PO 401 Air Law and Procedures PDF

PO 401 Air Law and Procedures 1. What is not true regarding standard windsocks Horizontal when wind exceeds 15kts 5° below the horizon when wind is 10kts Horizontal when wind exceeds 25kts 30° below the horizon when wind is 6kts 2. Which of the following is NOT true about runway numbers? They are in...

PO 401 Air Law and Procedures 1. What is not true regarding standard windsocks Horizontal when wind exceeds 15kts 5° below the horizon when wind is 10kts Horizontal when wind exceeds 25kts 30° below the horizon when wind is 6kts 2. Which of the following is NOT true about runway numbers? They are in degrees magnetic in both Southern and Northern Domestic Airspace They are in degrees true in Southern Domestic Airspace Both C & D They are in degrees magnetic in Southern Domestic Airspace They are in degrees true in Northern Domestic Airspace 3. Upon entering an uncontrolled aerodrome within a MF, the PIC shall: Report when on downwind and final Not worry about radio communications if you don’t see other aircraft Continue flying above 2000’ until on final approach, and radio “Landing” Report at least 10 minutes before entering 4. Which of the following is not applicable to CAR 602.96 – Operating in the vicinity of an aerodrome? PIC shall observe traffic for the purpose of avoiding collision Make all turns within the circuit to the right Before take-off, the PIC shall ensure the aerodrome is suitable for intended operations Conform to the traffic pattern formed by other aircraft in operation 5. The altimeter setting in the Standard Pressure Region is: 29.00” Hg 29.92” Hg 29.29” Hg 30.00” Hg 6. When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude, the pilot-in-command of the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way, except as follows: Balloons will give way to gliders An airship shall give way to balloons and power-driven heavier than air aircraft a power-driven aircraft shall give way to aircraft that are seen to be towing gliders or other objects or carrying a slung load. Balloons and gliders shall give way to aircraft that are seen to be towing gliders or other objects or carrying a slung load. 7. What is civil twilight? 6 minutes before the sun sets When the centre of the sun’s disk is less than 6° below the horizon c. When the centre of the sun’s disk is less than 20° below the horizon a. When the centre of the sun’s disk is more than 50° above the horizon 8. What is not considered an aviation INCIDENT? A risk of collision or loss of appropriate separation The aircraft sustains structural damage affecting flight A fuel shortage necessitating a diversion or emergency landing An engine is shut down as a precautionary measure 9. When could special VFR be requested? In uncontrolled airspace, when there is less than 1 mile visibility In uncontrolled airspace, at night when there is less than 2 miles visibility In controlled airspace, during the day, when there is less than 3 miles visibility In controlled airspace, at night, when there is less than ½ mile visibility 10. Which of the following is true with regards to VFR aircraft? Need ATC clearance in Class G airspace Do not need a radio in Class C airspace Only allowed in Class A airspace with a two-way radio Not allowed in Class A airspace 11. For aerodromes used at night, the sides of a runway shall be indicated by a line of fixed white lights visible in all directions from an aircraft in flight at a distance of not less 5 NM 2 NM 1 NM ½ NM 12. A pilot or student pilot may not exercise license privileges if one of the following would impair their ability: Had more than 200mg of caffeine in a day Have slept less than 8 hours Taking medications not approved by a CAME Received medical treatment last year 13. What do flashing red lights mean to an aircraft in flight? Airport closed, land on any runway Cleared for landing Airport unsafe, do not land Continue circling 14. Which of the following NOT true when it comes to conducting aerobatic manoeuvres? Cannot occur over a built-up area or assembly of people Cannot occur if wind is greater than 15 kts Cannot occur below 2000 feet AGL without a special flight ops certificate Cannot occur when visibility is less than 3 miles 15. Within CONTROLLED airspace, a VFR flight must: Have no less than 10 miles visibility Have no less than 5 miles visibility Have no less than 3 miles visibility Have no less than 1 mile visibility 16. To make a correction in a Journey or Technical log, you must: Scribble out completely, and include your name, signature, date and reason for the correction Stike out with a single line, and include your name, signature, date and reason for the correction Completely white out the error and write over it Strike out with a single line and include your name, date, time and airport where the correction was made 17. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) investigates all transportation occurrences in Canada, including Canadian or non-Canadian registered aircraft. What is the purpose of the TSB? Assign blame for causing an accident Deport non-Canadian pilots Fine pilots they think are guilty Prevent further occurrences 18. An arrival report shall include all except: Departure and arrival aerodromes Date and time of arrival Name and designation of pilot Aircraft registration or call sign 19. True or False, if you hold a Canadian aviation document, you must produce it to a peace officer, immigrations officer or minister upon request. False True 20. In the Southern Domestic Airspace, cruising altitude below 18,000 feet is determined as: VFR: 180° - 359° even thousands (ex 3,000 feet) VFR: 180° - 359° odd thousands plus 500 feet (ex 3,500 feet) VFR: 000° - 179° even thousands (ex 3,000 feet) VFR: 000° - 179° odd thousands plus 500 feet (ex 3,500 feet) 21. It is against the CARs (the law) to fly an airplane that is not maintained as per its airworthiness limitations. Which of the following is an exception? Certified crew required for a maintenance test flight Pilot with 10,000 hours of flying experience Pilot willing to test an uncertified aircraft Licensed AME 22. No person shall operate an aircraft: Within 2NM of a forest fire at an altitude of less than 3000 feet AGL unless carrying a fire extinguisher on board Within 10NM of a forest fire at an altitude of less than 3000 feet AGL Within 5NM of a forest fire at an altitude of less than 7500 feet AGL Within 5NM of a forest fire at an altitude of less than 3000 feet AGL 23. To use your license to fly solo you must have what two recency requirements: Acted as PIC in the last 5 years, complete a recurrency program in the last 2 years Acted as PIC in the last 2 years, complete a recurrency program yearly Acted as PIC in the last 5 years, complete a recurrency program yearly Acted at PIC in the last year, complete a recurrency program in the last 2 years 24. When may a pilot NOT operate below 2000 feet over an aerodrome? For the purpose of saving a human life For the purpose of buzzing the tower For the purpose of a flight inspection When in service to a police authority 25. What does a steady green light mean to an aircraft on the ground? Cleared to taxi Stop in position Cleared for takeoff Vacate the runway 26. Which of the following are prohibited activities at an aerodrome? Allowing pets to be off leash if no planes are around Having a BBQ or fire beside the apron All of the above Moving an aircraft at night on an active movement area without lights 27. What is an aerodrome? A certified area of land or water designed only for the departure and arrival of aircraft, not including buildings or equipment An area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure movement, and servicing of aircraft and includes buildings and equipment A certified area of land or water designed for the manoeuvring of aircraft An area of land or water designed for the arrival, departure movement, and servicing of aircraft not including buildings or equipment 28. What is flight time? The total time the aircraft is manoeuvring on the ground by a licensed pilot. The total time from the moment an aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking off until the moment it comes to rest The total time the aircraft leaves the surface until it touches down The total time when an aircraft is being planned to be airborne for when pilots make a flight plan. 29. The Canadian Flight Supplement (CFS) is published every 56 days. What are the 6 sections of the CFS? Airplanes, Helicopters, Radios, Airport Maps, General, and Communications General, Aerodrome Directory, Planning, Radio Navigation & Communications, Military, and Emergency Radios, Maps, Airports, Emergency, Military, and Flight Plans General, Airports, Planning, Communications, Military, and Emergency 30. Formation flying must be pre-arranged by The pilots-in-command and applicable ATC if required Ground crew and navigators of the aircraft Air traffic control The applicable unit commanding officers and applicable ATC if required 31. To fly in Class G airspace, VFR aircraft must: If at an altitude at more than 1000’ AGL, 1SM visibility and be clear of clouds at all times If at an altitude of more than 2500’ AGL, 2SM visibility 2000’ horizontally and 1000’ vertically from clouds If at an altitude of more than 1000’ AGL, 1SM visibility, 2000’ horizontally and 500’ vertically from clouds If at an altitude of more than 500’ AGL, be free of clouds, and have 1/2 SM visibility 32. What four instruments are required to be onboard for day VFR flight? Altimeter, GPS, two-way radio communication system, magnetic compass Altimeter, air speed indicator, magnetic compass, two-way radio communication system Air speed indicator, magnetic compass, two-way radio communication system, vertical speed indicator Altimeter, vertical speed indicator, two-way radio communication system, magnetic compass 33. What is NOT an example of an abnormal occurrence where an aircraft would need to be inspected? Hard landing Propeller strike Long landing Aircraft overspeed 34. Which of the following statements is not true with regards to Control Zones: Designated around certain aerodromes to keep IFR aircraft within controlled airspace during approaches and to facilitate the control of VFR, and IFR traffic. Based at 2200’ AGL unless otherwise specified and extend up to, but not including 18000’ ASL. The area starts at the surface and usually extends to 3000 feet AGL with a normal radius of 5 or 7 nautical miles. Defined airspace around an airport extending from the surface to a specified height. 35. Which of the following is a requirement to act as aircrew? Have helped another pilot fly before Have a valid permit, license or rating Keep your license safely at home Have an appointment to get a new medical as yours is expired 36. What are the CARs? Canadian Aviation Regulations Canadian Aeronautics Rules Cadet Aviation Regulations Canadian Aviation Rules 37. The Altimeter Setting Region is defined as: airspace above 18000 ft ASL and north of the 60th parallel where the pilot must set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting airspace of defined dimensions below 18000 ft ASL where the pilot must set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting and if that is not available, to the elevation of the aerodrome airspace of defined dimensions above 18000 ft ASL where the pilot must set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting and if that is not available, to the elevation of the aerodrome airspace below 18000 ft ASL and north of the 60th parallel where the pilot must set the altimeter to the current altimeter setting 38. When operating in a Mandatory Frequency (MF) area a PIC must Opt to turn the radio off after 5 minutes of listening if it is distracting Maintain a listening watch while in the MF area Switch back and forth between the MF and 121.5MHz every 5 minutes Not worry about radio communications since the MF is an uncontrolled area 39. Which of the following is not true in relation to itineraries? Search and Rescue will begin 24hrs after the estimated time of arrival Shall be filed with a responsible person rather than ATC Is less formal than a flight plan Is more formal than a flight plan, search and rescue plan will begin withing 1hr of the estimated time of arrival 40. To enter Class F restricted airspace: IFR traffic only is permitted, must be above 5000’ AGL Access is only permitted with approval of controlling agency Aircraft may access freely during the day, but never after civil twilight Aircraft must listen to ATIS prior to entering the zone 41. No maintenance release is required for tasks identified as elementary work. Which is not an example of elementary work? Fabric patches smaller than 15cm Removal and replacement of glider wings and tail surfaces that are designed for quick assembly Removal and replacement of control surfaces Removal and replacement of tires, wheels or skid shoes not requiring removal of any hydraulic lines 42. How often are the Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manuals (TC AIMs) published? Twice a month Once a year Twice a year Once month 43. An aircraft is considered to be operating within a built-up area if the aircraft is within: 1500ft horizontally 1NM horizontally 2000ft horizontally 5000ft 44. Within UNCONTROLLED airspace, a VFR flight must: No less than 5 miles visibility during the night No less than 1 mile visibility during the night Have no less than 1 mile visibility during the day Have no less than 5 miles visibility during the day 45. What does VFR mean? the rules which apply when flying by means of visual reference to the ground. the rules which apply when flying by means of reference to the instruments in the cockpit the rules which apply when flying by means of reference to roads and train tracks the rules which apply when flying by means of by map or GPS