Aerodromes and Airports

Introduction

4 Topics | 1 Quiz

Aerodromes

Airports

Prohibitions

Airport Certification and Zoning

Knowledge Check

Aerodrome Markers and Markings

Runway and Taxiway Markings

14 Topics

Apron, Movement and Manoeuvring Areas

Runway Design Criteria and Types

Touchdown Zone Marking

Blastpad and Stopway

Clearway

Turn Pad

Runway Holding Position Markings

Closed Runway Markings

4 Topics

Mandatory Instruction Signs

Illumination of Airside Signs

Markers and Markings Review

Obstruction Marking and Lighting

3 Topics

Markings

Lighting

Low Level Flying

Wind Direction Indicator

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Aerodrome Lighting

11 Topics

Minimum Night Lighting Requirements at Aerodromes

Runway Edge Lights

Runway Threshold Lights and End Lights

Displaced Threshold Lighting

Runway Centreline Lighting

Runway Touchdown Zone Lighting

Rapid Exit Taxiway Lighting

Runway Guard Lights

Runway Threshold Identification Lights

Visual Alignment Guidance System

Retro Reflective Markers

Taxiway Lighting

5 Topics

Taxiway Edge Lights

Taxiway Centreline Lights

Stop Bars

Unserviceable Area Lighting

Airport Lighting Review

Visual Approach Slope Indicator Systems (VASIS)

4 Topics

General

Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI)

Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)

Eye to Wheel Height (EWH)

Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting

3 Topics

General

Type K

Type J

Approach Lighting System

6 Topics | 1 Quiz

Low Intensity Approach Lighting System

Omnidirectional Approach Lighting System

Permits, Licensing and Ratings

Requirement to Hold a Flight Licence

3 Topics

Aviation Document Booklet

Language Proficiency

Aircraft Radio Station Licensing

Privileges

2 Topics

Category, Class and Type of Aircraft

Private Pilot Privileges

4 Topics

4 Topics

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Regulatory Requirements

Knowledge Check

Airspace Structure, Classification and Use

Airspace Structure and Classification

2 Topics

Airspace Structure

Airspace Classification

Canadian Domestic Airspace

3 Topics

Canadian Domestic Airspace (CDA)

Northern Domestic Airspace (NDA)

Southern Domestic Airspace (SDA)

Controlled Airspace

2 Topics

High Level Controlled Airspace

Low Level Controlled Airspace

Control Zones

2 Topics

General

Dimensions

Terminal Control Areas

2 Topics

General

Dimensions

Transition Areas and Control Area Extensions

2 Topics

Transition Areas

Control Area Extensions

Airways and Air Routes

5 Topics

Airspace Classification

8 Topics

5 Topics

Other Airspace Divisions

Transponders and Transponder Airspace

6 Topics

Altimeter Setting and Standard Pressure Region

3 Topics

Altimeter Setting Region

Standard Pressure Region

Transition

Temporary Flight Restrictions

2 Topics

Introduction

Forest Fires

Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) and Emergency Security Control of Aircraft (ESCAT) Plan

2 Topics

Air Defence Identification Zone

ESCAT Plan

Flight Information Region

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Introduction

Flight Information Regions

Knowledge Check

Operating and Flight Rules

ATC Clearances and Instructions

2 Topics

Clearances and Instructions

Inability to Issue Clearance

Visual Meteorological Conditions

5 Topics

General

Controlled Airspace

Uncontrolled Airspace

Special VFR

VFR Over-The-Top

Airspeed Limitations and Supersonic Flight

2 Topics

Airspeed Limitations

Supersonic Flight

Authority of the Pilot in Command

2 Topics

General

Compliance with Instructions

Flight Over Built-Up Areas

3 Topics

General

Takeoff, Approach and Landing Restrictions

Minimum Altitudes and Distances

Right of Way and Collision Avoidance

8 Topics

Landings and Takeoffs

Emergencies

Scanning Technique

Blind Spots

Aerobatic Manoeuvres, Parachuting and Formation Flights

3 Topics

Aerobatic Manoeuvres

Entering or Leaving an Aircraft in Flight

Formation Flight

Conservation Areas

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Fur and Poultry Farms

Protection of Wildlife

National, Provincial and Municipal Parks, Reserves and Refuges

Knowledge Check

Operational and Emergency Equipment Requirements

General Equipment Requirements

2 Topics

Applicability

Requirements for Power-Driven Aircraft

Survival Equipment and Flight Over Water

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Survival Equipment – Flight Over Land

Life Preservers and Floatation Devices

Life Rafts and Survival Equipment

Knowledge Check

Operations in the Vicinity of an Aerodrome

Circuit Procedures

8 Topics | 1 Quiz

General

Controlled Airports – Joining the Circuit

Controlled Airports – Leaving the Circuit

Uncontrolled Airports – Joining the Circuit

Uncontrolled Airports – Leaving the Circuit

Normal and Emergency Radiocommunications

Normal Radio Communications

4 Topics

Language

Standard Phraseology

Continuous Listening Watch

Communications Checks

Emergency and Lost Communications

3 Topics

Two-Way Communication Failure in VFR Flight

Light Gun Signals

Emergency Radio Frequency Capability

Interception of Aircraft and Instructions to Land

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

General

Interception Signals

Knowledge Check

Aircraft Equipment Requirements

General Requirements

4 Topics

Flight Authority

Availability of Aircraft Flight Manual

Markings and Placards

Unserviceable and Removed Equipment

Technical Records and Liability Insurance

4 Topics

Requirement to Keep Technical Records

Journey Log

Transfer of Records

Liability Insurance

Aircraft Equipment Requirements

3 Topics

Day VFR Equipment Requirements

Night VFR Equipment Requirements

Use of Position and Anti-Collision Lights

Seatbelts and Restraint Systems

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

General

Proper Use of Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses

Turbulence and the Use of Safety Belts

Knowledge Check

Aircraft Maintenance Requirements

General Requirements

3 Topics

Who is Responsible for Maintaining the Aircraft

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)

Maintenance Release

Elementary Work

2 Topics

Definition

Elementary Work Task Listings

Maintenance Schedule

3 Topics

Annual Inspections

Out-of-Phase Tasks

Progressive Inspection Schedules

Inspection after Abnormal Occurrences

11 Topics | 1 Quiz

General

Overweight Landings

Severe Turbulence

Exceeding Airspeed Limitations

Burst Tires

Prop Strikes

Lightning Strikes

High Winds or Jet Blast

Engine Temperature, Torque and RPM Exceedances

Misfuelling

Exposure to Volcanic Ash

Knowledge Check

Transportation Safety Board (TSB)

Accidents, Incidents and Safety Investigations

4 Topics | 1 Quiz

The TSB and Aviation Safety Investigations

Accidents

Mandatory Reportable Incidents

Keeping and Preserving of Evidence

Knowledge Check

Air Traffic Services and Procedures

3 Topics

Air Traffic Control and Information

Flight Advisory and Information

Radar service – Clock Position System

Land and Hold Short Operations (LAHSO)

3 Topics

General

Pilot Responsibilities

Conditions for Conduct of LAHSO

4 Topics | 1 Quiz

Best Practices in the Flight Deck

Knowledge Check.

Progress Check

1 Quiz

Air Law Progress Check

Theory of Flight

Principles of Flight

2 Topics

Bernoulli’s Principle

Newton’s Laws of Motion

How Lift is Created

3 Topics

Parts of an Airfoil

Pressure Distribution

Lift Equation

The Four Forces of Flight

4 Topics

6 Topics

3 Topics

Slipping, Skidding and Coordinated Turns

Turn Radius and Turn Rate

Forces During Climbs and Descents

2 Topics

Forces During Climbs

Forces During Descents

Load Factor and Flight Manoeuvres

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Load Factor and Bank Angle

Stall Speed and Load Factor

Knowledge Check

Flight Controls

4 Topics

Aeroplane Axes and Planes of Movement

8 Topics

Ground Adjustable Tab

Adjustable Stabilizer

Summary

Airframes, Engines and Systems

Major Aeroplane Components

7 Topics

7 Topics

Parts of Reciprocating Engine

Types of Reciprocating Engines

The Four Stroke Cycle

8 Topics

Aerodynamic Definitions

Geometric and Effective Pitch

Propeller Twist

Stresses on a Propeller

Pushers and Tractors

Fixed Pitch Propellers

Constant Speed Propellers

Left Turning Tendencies

4 Topics

7 Topics

Parts of the Carburetor

2 Topics

Principle of Operation

Advantages and Disadvantages

Electrical System

6 Topics

Generators and Alternators

Batteries

Bus Bars

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Voltage Regulators

Ammeters and Loadmeters

8 Topics

Pressure Regulating Valve

Oil Pressure and Temperature Gauge

5 Topics

Filters and Strainers

Fuel Quantity Indication System

Fuels

2 Topics

Fuel Types

Fuel Handling

Preignition and Detonation

3 Topics

4 Topics

5 Topics | 1 Quiz

Engine Driven Vacuum Pump

Design of the Wing

11 Topics

Leading and Trailing Edge Devices

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Leading Edge Devices

Flaps

Knowledge Check.

Aircraft Stability

Stability and Control

2 Topics

Static Stability

Dynamic Stability

Longitudinal Stability

4 Topics

4 Topics

Directional Stability

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Definition

Factors Affecting Directional Stability

Knowledge Check

Pitot-Static System

4 Topics

Pitot Tube

Static Port

Alternate Static Source

System Diagram

Pressure Altimeter

6 Topics

What Does it Measure?

Theory of Operation

Effect of Nonstandard Pressure

Effect of Nonstandard Temperature

Mountains and Valleys

2 Topics

Vertical Speed Indicator

2 Topics

Theory of Operation

Limitations

Pitot-Static System Blockages

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Blockage of Pitot Tube Inlet

Blockage of Pitot Tube Inlet and Drain Hole

Blockage of Static Port

Knowledge Check

Magnetic Compass

7 Topics | 1 Quiz

Earth’s Magnetic Field

Gyroscopic Instruments

3 Topics

2 Topics

Principle of Operation

Drift

Attitude Indicator

1 Topic

Principle of Operation

Turn and Bank Indicators and Turn Coordinators

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Turn and Slip Indicators

Turn Coordinators

Inclinometer

Knowledge Check

Winter Operations

The Effect of Icing on Flight Performance

6 Topics

Formation

Factors Affecting Ice Accretion

Supercooled Large Drops

General Considerations

4 Topics

The Clean Aircraft Concept

2 Topics

2 Topics

2 Topics

Deicing and Anti-Icing Fluids

4 Topics

Introduction

Holdover Time

Fluid Types

Fluid Application Procedures

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Mountain Flying Operations

Flight Operations in Mountainous Areas

3 Topics

Mountainous Regions

Density Altitude

Flight Planning

Wheelbarrowing and Groundloops

2 Topics

2 Topics

Hydroplaning

5 Topics | 1 Quiz

Introduction

Dynamic Hydroplaning

Viscous Hydroplaning

Reverted Rubber Hydroplaning

Hydroplaning Speed

Knowledge Check

Use of Performance Charts

Takeoff and Landing Charts

3 Topics

Takeoff Charts

Landing Charts

Factors Affecting Performance

Canadian Runway Friction Index

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Introduction

Effect on Takeoff Distance

Effect on Directional Control

Knowledge Check

Weight and Balance

Weight and Balance – Effect on Performance, Stability and Control

2 Topics

Weight

Balance

Determining Loaded Weight and CG

1 Topic

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Weight Added or Removed

Knowledge Check

Wake Turbulence, Jet Blast and Propeller Blast

4 Topics

Jet and Propeller Blast

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Aviation Physiology

2 Topics

Time of Useful Consciousness

Hyperventilation

2 Topics

Symptoms

Treatment

Decompression Sickness

3 Topics

Definition

Scuba Diving

Treatment

Middle Ear and Sinus Problems

3 Topics

Barotitis

Barosinusitis

Barodontalgia

Hearing, Noise and Vibration

4 Topics

The Ear

Measuring Sound

Effect of Prolonged Exposure to Loud Noises

Vibration

The Inner Ear and Orientation

2 Topics

Spatial Disorientation

Semicircular Canals and Otoliths

5 Topics

Somatogravic Illusion

3 Topics

6 Topics

Rain on the Windshield

Drifting Snow

Positive and Negative Gs

6 Topics

4 Topics

3 Topics

Medication, Natural Health Products and Cannabis

Anaesthetics

Alcohol

Blood Donations and Immunizations

2 Topics

3 Topics

2 Topics

Flying While Pregnant

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

4 Topics | 1 Quiz

What is Carbon Monoxide?

Aviation Psychology

The Decision Making Process

4 Topics

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

Risk Management

Situational Awareness

Decision Making

Factors Affecting Good Judgement

6 Topics

Lack of Vigilance

Distractions

Peer Pressure

Insufficient or Incorrect Knowledge

Not Knowing the Consequences

Overconfidence

Stress

4 Topics

What is Stress?

Effect on Performance

2 Topics

Managing Hazardous Attitudes

Managing Risk

4 Topics | 1 Quiz

Risk Management Process

Risk Assessment Matrix

1 Quiz

General Knowledge Progress Check

The Earth's Atmosphere

Composition of Earth’s Atmosphere

2 Topics

Composition of the Atmosphere

Vertical Structure

The Standard Atmosphere

2 Topics

Description

ISA Deviation

Atmospheric Pressure

2 Topics

Definition

Station Pressure

Pressure Systems

5 Topics | 1 Quiz

Pressure Gradient Force

Coriolis Force

High Pressure Systems

Low Pressure Systems

Isobars

Knowledge Check

Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere

4 Topics

3 Topics

Terrestrial Radiation

4 Topics

Water in the Atmosphere

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Latent Heat

Phase Changes

Knowledge Check

Moisture, Clouds and Precipitation

Relative Humidity and Dew Point

2 Topics

5 Topics

2 Topics

Cloud Types and Icing

2 Topics

Icing in Cumuliform Clouds

Icing in Stratiform Clouds

Precipitation

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Necessary Ingredients

Formation

Temperature Distribution and Types of Precipitation

Knowledge Check

Stability and Instability

Atmospheric Stability

6 Topics

Conditional Stability

Summary

Factors Affecting Atmospheric Stability

6 Topics

Stability Modification Due to Air Movement

Cold and Warm Air Advection

Characteristics of Stable and Unstable Air

1 Topic | 1 Quiz

Surface Based Layers

7 Topics

2 Topics

Definition of Haze and Smoke

Effect on Visibility

Blowing Obstructions to Vision

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Snow

Sand and Dust

Descriptors: Blowing and Drifting

Knowledge Check

Turbulence

Convective and Mechanical Turbulence

2 Topics

Convective Turbulence

Mechanical Turbulence

Wind Shear

3 Topics

Definition

Effect of Wind Shear on an Aircraft’s Flight Path

Weather Associated with Wind Shear

Clear Air Turbulence (CAT)

5 Topics

Definition

Jet Streams

Rules of Thumb

Avoiding CAT Associated with Jet Streams

Other Areas of CAT

Mountain Waves

2 Topics

Formation

Clouds Associated with Mountain Waves

Turbulence Reporting Criteria

1 Topic | 1 Quiz

Summary

Knowledge Check

Wind

6 Topics

What Causes Wind?

Pressure Gradient Force

2 Topics

Katabatic and Anabatic Winds

2 Topics

Katabatic Winds

Anabatic Winds

Diurnal Variation of Surface Winds

3 Topics

Daytime Winds

Nighttime Winds

Summary

Low Level Nocturnal Jet Stream

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Formation

Characteristics

Knowledge Check

Air Masses

Classification of Air Masses

2 Topics

Source Regions

Classification

Modification of Air Masses

1 Topic | 1 Quiz

Modification

Knowledge Check

Fronts

2 Topics

3 Topics

Weather Associated With a Warm Front

Depiction on Weather Charts

Cold Fronts

3 Topics

Definition

Weather Associated With a Cold Front

Depiction on Weather Charts

Stationary Fronts

2 Topics

Weather Associated with a Stationary Front

Depiction on Weather Charts

Occluded Fronts and TROWALs

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Thunderstorms

The Life Cycle of a Thunderstorm

2 Topics

Requirements for Development

8 Topics

Classification of Thunderstorms

3 Topics

Air Mass Thunderstorms

Frontal Thunderstorms

Squall Line Thunderstorms

Thunderstorm Avoidance

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

General Strategies

Inadvertent Entry into a Thunderstorm

Knowledge Check

Aviation Weather Reports

Meteorological Observations and Reports

2 Topics

Human Observations

Automated Observations

Decoding METARs

1 Topic

Sample

Pilot Reports (PIREPs)

3 Topics | 1 Quiz

Aviation Forecasts

Graphical Area Forecasts (GFAs)

3 Topics

General

Clouds and Weather

Icing, Turbulence and Freezing Level

Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs)

1 Topic

Decoding

Upper Winds and Temperature Forecast (FDs)

2 Topics

8 Topics

Description of Location

Description of Movement and Intensity

Updates and Cancellations

8 Topics | 1 Quiz

Description of Location

Description of Movement and Intensity

Updates and Cancellations

Sample

Knowledge Check

Progress Check

2 Quizzes

Meteorology Theory Progress Check

Practical Meteorology Progress Check

Radio Wave Theory

Radio Wave Propagation

2 Topics

What is a Radio Wave?

Factors Affecting Wave Propagation

7 Topics

Non Directional Beacons and Automatic Direction Finders

Principles of Operation

3 Topics

Ground and Airborne Equipment

3 Topics

Bearing from a Station

2 Topics

6 Topics

Intercepting a Track to a Station

Intercepting a Track From a Station

4 Topics | 1 Quiz

Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR)

Principles of Operation

3 Topics

Introduction

Phase Comparison

Doppler VOR (DVOR)

VOR/DMEs VORTACs and TACANs

3 Topics

2 Topics

2 Topics

7 Topics

Intercepting a Radial Inbound

Intercepting a Radial Outbound

Determining a VOR Fix

Errors and Limitations

5 Topics | 1 Quiz

Ground Station Error

Site Effect

Vertical Polarization

Airborne Equipment Error

Accuracy

Knowledge Check

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

Principles of Operation

2 Topics

GPS Segments

How GPS Determines Position

GPS as a VFR Navigation Tool

1 Topic | 1 Quiz

Summary

Knowledge Check

Other Radio and Radar Aids

Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs)

8 Topics

Principle of Operation

Maximizing the Signal

Accidental Transmissions

Testing Procedures

Primary Surveillance Radar

2 Topics

Principle of Operation

Uses

Secondary Surveillance Radar

2 Topics

Principle of Operation

Advantages Over Primary Radar

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

2 Topics | 1 Quiz

Principle of Operation

ADS-B in Canadian Airspace

Flight Planning

5 Topics

Latitude and Longitude

VFR Navigation Charts (VNC)

VFR Terminal Area Chart (VTA)

Canada Flight Supplement

4 Topics

Introduction

Sections of the CFS

Aerodrome Directory

VFR Terminal Procedures Chart

3 Topics

Flight Plants and Flight Itineraries

7 Topics | 1 Quiz

Flight Plans

Flight Itineraries

Flights Between Canada and a Foreign State

Filing a Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary

Opening a Flight Plan

Modifying a Flight Plan

Filing an Arrival Report

Knowledge Check

Non-Variable Factors

19 Topics

Suitability of Destination Aerodrome

Suitability of Departure Aerodrome

Aircraft

Obtain Current Charts

Review the Route

Select a Departure Type

Draw the Track Lines

Draw the 10° Drift Lines

Identify Obstacles and Aerodromes Within the 10° Drift Lines

Draw Distance Markers

Mark the Ground Speed Checkpoints

22 Topics

Collecting Weather Reports and Forecasts

Graphic Area Forecasts

Making a “Go” or “No-Go” Decision

Determine the Cruising Altitude

Determine the Wind Direction and Speed at the Cruising Altitude

Determine the Temperature

Determine the Time, Fuel and Distance to Climb

Select a Cruise Power Setting

Determine the Calibrated Airspeed

Determine the Indicated Airspeed

Determine the Wind Correction Angle and Groundspeed

Determine the True Heading

Determine the Magnetic Heading

Determine the Compass Heading

Determine the Estimated Time Enroute (ETE)

Determine the Total Fuel Required

Other Calculations

Complete and File the Flight Plan

Cross Country Procedures

Top of Climb and the Set Heading Point

3 Topics

Log the Engine Start Time

Log the Takeoff Time and ETA at Each Checkpoint

Log the Time Overhead the Set Heading Point

6 Topics

En Route ATS Surveillance

Course Correction

4 Topics

General

Visual Alteration

Double the Track Error

Opening and Closing Angles

2 Topics

4 Topics

General Considerations

Circle of Uncertainty

Get a Line of Position or Position Fix

Radar Alerting Manoeuvres

Diverting to an Alternate

5 Topics | 1 Quiz

1 Quiz

Navigation Progress Check

Practice Exams

3 Quizzes

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