Private Pilot – Groundschool

Aerodromes and Airports
Aerodromes
3 Topics
General
Prohibitions
Fire Prevention
Airports
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Apron, Movement and Manoeuvring Areas
Prohibitions
Fire Prevention
Applicability of Airport Certification
Transport Canada’s Responsibilities
Operator’s Responsibilities
Airport Certification Process
Airport Zoning Restrictions
Knowledge Check
Aerodrome Markers and Markings
Runways
12 Topics
Runway Types
Design Criteria
Runway Designation
Threshold Markings
Touchdown Zone Marking and Aiming Point
Blast Pad & Stopway
Clearway
Runway Strip
Runway Turn Pad
Takeoff or Landing Area Boundary Markers
Runway Holding Position Markings
Declared Distances
Closed Markings
3 Topics
Closed Runway Markings
Closed Taxiway Markings
Unserviceable Area Markers
Airside Signs
3 Topics
Information Signs
Mandatory Instruction Signs
Illumination of Airside Signs
Obstruction Marking and Lighting
3 Topics
General
Markings
Lighting
Wind Direction Indicator
2 Topics | 1 Quiz
General
Regulations
Knowledge Check
Aerodrome Lighting
Minimum Night Lighting Requirements at Aerodromes
Aerodrome Beacon
Runway Lighting
9 Topics
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
Taxiway Lighting
3 Topics
Taxiway Edge Lights
Taxiway Centreline Lights
Stop Bars
Visual Approach Slope Indicator System (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 J
Type K
Approach Lighting
5 Topics
Low Intensity Approach Lighting System
Omnidirectional Approach Lighting System
MALSF
MALSR
ALSF-2
Miscellaneous
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Retro Reflective Markers
Unserviceable Area Lighting
Closed Manoeuvring Area
Emergency Lighting
Light Gun Signals
Knowledge Check
Personnel Licensing and Training
Flight Crew Permits Licensing and Ratings
4 Topics
Aviation Document Booklet
Recency Requirements
Regulatory Requirements
Private Pilot Privileges
Medical Requirements
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
General
Medical Validity Periods
Prohibition Regarding Exercise of Privileges
Knowledge Check
Airspace Structure Classification and Use
Airspace Structure
4 Topics
Introduction
Northern Domestic Airspace (NDA)
High Level Controlled Airspace
Low Level Controlled Airspace
Airspace Classification
9 Topics
General
Class A Airspace
Class B Airspace
Class C Airspace
Class D Airspace
Class E Airspace
Class F Airspace
Class G Airspace
Summary
Other Airspace Divisions
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Transponder Airspace
Altimeter Setting and Standard Pressure Region
Mountainous Region
Temporary Flight Restrictions
Air Defence Identification Zone
Flight Information Regions
Knowledge Check
Operating and Flight Rules
General Operating Rules
23 Topics | 1 Quiz
Reckless or Negligent Operation of Aircraft
Fitness of Flight Crew Members
Alcohol and Drugs
Compliance with Instructions
Smoking
Aircraft Operating Limitations
Portable Electronic Devices
Fueling with Engines Running
Starting and Ground Running of Engines
Aircraft Icing
Flight Over Built-Up Areas
Right of Way
Towing
Dropping of Objects
Formation Flight
Entering or Leaving an Aircraft in Flight
Aerobatic Manoeuvres
ATC Instructions and Clearances
Airspeed Limitations
Cruising Altitude and Flight Levels
Landing or Takeoff at Night
Conservation
Day and Night Definition
Knowledge Check
Operational and Emergency Equipment Requirements
General 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
Flight Preparation, Flight Plans and Flight Itineraries
Preflight Preparation
3 Topics
Regulations
Resources Available to Pilots
Filing a Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary
Changes to a Flight Plan
2 Topics
VFR Flight Plans
IFR Flight Plans
Arrival Reports
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Requirement to File an Arrival Report
Contents of an Arrival Report
Overdue Aircraft
Knowledge Check
Pre-Flight and Fuel Requirements
Fuel Requirements
3 Topics
Day VFR Fuel Requirements
Night VFR Fuel Requirements
Additional Fuel Requirements
Carry-on Baggage, Equipment and Cargo
2 Topics
Stowage
Access to Emergency Exits and Equipment
Passenger Briefings
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
General
Flight Over Water
Pressurized Aircraft
Knowledge Check
Operations at or in the Vicinity of an Aerodrome and Visual Flight Rules
Operations at or in the Vicinity of an Aerodrome
9 Topics
General Operations
General Operations Within an MF Area
MF Reporting – General Requirements
MF Reporting – Manoeuvring Area
MF Reporting – Departure
MF Reporting – Arrival
MF Reporting – Continuous Circuits
MF Reporting – Flight Through an MF
Circuits – Uncontrolled Aerodromes
Visual Flight Rules
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
VFR Over-The-Top
Special VFR
Knowledge Check
Normal and Emergency Radiocommunications
Normal Radiocommunications
2 Topics
Continuous Listening Watch
Communications Checks
Emergency Communications and Lost Communications
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Two-Way Communication Failure in VFR Flight
Emergency Radio Frequency Capability
Interception of Aircraft and Instructions to Land
ESCAT Plan
Knowledge Check
Aircraft Requirements
General Aircraft Requirements
4 Topics
Flight Authority
Availability of Aircraft Flight Manual
Markings and Placards
Unserviceable and Removed Equipment
Aircraft Equipment Requirements
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Day VFR Equipment Requirements
Night VFR Equipment Requirements
Use of Position and Anti-Collision Lights
Use of Safety Belts and Restraint Systems
Oxygen Equipment and Supply
ELT
Knowledge Check
Transportation Safety Board (TSB)
Transportation Safety Board (TSB)
4 Topics
The TSB and Aviation Safety Investigations
Accidents
Mandatory Reportable Incidents
Keeping and Preserving of Evidence
Air Traffic Services and Procedures
Air Traffic Services and Procedures
10 Topics | 1 Quiz
Air Traffic Control and Information
Flight Advisory and Information
Radar service – Clock Position System
ATC Clearances and Instructions
Wake Turbulence Separation
VFR Enroute Procedures
VFR Holding Procedure
Land and Hold Short Operations
VHF Direction Finder (VDF) Service
Prevention of Runway Incursions
Knowledge Check
Air Law Progress Check
Progress Check
1 Quiz
Air Law Progress Check
The Earth's Atmosphere
Composition and Physical Properties
3 Topics
Composition of the Atmosphere
Vertical Structure
The Standard Atmosphere
Atmospheric Pressure
8 Topics
Definition
Measurements
Isobars
Low Pressure Systems
High Pressure System
Col
Pressure Gradient Force
Coriolis Effect
Density
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Introduction
Effect of Pressure on Density
Effect of Temperature on Density
Effect of Altitude on Density
Effect of Humidity on Density
Knowledge Check
Meteorological Aspects of Altimetry
Pressure and Density Altitude
2 Topics
Pressure Altitude
Density Altitude
Effect of Non-Standard Temperature and Pressure
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
The Altimeter
Surface Pressure Error
Temperature Errors
Calculating Terrain Clearance
Knowledge Check
Temperature and Moisture
Temperature
3 Topics
Introduction
Temperature Variation With Height
Temperature Inversions and Isothermal Layers
Atmospheric Heating and Cooling
3 Topics
Basics of Heat Transfer
Atmospheric Heating
Atmospheric Cooling
Moisture
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Relative Humidity and Dewpoint
Phase Changes
Cloud Formation
Precipitation
Knowledge Check
Atmospheric Stability and Instability
Introduction to Stability
5 Topics
Introduction
Positive Static Stability
Negative Static Stability
Neutral Static Stability
Adiabatic Process
Lapse Rate
2 Topics
Atmospheric Stability
Lapse Rate
Modification of Stability
2 Topics
Daytime Heating
Advection
Characteristics of Stable and Unstable Air
2 Topics
Stable Air
Unstable Air
Lifting Processes
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Convergence
Convection
Frontal Lift
Orographic Lift
Knowledge Check
Clouds and Surface Based Layers
Clouds
2 Topics
Classification
Formation and Structure
Surface Based Layers
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Fog Formation
Fog Types
Mist
Haze
Smoke
Blowing Snow
Knowledge Check
Wind and Turbulence
Wind
11 Topics
General
Pressure Gradient Force
Coriolis Force
Veering and Backing
Squall and Gusts
Diurnal Variation
Land and Sea Breeze
Katabatic and Anabatic Winds
Topographical Effects
Wind Shear
Mountain Wave
Turbulence
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
General
Convection
Mechanical
Reporting Criteria
Knowledge Check
Air Masses and Fronts
Air Masses
3 Topics
Definition and Classification
Formation
Modification
Fronts
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
General
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Trough of Warm Air Aloft
Knowledge Check
Meteorological Hazards to Safety
Icing
9 Topics
Formation
Factors Affecting Ice Accretion
Supercooled Large Drops
Cloud Type and Icing
Types of Icing
Frost
Freezing Rain
Impact Icing
Effects of Icing
Thunderstorms
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Requirements for Development
Structure
Types
Hazards
Knowledge Check
Weather Reports, Forecasts and Meteorological Services Available to Pilots
Meteorological Services Available to Pilots
3 Topics
Aviation Weather Briefing Service
Flight Service Stations
Flight Information Centres
Aviation Weather Reports
6 Topics
Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)
Pilot Reports (PIREP)
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
Automated Weather Observation Station
Special Meteorological Reports (SPECI)
Use of the Term CAVOK
Aviation Forecasts
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
GFA – General
GFA – Clouds and Weather
GFA – Icing, Turbulence and Freezing Level
Terminal Area Forecast (TAF)
Upper Winds and Temperature Forecast (FD)
Airman’s Meteorological Advisory (AIRMET)
Significant Meteorological Information
Knowledge Check
Meteorology Progress Check
Progress Check
1 Quiz
Meteorology Progress Check
Airframes Engines and Systems
Airframes
3 Topics
General
Landing Gears and Brakes
Flaps
Engines
7 Topics
Reciprocating Engines
Four Stroke Cycle
Method of Cooling
Magneto
Ignition System
Exhaust System
Turbocharging
Fuel System
9 Topics
Types of Fuel Systems
Types of Fuel
Fuel Contamination
Fuel Tanks
Preignition
Detonation
Fuel Handling
Carburation
Fuel Injection
Electrical System
6 Topics
General
Battery
Alternator and Generator
Ammeter and Load Meter
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Bus Bars
Lubricating Systems and Oils
3 Topics
General
System Types and Basic Components
Types of Engine Oil
Other Aircraft Systems
3 Topics | 1 Quiz
Propeller
Oxygen
Vacuum
Knowledge Check
General Principles of Flight
Forces Acting on an Aeroplane
12 Topics
Bernoulli’s Principle
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Lift
Drag
Lift/Drag Ratio
Weight
Thrust
Equilibrium
Forces in a Turn
Forces in a Climb
Stalls
Load Factor
Design of the Wing
8 Topics
Wing Planform
Dihedral & Anhedral
Washout
Slots and Slats
Wing Fences
Spoilers
Flaps
Canards
Stability
7 Topics
General
Static Stability
Dynamic Stability
Aircraft Axes
Longitudinal Stability
Lateral Stability
Directional Stability
Flight Controls
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
General
Ailerons
Elevators
Rudder
Trim Systems
Knowledge Check
Flight Instruments
Pitot Static System
5 Topics
General
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator
Airspeed Indicator
System Failures
Magnetic Compass
2 Topics
General
Errors
Gyroscopic Flight Instruments
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Basic Principles
Turn Indicators
Attitude Indicator
Heading Indicator
Knowledge Check
Flight Operations
General Flight Operations
8 Topics
Pilot-In-Command Responsibilities
Winter Operations
Thunderstorm Avoidance
Mountain Flying Operations
Wheelbarrowing
Hydroplaning
Use of Landing Lights
Marshalling Signals
Aircraft Performance
6 Topics
Factors Affecting Performance
Ground Effect
Takeoff
Cruise
Landing
Canadian Runway Friction (CRFI)
Weight and Balance
6 Topics
General
Locating the CG
CG Limits
Load Adjustments
Cargo Tie Down and Passenger Loading
Normal and Utility Category
Wake Turbulence
3 Topics
Causes
Effects
Avoidance
Aircraft Critical Surface Contamination
4 Topics | 1 Quiz
Clean Aircraft Concept
Frozen Contaminants and Removal Techniques
Cold Soaking Phenomenon
De-ice and Anti-ice Fluids
Knowledge Check
Human Factors
Aviation Physiology
15 Topics
Hypoxia
Hyperventilation
Decompression
Visual Scanning Techniques
Orientation and Disorientation
Positive and Negative “G”
Sleep and Fatigue
Anaesthetics
Blood Donations
Pregnancy
Medications
Effects of Smoking
Middle Ear and Sinus Discomfort
General Health
Circadian Rhythm
Aviation Psychology
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
The Decision Making Process
Factors that Influence Decision Making
Situational Awareness
Stress
Attitudes
Knowledge Check
General Knowledge Progress Check
Progress Check
1 Quiz
General Knowledge Progress Check
Navigtion
Maps and Charts
7 Topics
Useful Definitions
VFR Navigation Chart (VNC)
VFR Terminal Area Chart (VTA)
Topographical symbols
Elevation and Contours
Locating Position by Latitude and Longitude
Canada Flight Suplement
Flight Planning – Non Variable Factors
7 Topics
Airport and Aircraft
Suitability of Route
Plotting True Track
Plotting 10° Drift Lines
Marking the Halfway Point
Measuring the True Heading
Measuring Distance and Variation
Flight Planning – Variable Factors
14 Topics
Obtaining the Latest Weather
NOTAMs
Altitude Selection
Climb
Power Selection
Calculating Indicated Airspeed
True Heading and Groundspeed
Magnetic Heading
Estimated Time Enroute
Cruise Fuel Required
Total Distance Time and Fuel
Fuel Reserves
Other Calculations
Final Items
Pilot Navigation
8 Topics | 1 Quiz
Types of Navigation
Double Track Error Method
Opening Closing Angles
Visual Alteration
1/60 Rule
Reciprocal Track
Amending a Flight Plan Enroute
Procedures When Lost
Knowledge Check
Radio Wave Theory
4 Topics
Introduction
Ground Wave
Sky Wave
Space Wave
VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)
9 Topics
General
Frequency Band
Range
Identification
VOR Receiver Checks
Instrument Interpretation
Determining Position Relative to a VOR
Position Fix Using Two VORs
Tracking TO and FROM a Station
Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
4 Topics
General
Identification
Classification
Accuracy
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
2 Topics
General
Principle of Operation
Other Radio and Radar Aids
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR)
Secondary Surveillance Radar
Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)
VORTAC
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
Knowledge Check
Navigation Progress Check
Progress Check
1 Quiz
Navigation Progress Check
Practice Exams
Practice Exams
3 Quizzes
Practice Test 1
Practice Test 2
Practice Test 3
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Fire Prevention

Private Pilot – Groundschool Aerodromes Fire Prevention

No person shall, while at an aerodrome, smoke or display an open flame:

  • On an apron
  • On an aircraft loading bridge or on a gallery or balcony that is contiguous to or that overhangs an apron
  • In an area where smoking or the presence of an open flame is likely to create a fire hazard that could endanger persons or property

The operator of an aerodrome may permit smoking in an enclosed building or shelter located on an apron where such smoking is not likely to create a fire hazard that could endanger persons or property.

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