CPAER Air Law Exam 2026 Questions
and Answers
Basic CPL requirements: (3) - Correct answer-1. 18 years old
2. Cat 1 medical
3. 80 hours ground school
CPL hours requirements: - Correct answer-200 hours overall
100 PIC
20 XCountry PIC
CPL Dual Training Hours - Correct answer-65 Training hours
Min. 35 dual including:
5 hours night + 2 hours XCountry night
5 hours XCountry (Can include night hours)
20 hours instrument time (10 can be in a sim)
CPL Solo training hours - Correct answer-65 training hours
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,Min. 30 hours solo including:
25 hours improving flying skills
300nm XCountry including 3 landings at places other than departure
5 hours solo night including 10 t/o's and ldgs
What happens if you fail the written exam? - Correct answer-First failure 14 days,
second 30 days, third 30 days plus and additional 30 days for every failure, max
180 days
What is the age validity of a Cat 1 medical? - Correct answer-<40 = 12 months
>40 in single pilot op w/ pax = 6 months
>60 = 6 months
What are the ECG medical requirements? - Correct answer-1. At the first issue of
Cat 1 medical
2. Wishing 24 months prior to the medical exam when between 30 and 40
3. Over 40 every 12 months
Privileges of a CPL - Correct answer-Privileges of a PPL, fly commercial air
service (as long as you have required ratings) as PIC with one crew member or Co-
Pilot, be a flight instructor, and exercise the privileges of a VFR OTT rating.
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, Privileges of a PPL - Correct answer-Be PIC or co-pilot of a class or type they
have the required ratings for, PIC of an ultra-light a/c, PIC of any aircraft for the
use of flight training under a supervising instructor with no pax, and PIC for the
sole purpose of a flight test. NO HIRE OR REWARD.
When does night begin and end? - Correct answer-Period from the end of evening
civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight (6 degrees below the
horizon).
What requirements must be met for an aerodrome to be used at night? - Correct
answer-Must (land or water) have fixed white lights to mark t/o and ldg areas,
fixed red lights to mark unserviceable areas, and the windsock must be lighted.
VFR OTT: Requirements - Correct answer-1. Daytime during cruise only
2: 1000 feet vertically from cloud
3: Clouds layers must be 5000 ft apart
4. Cruise visibility must be 5nm
VFR OTT: Forecast Requirements - Correct answer-1. Cloud scattered or better
2. Ground vis >5m
3. No Precipitation, Thunderstorms, Fog, Snow, or Blowing Snow
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and Answers
Basic CPL requirements: (3) - Correct answer-1. 18 years old
2. Cat 1 medical
3. 80 hours ground school
CPL hours requirements: - Correct answer-200 hours overall
100 PIC
20 XCountry PIC
CPL Dual Training Hours - Correct answer-65 Training hours
Min. 35 dual including:
5 hours night + 2 hours XCountry night
5 hours XCountry (Can include night hours)
20 hours instrument time (10 can be in a sim)
CPL Solo training hours - Correct answer-65 training hours
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,Min. 30 hours solo including:
25 hours improving flying skills
300nm XCountry including 3 landings at places other than departure
5 hours solo night including 10 t/o's and ldgs
What happens if you fail the written exam? - Correct answer-First failure 14 days,
second 30 days, third 30 days plus and additional 30 days for every failure, max
180 days
What is the age validity of a Cat 1 medical? - Correct answer-<40 = 12 months
>40 in single pilot op w/ pax = 6 months
>60 = 6 months
What are the ECG medical requirements? - Correct answer-1. At the first issue of
Cat 1 medical
2. Wishing 24 months prior to the medical exam when between 30 and 40
3. Over 40 every 12 months
Privileges of a CPL - Correct answer-Privileges of a PPL, fly commercial air
service (as long as you have required ratings) as PIC with one crew member or Co-
Pilot, be a flight instructor, and exercise the privileges of a VFR OTT rating.
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, Privileges of a PPL - Correct answer-Be PIC or co-pilot of a class or type they
have the required ratings for, PIC of an ultra-light a/c, PIC of any aircraft for the
use of flight training under a supervising instructor with no pax, and PIC for the
sole purpose of a flight test. NO HIRE OR REWARD.
When does night begin and end? - Correct answer-Period from the end of evening
civil twilight to the beginning of morning civil twilight (6 degrees below the
horizon).
What requirements must be met for an aerodrome to be used at night? - Correct
answer-Must (land or water) have fixed white lights to mark t/o and ldg areas,
fixed red lights to mark unserviceable areas, and the windsock must be lighted.
VFR OTT: Requirements - Correct answer-1. Daytime during cruise only
2: 1000 feet vertically from cloud
3: Clouds layers must be 5000 ft apart
4. Cruise visibility must be 5nm
VFR OTT: Forecast Requirements - Correct answer-1. Cloud scattered or better
2. Ground vis >5m
3. No Precipitation, Thunderstorms, Fog, Snow, or Blowing Snow
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