EASA 070

Operational Procedures

EASA PPL subject 070 — safety, emergency procedures & TCAS

Operational Procedures (070) covers the practical safety procedures every VFR pilot must know. From forced landing procedures to collision avoidance, from dangerous goods to how TCAS works. This is one of the more accessible subjects, but superficial study is a common mistake.

Topics covered

  • Forced landing procedures: engine failure, emergency landing
  • Fire procedures in the air and on the ground
  • Collision avoidance: see-and-avoid principle
  • TCAS: operation and following RA/TA instructions
  • Dangerous goods: classes and transport regulations
  • Emergency frequency 121.5 MHz and ELT
  • Search and rescue procedures and survival

Study tips for Operational Procedures

1

Learn emergency procedures in a logical sequence, not as isolated facts.

2

TCAS RAs must be followed even if ATC gives conflicting instructions: this is tested.

3

Dangerous goods: focus on the classes and what is/is not allowed in the cabin.

4

Combine this subject with Air Law for an efficient study block.

Specialists for Operational Procedures

These coaches and tutors specialise in this subject.

M.V.
PPL Coach & Flight Instructor

CPL/IR holder with 3,200+ flight hours and 8 years of flight school experience. Guides students through the full PPL journey: from school selection to the skills test.

  • Personalised PPL trajectory planning
  • Flight school selection & price negotiation
  • Exam planning & 18-month deadlines
A.D.
Subject Expert Technical Subjects

Flight Instructor FI(A) with an MSc in Aerospace. Active instructor and the go-to person for everything related to aircraft systems, aerodynamics and weather.

  • Aircraft General Knowledge (021)
  • Principles of Flight (081)
  • Meteorology (050)

Need broader support?

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