CASA REPL EXAM 2025-2026:
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AIR LAW AND REGULATIONS (15 Questions)
1. Under CASR Part 101, where are General Operating
Rules that apply to RPAS operations found?
Answer: Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
Rationale: The CASR Part 101 contains the core
regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft operations
in Australia, including the general operating rules that
remote pilots must follow.
2. What is the main purpose of the Civil Aviation Act?
Answer: Establish a regulatory framework for
maintaining, enhancing and promoting the safety of civil
aviation
Rationale: The Civil Aviation Act 1988 provides the legal
foundation for CASA's regulatory authority and its
primary objective is safety of civil aviation operations.
,3. The Remote Pilot should keep technical logs in
accordance with MOS Sections 10.05 and 10.06 for how
long?
Answer: 7 years
Rationale: Technical logs must be retained for 7 years as
specified in the Manual of Standards to ensure
operational records are available for safety investigation
and compliance verification.
4. Under the General Operating Conditions of Part 101,
RPAS are not to be operated:
Answer: Within 3 Nautical Miles from the movement
area of a controlled aerodrome
Rationale: The 3NM restriction applies specifically to
the movement area (runways and taxiways), not the
entire aerodrome boundary. This provides protection for
aircraft using the runway.
5. Do you require an approval to operate an RPAS above
400 ft AGL if it is not within controlled airspace?
Answer: Yes
, Rationale: Operating above 400 feet AGL requires CASA
approval regardless of airspace classification, as it
exceeds standard operating conditions.
6. You have RePL and AROC qualifications. Are you
permitted to operate within controlled airspace?
Answer: No
Rationale: Operating in controlled airspace requires
additional specific approval beyond holding a RePL and
AROC. These qualifications alone do not permit controlled
airspace operations.
7. Which documents must you have ready when applying
for Area Approval to fly within 3NM of a controlled
aerodrome?
Answer: RePL, AROC, ReOC and Form 101-09
Rationale: Area approval applications require
comprehensive documentation including the pilot's
licence, radio operator certificate, operator certificate,
and specific application form.
8. You need to apply for an Area Approval to fly within
3NM of a controlled aerodrome. What is the appropriate
frequency for Archerfield Aerodrome?
, Answer: 118.10
Rationale: Archerfield Aerodrome's CTAF frequency is
118.10 MHz, which must be monitored when operating in
the vicinity.
9. Operating RPAS through fog is permitted under CASR
Part 101:
Answer: No
Rationale: Fog significantly reduces visibility and creates
unsafe operating conditions. Standard operating
conditions require the pilot to maintain visual contact
with the aircraft.
10. ALARP stands for:
Answer: As Low As Reasonably Practical
Rationale: ALARP is a risk management principle requiring
risks to be reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably
practical, balancing safety against time, money, and
effort.
11. The Movement Area of an aerodrome is measured
3NM out from:
Answer: The Runway & Taxiways
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AIR LAW AND REGULATIONS (15 Questions)
1. Under CASR Part 101, where are General Operating
Rules that apply to RPAS operations found?
Answer: Civil Aviation Safety Regulations
Rationale: The CASR Part 101 contains the core
regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft operations
in Australia, including the general operating rules that
remote pilots must follow.
2. What is the main purpose of the Civil Aviation Act?
Answer: Establish a regulatory framework for
maintaining, enhancing and promoting the safety of civil
aviation
Rationale: The Civil Aviation Act 1988 provides the legal
foundation for CASA's regulatory authority and its
primary objective is safety of civil aviation operations.
,3. The Remote Pilot should keep technical logs in
accordance with MOS Sections 10.05 and 10.06 for how
long?
Answer: 7 years
Rationale: Technical logs must be retained for 7 years as
specified in the Manual of Standards to ensure
operational records are available for safety investigation
and compliance verification.
4. Under the General Operating Conditions of Part 101,
RPAS are not to be operated:
Answer: Within 3 Nautical Miles from the movement
area of a controlled aerodrome
Rationale: The 3NM restriction applies specifically to
the movement area (runways and taxiways), not the
entire aerodrome boundary. This provides protection for
aircraft using the runway.
5. Do you require an approval to operate an RPAS above
400 ft AGL if it is not within controlled airspace?
Answer: Yes
, Rationale: Operating above 400 feet AGL requires CASA
approval regardless of airspace classification, as it
exceeds standard operating conditions.
6. You have RePL and AROC qualifications. Are you
permitted to operate within controlled airspace?
Answer: No
Rationale: Operating in controlled airspace requires
additional specific approval beyond holding a RePL and
AROC. These qualifications alone do not permit controlled
airspace operations.
7. Which documents must you have ready when applying
for Area Approval to fly within 3NM of a controlled
aerodrome?
Answer: RePL, AROC, ReOC and Form 101-09
Rationale: Area approval applications require
comprehensive documentation including the pilot's
licence, radio operator certificate, operator certificate,
and specific application form.
8. You need to apply for an Area Approval to fly within
3NM of a controlled aerodrome. What is the appropriate
frequency for Archerfield Aerodrome?
, Answer: 118.10
Rationale: Archerfield Aerodrome's CTAF frequency is
118.10 MHz, which must be monitored when operating in
the vicinity.
9. Operating RPAS through fog is permitted under CASR
Part 101:
Answer: No
Rationale: Fog significantly reduces visibility and creates
unsafe operating conditions. Standard operating
conditions require the pilot to maintain visual contact
with the aircraft.
10. ALARP stands for:
Answer: As Low As Reasonably Practical
Rationale: ALARP is a risk management principle requiring
risks to be reduced to a level that is as low as reasonably
practical, balancing safety against time, money, and
effort.
11. The Movement Area of an aerodrome is measured
3NM out from:
Answer: The Runway & Taxiways
