Test 17

1. Question

Between what temperatures is the probability of a lightning strike greatest?

-5°C and 5°C
-10°C and 15°C
-15°C and 15°C
-5°C and 30°C

2. Question

Unless otherwise stated, the maximum holding speed for an aircraft at 6,000 feet is

200 KIAS.
230 KIAS.
265 KIAS.
240 KIAS.

3. Question

For the purpose of taxiing for departure, will a lower ground visibility report take precedence over a runway visibility report?

At sites without an active control tower (ATC), yes, since a reported lower ground visibility is governing
At sites with an active control tower (ATC), yes, since a lower ground visibility is governing
At sites without an active control tower (ATC), no, since the reported RVR is governing
At sites with an active control tower (ATC), no, since a pilot visibility is governing

4. Question

Using the GFA provided, determine what kind of weather can be expected on an IFR flight from CYGL to CYQT at 10,000 feet?

Lower level turbulence during the climb and descent and moderate mixed icing during cruise
Upper level turbulence during the climb and descent and moderate mixed icing during cruise
Lower level turbulence during the climb and descent and severe mixed icing during cruise
Lower level turbulence during the climb and descent and moderate rime icing during cruise

5. Question

During summer, the height of the tropopause:

Increases
Decreases
Remains constant
Is higher over the poles than the equator

6. Question

When on an open STAR, if an approach clearance is not received:

The pilot will maintain the STAR as charted, and ATC will provide vectors to a point from which the aircraft can fly the straight-in approach.
The pilot would be expected to safely intercept the final approach course and fly inbound maintaining the last assigned altitude
The pilot will continue to comply with all published altitudes and speed restrictions, fly the chartered track to the FACF and execute the straight-in approach
The pilot would be expected to safely intercept the final approach course and execute a straight in approach

7. Question

The presence of rain on the windscreen causes:

Poor visibility
The eye to see a horizon below the true one
The eye to see a horizon above the true one
Objects to appear higher than they actually are
Objects to appear lower than they actually are

A, B and E
A and E
A, C and D
C and E

8. Question

If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of low pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the aircraft’s true altitude:

Is lower than indicated
Is higher than indicated
Remains unchanged
Will increase only if the outside air temperature also decreases

9. Question

A pilot’s IFR recency is about to expire in a few days and he/she is missing two approaches and a bit of instrument time. What possibilities are available to the pilot in order to ensure their recency does not expire?

All of the answers are correct
Fly VFR in VMC and simulate IMC with a safety pilot onboard
File an IFR flight plan in IMC or VMC
Make use of an approved flight training device with a qualified instructor

10. Question

When a missed approach is required after being cleared for a visual approach at a controlled airport, the pilot should:

Overshoot then call ATC for further clearance
Overshoot and conduct a left hand circuit
Follow the published visual missed approach procedure in the CAP
Overshoot and immediately climb to the filed flight plan altitude and proceed to the filed alternate aerodrome

11. Question

Where no clearance delivery frequency is listed, the IFR clearance will normally be relayed by _____ after taxi authorization has been issued.

Ground control
A Flight Information Centre
A Flight Service Specialist
Guard Frequency

12. Question

Pilots operating aircraft under IFR into an uncontrolled aerodrome in uncontrolled airspace when the weather conditions at the aerodrome could permit VFR circuit operations are expected to:

Approach and land on the active runway that may be established by the aircraft operating in the VFR circuit
Land on the runway associated with the approach in use
Approach and land on the active runway reported in the TAF
Approach and land on the active runway reported in the aerodrome advisory

13. Question

What are the winds and temperature over YVR at 3,000 feet?

Winds are less than 5 knots and the temperature is not reported
Winds are light and variable and the temperature is 0˚C
Wind and temperatures are not reported
360° at 99 knots

14. Question

The controller will provide the RVR if it is less than:

6,000 feet
5,000 feet
4,000 feet
7,000 feet

15. Question

Given a temperature of -10°C, a charted altitude of 5,000 feet which is 1,938 feet HAA, calculate the indicated altitude corrected for cold weather. [Cold Weather Correction Chart]

5,200 feet
5,100 feet
5,000 feet
5,900 feet

16. Question

CYOW 221530Z 18007KT 2 1/2SM -DZ BR OVC004 14/13 A2993 RMK AO2 P0001 T01390133

The visibility is obscured due to:

Mist
Fog
Haze
Drizzle

17. Question

Arrivals and departures below RVR _____ are not authorized.

600
1,200
1,800
200

18. Question

The following is printed on an approach plate: “RASS: When using CYHU add 120’. Circling minima apply.” Which statement is correct?

Landing straight in is possible if the pilot has adequate visual reference when applying circling minima and the aircraft is suitably positioned to land
When using a remote altimeter setting, 120 feet must be added to all minimum IFR altitudes beyond the FAF
If the local altimeter setting is not available, a remote altimeter setting may be used but a circling manoeuvre must be conducted after the completion of an instrument approach procedure
Only circling approaches may be conducted

19. Question

An upsloping runway, upsloping terrain, or both can create an illusion that the aircraft is at a:

Higher altitude than it actually is
Lower altitude than it actually is
Faster speed than it actually is
Lower speed than it actually is

20. Question

Which of the following is true regarding the closure an IFR flight plan:

An arrival report is not required to be filed at an aerodrome where there is an operating ATC unit unless requested to do so
An arrival report is always required to be filed when operating on a flight plan
An arrival report is only required where the destination aerodrome is located north of 55° N latitude
An arrival report is never required when operating under IFR

21. Question

Refer to the ILS RWY 06 for CYTH. The latest RVR report is R06/900V1000FT/U and the reported ground visibility is 1/8 SM. Is a private pilot with a valid instrument rating able to conduct the LOC/DME straight in approach for RWY 06?

Yes, if the PIC has informed ATC that the aircraft is on a training flight and intends to initiate a missed approach procedure at or above the MDA
No, an approach cannot be authorized since the reported visibility is less than 1/4 SM
Yes, if flight visibility is also 1/4 SM or greater
No, since the reported RVR is less than the published minimum RVR required

22. Question

The pilot of an IFR flight experiences a communications failure. The MEA is 3,000 feet, the flight plan altitude is 7,000 feet and the altitude expected in a future ATC clearance is 5,000 feet. What is the appropriate altitude to maintain if in IMC?

7,000 feet
3,000 feet
5,000 feet
Any altitude above the minimum IFR altitude

23. Question

The minimum descent altitude (MDA) for a circling approach provides a minimum of . . . . . above all obstacles within the visual manoeuvring area for each category.

300 feet
250 feet
500 feet
750 feet

24. Question

Refer to the low chart provided. An aircraft is overhead Oxford House aerodrome at 16,500 feet. What airspace is the aircraft in?

Uncontrolled airspace
Controlled airspace
Class E airspace
Restricted airspace

25. Question

A pilot has filed an IFR flight plan from CYHZ to CYHU via VLV ILERO VIKBU SILVI GORUX OMBRE T608 MAIRE at 18,000 feet. After passing GORUX, the pilot is told to fly a heading of 260° due to traffic then expect direct OMBRE and cross OMBRE at 20,000 in 15 minutes. The aircraft suddenly experiences a communication failure in IMC, the PIC should:

Fly direct to OMBRE at 18,000 feet, climb to 20,000 feet 15 minutes after receipt of the ATC clearance then follow the flight plan route
Fly direct to OMBRE at 18,000 feet then climb to 20,000 feet after passing OMBRE
Fly direct to OMBRE at the MOCA then follow the flight plan route
Fly direct to OMBRE at 18,000 feet then follow the flight plan route

26. Question

The localizer may be offset up to _____ from the runway heading and still be published as a straight-in procedure.

3°
2°
1°
5°

27. Question

Using the low chart select the incorrect statement regarding an aircraft 30 miles south of HNS, northbound along V428.

A cruise altitude of 9,000 feet is sufficient to ensure obstacle clearance at any point along V428 between HNS and YXY
The MOCA changes at a mileage breakdown point 30 miles north of HNS
This route crosses an international boundary
The highest MRA along V428 between HNS and YXY is 10,000 feet

28. Question

One usable precision approach is available at a pilot’s desired alternate aerodrome, the alternate weather minima requirement is:

600 – 2 or 300 – 1 above the lowest usable HAT and visibility, whichever is greater
400 – 1 or 200 – 1/2 above the lowest usable HAT and visibility, whichever is greater
800 – 2 or 300 – 1 above the lowest usable HAT/HAA and visibility, whichever is greater
Forecast weather must be no lower than 500 feet above a minimum IFR altitude that will permit a VFR approach and landing

29. Question

What heading will intercept radial 310° inbound at 30°?

100°
340°
070°
280°

30. Question

Where a satellite based approach is chosen at the destination, in order to use an alternate aerodrome with only satellite based approaches, the aerodromes must be separated by a minimum of:

100 NM
100 SM
50 NM
150 SM

31. Question

Refer to the ILS OR NDB RWY 30 approach plate provided and select the correct statement.

An aircraft with an approach speed of 110 KIAS, executing the localizer approach must apply an MDA of 2,560 feet
An aircraft with an approach speed of 110 KIAS, executing the localizer approach must apply an MDA of 370 feet
A general aviation pilot that wishes to attempt the localizer approach must have a minimum reported visibility of 1 SM
A general aviation pilot that wishes to attempt the NDB approach must have a minimum reported visibility of 1/2 SM

32. Question

If flying near a thunderstorm, the ADF pointer will:

Point to sources of lightning
Point to the selected station
Provide erratic indications
Provide reversed indications

33. Question

The image below, when seen on an approach plate, indicates that:

The true track of the final approach course is offset from the true runway bearing
The magnetic track of the final approach course is offset from the true runway bearing
The approach light system is standard but the PAPI provides a 2.8° glide path
The approach light system is non standard and the PAPI provides a 2.8° glide path

34. Question

Within designated mountainous region two, when an aircraft is not being operated on an airway or air route or within airspace in respect of which a minimum altitude has been established, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that the aircraft is operated at or above:

An altitude of 1,500 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of five nautical miles from the estimated position of the aircraft in flight
An altitude of 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of five nautical miles from the estimated position of the aircraft in flight
An altitude of 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of three nautical miles from the estimated position of the aircraft in flight
An altitude of 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal distance of five nautical miles from the estimated position of the aircraft in flight

35. Question

On an IFR flight from CYWK to CYZV via V360 and T741, using the low chart provided, determine the most appropriate cruising altitude for the route of flight.

11,000 feet until ELINU then 6,000 feet
10,000 feet until ELINU then 5,000 feet
9,500 feet until ELINU then 5,200 feet
10,000 feet

36. Question

Refer to the CYOW ILS RWY 32 approach plate provided and select the correct statement regarding a pilot on a visual approach.

Visual approaches do not have a DH or MDA
The decision height for the visual approach is 571 feet
The decision height for the visual approach is 720 feet
Visual approaches are not authorized

37. Question

A pilot plans to depart CYET on an IFR flight. Given the METAR below, what is the current aerodrome operating visibility? Pilot visibility is 1/2 SM.

METAR CYET 181000Z AUTO 26002KT 1/4SM OVC013 M10/M11 A2944 RMK SLP028=

METAR CYET 180900Z AUTO VRB02KT 2SM BKN013 M11/M11 A2942 RMK SLP023=

METAR CYET 180800Z AUTO 26003KT 220V290 3SM BKN013 M10/M11 A2939 RMK SLP012=

1/4 SM – Departure is not possible
1/2 SM – Departure is not possible
1/4 SM – Departure is possible
1/2 SM – Departure is possible

38. Question

Select the correct definition of “Decision Height (DH)”

The height of the DA above the touchdown zone elevation or runway threshold
The height of the MDA above the touchdown zone elevation or runway threshold
An altitude specified on a precision approach procedure or an approach procedure with vertical guidance at which the missed approach procedure shall be initiated if the required visual reference necessary to continue the approach to land has not been established
A specified altitude referenced to sea level for a non-precision approach below which descent must not be made until the required visual reference to continue the approach to land has been established

39. Question

The following describes which type of IFR altitude?

The lowest altitude for vectoring aircraft by ATC that meets obstacle clearance and radio coverage requirements in the airspace specified.

MVA
MEA
MOCA
MSA

40. Question

Refer to the CZVL aerodrome chart. Which statement(s) is/are true regarding an aircraft departing off RWY 34?

Minimum takeoff visibility is 1/2 SM
Minimum climb gradient is 200 ft/min
Minimum climb gradient is 200 ft/NM
Minimum takeoff visibility is 1 SM

A and C
B and D
A, and D
B, C and D

41. Question

The required navigation performance for the terminal phase of flight is:

1 NM
2 NM
0.3 NM
5 NM

42. Question

During a hold, the pilot should:

Increase or decrease outbound times, in recognition of winds, to effect 1 or 1 1/2 min (appropriate to altitude) inbound to the fix
Increase or decrease inbound times, in recognition of winds, to effect 1 or 1 1/2 min (appropriate to altitude) outbound to the fix
Increase or decrease the bank angle while turning outbound in recognition of winds, to effect 1 or 1 1/2 min (appropriate to altitude) inbound to the fix
Increase or decrease the bank angle while turning inbound in recognition of winds, to effect 1 or 1 1/2 min (appropriate to altitude) outbound to the fix

43. Question

The Specified takeoff Minimum Visibility (SPEC VIS) corresponding to category ‘A’ aircraft is:

1 SM
1 1/2 SM
2 SM
1/2 SM

44. Question

Fault detection and exclusion (FDE) requires a minimum of _____ satellites:

6
5
4
3

45. Question

During non radar departures ATC will apply wake separation intervals of up to _____ when the projected flight paths of any following aircraft will cross that of a preceding heavy aircraft.

3 minutes
2 minutes
1 minute
4 minutes

46. Question

Using the chart provided, which of the following statements is correct regarding an aircraft cleared for the LOC/DME RWY 24 into CYHU with an approach speed of 90 knots and the runway environment not in sight.

A missed approach must be conducted when 3.4 NM passed the ZHU NDB
A missed approach must be conducted upon reaching the MDA
A missed approach must be conducted 2 minutes and 16 seconds from XUKLU
A missed approach must be conducted upon reaching 580 feet when using the Remote Altimeter Setting Source (RASS)