Air Law Basic Reading Notes (Transport
Canada CPL) Questions and Answers
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What is the primary purpose of the Aeronautics Act?
✔✔ To provide the legal framework for regulating aviation in Canada.
Who has the authority to enforce aviation regulations in Canada?
✔✔ Transport Canada.
What is required for a pilot to operate an aircraft in controlled airspace?
✔✔ A valid pilot’s license and appropriate clearance from Air Traffic Control.
When must a pilot report an in-flight emergency?
✔✔ As soon as possible to Air Traffic Control.
What document must be carried on board every Canadian-registered aircraft?
✔✔ The aircraft’s Certificate of Registration.
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,Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight?
✔✔ The pilot-in-command.
What should a pilot do if they deviate from a clearance due to an emergency?
✔✔ Inform Air Traffic Control as soon as possible and justify the action.
How long must a pilot retain their personal flight logbook?
✔✔ At least five years.
What action must be taken if a pilot loses their license?
✔✔ Report the loss to Transport Canada and apply for a replacement.
When is a Special Flight Operations Certificate required?
✔✔ When conducting aerial work, airshows, or certain restricted operations.
What is the minimum visibility required for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace above 1,000 feet
AGL?
✔✔ One mile during daytime and three miles at night.
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, Who has the authority to close an airport for safety reasons?
✔✔ The Minister of Transport or the airport operator.
What must a pilot do if they accidentally enter Class F restricted airspace?
✔✔ Exit immediately and report the incursion to Air Traffic Control.
What is the consequence of operating an aircraft without a valid medical certificate?
✔✔ The pilot’s license is not valid, and they are not legally permitted to fly.
When must an aircraft be equipped with a functioning Mode C transponder?
✔✔ When operating in Class C or Class B airspace.
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with Airworthiness Directives?
✔✔ The aircraft owner or operator.
What is the purpose of the Canadian Aviation Regulations?
✔✔ To ensure the safe and efficient operation of aviation activities in Canada.
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Canada CPL) Questions and Answers
Latest Version 100% Pass
What is the primary purpose of the Aeronautics Act?
✔✔ To provide the legal framework for regulating aviation in Canada.
Who has the authority to enforce aviation regulations in Canada?
✔✔ Transport Canada.
What is required for a pilot to operate an aircraft in controlled airspace?
✔✔ A valid pilot’s license and appropriate clearance from Air Traffic Control.
When must a pilot report an in-flight emergency?
✔✔ As soon as possible to Air Traffic Control.
What document must be carried on board every Canadian-registered aircraft?
✔✔ The aircraft’s Certificate of Registration.
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,Who is responsible for ensuring an aircraft is airworthy before flight?
✔✔ The pilot-in-command.
What should a pilot do if they deviate from a clearance due to an emergency?
✔✔ Inform Air Traffic Control as soon as possible and justify the action.
How long must a pilot retain their personal flight logbook?
✔✔ At least five years.
What action must be taken if a pilot loses their license?
✔✔ Report the loss to Transport Canada and apply for a replacement.
When is a Special Flight Operations Certificate required?
✔✔ When conducting aerial work, airshows, or certain restricted operations.
What is the minimum visibility required for VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace above 1,000 feet
AGL?
✔✔ One mile during daytime and three miles at night.
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, Who has the authority to close an airport for safety reasons?
✔✔ The Minister of Transport or the airport operator.
What must a pilot do if they accidentally enter Class F restricted airspace?
✔✔ Exit immediately and report the incursion to Air Traffic Control.
What is the consequence of operating an aircraft without a valid medical certificate?
✔✔ The pilot’s license is not valid, and they are not legally permitted to fly.
When must an aircraft be equipped with a functioning Mode C transponder?
✔✔ When operating in Class C or Class B airspace.
Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with Airworthiness Directives?
✔✔ The aircraft owner or operator.
What is the purpose of the Canadian Aviation Regulations?
✔✔ To ensure the safe and efficient operation of aviation activities in Canada.
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