CPAER - AIR LAW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Canadian Air Regulations (CARs) are made under the authority of - Answers -the
Aeronautics Act
Which authorities can request aircraft documentation? - Answers -A peace officer, The
Minister, or an immigration officer.
A certified aerodrome is - Answers -inspected and maintained to TC requirements, and
the current status is advertised in the CFS.
Unpaved runways at aerodromes must be marked with - Answers -solid orange or
striped orange and white cone shaped markers visible from both the ground and air at
not more than 90 meters (300 feet) apart along each side of the runway.
Those parts of an airport or aerodrome used for the surface movement of aircraft are
the - Answers -maneuvering area and apron(s).
A standard windsock will fly horizontal in a wind of . . . . . knots or greater. - Answers -15
The maneuvering area is - Answers -those parts of the aerodrome intended for taxiing,
taking off and landing of aircraft.
The standard circuit is at 1 000 feet - Answers -AGL and left turns.
If an aerodrome/airport uses a circuit pattern that is non-standard it will be listed in
the . . . - Answers -CFS
The minimum equipment required for an aircraft in order for a pilot to request special
VFR is...
a.a Mode C transponder and two-way radio communication.
b.GPS/GNSS and two-way radio communication.
c.a Mode C transponder.
d.two-way radio communication. - Answers -D
Explanation: A transponder is not required for SVFR. Only the class of control zone
effects the requirements for a transponder (Class C requires a mode C transponder,
Class D and E may require a transponder—mode C if specified).
Under which circumstances can a pilot make a request for special VFR?
a.To proceed into a control zone when clear of cloud and a visibility of not less than 1
NM exists.
b.When an aeroplane is departing from an aerodrome at night with a visibility of at least
1 SM.
c.To proceed into a control zone when clear of cloud and a visibility of not less than 1
SM exists.
,d.When already inside a control zone and the weather goes below VFR minimums. -
Answers -C
No person shall operate an aircraft over a forest fire area or over any area that is
located within . . .
a.10 NM at an altitude of less than 3 000 feet AGL or in any airspace that is described in
a NOTAM.
b.any airspace that is described in a NOTAM.
c.5 NM at an altitude of less than 3 000 feet AGL.
d.5 NM at an altitude of less than 3 000 feet AGL or in any airspace that is described in
a NOTAM. - Answers -D
No person shall act as a flight crew member . . .
a.in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life
or property of any person.
b.if suffering or likely to suffer from fatigue.
c.while under the influence of alcohol.
d.all of the above are correct. - Answers -D
On descent into a airport the aeroplane is overtaking another aeroplane which is also on
the descent. According to the CARs . . . - Answers -pass the other aeroplane well to the
right.
No person shall leave an engine of an aircraft running unless . . .
a.there is someone nearby.
b.the aircraft is only idling.
c.a licensed pilot is at the controls.
d.a pilot's seat is occupied by a person who is competent to control the aircraft. -
Answers -D
No person operating an aircraft shall permit the fueling of the aircraft while an engine is
running . . .
a.when passengers are embarking or disembarking unless section CAR 704.33 and
705.40 are complied with.
b.when passengers are on board the aircraft unless section 704.33 and 705.40 are
complied with.
c.while not complying with the rules and procedures set out in the companies operations
manual.
d.for any of the above. - Answers -D
An airplane shall be deemed to be operated over a built-up area or over an open-air
assembly of persons if . . . - Answers -1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a
horizontal radius of 2000 feet
,Except for the purposes of taking off, approach, or landing, no person shall operate an
airplane over a built-up area at an altitude lower than . . . - Answers -1000 feet above
the highest obstacle
When two aircraft are converging at the same altitude . . .
a.both aircraft shall alter their heading to the left.
b.gliders and balloons shall give way to an airship.
c.balloons shall give way to gliders.
d.power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to airships, gliders and balloons. -
Answers -D
When two aircraft are approaching head-on - Answers -each aircraft shall alter their
heading to the right.
While conducting aerobatic maneuvers visibility must be at least
a.5 miles or the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet ASL.
b.3 miles and the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet ASL.
c.5 miles and the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet AGL.
d.3 miles and the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet AGL. - Answers -D
When conducting aerobatic maneuvers with a passenger on board the PIC must have
previously engaged in . . .
a.10 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 20 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 5 hour of conducting aerobatic maneuvers
in the preceding six months.
b.10 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 20 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 1 hour of conducting aerobatic maneuvers
in the preceding six months.
c.5 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 10 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 5 hours of conducting aerobatic
maneuvers in the preceding six months.
d.20 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 20 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 1 hour of conducting aerobatic maneuvers
in the preceding six months. - Answers -B
No person shall operate an aircraft below 10 000 feet ASL at greater than . . .
a.200 KIAS.
b.200 KTAS.
c.250 KTAS.
d.250 KIAS. - Answers -D
Mandatory cruising altitudes start at - Answers -3000 feet AGL
What is the standard vertical separation minima that ATC must apply between aircraft
above FL290 outside RVSM airspace? - Answers -2000 feet
, Explanation: Even though the cruising levels are spaced 4 000 feet apart, above FL290,
they result in a vertical separation of 2 000 feet. For e.g. a pilot on a magnetic track of
090° chooses to fly FL290 (or any 4 000 feet higher). Another pilot on a magnetic track
of 270 chooses to fly at FL310 (or any 4 000 feet higher). Their vertical distance from
each other then is 2 000 feet.
A VFR cross country is planned with a magnetic track of 360° in the Southern Domestic
Airspace. Which cruising altitude is legal for the direction of flight?
a.5 000 feet ASL.
b.7 500 feet ASL.
c.4 500 feet ASL
d.6 000 feet ASL - Answers -B
Explanation: West is best, 180 to 359; East is least, 000/360 to 179
A VFR cross country is planned with a magnetic track of 180° in the Southern Domestic
Airspace. Which cruising altitude is legal for the direction of flight?
a.4 000 feet ASL
b.5 500 feet ASL
c.5 000 feet ASL
d.6 500 feet ASL - Answers -D
Explanation: West is best, 180 to 359; East is least, 000/360 to 179
It is recommended after drinking for a pilot not to fly for a period of at least . . . . . hours.
a.8
b.24
c.36
d.12 - Answers -24
Aircraft critical surfaces include . . .
a.wings and flight control surfaces.
b.rotors and propellers.
c.horizontal and vertical stabilizers.
d.all of the above. - Answers -D
If two aircraft are converging head-on - Answers -both should alter heading to the right
In the Southern Domestic Airspace the cruising altitudes are based on . . .
In the Northern Domestic Airspace they are based on . . . - Answers -SDA: magnetic
track
NDA: true track
Flight levels are expressed in - Answers -thousands of feet
The altimeter setting used in the Altimeter-setting Region is - Answers -the setting of the
nearest station en route, unless in high level airspace.
Canadian Air Regulations (CARs) are made under the authority of - Answers -the
Aeronautics Act
Which authorities can request aircraft documentation? - Answers -A peace officer, The
Minister, or an immigration officer.
A certified aerodrome is - Answers -inspected and maintained to TC requirements, and
the current status is advertised in the CFS.
Unpaved runways at aerodromes must be marked with - Answers -solid orange or
striped orange and white cone shaped markers visible from both the ground and air at
not more than 90 meters (300 feet) apart along each side of the runway.
Those parts of an airport or aerodrome used for the surface movement of aircraft are
the - Answers -maneuvering area and apron(s).
A standard windsock will fly horizontal in a wind of . . . . . knots or greater. - Answers -15
The maneuvering area is - Answers -those parts of the aerodrome intended for taxiing,
taking off and landing of aircraft.
The standard circuit is at 1 000 feet - Answers -AGL and left turns.
If an aerodrome/airport uses a circuit pattern that is non-standard it will be listed in
the . . . - Answers -CFS
The minimum equipment required for an aircraft in order for a pilot to request special
VFR is...
a.a Mode C transponder and two-way radio communication.
b.GPS/GNSS and two-way radio communication.
c.a Mode C transponder.
d.two-way radio communication. - Answers -D
Explanation: A transponder is not required for SVFR. Only the class of control zone
effects the requirements for a transponder (Class C requires a mode C transponder,
Class D and E may require a transponder—mode C if specified).
Under which circumstances can a pilot make a request for special VFR?
a.To proceed into a control zone when clear of cloud and a visibility of not less than 1
NM exists.
b.When an aeroplane is departing from an aerodrome at night with a visibility of at least
1 SM.
c.To proceed into a control zone when clear of cloud and a visibility of not less than 1
SM exists.
,d.When already inside a control zone and the weather goes below VFR minimums. -
Answers -C
No person shall operate an aircraft over a forest fire area or over any area that is
located within . . .
a.10 NM at an altitude of less than 3 000 feet AGL or in any airspace that is described in
a NOTAM.
b.any airspace that is described in a NOTAM.
c.5 NM at an altitude of less than 3 000 feet AGL.
d.5 NM at an altitude of less than 3 000 feet AGL or in any airspace that is described in
a NOTAM. - Answers -D
No person shall act as a flight crew member . . .
a.in such a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger the life
or property of any person.
b.if suffering or likely to suffer from fatigue.
c.while under the influence of alcohol.
d.all of the above are correct. - Answers -D
On descent into a airport the aeroplane is overtaking another aeroplane which is also on
the descent. According to the CARs . . . - Answers -pass the other aeroplane well to the
right.
No person shall leave an engine of an aircraft running unless . . .
a.there is someone nearby.
b.the aircraft is only idling.
c.a licensed pilot is at the controls.
d.a pilot's seat is occupied by a person who is competent to control the aircraft. -
Answers -D
No person operating an aircraft shall permit the fueling of the aircraft while an engine is
running . . .
a.when passengers are embarking or disembarking unless section CAR 704.33 and
705.40 are complied with.
b.when passengers are on board the aircraft unless section 704.33 and 705.40 are
complied with.
c.while not complying with the rules and procedures set out in the companies operations
manual.
d.for any of the above. - Answers -D
An airplane shall be deemed to be operated over a built-up area or over an open-air
assembly of persons if . . . - Answers -1000 feet above the highest obstacle within a
horizontal radius of 2000 feet
,Except for the purposes of taking off, approach, or landing, no person shall operate an
airplane over a built-up area at an altitude lower than . . . - Answers -1000 feet above
the highest obstacle
When two aircraft are converging at the same altitude . . .
a.both aircraft shall alter their heading to the left.
b.gliders and balloons shall give way to an airship.
c.balloons shall give way to gliders.
d.power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft shall give way to airships, gliders and balloons. -
Answers -D
When two aircraft are approaching head-on - Answers -each aircraft shall alter their
heading to the right.
While conducting aerobatic maneuvers visibility must be at least
a.5 miles or the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet ASL.
b.3 miles and the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet ASL.
c.5 miles and the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet AGL.
d.3 miles and the maneuvers conducted above 2 000 feet AGL. - Answers -D
When conducting aerobatic maneuvers with a passenger on board the PIC must have
previously engaged in . . .
a.10 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 20 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 5 hour of conducting aerobatic maneuvers
in the preceding six months.
b.10 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 20 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 1 hour of conducting aerobatic maneuvers
in the preceding six months.
c.5 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 10 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 5 hours of conducting aerobatic
maneuvers in the preceding six months.
d.20 hours dual flight instruction in conducting of aerobatic maneuvers or 20 hours
conducting aerobatic maneuvers and at least 1 hour of conducting aerobatic maneuvers
in the preceding six months. - Answers -B
No person shall operate an aircraft below 10 000 feet ASL at greater than . . .
a.200 KIAS.
b.200 KTAS.
c.250 KTAS.
d.250 KIAS. - Answers -D
Mandatory cruising altitudes start at - Answers -3000 feet AGL
What is the standard vertical separation minima that ATC must apply between aircraft
above FL290 outside RVSM airspace? - Answers -2000 feet
, Explanation: Even though the cruising levels are spaced 4 000 feet apart, above FL290,
they result in a vertical separation of 2 000 feet. For e.g. a pilot on a magnetic track of
090° chooses to fly FL290 (or any 4 000 feet higher). Another pilot on a magnetic track
of 270 chooses to fly at FL310 (or any 4 000 feet higher). Their vertical distance from
each other then is 2 000 feet.
A VFR cross country is planned with a magnetic track of 360° in the Southern Domestic
Airspace. Which cruising altitude is legal for the direction of flight?
a.5 000 feet ASL.
b.7 500 feet ASL.
c.4 500 feet ASL
d.6 000 feet ASL - Answers -B
Explanation: West is best, 180 to 359; East is least, 000/360 to 179
A VFR cross country is planned with a magnetic track of 180° in the Southern Domestic
Airspace. Which cruising altitude is legal for the direction of flight?
a.4 000 feet ASL
b.5 500 feet ASL
c.5 000 feet ASL
d.6 500 feet ASL - Answers -D
Explanation: West is best, 180 to 359; East is least, 000/360 to 179
It is recommended after drinking for a pilot not to fly for a period of at least . . . . . hours.
a.8
b.24
c.36
d.12 - Answers -24
Aircraft critical surfaces include . . .
a.wings and flight control surfaces.
b.rotors and propellers.
c.horizontal and vertical stabilizers.
d.all of the above. - Answers -D
If two aircraft are converging head-on - Answers -both should alter heading to the right
In the Southern Domestic Airspace the cruising altitudes are based on . . .
In the Northern Domestic Airspace they are based on . . . - Answers -SDA: magnetic
track
NDA: true track
Flight levels are expressed in - Answers -thousands of feet
The altimeter setting used in the Altimeter-setting Region is - Answers -the setting of the
nearest station en route, unless in high level airspace.
