Drone Advanced Exam (RPAS): Airports, heliports and aerodrome traffic

All 14 questions in this test

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1. Unless the CFS says otherwise, which way do aircraft fly the circuit at an uncontrolled aerodrome?

   1. Straight in only, with no turns
   2. Right-hand, with all turns to the right
   3. Whichever way the wind blows
   4. Left-hand, with all turns to the left

2. What must aircraft operating inside a Mandatory Frequency (MF) area have?

   1. An instrument flight rating for the pilot
   2. A transponder set to code 7600
   3. A working radio for two-way communication
   4. A flight plan filed in advance with ATC

3. At what height do propeller aeroplanes normally fly the circuit at an uncontrolled aerodrome?

   1. 5,000 ft above sea level
   2. 2,500 ft above aerodrome elevation
   3. 1,000 ft above aerodrome elevation
   4. 400 ft above aerodrome elevation

4. Under TC's generic established procedure, whom should you contact before flying near an aerodrome?

   1. The local member of Parliament
   2. The nearest drone retailer
   3. The aerodrome operator
   4. The Transportation Safety Board

5. What does the generic procedure recommend you monitor while flying near an aerodrome?

   1. The drone manufacturer's social media page
   2. The airport's public Wi-Fi network for announcements
   3. The local commercial radio station for traffic news
   4. The aerodrome traffic frequency listed in the CFS or VNC

6. An advanced pilot wants to fly 2 NM from a certified airport in Class G. What must the operation follow?

   1. A NOTAM that the pilot files personally for the flight
   2. The airport's noise bylaw for aircraft operations
   3. The established procedure for that airport
   4. The procedure for the nearest military aerodrome

7. Can an aerodrome operator forbid drone flights in the airspace around the aerodrome?

   1. No, they control their land, but not the airspace
   2. Yes, by charging a landing fee to drone operators
   3. Yes, within 5 NM of their runways in every direction
   4. Yes, if they post no-drone signs at all the gates

8. A runway is numbered 27. Roughly which magnetic direction does it face?

   1. 270°, toward the west
   2. 027°, toward the north-east
   3. 090°, toward the east
   4. 180°, toward the south

9. Why should drone pilots near an aerodrome watch especially for helicopters?

   1. They are not allowed to use uncontrolled aerodromes at all
   2. They may fly a lower circuit near the runway or go direct to pads
   3. They must always fly above 3,000 ft near any aerodrome
   4. They use the same 1,500 ft circuit as large jet aircraft

10. Where would you find a published RPAS procedure for a certified airport?

    1. In the PRO section of the current CFS
    2. In the manufacturer's quick-start guide for the drone
    3. In the airport's annual financial report to Ottawa
    4. On the back of your drone's registration certificate

11. What frequency is normally the ATF at an uncontrolled aerodrome that has no UNICOM?

    1. 118.0 MHz
    2. 121.5 MHz
    3. 123.2 MHz
    4. 126.7 MHz

12. In the CFS, which entry identifies a military aerodrome?

    1. Reg
    2. PRO
    3. Cert
    4. Mil

13. What is required to fly within 3 NM of an aerodrome operated by the Minister of National Defence?

    1. Only a call to NAV CANADA's flight information centre
    2. Only an advanced certificate and a 922.04 drone
    3. Nothing, as long as the base is closed that day
    4. Authorization from the Department of National Defence

14. While you fly near an uncontrolled aerodrome, a small plane joins the circuit. What does TC recommend?

    1. Land the drone and reassess the situation
    2. Keep flying, since you were there first
    3. Fly toward the runway so the pilot sees you
    4. Climb above the plane so it can pass beneath