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CANADA PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE WRITTEN
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED
(202 5 /202 6 ) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
If a mandatory frequency (MF) is in use the pilot departing VFR shall monitor that frequency until the aircraft is - ANS ✓clear of the area During cruise flight while in the standard pressure region the barometric pressure that shall be set on the altimeter is - ANS ✓29. The significance of a series of red projectiles is - ANS ✓whether by day or night notwithstanding previous instructions do not land for the time being To act as pilot-in-command at night while carrying passengers the pilot must have conducted at least - ANS ✓five takeoffs and landings at night in the same category and class of aircraft within the preceding six months. The selection of a cruising altitude in the Southern Domestic Airspace (SDA) is be based on the - ANS ✓magnetic track When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude - ANS ✓an aeroplane shall give way to a plane on the left towing the glider.
The imaginary line extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge of the wing is called the - ANS ✓chord Aspect ratio is the - ANS ✓relationship between the wing span and wing chord As more weight is carried in an aeroplane the indicated stalling speed will - ANS ✓increase Power-off stall speeds at maximum weight are shown on the airspeed indicator by coloured reference markings. The slow-speed end or bottom of the white arc represents the - ANS ✓indicated stall speed with flaps fully extended. In a straight constant speed climb the magnetic compass in an aircraft will - ANS ✓function satisfactorily A turn coordinator provides an indication of the - ANS ✓movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis The angle of attack that the aeroplane stalls is determined by - ANS ✓design of the wing
The most commonly recommended practice for reducing the risk of dirt and water entering the engine is to - ANS ✓strain the fuel from the lowest points in the system prior to each flight. The continuous use of fuel having an octane rating higher than that specified for a particular engine may result in - ANS ✓fouling spark plugs When air temperatures are well below ICAO standard during a flight over mountainous terrain the pilot needs to be aware that the - ANS ✓indicated altitude will be higher than true altitude The conditions that will reduce an aircraft's takeoff and climb performance to the greatest degree would be - ANS ✓high temperature, low density air and high humidity What is the difference between a controllable-pitch propeller and a constant-speed propeller? - ANS ✓controllable-pitch propellers automatically adjust blade angle to maintain constant RPM The first indication of possible carburetor ice for aeroplane equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller would be - ANS ✓decreasing engine RPM Which propeller gives both good climb and good cruise performance? - ANS ✓constant speed
The purpose of the mixture control is to - ANS ✓regulate the fuel air ratio in order to provide maximum power The reason for a loss of power when carburetor heat is applied? - ANS ✓hotter less dense air entering the carburetor What is the major motivating force for all weather phenomena? - ANS ✓heat energy radiated by the sun After the passage of a cold front in the Northern Hemisphere the pressure - ANS ✓rises and the wind veers shifting from west to north west A cold front is formed by - ANS ✓a wedge of advancing cold air forcing its way under and replacing warm air Isobars on surface weather charts are lines of equal - ANS ✓pressure ---> think bar = barometric pressure The appearance of cirrus, cirrostratus, altostratus, and nimbostratus in succession over an aerodrome normally indicates that - ANS ✓a warm front is approaching The cloud type that indicates the presence of significant vertical currents at low levels is - ANS ✓cumulus
An airport near sea level has a surface temperature of 15°C. Using the standard lapse rate, the altitude at which the freezing level may be expected? - ANS ✓7500 ft --- 15 / 1.98 = 7.576 x 1000 = 7575 or 7500 ft Which type of pressure system generally indicates fewer clouds, better visibility, and lighter winds at the surface? - ANS ✓High With a small temperature and dew point spread a pilot should be on the alert for - ANS ✓fog and or low clouds Frost is formed - ANS ✓through deposition during anticyclonic conditions Heights in Canadian aerodrome forecasts (TAF) are given in - ANS ✓Feet AGL A METAR indicates the weather - ANS ✓observed at a specified time CYWG 150000Z 06005KT 3/4SM R36/P6000FT/U - SN VV M17/M21A3009 RMK SN8 SLP219= What does VV003 mean in the Winnipeg (CYWG) METAR? - ANS ✓Vertical Visibility 300ft CYWG 142341Z 1500/1624 13006KT 6SM - SN BKN012 BKN090 TEMPO 1500/1502 3/4SM - SN VV004FM150200 13005KT P6SM - SN BKN
OVC090 TEMPO 1502/1506 11/2SM - SN OVC010FM150600 13006KT P6SM
SCT100 BKN250FM150800 13008KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250 TEMPO
1508/1520 P6SM - SN BKN080 BKN250FM152000 11012KT P6SM - SN
OVC080 TEMPO 1522/1524 3SM - SN BKN030 OVC080 RMK NXT FCST BY
06Z=
At Winnipeg (CYWG) the 02:00 Z winds are forecast to be? - ANS ✓130 True at 5kts METAR CYBR 142300Z 05014KT 1/2SM SN DRSN VV007 M21/M25 A RMK SN8 /S01/ SLP The Brandon (CYBR) METAR reports an altimeter setting of - ANS ✓29. METAR CYPG 142200Z 12007KT 3/4SM - SN DRSN VV008 M22/M26 A RMK SN8 SLP What is the temperature and dew point spread for Portage (CYPG)? - ANS ✓4 degrees An aircraft is on a magnetic heading of 180°. As the aircraft begins a left turn toward the east the pilot will see the compass - ANS ✓indicate a turn in the proper direction but will lead the actual heading throughout the turn. North LAGS South LEADS Which causes the greatest compass error on a long easterly and westerly cross-country flights? - ANS ✓Variation
The minimum altitude to fly over built-up areas of any city or town is - ANS ✓1000 ft above and 2000 ft horizontally from tallest obstacle The maneuvering area of an aerodrome is the area - ANS ✓used for taxiing, takeoffs and landings Night in Canada, at any place where the sun rises and sets daily, may be considered as - ANS ✓the period of time during any day that starts at the end of evening civil twilight and ends at the start of morning civil twilight. To verify, before shut down, that the aircraft's ELT is not transmitting - ANS ✓Listen on frequency 121.5 mHz for a signal Passengers in an aircraft must have their safety belts or safety harnesses fastened - ANS ✓For taxi, takeoffs, landings and whenever directed by the PIC No person shall operate an aircraft around a forest fire, unless otherwise authorized, at an altitude of less then - ANS ✓3000 feet within 5 NM With regards to traffic avoidance when proceeding in accordance with a clearance or instruction the - ANS ✓pilot is not relieved of the responsibility for traffic avoidance
An aircraft may be flown at an altitude above 10 000 feet ASL but not more than 13 000 feet ASL without oxygen being available for up to - ANS ✓ 30 minutes In regards to an aircraft's engine(s). If any engine is left running the - ANS ✓pilot's seat must be occupied by someone competent to control the aircraft Unless otherwise authorized a pilot on a VFR flight operating within a Class C terminal control area must - ANS ✓receive clearance from the appropriate ATC unit Which is correct in regards Class F CYA airspace for non participating VFR aircraft - ANS ✓Non-participating VFR aircraft are encouraged to avoid the airspace during active periods specified on aeronautical charts and in a NOTAM. what is a characteristic typical of VHF radio signals - ANS ✓signal is line of sight Which publication contains detailed Canadian airport information? - ANS ✓Canada Flight Supplement CFS An aeroplane flew from the Langley airport with a altimeter setting of 29.82 in Hg to the Victoria Harbour water aerodrome at sea level and the altimeter indicates 100 feet.
A SIGMET is issued - ANS ✓to let pilots know about hazardous weather conditions The principle properties of the atmosphere which are responsible for atmospheric weather phenomena are - ANS ✓expansion, compression and mobility The lowest layer of the atmosphere is called the - ANS ✓troposphere The layer of the atmosphere which is characterized by decreasing pressure and a gradual increase in temperature to 0°C is called the - ANS ✓stratosphere In ICAO standard atmosphere the sea level pressure is - ANS ✓29.92Hg 1013.3mB 14.7 lbs/ sq inch In ICAO standard atmosphere the temperature at 15 000 feet ASL would be
- ANS ✓- 15 What cloud type is caused by very strong vertical currents at low altitudes?
- ANS ✓cumulus
On a weather map the lines that join areas of equal pressure are - ANS ✓isobars An elongated area of low pressure is known as - ANS ✓trough Land and sea breezes are local winds and a sea breeze occurs - ANS ✓during the day when the land is warmer than the water The surface winds at the destination airport with an elevation 500 feet ASL is reported as 180° at 20 KT. While descending from the cruising altitude of 6 500 feet the winds are expected to - ANS ✓back and decrease go back down
- Carburetor ice conditions
- Visibility less then 3 miles
- Turbulence
- Rain Showers
- Icing
- Winds more then 30 knots What are the weather conditions a pilot might make a PIREP for? - ANS ✓2, 3 and 5
When operating in accordance with VFR the aircraft shall be flown - ANS ✓with visual reference to the ground or water It is the pilot's responsibility to ascertain that on board the aircraft is the - ANS ✓certificate of registration, journey logbook, weight and balance information, certificate of airworthiness, crew licences, insurance documents, and pilot's operating handbook. AROWJIL While on final approach a flashing red light signal from the control tower means - ANS ✓Airport unsafe do not land While operating VFR below 12 500 feet ASL a mode C transponder equipped aircraft should have the transponder code - ANS ✓ 120 0 with mode selector set to ALT When two aircraft are converging at approximately the same altitude the aircraft that has the other on its right shall give way except for - ANS ✓power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to airships, gliders, and balloons. The amount of fuel and oil carried on board any aeroplane, except an ultra- light, at the commencement of any day VFR flight shall be sufficient for anticipated wind and other weather conditions having been considered to fly - ANS ✓to the destination and for 30 minutes after during normal cruising speed
What is the international emergency frequency? - ANS ✓121.5 mHz Except as provided by the CARs, unless taking off, landing or attempting to land, no person shall fly an aeroplane over a built-up area or over any open air assembly of persons unless the aeroplane is operated at an altitude from which, in the event of an emergency necessitating an immediate landing, it would be possible to land the aeroplane without creating a hazard to persons or property on the surface, and, in any case, at an altitude that is not lower than..... above the highest obstacle within a radius of..... from the aeroplane. - ANS ✓1000ft above and 2000ft radius In southern domestic airspace a runway is numbered according to its..... bearing and a runway numbered 01 would have a bearing of..... - ANS ✓magnetic 010 In the event of a communications failure while in controlled airspace a pilot should select the code..... on the transponder to alert ATC. - ANS ✓ 7600 When in flight within the altimeter setting region the altimeter should be set to - ANS ✓the current altimeter setting for the nearest station along the route The surface winds at the destination airport with an elevation 500 feet ASL is reported as 180° at 20 KT. While descending from the cruising altitude of 6 500 feet the winds are expected to - ANS ✓back and decrease
The centre of pressure - ANS ✓is the point on the wing where the greatest amount of lift is generated. Dihedral is - ANS ✓where the wing tips are higher than the wing root It is NOT true regarding load factor that - ANS ✓it does not effect stall speed Adverse yaw is corrected for by use of - ANS ✓the rudder A pilot would squawk 1200 on the transponder when - ANS ✓flying VFR at or below 12,500 ASL On the ground a flashing red light from the control tower means - ANS ✓taxi clear of the runway in use ground effect is - ANS ✓the result of the ground interfering and reducing wing tip vortices When taking off after a heavy aircraft has just landed the pilot should - ANS ✓plan to become airborne after the heavy's point of touchdown Slow flight is the speed - ANS ✓between the stall speed and the best endurance speed
Risk management means - ANS ✓Accepting only those risks that cannot be eliminated, are necessary and can be managed within limits No person shall exercise the privileges of a license, permit, or rating unless that person has flown as pilot-in-command - ANS ✓or co-pilot within the previous 5 years, and has completed within the previous 24 months a flight review with an appropriate flight instructor, or has completed the appropriate licensing examination or has completed recurrent training WRT Frost/Ice It is permissible to takeoff if there is - ANS ✓no frost, ice or snow adhering to any critical surface of the aircraft Class D airspace - ANS ✓may include a TCA and a primary CZ, radio communication must be established with the appropriate ATC unit prior to entry. Portable electronic devices - ANS ✓may be permitted to be used by the aircraft operator if the device will not effect the operation of any aircraft equipment or system A class 3 Medical Validation Certificate - ANS ✓must be signed by an aviation medical examiner and is valid until the 1st day of the 61st month if the holder is under 40 years of age
