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What is the age and medical requirement for a PPL?

17 and Class 1 or 3

What is the age and medical requirement for an SPP?

14 and Class 1, 3 or 4

What is the age and medical requirement for an RPP?

16 and Class 1, 3 or 4

What privileges does a PPL holder have?

Day flying in VFR, can fly in most countries, can add ratings and types Signup and view all the answers

What are the privileges of an RPP holder?

Day flying only, Canada only, 1 passenger only, can only add seaplane Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Cat 1 Medical valid for under 40 years of age?

1 year (1st day of the 13th month) Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Cat 1 Medical valid for over 40 years of age?

6 months (1st day of the 7th month) Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Cat 3/4 medical valid for under 40 years of age?

5 years (first day 61st month) Signup and view all the answers

How long is a Cat 3/4 medical valid for over 40 years of age?

2 years (1st day of the 25th month) Signup and view all the answers

How soon do you need to notify Transport Canada of a change in address?

7 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the six-month recency requirement for pilots carrying passengers?

Must complete 5 takeoffs and landings within 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What counts as a high-performance aircraft?

VNE of 250 kts or more, VNO of 80 kts or more Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Seaplane to Land Plane conversion?

3 hrs training, 2 dual, 5 TO and landings Signup and view all the answers

What is required for Land Plane to Seaplane conversion?

7 hrs training, 5 dual, 5 TO and landings Signup and view all the answers

What does AROWILL stand for?

Certificate of Airworthiness, registration, POH, Weight and Balance, insurance, logbook, licenses Signup and view all the answers

Who has the right of way in aircraft rules?

The less maneuverable they are, the higher their priority Signup and view all the answers

In a head-on right of way situation, what should a pilot do?

Alter heading right Signup and view all the answers

When aircraft are overtaking, which direction should they do so?

Right Signup and view all the answers

When landing, which aircraft has priority?

The aircraft at lower altitude Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height over a built-up area?

1000 feet above the highest obstacle within 2000 feet Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height over a non-built-up area?

500 feet up within a 500 feet radius Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum area height over non-populous areas or open water?

500 feet from obstacles Signup and view all the answers

Can you take off and land in a built-up area other than an airport?

False Signup and view all the answers

Can you drop objects out of a plane?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum distance from forest fires for aircraft?

5 NM from it and no less than 3000 feet above it Signup and view all the answers

What are the minimums for aerobatic maneuvers?

Not over a built-up area, 3 miles or greater visibility, not below 2000 feet, not in controlled airspace Signup and view all the answers

When can you formation fly?

Only when arranged previously by PICs and if in control zone must be approved by ATC Signup and view all the answers

What are the aircraft speed limits in Canada below 10,000 ASL?

No more than 250 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What are the aircraft speed limits below 3000 AGL in a controlled zone?

No more than 200 KIAS Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum time for alcohol and flying?

12 hours from bottle to throttle Signup and view all the answers

Can you take OTC medications before flying?

False Signup and view all the answers

Can you fly with any ice or frost on the wing?

False Signup and view all the answers

How much does frost affect the plane's performance?

Reduces lift by 30% and increases drag by 40% Signup and view all the answers

Can you leave the engine running while the aircraft is unattended?

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for flying over water?

Life preserver for everyone on board beyond gliding distance, life raft for 100 nm from shore Signup and view all the answers

What must a life raft have?

Easily accessible, survival kit, capable of providing shelter, purifying water, signal for distress Signup and view all the answers

What equipment must be onboard an aircraft?

Checklist, charts, fire extinguisher, timepiece for each crew member, prohibition against smoking, flashlight, first aid kit Signup and view all the answers

What are the fuel requirements for a VFR day flight?

Landing point plus 30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What are the fuel requirements for a VFR night flight?

Landing point plus 45 minutes Signup and view all the answers

When can you test an ELT?

First 5 minutes of the hour for no more than 5 seconds Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you accidentally activate your ELT?

Notify nearest ATC or FSS Signup and view all the answers

What are the oxygen requirements at 13,000 feet?

Full flight oxygen required Signup and view all the answers

What are the oxygen requirements between 10,000 and 13,000 feet?

Crew needs oxygen if over 30 minutes and 10% of passengers need at least 1 Signup and view all the answers

What does minimum day equipment for an aircraft include?

Airspeed Indicator, Magnetic Compass, Altimeter, Engine instruments, Fuel gauges, Radio Signup and view all the answers

What does minimum night equipment for an aircraft include?

All day plus Sensitive Altimeter, Turn and slip indicator, adequate power source, spare fuses, heading indicator, means of lighting instruments Signup and view all the answers

Runways in Southern domestic airspace are given in degrees?

Magnetic Signup and view all the answers

Runways in Northern domestic airspace are given in degrees?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is considered high-level airspace?

All airspace 18,000 ASL and above Signup and view all the answers

Class A airspace refers to what height?

18,000 ASL and above Signup and view all the answers

What requirements are there for Class A airspace?

IFR only and Mode C transponder required Signup and view all the answers

Class B airspace refers to what height?

12,500 ASL up to 17,999 ASL Signup and view all the answers

What requirements are there for Class B airspace?

IFR and CVFR only; aircraft requires mode C airspace Signup and view all the answers

Class C airspace requires what?

VFR flights require a clearance to enter, aircraft require a two-way radio and mode C transponder Signup and view all the answers

Class D airspace requirements include what?

Two-Way Radio, must be in contact with ATC, must acknowledge, requires mode C transponder Signup and view all the answers

Class E airspace is what?

Controlled airspace where operational control exists but does not meet requirements for other classes. Signup and view all the answers

What is Class F airspace?

Airspace of defined dimensions where activities must be confined and limitations may be imposed Signup and view all the answers

What is Class G airspace?

Uncontrolled airspace Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mode A transponder?

Equipment transmits an identifying code only Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mode C transponder?

Transmits code and altitude Signup and view all the answers

What is a Mode S transponder?

C + tail number, possible weather, ATIS, clearance, TCAS Signup and view all the answers

What are the transponder emergency codes?

7500 - Hijacking, 7600 - Radio Failure, 7700 - Emergency Signup and view all the answers

What are the ADIZ requirements?

File DVFR flight plan or itinerary, must be within 5 minutes of reporting time Signup and view all the answers

What are the altimeter setting region practices?

Set to airport closest along route, starting airport prior to departure, destination airport prior to landing Signup and view all the answers

What is standard pressure region?

Cruise altimeter set to 29.92"HG Signup and view all the answers

What are VFR cruising altitudes?

Odd thousands plus 500 for Easterly, even thousands plus 500 for Westerly Signup and view all the answers

When must you file a flight plan or itinerary?

Any time you are flying more than 25 NM away from the departure aerodrome Signup and view all the answers

Who can a flight plan be filed with?

ATC, FSS, or CARS Signup and view all the answers

Who can a flight itinerary be filed with?

Anyone a flight plan can be filed with or a responsible person Signup and view all the answers

What must be done if there are changes to the flight plan?

PIC must report it to ATC, FSS, CARS, or responsible person Signup and view all the answers

What counts as a change to a flight plan?

Change in route, duration, or destination aerodrome Signup and view all the answers

How soon must you close a flight plan or itinerary?

Flight plan as soon as possible before SAR time, itinerary within 24 hours Signup and view all the answers

What are the VFR weather minimums in control zone or controlled airspace?

3 SM visibility, 1 mile horizontally from cloud Signup and view all the answers

What are the VFR weather minimums in uncontrolled airspace?

Above 1000 AGL, visibility 1 SM day, 3 SM night Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for VFR over the top?

Must be 1000 feet vertically from clouds, visibility must be 5 SM Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for Special VFR?

Only in controlled airspace, must be requested from ATC Signup and view all the answers

Does Special VFR absolve a pilot of any responsibility?

False Signup and view all the answers

What is an aerodrome?

Area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure, and movement of aircraft Signup and view all the answers

What is an airport?

An aerodrome with a certificate in force Signup and view all the answers

What is the maneuvering area?

Part of an aerodrome, other than an apron, used for takeoff and landing Signup and view all the answers

What is the movement area?

Part of an aerodrome for surface movement of aircraft including maneuvering area and aprons Signup and view all the answers

How are runways numbered?

Magnetic track rounded to the nearest ten degrees Signup and view all the answers

How do you tell when a runway or taxiway is closed?

Marked with yellow or white X's, the NOTAMS Signup and view all the answers

What wind speed indicates a fully extended wind sock?

15 kts or greater Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if a wind sock is at 30 degrees to the horizon?

6 kts Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum lighting for an aerodrome used at night?

A lighted wind sock and 2 parallel lines of fixed white lights Signup and view all the answers

What must taxiways used at night have?

Blue fixed lights or reflective markers marking the sides Signup and view all the answers

What should unserviceable portions of the movement area used at night be marked with?

Red lights or red reflective markers Signup and view all the answers

Unless noted in the CFS, all turns in a circuit at an aerodrome are what?

Left turns Signup and view all the answers

Unless noted in the CFS, what is the standard circuit height?

1000 feet above aerodrome elevation Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum altitude over an aerodrome unless taking off or landing?

2000 feet AGL Signup and view all the answers

If no ATF frequency MF or ATC frequency all pilots should use?

123.2 MHz Signup and view all the answers

How soon must you report entering a MF area?

5 minutes before entering Signup and view all the answers

If crossing over the aerodrome to join a circuit, do so at what altitude?

500 feet above circuit height Signup and view all the answers

If the radio fails in an aircraft, what should the pilot do?

Set transponder to 7600, land if in control zone Signup and view all the answers

What does a steady red light indicate on the ground?

STOP Signup and view all the answers

What does a steady green light indicate in the air?

Cleared to land Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing red light indicate on the ground?

Taxi clear of runway Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing green light indicate in the air?

Return for landing Signup and view all the answers

What does the firing of a red pyrotechnic indicate?

Do not land for the time being Signup and view all the answers

What does a flashing white light indicate?

Return to your starting point on the airport Signup and view all the answers

What do blinking runway lights indicate?

Vehicles, planes, and pedestrians immediately clear the landing area in use Signup and view all the answers

What is low-level airspace?

All Canadian airspace below but not including 18,000 ASL Signup and view all the answers

What are the standard passenger weights in winter?

Male - 212, Female - 178 Signup and view all the answers

What are the standard passenger weights in summer?

Male - 206, Female - 172 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Age and Medical Requirements

PPL: Minimum age is 17, requires Class 1 or Class 3 medical.
SPP: Minimum age is 14, requires Class 1, Class 3, or Class 4 medical.
RPP: Minimum age is 16, requires Class 1, Class 3, or Class 4 medical.

Pilot Privileges

PPL: Allows day flying under VFR, operates in most countries, and enables adding ratings/types.
RPP: Limited to day flying only within Canada, one passenger, can only add seaplane rating.

Medical Certificate Validity

Class 1 Medical: Valid for one year for those under 40; six months for those over 40.
Class 3/4 Medical: Valid for five years for those under 40; two years for those over 40.

Regulatory Notifications

Must notify Transport Canada of an address change within seven days.

Recency Requirements

Carrying passengers requires five takeoffs and landings within the past six months, including night flying specifics.

Aircraft Specifications

High-Performance Aircraft: Defined by a VNE of 250 knots or greater and a VNO of 80 knots or more.

Conversion Requirements

Seaplane to Land Plane: 3 hours total training, including 2 dual and 5 takeoff/landings.
Land Plane to Seaplane: 7 hours total training, including 5 dual and 5 takeoff/landings.

Equipment and Documentation

AROWILL: Must include Certificate of Airworthiness, registration, POH, weight and balance, insurance, logbook, and pilot licenses.

Right of Way Rules

Priority based on maneuverability: Balloons > Gliders > Airships > Power-driven heavier-than-air > Towing objects > Power-driven aircraft.
Head-on situations require alteration to the right; overtaking must occur to the right.

Altitude and Safety

Lower altitude aircraft have landing priority.
Minimum altitude over built-up areas: 1000 feet above highest obstacle within 2000 feet.
Minimum altitude over non-built-up areas: 500 feet within a 500-foot radius.

Airspace Regulations

Cannot land/take off in built-up areas without an emergency.
Object dropping from aircraft is prohibited.
Maintain a distance of 5 nautical miles and no less than 3000 feet above forest fires.

Aerobatic and Formation Flight

Aerobatic maneuvers restricted from built-up areas, must have 3 miles visibility, and not below 2000 feet.
Formation flying allowed with pre-arrangement and ATC approval in control zones.

Speed and Alcohol Regulations

Speed limit: 250 KIAS below 10,000 feet and 200 KIAS below 3000 feet AGL in controlled zones.
Alcohol rule: 12 hours from bottle to throttle.

Medication Guidelines

Pilots should not have any medications that impair faculties.

Aircraft Safety Pre-Flight Checks

Planes must not be left running unattended.
Fuel requirements for VFR: landing point plus 30 minutes for day, plus 45 minutes for night.

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Test ELT in the first 5 minutes of the hour for no more than 5 seconds; contact ATC or FSS if activated accidentally.

Oxygen Requirements

Required use at 13,000 feet full time, with provisions for crew and passengers between 10,000-13,000 feet.

VFR Weather Minimums

Controlled Airspace: 3 SM visibility, 500 feet vertically and 1 mile horizontally from clouds.
Uncontrolled Airspace: Varies based on altitude; visibility requirements also differ for helicopters vs. fixed-wing aircraft.

Flight Planning

Must file a plan for flights over 25 NM, any ADIZ entry, and international flights.
Changes in a flight plan include alterations in route, duration, or destination.

Aerodrome and Airport Definitions

An Aerodrome is for aircraft movement; an Airport has a valid certificate.
Movement Area: Includes runways and taxiways; Maneuvering Area: Surface movement parts for takeoff and landing.

Runway and Taxiway Protocols

Runways numbered by magnetic/true track; closed runways marked with “X’s” and NOTAMs.
Nighttime operations require specific lighting for taxiways and unserviceable areas.

Circuit and Flight Operations

Standard circuit height is typically 1000 feet AGL; pilot reporting protocols for MF areas and circuit entry are defined.

Emergency Codes

Transponder codes: 7500 for hijacking, 7600 for radio failure, 7700 for general emergencies.
Required actions include setting transponder to indicate radio failure.

Communication and Lighting Signals

Use of various light signals; steady red, green, flashing red/green indicate different actions for pilots on the ground and in the air.

Airspace Classifications

Airspace classified as A-F, with specifications for VFR requirements and equipment based on class designation.
Class G: uncontrolled; Class E: controlled but unregulated without specific requirements.

Passenger Weight Standards

Winter: Male - 212 lbs, Female - 178 lbs; Summer: Male - 206 lbs, Female - 172 lbs.

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This quiz covers the age and medical requirements for obtaining PPL (Private Pilot License) and RPP (Recreational Pilot Permit) as well as their privileges. Test your knowledge on the necessary criteria to get licensed for flying. Suitable for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts.