RPL/PPL Study Guide Vol 2 - CASA
Sample RPL Examination Questions And
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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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
[d] 1,500m - ANS[a] clear of cloud
CAR 256 [3]
VFRG 1.16
Which of the following restrictions applies to the consumption of alcoholic liquor by pilots?
[a] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 8 hours prior to departure
[b] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 8 hours prior to flight planning
[c] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 12 hours prior to departure
[d] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor on the day of any proposed flight - ANS[a] a
pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 8 hours prior to departure
AIP ENR 1.5 para 12.1
VFRG 1.83
A steady red light signal directed at an aircraft in flight signifies to the pilot that:
[a] he/she must give way to other aircraft and continue circling
[b] he/she may land providing he/she is satisfied that no collision risk exists
[c] the aerodrome is unsafe - proceed to another aerodrome
[d] he/she should land immediately and report to the tower - ANS[a] he/she must give way to
other aircraft and continue circling
CAR 157 [4] [a]
VFRG 3.78
When may a pilot elect to fly at a height lower than 500 ft above the highest obstacle or terrain?
[a] when the aircraft is operating in class G airspace and not over populous areas
[b] when a clearance has been given by ATC
[c] in class G airspace outside the CTAF area
[d] through stress of weather - ANS[d] through stress of weather
CAO 20.9.4.2.3
VFRG 1.19
An aircraft with a maximum seating capacity of 6 is to be refuelled. Under which (of the
following) conditions are ambulatory passengers permitted to remain on board?
[a] under no circumstances
[b] providing the fuel being loaded is not AVGAS
[c] providing the fuel being loaded is AVTUR with an anti-static additive
[d] providing the aircraft and the refuelling equipment are connected to a common earthing point
- ANS[a] under no circumstances
Sample RPL Examination Questions And
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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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 - ANS[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
[d] 1,500m - ANS[a] clear of cloud
CAR 256 [3]
VFRG 1.16
Which of the following restrictions applies to the consumption of alcoholic liquor by pilots?
[a] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 8 hours prior to departure
[b] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 8 hours prior to flight planning
[c] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 12 hours prior to departure
[d] a pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor on the day of any proposed flight - ANS[a] a
pilot must not consume any alcoholic liquor during the 8 hours prior to departure
AIP ENR 1.5 para 12.1
VFRG 1.83
A steady red light signal directed at an aircraft in flight signifies to the pilot that:
[a] he/she must give way to other aircraft and continue circling
[b] he/she may land providing he/she is satisfied that no collision risk exists
[c] the aerodrome is unsafe - proceed to another aerodrome
[d] he/she should land immediately and report to the tower - ANS[a] he/she must give way to
other aircraft and continue circling
CAR 157 [4] [a]
VFRG 3.78
When may a pilot elect to fly at a height lower than 500 ft above the highest obstacle or terrain?
[a] when the aircraft is operating in class G airspace and not over populous areas
[b] when a clearance has been given by ATC
[c] in class G airspace outside the CTAF area
[d] through stress of weather - ANS[d] through stress of weather
CAO 20.9.4.2.3
VFRG 1.19
An aircraft with a maximum seating capacity of 6 is to be refuelled. Under which (of the
following) conditions are ambulatory passengers permitted to remain on board?
[a] under no circumstances
[b] providing the fuel being loaded is not AVGAS
[c] providing the fuel being loaded is AVTUR with an anti-static additive
[d] providing the aircraft and the refuelling equipment are connected to a common earthing point
- ANS[a] under no circumstances
