Drone Basic Exam (RPAS): Airspace classes and restricted airspace

All 14 questions in this test

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1. How many classes of airspace are used in Canadian Domestic Airspace?

   1. Four, lettered A to D
   2. Six, lettered A to F
   3. Five, lettered A to E
   4. Seven, lettered A to G

2. In which airspace classes is a transponder always required?

   1. Classes F and G only
   2. Classes A, B and C
   3. Classes D and E only
   4. Classes C, D and E

3. An airport's Class D control zone has its tower closed for the night. What does the airspace become?

   1. Class B controlled airspace
   2. Class E controlled airspace
   3. Class G uncontrolled airspace
   4. Class F advisory airspace

4. Class E airspace that is not around an airport often starts at what height?

   1. 700 ft AGL
   2. 3,000 ft AGL
   3. 400 ft AGL
   4. 100 ft AGL

5. In the NRC Drone Site Selection Tool, what does an area shaded red mean?

   1. Drone flight is prohibited there
   2. A NOTAM is active there for the current day
   3. Permission from an authority is needed there
   4. Extra caution is advised for other air traffic

6. Your drone stops responding and drifts toward a nearby control zone. What must you do?

   1. Immediately notify the air traffic control unit or flight service station
   2. Follow it in a vehicle and report only if someone is hurt
   3. Notify Transport Canada only if the drone ends up being damaged
   4. Wait until it has landed, then file a written report within 7 days

7. On a chart you see an area labelled CYR 204. What is it?

   1. Class F restricted airspace, closed without the user agency's approval
   2. A control zone around a certified airport with a tower
   3. A parachute landing area that is active only on weekends
   4. Class F advisory airspace you may enter after a radio call

8. Which publication gives the official limits of each airspace class in Canada?

   1. The Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH)
   2. The drone's manufacturer flight manual
   3. The Canada Flight Supplement (CFS)
   4. The Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IX

9. From what height does a typical Class C or D control zone begin?

   1. From the ground surface
   2. From 3,000 ft above the ground
   3. From 1,200 ft above the ground
   4. From 700 ft above the ground

10. Which class is uncontrolled airspace, the normal place for basic drone operations?

    1. Class E
    2. Class C
    3. Class D
    4. Class G

11. What is a NOTAM?

    1. A weather forecast issued for one airport only
    2. A notice about temporary changes or hazards for pilots
    3. A licence needed to fly near an airport at night
    4. A list of registered drones in a given region

12. Near a forest fire, which airspace is closed to all aircraft, drones included?

    1. Below 3,000 ft AGL within 5 NM of the fire area
    2. Below 400 ft AGL within 3 NM of the fire area
    3. Only the airspace directly above the flames
    4. Below 1,000 ft AGL within 1 NM of the fire area

13. Your site lies inside a CYA area used for hang gliding. What applies?

    1. You must get written permission from NAV CANADA before flight
    2. You may not fly at all without an SFOC from Transport Canada
    3. You must equip your drone with a transponder before flight
    4. You may fly, but should plan for the extra low-level traffic

14. For drone operations, which classes count as controlled airspace?

    1. Only Class F restricted areas
    2. Classes C, D, F and G
    3. Classes A, B, C, D and E
    4. Classes A, B and C only