Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
What are the 5 things you must do when intercepted by a Military aircraft? - ANS1) Follow
Instructions
2) Respond to Signals
3) If possible, notify the appropriate ATS
4) Attempt Contact on 121.5
5) Squawk Mode A 7700 is capable
When is high altitude training required in a commercial air carrier? (3 Criteria) - ANS1)
Before Assignment on a pressurized aircraft
2) When operating above 13,000'
3) Every 3 years after completing initial training
In terms of duty time, how does required travelling for the purpose of position affect the
pilots duty time? - ANSIf the time for positioning is required after completion of a flight and
is in excess of the flight crew member's max duty time then an additional rest period of at
least equal to half of the time spent travelling is required.
What is the definition of a large aircraft? - ANSAn Aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566lbs or
more
What airspace is a transponder required? - ANSClass A, B, C, and any D or E airspace that is
specified as transponder airspace in the Designated Airspace Handbook
When you're on an IFR flight plan and your ETA changes by more than ______ than you
have to advise ATC - ANS3 Minutes
A Flight crew member in a 704 or 705 operation requires _____ rest period(s) of at least 36
consecutive hours within each period of _____ consecutive days or one period of at least
_____ calendar days within each _____ consecutive days. - ANS1 rest period in 7
consecutive days
3 calendar days in 17 consecutive days
A turbo -jet aircraft or turbofan aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566 pounds or more operating
under Part VII operations must have a _____ in order to legally take-off. - ANSA third
standby attitude indicator
What is the rule for lowest usable flight levels and altimeter setting? - ANS29.92" or Higher -
FL180 Lowest Usable
29.91" to 28.92" - FL190 Lowest Usable
28.91" to 27.92" - FL200 Lowest Usable
How long does an air operator have to keep a copy of an operational flight plan, including all
and any amendments? - ANSNot less than 90 days
What is the maximum distance that can be flown in an informal operational flight plan -
ANS25nm or less
When calculating the landing distance required to dispatch an aircraft, you may account for
no more than _____ of the headwind and no less than _____ of the tailwind. - ANS50%
150%
How do you calculate how many flight attendants that are required for a flight? - ANS1
Flight Attendant per 40 Passengers or for each portion of such a unit.
1) 1-40 Passengers = 1 Flight Attendant
2) 41-80 Passengers = 2 Flight Attendants
,Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
3) 81+ Passengers = 1 Flight Attendant per 40 group of passengers.
i.e 155 Passengers would only be 4 because it "broke into" the next group of 40.
OR
1 Flight Attendant per 50 Passengers or for each each portion of such a unit.
Depends on what the Air Operator selects as ration in respect of the aeroplane model.
A pilot working in a 705 operation must completed how many hours upon the completion of
a PPC? - ANS75 hours in 90 days
In order to be eligble to act as PIC of an aircraft in a 705 operation on a particular route or
into a particular aerodome, they must have completed what? (2 Options) - ANS1) Acted as a
flight crew member on the flight deck or as an observer within the last 12 months along that
particular route or into that particular aerodrome, or
2) Have received the required training and demonstrated adequate knowledge
How do you calculate the first aid kit requirements? - ANS1) 0-50 = 1 Kit
2) 51-150 = 2 kits
3) 151-250 = 3 kits
4) 251+ = 4 kits
If issued a speed change, then you are required to maintain that speed to: - ANS+/- 10 KIAS
What is the maximum flight duty time for a pilot on call? - ANS100 hours in 30 days
In order to fly IFR, the pitot-static system must have been calibrated with in the last: - ANS24
months
Whos duty is it to report "unforeseen operation circumstances" to the Minister? - ANSThe air
operator ASAP
When Operating an aircraft above FL250 in a pressurized aircraft in an air transport service;
the aircraft must carry sufficient oxygen to supply the crew for a minimum of how many
hours? - ANS2
When does the Pilot at the controls have to wear an oxygen mask? - ANS1) At all times while
operating at cabin altitudes above 13,000'
2) if not equipped with quick donning masks and operated above FL250
3) Regardless of mask type, when operating above FL410
What is the maximum holding speed of a propeller driven aircraft? - ANS175 KIAS
A passenger oxygen briefing must be completed prior to passing what altitude in a
pressurized aircraft? - ANSFL250
How long must an air operator hold on to pilot training records? - ANSAt least 3 years
What is the rule for operating with an inoperative FDR?
,Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
and for an inoperative CVR? - ANSBoth Conditions are based on having no MEL
1) Maximum 90 days after the failure of the CVR and the FDR must be operative
2) Maximum of 90 days after the failure of the FDR and the CVR must be operative
In terms of controlled rest on the flight deck, when should all flight crew members be awake?
- ANS30 minutes before descent for landing into an aerodrome
What is an MEL based off of? - ANSThe Master MEL and the Procedures Manual for the
aircraft
Flight crew members of a 705 operation are requires on rest period of at least 36 hours within
each period of: - ANS7 consecutive days
in a 705 Operation, recurrent flight training is required every _____, and emergency
procedure training along with line checks are required every _____. - ANS1) 6 Months
2) 12 Months
What is an Apron? - ANSPart of an aerodrome, other than maneuvering area, intended for
loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, refueling, servicing, maintenance, parking,
etc
What is a maneuvering area? - ANSPart of an aerodrome, other than an apron, used for
takeoff and landing of an aircraft and movement of an aircraft for this purpose
(taxiway/runway).
What is a movement area? - ANSPart of an aerodrome for surface movement of aircraft
including maneuvering area and aprons.
to dispatch a 704 turbo-jet aircraft into a wet runway condition, the Landing Distance
Available must be _____ longer than the dry Landing Distance Available. - ANS1) 15%
in other words, the runway must be 115% of Dry LDA.
Only true if there is no published Wet LDA in an AFM
What is the lowest Decision Height for a Category 3A approach?
A Category 3B?
A Category 3C? - ANSA) 50' on the Radar Altimeter
B) 50' or less on the Radar Altimeter
c) No Decision Height, Auto Land
What is Class F Airspace? - ANSSpecial Use Airspace
Advisory or Restricted Airspace
Can be Controlled
Can be Uncontrolled
Combination of the Two
A Turbojet aircraft in a 705 that does not contain information for landing on a wet runway in
it's AFM and is planning to land into a wet runway. In order to be dispatched, the air operator
must increase the calculated runway requirements for an additional: - ANS15% of the dry
Landing Distance Available.
, Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
In other words, 115% of Dry LDA.
A Turbojet aircraft in a 705 operation may not be dispatched unless the landing distance
required at the destination or alternate is at most _____ of the available landing distance. -
ANS60%
As a note, it can be dispatched if the destination doesn't meet this requirement but the
alternate at the time of arrival does.
A turboprop aircraft (turbo-jet pr large aircraft) operated in a Commuter Operation may not
be dispatched unless the Landing Distance Required at the Alternate and Destination is at
most _____ of the Landing Distance Available - ANS70%
An Airplane may be left running only if:
(3 Criteria) - ANS1) Danger/Warning cones placed either side and in front of the props to
prevent people from walking into them are place.
2) Someone competent at the controls
3) The Aircraft is in the pilot's line of sight
When a PPC has lapsed for more than _____ than the initial requirements of the PPC must be
complied with. - ANS24 Months
Safe movement of passengers to and from the airplane is the responsibility of who? -
ANSThe Air Operator
What is required for a flight within or into the ADIZ? - ANSA defensive flight plan or
Itinerary
A low level airway is _____ airspace and extends from _____ to _____. - ANS1) Controlled
2) 2,200' AGL
3) 17,999' ASL
A control zone has a _____ radius and the normal vertical extent is up to _____. - ANS1)
7nm
2) 3,000 Above Aerodrome Elevation
A low level air route is _____ airspace and extends from _____ up to _____. - ANS1)
Uncontrolled
2) Surface of the earth
3) 17,999' ASL
What is the maximum speed below 3,000' AGL within 10nm of an aerodrome? - ANS200
KIAS
What is the maximum speed below 10,000' ASL? - ANS250 KIAS
In order to be a flight crew member on an aircraft in a commercial air service, the pilot must
have completed _____ takeoffs and _____ landings in the previous _____. - ANS3 takeoffs
and landings in the previous 90 days.
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
What are the 5 things you must do when intercepted by a Military aircraft? - ANS1) Follow
Instructions
2) Respond to Signals
3) If possible, notify the appropriate ATS
4) Attempt Contact on 121.5
5) Squawk Mode A 7700 is capable
When is high altitude training required in a commercial air carrier? (3 Criteria) - ANS1)
Before Assignment on a pressurized aircraft
2) When operating above 13,000'
3) Every 3 years after completing initial training
In terms of duty time, how does required travelling for the purpose of position affect the
pilots duty time? - ANSIf the time for positioning is required after completion of a flight and
is in excess of the flight crew member's max duty time then an additional rest period of at
least equal to half of the time spent travelling is required.
What is the definition of a large aircraft? - ANSAn Aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566lbs or
more
What airspace is a transponder required? - ANSClass A, B, C, and any D or E airspace that is
specified as transponder airspace in the Designated Airspace Handbook
When you're on an IFR flight plan and your ETA changes by more than ______ than you
have to advise ATC - ANS3 Minutes
A Flight crew member in a 704 or 705 operation requires _____ rest period(s) of at least 36
consecutive hours within each period of _____ consecutive days or one period of at least
_____ calendar days within each _____ consecutive days. - ANS1 rest period in 7
consecutive days
3 calendar days in 17 consecutive days
A turbo -jet aircraft or turbofan aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566 pounds or more operating
under Part VII operations must have a _____ in order to legally take-off. - ANSA third
standby attitude indicator
What is the rule for lowest usable flight levels and altimeter setting? - ANS29.92" or Higher -
FL180 Lowest Usable
29.91" to 28.92" - FL190 Lowest Usable
28.91" to 27.92" - FL200 Lowest Usable
How long does an air operator have to keep a copy of an operational flight plan, including all
and any amendments? - ANSNot less than 90 days
What is the maximum distance that can be flown in an informal operational flight plan -
ANS25nm or less
When calculating the landing distance required to dispatch an aircraft, you may account for
no more than _____ of the headwind and no less than _____ of the tailwind. - ANS50%
150%
How do you calculate how many flight attendants that are required for a flight? - ANS1
Flight Attendant per 40 Passengers or for each portion of such a unit.
1) 1-40 Passengers = 1 Flight Attendant
2) 41-80 Passengers = 2 Flight Attendants
,Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
3) 81+ Passengers = 1 Flight Attendant per 40 group of passengers.
i.e 155 Passengers would only be 4 because it "broke into" the next group of 40.
OR
1 Flight Attendant per 50 Passengers or for each each portion of such a unit.
Depends on what the Air Operator selects as ration in respect of the aeroplane model.
A pilot working in a 705 operation must completed how many hours upon the completion of
a PPC? - ANS75 hours in 90 days
In order to be eligble to act as PIC of an aircraft in a 705 operation on a particular route or
into a particular aerodome, they must have completed what? (2 Options) - ANS1) Acted as a
flight crew member on the flight deck or as an observer within the last 12 months along that
particular route or into that particular aerodrome, or
2) Have received the required training and demonstrated adequate knowledge
How do you calculate the first aid kit requirements? - ANS1) 0-50 = 1 Kit
2) 51-150 = 2 kits
3) 151-250 = 3 kits
4) 251+ = 4 kits
If issued a speed change, then you are required to maintain that speed to: - ANS+/- 10 KIAS
What is the maximum flight duty time for a pilot on call? - ANS100 hours in 30 days
In order to fly IFR, the pitot-static system must have been calibrated with in the last: - ANS24
months
Whos duty is it to report "unforeseen operation circumstances" to the Minister? - ANSThe air
operator ASAP
When Operating an aircraft above FL250 in a pressurized aircraft in an air transport service;
the aircraft must carry sufficient oxygen to supply the crew for a minimum of how many
hours? - ANS2
When does the Pilot at the controls have to wear an oxygen mask? - ANS1) At all times while
operating at cabin altitudes above 13,000'
2) if not equipped with quick donning masks and operated above FL250
3) Regardless of mask type, when operating above FL410
What is the maximum holding speed of a propeller driven aircraft? - ANS175 KIAS
A passenger oxygen briefing must be completed prior to passing what altitude in a
pressurized aircraft? - ANSFL250
How long must an air operator hold on to pilot training records? - ANSAt least 3 years
What is the rule for operating with an inoperative FDR?
,Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
and for an inoperative CVR? - ANSBoth Conditions are based on having no MEL
1) Maximum 90 days after the failure of the CVR and the FDR must be operative
2) Maximum of 90 days after the failure of the FDR and the CVR must be operative
In terms of controlled rest on the flight deck, when should all flight crew members be awake?
- ANS30 minutes before descent for landing into an aerodrome
What is an MEL based off of? - ANSThe Master MEL and the Procedures Manual for the
aircraft
Flight crew members of a 705 operation are requires on rest period of at least 36 hours within
each period of: - ANS7 consecutive days
in a 705 Operation, recurrent flight training is required every _____, and emergency
procedure training along with line checks are required every _____. - ANS1) 6 Months
2) 12 Months
What is an Apron? - ANSPart of an aerodrome, other than maneuvering area, intended for
loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, refueling, servicing, maintenance, parking,
etc
What is a maneuvering area? - ANSPart of an aerodrome, other than an apron, used for
takeoff and landing of an aircraft and movement of an aircraft for this purpose
(taxiway/runway).
What is a movement area? - ANSPart of an aerodrome for surface movement of aircraft
including maneuvering area and aprons.
to dispatch a 704 turbo-jet aircraft into a wet runway condition, the Landing Distance
Available must be _____ longer than the dry Landing Distance Available. - ANS1) 15%
in other words, the runway must be 115% of Dry LDA.
Only true if there is no published Wet LDA in an AFM
What is the lowest Decision Height for a Category 3A approach?
A Category 3B?
A Category 3C? - ANSA) 50' on the Radar Altimeter
B) 50' or less on the Radar Altimeter
c) No Decision Height, Auto Land
What is Class F Airspace? - ANSSpecial Use Airspace
Advisory or Restricted Airspace
Can be Controlled
Can be Uncontrolled
Combination of the Two
A Turbojet aircraft in a 705 that does not contain information for landing on a wet runway in
it's AFM and is planning to land into a wet runway. In order to be dispatched, the air operator
must increase the calculated runway requirements for an additional: - ANS15% of the dry
Landing Distance Available.
, Top Tips for Acing the Canadian ATPL SARON
Exam 2025/2026
Comprehensive Study Guide Current Updated
Edition 2025/2026
In other words, 115% of Dry LDA.
A Turbojet aircraft in a 705 operation may not be dispatched unless the landing distance
required at the destination or alternate is at most _____ of the available landing distance. -
ANS60%
As a note, it can be dispatched if the destination doesn't meet this requirement but the
alternate at the time of arrival does.
A turboprop aircraft (turbo-jet pr large aircraft) operated in a Commuter Operation may not
be dispatched unless the Landing Distance Required at the Alternate and Destination is at
most _____ of the Landing Distance Available - ANS70%
An Airplane may be left running only if:
(3 Criteria) - ANS1) Danger/Warning cones placed either side and in front of the props to
prevent people from walking into them are place.
2) Someone competent at the controls
3) The Aircraft is in the pilot's line of sight
When a PPC has lapsed for more than _____ than the initial requirements of the PPC must be
complied with. - ANS24 Months
Safe movement of passengers to and from the airplane is the responsibility of who? -
ANSThe Air Operator
What is required for a flight within or into the ADIZ? - ANSA defensive flight plan or
Itinerary
A low level airway is _____ airspace and extends from _____ to _____. - ANS1) Controlled
2) 2,200' AGL
3) 17,999' ASL
A control zone has a _____ radius and the normal vertical extent is up to _____. - ANS1)
7nm
2) 3,000 Above Aerodrome Elevation
A low level air route is _____ airspace and extends from _____ up to _____. - ANS1)
Uncontrolled
2) Surface of the earth
3) 17,999' ASL
What is the maximum speed below 3,000' AGL within 10nm of an aerodrome? - ANS200
KIAS
What is the maximum speed below 10,000' ASL? - ANS250 KIAS
In order to be a flight crew member on an aircraft in a commercial air service, the pilot must
have completed _____ takeoffs and _____ landings in the previous _____. - ANS3 takeoffs
and landings in the previous 90 days.
