is also a federal crime. Correct Ans-True
Two Rules of Federal Jurisdiction over Foreign Aviation Accidents: Correct Ans-- The US
claims the right to prosecute any individual of any nationality for an aviation incident so long as
the offender is found in the US, whether the crime was committed in the US or not.
- We take particular jurisdiction over any individual who commits an aviation crime anywhere if
the offender is a US citizen.
, Interpol serves as a ______. Correct Ans-Clearing house for international crimes.
(T/F) If a country's offender is caught in another country and both are involved in Interpol, then
the receiving country will hold that citizen and contact the origin country. Correct Ans-True
Everyone in management or labor falls underneath either: Correct Ans-- Railway Labor Act
of 1926
- National Labor Relations Act
Differ between RLA and NLRA. Correct Ans-- RLA: people in the aviation industry fall
under this (airlines include commuter but not charter or cargo-only); uses the National Mediation
Board (NMB).
- NLRA: uses the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
(T/F) Once a union has been established, all employees MUST be a member of said union.
Correct Ans-True
More than ______% must vote in favor to establish a union. Correct Ans-50%
Describe a Minor Dispute? Correct Ans-- When one union member has an issue that violates
the user-management agreement.
- Resolved through the Board of Systems Adjustment.
