RPL/PPL Study Guide Vol 2 - CASA Sample RPL Examination Questions with Correct Answers

AIP ENR 1.2 para 2.5 VFRG 3.8 To maintain VMC when flying OCTA at 4,500ft AMSL the minimum horizontal separation from cloud is - [a] clear of cloud [b] 1500m [c] 5km [d] 8km Correct Answer [b] 1,500m CAR 161 [2] & 162 [1] VFRG 1.71 While cruising at A065 OCTA you notice that another aircraft is converging on you from the left at the same level. What actions should you take? [a] you should give way to the other aircraft [b] you should descend to pass under the other aircraft [c] you should maintain your present height and heading but be prepared to take action to avert a collision if necessary [d] you should climb to pass over the other aircraft Correct Answer [c] you should maintain your present height and heading but be prepared to take action to avert a collision if necessary CAAP 166-1(0) page 14 para 4.9 VFRG 3.37 At a non-towered aerodrome, the latest position at which an aircraft can be expected to join the circuit is - [a] on the upwind leg [b] on the base leg [c] on the crosswind leg [d] on the downwind leg Correct Answer [d] on the downwind leg AIP ENR 1.1 para 10.3.1 VFRG 3.48 You are planning to take-off from a non-controlled aerodrome in an aircraft having a MTOW of 750kg, and have just lined up at the beginning of the runway. Another aircraft of the same type has just taken off from the same 1900 metre runway. The earliest you can commence your take-off is when the other aircraft is airborne and at least: [a] 600m ahead of the following aircraft [b] 1,800m ahead of the following aircraft [c] 600m from the beginning of the runway [d] 1,800m from the beginning of the run way Correct Answer [a] 600m ahead of the following aircraft CAR 255 [3] [a] VFRG 1.16 The Regulation regarding smoking in aircraft states that smoking is prohibited - [a] in all Australian registered aircraft [b] during flight below 1,500 feet AGL [c] if the person smoking occupies a control seat [d] during take-off or landing Correct Answer [d] during take-off or landing AIP ENR 1.1 para 4.2 VFRG 3.1 A VFR flight within Australia is normally restricted to operations: [a] below FL200 [b] below 10,000 feet AMSL [c] outside controlled airspace [d] in other than Class A controlled airspace Correct Answer [d] in other than Class A controlled airspace AIP ENR page 1.7-4 [Figure 1] VFRG 3.4 At what stage of a flight should you change from area QNH to local QNH (if available) when descending from A075? [a] at the commencement of descent [b] at the top of climb [c] when entering controlled airspace [d] in the circuit prior to landing Correct Answer [a] at the commencement of descent AIP ENR 1.2 para 2.5 VFRG 3.8 You plan to fly OCTA on a VFR flight at a cruising level of 2,500 feet. To maintain VMC at your selected altitude the minimum vertical separation from cloud is - [a] clear of cloud [b] 500ft [c] 1,000ft