Test 20

1. Question

The conditions which must exist to allow thunderstorms to develop are:

High moisture content, a steep lapse rate and a lifting mechanism
High moisture content, a shallow lapse rate and a lifting mechanism
Low moisture content, a steep lapse rate and a lifting mechanism
High moisture content and a steep lapse rate

2. Question

Unless otherwise published, the inbound leg of a hold should not be more than 1 minute when:

At or below 14,000 feet ASL
Below 14,000 feet ASL
Above 14,000 feet ASL
Above FL180

3. Question

At sites without an active ATC Tower, for arrivals, the aerodrome operating visibility is in accordance with the following hierarchy:

RVR, Ground visibility, Pilot visibility
RVR, Ground visibility, Tower visibility, Pilot visibility
Ground visibility, RVR, Pilot visibility
RVR, Pilot visibility, Ground visibility

4. Question

An aircraft on on approach experiences a sudden change from a tailwind to a headwind, to remain on the desired glide slope, the pilot will need to:

Decrease the rate of descent
Increase the rate of descent
Maintain the constant rate of descent
Increase airspeed

5. Question

If one hundred percent oxygen is not available, what is a recommended treatment for hyperventilation below 8,000 feet?

Slow the rate of breathing to 10 – 12 breaths per minute
Hold the breath and perform a valsalva manoeuvre
Increase the rate of breathing and take very deep breaths
Descend to a cabin altitude of 3,000 feet or less

6. Question

A pilots IFR recency has expired. What means may a pilot employ to regain currency?

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

7. Question

STARs provide the following benefit(s):

Predictability for flight crews
Facilitation of clearances and radiotelephony exchanges
Increased predictability for ATC

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

8. Question

What illusion is occuring when a pilot has a sensation of moving while an aircraft is parked on the ramp in blowing snow?

Vectional illusion
Autokinesis
Vestibular Illusion
Coriolis Illusion

9. Question

A pilot endorsed with a Group 1 instrument rating, may exercise the privileges of which of the following endorsements?

All of the answers are correct
Group 2
Group 3
Group 1

10. Question

During a visual approach:

The pilot is responsible for maintaining visual separation from the preceding aircraft that he/she has been instructed to follow
ATC is responsible for navigating the pilot to the final approach course
ATC is responsible for maintaining adequate wake turbulence separation from the preceding aircraft that the pilot has been instructed to follow
The pilot is not required to adhere to any noise abatement procedures

11. Question

The holder of a licence endorsed with an instrument rating may exercise the privileges granted by a

VFR OTT rating.
commercial pilot licence.
airline transport pilot licence.
night rating.

12. Question

The pilot-in-command of an IFR aircraft who intends to conduct an approach to or a landing at an uncontrolled aerodrome shall report:

When passing the fix outbound, where the pilot-in-command intends to conduct a procedure turn or, if no procedure turn is intended, when the aircraft first intercepts the final approach course
The aircraft position when passing the final approach fix or two minutes before the estimated time of landing where no final approach fix exists
The pilot-in-command’s intentions regarding the operation of the aircraft ten minutes before the estimated time of commencing the approach procedure, stating the estimated time of landing
When passing the initial approach fix approach fix or three minutes before the estimated time of landing where no initial approach fix exists

13. Question

Low Visibility Operations Plan (LVOP) come into effect when the aerodrome visibility is:

Below RVR 1200
RVR 1200 and below
Below RVR 600
Below RVR 2600

14. Question

Given a temperature of -20°C, a charted altitude of 3,000 feet which is 1,338 feet HAA, calculate the indicated altitude corrected for cold weather. [Cold Weather Correction Chart]

3,200 feet
3,100 feet
3,000 feet
2,900 feet

15. Question

In the case of a turbojet powered aeroplane where an alternate aerodrome is specified in the flight plan or flight itinerary, an IFR flight shall carry an amount of fuel that is sufficient to allow the aircraft:

To fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome, to fly to and land at the alternate aerodrome, and then to fly for a period of 30 minutes
To fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome and then to fly for a period of 30 minutes
To fly to and execute an approach and a missed approach at the destination aerodrome and then to fly for a period of 45 minutes
To fly to and execute an approach at the destination aerodrome and then to fly for a period of 30 minutes

16. Question

The standard circling approach radius for a category A aircraft is

1.3 NM.
1.3 SM.
1.5 NM.
1.5 SM.

17. Question

Refer to the low chart provided. Norway house airport elevation is:

734 feet ASL
39 feet ASL
729 feet ASL
707 feet ASL

18. Question

Which of the following is accepted for an IFR flight operating between Canada and a foreign state?

An IFR flight plan
An IFR flight plan and/or flight itinerary
An IFR flight plan and/or composite flight plan
An IFR flight plan, flight itinerary and/or a composite flight plan

19. Question

Published landing visibilities associated with all instrument approach procedures are:

Advisory
Mandatory
Subject to ATC approval
Corrected for cold weather by ATC

20. Question

When will a DME exhibit the greatest error?

When high and near a station
When high and far from a station
When low and near a station
When low and far from a station

21. Question

If an IFR aircraft experiences a radio communication failure in VMC, or if VMC is encountered after the failure:

The pilot-in-command shall continue the flight under VFR and land as soon as practicable
The pilot-in-command shall continue the flight under IFR and land as soon as practicable
The pilot-in-command shall continue the flight under VFR and land immediately
The pilot-in-command shall continue the flight under IFR by the route assigned in the last ATC clearance received and acknowledged

22. Question

Which of the following is not a requirement for a contact approach?

Familiarity with the aerodrome environment, including local area obstacles, terrain and noise sensitive areas
The aircraft is operated clear of cloud with a flight visibility of at least 1 NM
The aircraft is flown at an altitude of at least 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle located within a horizontal radius of 5 NM
The pilot requests the approach and there is an approved functioning instrument approach

23. Question

Fuel Burn per Engine: 7.8 GPH
Planned TAS: 140 Knots
Upper Winds: 015°M/14 knots

A multi engine aircraft is overhead YVO en-route to Timmins via V487 RR16. With the information provided calculate the ETE and fuel burn using the low chart provided.

64 minutes and 16.6 gallons
59 minutes and 8.3 gallons
64 minutes and 8.3 gallons
70 minutes and 16.6 gallons

24. Question

In the event of an in-flight radio communications failure:

Only after normal communications failure procedures have been followed, the pilot-in-command may attempt to contact ATC by means of a conventional cell or satellite phone
Prior to applying the normal communications failure procedures, the pilot-in-command must attempt to contact ATC by means of a conventional cell or satellite phone
Only after squawking 7700, the pilot-in-command may attempt to contact ATC by means of a conventional cell or satellite phone
Prior to squawking 7600, the pilot-in-command must attempt to contact ATC by means of a conventional cell or satellite phone

25. Question

Will aircraft be permitted to continue an approach and land where visibility is above approach ban limits but below the runway published level of service?

The aircraft may continue the approach if it has already passed the FAF upon receiving the visibility report
At sites with an active control tower, the aircraft may continue the approach if it has descended below 1,000 feet upon receiving the visibility report
The aircraft may continue the approach if the RVR is fluctuating between distances less than and greater than the minimum RVR and the ground visibility is greater than 1/2 SM
No, an aircraft may not commence the approach since taxi operations after landing will be deemed to be occurring below the published aerodrome operating visibility

26. Question

A pilot tunes to the YDN and VLR VOR/DME and receives a 090 FROM and 059 FROM signal respectively. Using the low chart, where is the aircraft located?

Riverton Airport
SEDIB
IKLIN
Gimli Industrial Park Airport

27. Question

Two or more usable precision approaches are available at a pilot’s desired alternate aerodrome, the alternate weather minima requirement is:

400 – 1 or 200 – 1/2 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 lesser
600 – 2 or 300 – 1 above the lowest usable HAT and visibility, whichever is greater
200 – 1 or 200 – 1/2 above the lowest usable HAT and visibility, whichever is greater

28. Question

Refer to the CYQI VOR RWY 15 (GNSS) approach plate provided and select the correct statement.

An aircraft with certified avionics may conduct this approach when the VOR is unserviceable
A VOR must be used by all aircraft in order to attempt this approach
GPS must be used as a supplement to the VOR
Only GPS equipped aircraft may attempt this approach

29. Question

With the instrument indications provided in the appendix, determine the aircraft location relative to the NDB. [Appendix]

D
C
L
K

30. Question

To use an alternate with a satellite based approach, and where the destination is also served by a satellite approach, the two must be separated by a minimum of:

100 NM
100 SM
50 NM
150 SM

31. Question

Select the correct definition of “Touchdown Zone (TDZ)”

The first 3,000 feet of the runway or the first third of the runway, whichever is less, measured from the threshold in the direction of landing
The first 2,000 feet of the runway or the first third of the runway, whichever is less, measured from the threshold in the direction of landing
The first 3,500 feet of the runway or the first third of the runway, whichever is less, measured from the threshold in the direction of landing
The first 1,000 feet of the runway or the first half of the runway, whichever is less, measured from the threshold in the direction of landing

32. Question

If an LF airway extends past _____ NM, the primary airway width is increased beyond 4.34 nautical miles.

49.66
50.2
49.29
49

33. Question

A pilot would like to file ② as an IFR alternate. The lowest useable HAT/HAA is 200 feet and there is no TAF available for ②. The weather forecast at ② is shown in the following Clouds and Weather Chart. Given the information provided, can ② be used as an IFR alternate?

No, ② may not be used as an IFR alternate since ceilings are not forecast to be 1,000 feet above the lowest useable HAT/HAA and visibility is less than 3SM
Yes, ② may be used as an IFR alternate since there are no CB forecast in the vicinity of the aerodrome, forecast visibility is not less than 3 miles and no cloud lower than 1,000 feet AGL is forecast
Yes, ② may be used as an IFR alternate since forecast visibility is not less than 3 miles and the forecast ceiling of 4,000 feet is more than 1,000 above the lowest useable HAT
No, ② may not be used as an IFR alternate since ceilings are not forecast to be 500 feet above the lowest useable HAT/HAA and visibility is less than 3SM

34. Question

In order to minimize the possibility of false glide path capture during an ILS approach pilots should verify:

The rate of descent and the altitude at the FAF to ensure that the aircraft is on the published glide path
The minimum altitude prior to the commencement of the procedure turn
That the appropriate ILS frequency has been tuned and identified
That the aircraft will intercept the glide path from above

35. Question

If ATC issues a speed reduction that is inconsistent with safe operation:

The pilot should immediately inform ATC when unable to comply
The pilot should comply to the clearance as best as possible
ATC will not unknowingly provide a speed reduction that comprises safety
The pilot should immediately reduce airspeed to the minimum airspeed required for safe operation of the aircraft

36. Question

On an IFR flight from CYSB to CYAM via V316, determine the lowest MOCA along the route of flight using the low chart provided.

2,800 feet
3,200 feet
5,000 feet
4,000 feet

37. Question

The required navigation performance for the en route phase of flight is:

2 NM
1 NM
0.3 NM
5 NM

38. Question

Within designated mountainous region one, 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 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 within a horizontal distance of three nautical miles from the estimated position of the aircraft in flight
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

39. Question

When WAAS service is expected not to be available for a duration of more than _____ a NOTAM will be issued.

15 minutes
10 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes

40. Question

The altitude assigned by ATC need only reflect the minimum safe IFR altitude within:

Controlled airspace
Southern Domestic Airspace
Controlled and uncontrolled airspace
The Southern Control Area

41. Question

Departure procedures are based on the premise that on departure an IFR aircraft will:

Use the longest runway available
Cross at least 35 feet above the departure end of the runway
Maintain a speed of less than 250 KTAS
Turn on course above the departure end of the runway
Climb on runway heading to 400 feet AAE before turning
Maintain a climb gradient of at least 200 feet per NM

B, E, F
A, B, E, F
A, B, C, E, F
B, D, F

42. Question

Onboard weather radar is:

A primary surveillance radar (PSR)
A secondary surveillance radar (SSR)
A combination of automatic dependent surveillance equipment and a Mode S transponder
Used to penetrate severe weather

43. Question

A holding clearance issued by ATC includes at least:

A clearance to the holding fix
The direction to hold from the holding fix
A specified radial, course, or inbound track
If DME issued, the DME distances at which the fix end and outbound end turns are to be commenced
The altitude or FL to be maintained
The time to expect further clearance or an approach clearance or the time to leave the fix in the event of a communications failure

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

44. Question

Select the correct definition of ‘Runway Visual Range (RVR)’

The range over which the pilot of an aircraft on the centre line of a runway can see the runway surface markings or the lights delineating the runway or identifying its centre line
In respect of an aerodrome, the visibility at that aerodrome as contained in a weather observation reported by an ATC unit
The average range of forward visibility at any given time from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight
In respect of an aerodrome, the visibility at that aerodrome as contained in a weather observation reported by an automated weather observation system (AWOS)

45. Question

When seen on a GFA, the following image indicates:

Moderate turbulence
Light turbulence
Light icing
Moderate icing

46. Question

IFR approaches are governed by:

RVR
Visibility
Published DH/MDAs
Reported ceiling