Paragraph 1

In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “Air traffic control clearance” means authorisation by an air traffic control unit for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified by that unit.

• “Anti-collison light” means

  1. (a)

     in relation to rotorcraft a flashing red light;

  2. (b)

     in relation to any other aircraft a flashing red or flashing white lights:

  and in either case showing in all directions for the purpose of enabling the aircraft to be more readily detected by the pilots of distant aircraft.

• “Apron” means the part of an aerodrome provided for the stationing of aircraft for the embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, the loading and unloading of cargo and parking.

• “Ground visibility” means the horizontal visibility at ground level.

• “IFR flight” means a flight conducted in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules in Section VI of these Rules.

• “Manoeuvring area” means the part of an aerodrome provided for the take-off and landing of aircraft and the movement of aircraft on the surface, excluding the apron and any part of the aerodrome provided for the maintenance of aircraft.

• “Runway” means an area, whether or not paved, which is provided for the take-off or landing run of aircraft.

• “VFR Flight” means a flight conducted in accordance with the Visual Flight Rules in Section V of these Rules.