CANADIAN PPL GROUND AIR TEST EXAM
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
In which direction will the centre of gravity move as fuel is consumed? -
ANSWERS-You can check the previous calculations to see if the CofG has moved
forward or aft, for takeoff vs landing, you will be able to see the forward or aft
movement as the fuel is drained
How will an excessive aft centre of gravity affect the aircraft? - ANSWERS-If the
CofG is too far aft the aircraft while spinning may not be able to recover due to
the fact you may not be able to pitch the nose back down. This will also mean
that the stall speed will be lower. You will use less than usual back pressure on
takeoff and landing. There is an increased risk of tail strikes.
How will an excessive forward centre of gravity affect the aircraft? - ANSWERS-If
the CofG is too far forward there is a chance of wheelbarrowing during takeoff
and landing as well as a need for excessive back pressure on takeoff and
landing. This also means the stall speed is higher.
,How will the TAS be affected by CofG - ANSWERS-With a further aft CofG there
is a higher TAS
What are the VFR cruising altitudes? Are they based off of true track or
magnetic track? - ANSWERS-Magnetic track. 000*-179* odd thousands plus
500'. 180*-359* Even thousands plus 500'
What are the regulations for flying over water? - ANSWERS-Beyond gliding
distance, a flotation device must be provided for all passengers on board
What is the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace? -
ANSWERS-Controlled airspace is airspace that has air traffic service provided
What are the VFR minimums? - ANSWERS-VFR uncontrolled above 1000' AGL:
1mile day, 3miles night, 2000' horizontally from cloud 500' vertically.
VFR uncontrolled below 1000' AGL: 2mile day, 3 miles night.
Clear of cloud
VFR controlled: 3 miles day or night, 1 mile horizontally from cloud, 500'
vertically.
, How long is the CofA valid for? - ANSWERS-The CofA is valid indefinitely
What can temporarily invalidate the CofA? - ANSWERS-Failure to follow
airworthiness directives, repair defects, operate the aircraft outside of POH
limits or contrary to the POH, any major or minor accident, failure to follow
maintenance and inspection intervals.
How often must the CofA be re-validated - ANSWERS-Yearly by sending in an
annual airworthiness inspection report to the ministry.
Is a CofA issued for amateur built aircraft? - ANSWERS-No a flight permit is
issued for these types of aircraft
Define basic empty weight - ANSWERS-Basic empty weight is the empty weight
of the aircraft which includes all optional equipment, unusable fuel and full oil.
Define maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) - ANSWERS-The maximum takeoff
weight is the maximum approved weight at which a takeoff roll can be
commenced (determined by the manufacturer)
How does the MTOW differ from the max ramp weight? - ANSWERS-The
maximum ramp weight of the aircraft will usually be equal or higher due to the
fact it also includes the weight of fuel used for start, taxi and runup
WITH CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST 2025 ALREADY GRADED A+
In which direction will the centre of gravity move as fuel is consumed? -
ANSWERS-You can check the previous calculations to see if the CofG has moved
forward or aft, for takeoff vs landing, you will be able to see the forward or aft
movement as the fuel is drained
How will an excessive aft centre of gravity affect the aircraft? - ANSWERS-If the
CofG is too far aft the aircraft while spinning may not be able to recover due to
the fact you may not be able to pitch the nose back down. This will also mean
that the stall speed will be lower. You will use less than usual back pressure on
takeoff and landing. There is an increased risk of tail strikes.
How will an excessive forward centre of gravity affect the aircraft? - ANSWERS-If
the CofG is too far forward there is a chance of wheelbarrowing during takeoff
and landing as well as a need for excessive back pressure on takeoff and
landing. This also means the stall speed is higher.
,How will the TAS be affected by CofG - ANSWERS-With a further aft CofG there
is a higher TAS
What are the VFR cruising altitudes? Are they based off of true track or
magnetic track? - ANSWERS-Magnetic track. 000*-179* odd thousands plus
500'. 180*-359* Even thousands plus 500'
What are the regulations for flying over water? - ANSWERS-Beyond gliding
distance, a flotation device must be provided for all passengers on board
What is the difference between controlled and uncontrolled airspace? -
ANSWERS-Controlled airspace is airspace that has air traffic service provided
What are the VFR minimums? - ANSWERS-VFR uncontrolled above 1000' AGL:
1mile day, 3miles night, 2000' horizontally from cloud 500' vertically.
VFR uncontrolled below 1000' AGL: 2mile day, 3 miles night.
Clear of cloud
VFR controlled: 3 miles day or night, 1 mile horizontally from cloud, 500'
vertically.
, How long is the CofA valid for? - ANSWERS-The CofA is valid indefinitely
What can temporarily invalidate the CofA? - ANSWERS-Failure to follow
airworthiness directives, repair defects, operate the aircraft outside of POH
limits or contrary to the POH, any major or minor accident, failure to follow
maintenance and inspection intervals.
How often must the CofA be re-validated - ANSWERS-Yearly by sending in an
annual airworthiness inspection report to the ministry.
Is a CofA issued for amateur built aircraft? - ANSWERS-No a flight permit is
issued for these types of aircraft
Define basic empty weight - ANSWERS-Basic empty weight is the empty weight
of the aircraft which includes all optional equipment, unusable fuel and full oil.
Define maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) - ANSWERS-The maximum takeoff
weight is the maximum approved weight at which a takeoff roll can be
commenced (determined by the manufacturer)
How does the MTOW differ from the max ramp weight? - ANSWERS-The
maximum ramp weight of the aircraft will usually be equal or higher due to the
fact it also includes the weight of fuel used for start, taxi and runup
