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Key Facts: CAA-B Air Law Exam

$250

Exam fee per attempt

CAA-B Air Law FAQs

1 hour

Exam duration

CAA-B Air Law FAQs

Maximum retakes

CAA-B Air Law FAQs

1 June 2024

Date the exam became mandatory

CAA-B Examinations page

CAR LIC + CAR OPS 1

Regulations the questions are based on

CAA-B Air Law FAQs

The CAA-B Air Law Examination is a one-hour electronic exam sat at the CAA-B centre in Nassau and costs $250 per attempt, with up to four retakes. CAA-B states it is required to be taken once and is retaken only if the airman is involved in an enforcement action. It is the only theoretical knowledge examination CAA-B requires for the conversion or validation of a foreign pilot licence. CAA-B bases the questions on CAR LIC and CAR OPS 1 and publishes separate 010 Air Law learning objectives for PPL and for ATPL/CPL candidates. CAA-B does not publish the item count or a numeric pass mark; results are given as pass or fail immediately on submission.

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1Which regulations does the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B) state that its Air Law examination questions are primarily based on?

A.ICAO Annex 1 and Annex 6 only

B.CAR LIC and CAR OPS 1

C.The Civil Aviation (Safety) Regulations Schedule 8

D.EASA Part-FCL and Part-MED as published by EASA

Explanation: CAA-B states in its Air Law examination FAQs that although many references are made to ICAO Annexes and ICAO documents, the exam questions are based specifically on CAR LIC (Licensing Regulations) and CAR OPS 1 (Commercial Air Transportation - Aeroplanes). The ICAO material provides supporting background, but the CARs are the tested source.

2Under CAR LIC .200, what is the minimum age for an applicant for a Private Pilot Licence (PPL)?

A.16 years

B.18 years

C.17 years

D.21 years

Explanation: CAR LIC .200(a) requires an applicant for a PPL to be at least 17 years of age. This is separate from the minimum age to fly solo as a student pilot, which is lower, and from the higher minimum ages set for the professional licences.

3Under CAR LIC .300, an applicant for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) shall be at least:

A.18 years of age

B.17 years of age

C.20 years of age

D.21 years of age

Explanation: CAR LIC .300 sets the CPL minimum age at 18 years. The three pilot licence levels form a clear age ladder in CAR LIC: 17 for the PPL, 18 for the CPL and 21 for the ATPL.

4CAR LIC .500 states that applicants for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) shall be at least what age?

A.18 years

B.23 years

C.25 years

D.21 years

Explanation: CAR LIC .500 requires ATPL applicants to be at least 21 years of age. CAR LIC .505 additionally requires the ATPL applicant to hold a current Class 1 Medical Assessment and to have met the type-rating requirements for the aircraft used in the skill test.

5Under CAR LIC .505, which privileges does the holder of an ATPL exercise?

A.Only the privileges of acting as pilot-in-command in commercial air transport, with no lower-licence privileges

B.All the privileges of a PPL and a CPL holder, plus acting as pilot-in-command of aircraft engaged in commercial air transport

C.All privileges of a PPL holder only, plus flight instruction privileges

D.Acting as co-pilot in commercial air transport, with pilot-in-command privileges requiring a separate authorisation

Explanation: CAR LIC .505(a) provides that within the appropriate aircraft category the ATPL holder may exercise all the privileges of a PPL and a CPL holder, and may act as pilot-in-command of aircraft engaged in commercial air transport. The ATPL therefore sits at the top of the privilege hierarchy rather than replacing the lower licences.

6Under CAR MED 1.075, what is the standard period of validity of a Class 1 medical certificate?

A.6 months

B.24 months

C.12 months

D.60 months

Explanation: CAR MED 1.075(a)(1) sets the standard validity of a Class 1 medical certificate at 12 months. That period is reduced to 6 months for licence holders engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport operations carrying passengers who have reached age 40, and for any holder who has reached age 60.

7Under CAR MED 1.075(a)(2), the validity of a Class 1 medical certificate is reduced to 6 months for a licence holder who:

A.Has reached the age of 50, regardless of the type of operation flown

B.Has reached the age of 60, or has reached 40 and is engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport carrying passengers

C.Holds an instrument rating and flies more than 500 hours per year

D.Has reached the age of 40, regardless of the type of operation flown

Explanation: CAR MED 1.075(a)(2) reduces Class 1 validity to 6 months in two cases: licence holders engaged in single-pilot commercial air transport operations carrying passengers who have reached age 40, and licence holders who have reached age 60. Both the age and the nature of the operation matter in the first case.

8Under CAR MED 1.075, a Class 2 medical certificate issued to a flight crew member who has not yet reached the age of 40 is valid for:

A.36 months

B.24 months

C.12 months

D.60 months

Explanation: CAR MED 1.075(a)(3)(i) gives Class 2 medical certificates for flight crew a validity of 60 months until the holder reaches age 40. The regulation adds that a certificate issued before age 40 ceases to be valid once the holder passes age 42, so the full 60 months is not always available.

9Under CAR MED 1.075, what is the validity of a Class 2 medical certificate issued to a flight crew member aged 55?

A.12 months

B.24 months

C.60 months

D.6 months

Explanation: CAR MED 1.075(a)(3)(iii) sets Class 2 flight-crew validity at 12 months after the age of 50. The Class 2 bands step down with age: 60 months below 40, 24 months between 40 and 50, and 12 months after 50.

10Under CAR MED 1.075, a Class 3 medical certificate issued to an air traffic controller below the age of 40 is valid for:

A.24 months

B.48 months

C.60 months

D.12 months

Explanation: CAR MED 1.075(a)(5)(i) gives Class 3 medical certificates a validity of 48 months until the holder reaches age 40, reducing to 24 months after 40 and 12 months after 50. Class 3 is the class associated with air traffic controller licences.

About the CAA-B Air Law Exam

Mandatory air law examination introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas on 1 June 2024 for airmen seeking validation or conversion of another State's licence, direct issuance of a Bahamian licence, or reinstatement after certificate action, suspension, inactivity or expiry. CAA-B states the questions are based specifically on CAR LIC and CAR OPS 1, with the ICAO Annexes as supporting reference material. The official paper mixes multiple-choice, multi-select and inline dropdown items; this free bank is an English-language four-option multiple-choice study adaptation and does not simulate the official item formats.

Exam sponsor: Civil Aviation Authority Bahamas (CAA-B), with CAA International (CAAi) and Aspeq. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

One electronic examination of one hour sat at the CAA-B examination centre in Nassau. CAA-B states the paper mixes three item types: multiple choice with four options and one correct answer, multi-select items where the stem states how many answers to select, and inline (cloze) items answered from dropdown menus. There are no true/false, yes/no or short-answer questions. Separate learning objectives are published for PPL candidates and for ATPL and CPL candidates.

Time Limit

1 hour

Passing Score

Not published by CAA-B; candidates are told pass or fail immediately on submitting the exam

Exam / Certification Fees

$250 per attempt

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

Not published

Personnel licensing - CAR LIC and CAR MED

Licence privileges and minimum ages, medical classes and validity, language proficiency, recent experience, conversion and validation of foreign licences

Not published

Rules of the air - CAR OPS 0 and ICAO Annex 2

Right of way, minimum heights, VMC minima, cruising levels, altimeter setting procedures and communication failure

Not published

Commercial air transportation - CAR OPS 1

AOC and air transport licence, documents and manuals to be carried, fuel policy, aerodrome operating minima and cabin crew requirements

Not published

Air traffic services and air traffic management

Airspace classification, ATS definitions and services, transponder codes and light signals

Not published

Aerodromes and aeronautical information

Aerodrome markings, signs, ground signals and lighting, plus the AIP, NOTAM and ATIS

Not published

International law, ICAO Annexes and Bahamian Acts

Chicago Convention, freedoms of the air, ICAO Annex structure, Civil Aviation Act 2021 and CAA-B Act 2021

Not published

Search and rescue, security and accident investigation

Emergency phases, ground-to-air visual signals, aviation security and the objective of accident investigation

Preparing for the CAA-B Air Law Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Not published by CAA-B; candidates are told pass or fail immediately on submitting the exam
Assessment: One electronic examination of one hour sat at the CAA-B examination centre in Nassau. CAA-B states the paper mixes three item types: multiple choice with four options and one correct answer, multi-select items where the stem states how many answers to select, and inline (cloze) items answered from dropdown menus. There are no true/false, yes/no or short-answer questions. Separate learning objectives are published for PPL candidates and for ATPL and CPL candidates.
Time limit: 1 hour
Exam / certification fees: $250 per attempt Official sources

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CAA-B Air Law: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study CAR LIC and CAR OPS 1 first. CAA-B states the exam questions are based specifically on these two regulations, with the ICAO Annexes as supporting reference only.

2Download the learning objectives that match your licence level: CAA-B publishes one 010 Air Law syllabus for PPL candidates and a separate one for ATPL and CPL candidates.

3Enrol in the free CAA-B Air Law Seminar, which works through CAR LIC, CAR MED, CAR OPS 0, CAR OPS 1, CAR OPS 2A and the Civil Aviation Act module by module.

4Learn the CAR MED validity tables cold. Class 1, Class 2 flight crew, Class 2 cabin crew and Class 3 each have different periods and different age break points.

5Watch the CAA-B demo video on the candidate portal before your sitting so the multi-select and inline dropdown item types are familiar. The exam is not open book and no publications may be consulted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has to sit the CAA-B Air Law Examination?

CAA-B states that any airman seeking validation or conversion of another State's licence, or direct issuance of a Bahamas licence, is required to take the air law exam. It is also required after certificate action, re-examination, suspension, inactivity or an expired licence. CAA-B cites CAR LIC .075, .215 for private pilots, .310 for commercial pilots, .615(b) for instrument ratings and .515(c) for the ATPL.

How much does the exam cost and how many attempts do I get?

The examination fee is $250. If you fail you may retake it up to four times, each attempt costing $250. After more than four failures CAA-B may, under CAR LIC .025(b)(3), require further knowledge and skill testing to establish your fitness to hold a Bahamian licence. A separate fee restructure proposal published for industry consultation in November 2025 would reduce the fee to $150, but the current published fee is $250.

How long is the exam and what kinds of questions does it use?

The exam is set for one hour. CAA-B states it uses multiple-choice items with four options and one correct answer, multi-select items where the stem indicates how many answers to select, and inline (cloze) items answered from dropdown menus. There are no true/false, yes/no or short-answer questions.

Do I need to sit any other theoretical knowledge exams to convert a foreign licence?

No. CAA-B states that the conversion or validation of a foreign licence for holders of a valid foreign licence will only require the Air Law examination at this time. CAA-B's conversion guidance sets out six phases: document submission; an in-person interview including an English language proficiency assessment; issuance of a CAA-B Serial (PEL) number; the CAA-B Air Law examination; evaluation and approval; and payment and collection. CAA-B does not administer PPL, CPL, ATPL or instrument rating subject examinations of its own.

What material are the exam questions based on?

CAA-B states that although many references are made to ICAO Annexes and ICAO documents, all air law questions are based specifically on CAR OPS 1 and CAR LIC. CAA-B publishes separate 010 Air Law learning objectives for PPL candidates and for ATPL and CPL candidates, and offers a free online Air Law Seminar covering CAR LIC, CAR MED, CAR OPS 0, CAR OPS 1, CAR OPS 2A and the Civil Aviation Act.

Are these practice questions the same length and format as the real exam?

No. CAA-B does not publish the number of items on the official exam, and the official paper mixes multiple-choice, multi-select and inline dropdown items. This free bank is an English-language four-option multiple-choice study adaptation designed to teach the CAR LIC, CAR MED, CAR OPS and ICAO Annex material in the published learning objectives. It is not an official CAA-B product and does not simulate the official item formats.

How often do I have to sit the Air Law examination?

CAA-B states in its Air Law FAQs that the exam is required to be taken once, and that the only time it will be required to be retaken is if the airman is involved in an enforcement action. When the requirement was introduced on 1 June 2024 it applied to airmen seeking both initial and renewed licences, so existing licence holders had to sit it before their licence was due to expire. A general exemption issued in October 2024 and varied twice extended the compliance deadline to 31 December 2025.