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RPAS Advanced Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: Aircraft must not fly over parks, reserves and refuges within … feet above ground level.


2,000
500
10,000
1,500

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Question 2: In Canada Domestic Airspace, how many letter classifications are there?


6
7
8
9

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Question 3: State the minimum visibility required to operate an RPA in controlled airspace


The weather must be good enough to keep the RPA in sight at all times
1 statute mile
2 statute miles
3 statute miles

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Question 4: Which class of airspace is uncontrolled


Class D
Class B
Class F
Class G

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Question 5: Indicate how the use of night vision goggles (NVGs) is prescribed in relation to detect and avoid capabilities


They can be used if the RPA is not equipped with lights
They can be used by a visual observer and pilot
They can be used by one of the crew members only
They do not provide an acceptable solution to provide detect and avoid capability unless there is another means of detecting all light in the visual spectrum.

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Question 6: Which of the following records is required to be kept by the owner of an RPAS, A. The time of each flight or series of flights B. The cumulative total air time C. Where applicable, the number of operating cycles or landings since the date of manufacture D. Particulars of any maintenance action, modification or repair


A, A, B, C
B, A, B, C, D
C, A, D
D, A, B

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Question 7: When can aircraft share the same airspace?


Always
Never
When given permission to
When there are less than 3 aircraft in the same airspace

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Question 8: In order to remain current, the small RPA pilot certificate holder must have completed one of the following


Completed a basic small RPA maintenance course within the past 24 months
Not crashed the small RPA in the past 12 months
Have no outstanding infractions or violations
Completed a flight review within 24 months conducted by a holder of a small RPA pilot certificate endorsed for flight reviews

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Question 9: Flight of a small RPA over persons under advanced operations structure is …


Allowed only if it is GPS connected
Allowed if the RPA is flown greater than 5000 ft AGL
Allowed if the RPA is flown greater than 1000 ft AGL
Strictly prohibited unless it has a defined RPAS safety assurance declaration from the manufacturer appropriate to your operation

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Question 10: Indicate the radius of how many nautical miles from the center of a controlled airport, can the control zones extend


1, 3, or 5 NM
10, 12 or 15 NM
4, 5, or 6 NM
5, 7, or 10 NM

Chapter: 2


Question 11: On a small multirotor RPA, pitch and roll maneuvers are produced by


Decreasing the motor RPM to all motor in short bursts
Increasing the motor RPM o one side of the RPA while decreasing the motor on the other side
Increasing the motor rpm on one side of the RPA while neutralizing the motor rpm on the other side
Extending the ailerons downwards

Chapter: 2


Question 12: Define “payload”


Systems or objects attached to the RPA to be dropped.
The total electrical current used by an RPA in flight
System or nonessential objects attracted to the RPA that performs a function of the mission
The voltage of the energy source that powers an RPA

Chapter: 2


Question 13: Vertical stabilizers and fins aid in?


Pitch control
Directional stability
Longitudinal stability
Altitude stability

Chapter: 2


Question 14: The ailerons on a small fixed-wing RPA are responsible for


Elevation control
Horizontal control
Longitudinal control
Lateral control

Chapter: 2


Question 15: From the statements below, select the one that represents a risk of compass error for a small RPA


The compass is installed upside down on the aircraft so as to not “see” the sky
The line of faith of the compass is aligned with the transverse axis of the RPA
The compass is installed within 40 cm of the LiPo battery
The compass is installed on a plexiglass structure

Chapter: 3


Question 16: What does the M stand for in the IM SAFE checklist?


medication
marijuana
meditation
manipulation

Chapter: 3


Question 17: Which of the following is an example of a physical factor that can affect the performance of a Remote Pilot and the safe operation of an RPAS?


Fatigue and stress
Task complexity
Communication skills
Weather conditions

Chapter: 3


Question 18: What is the term used to describe a state of mental or physical fatigue that can degrade a Remote Pilot's performance during an RPAS flight?


Hypoxia
Apathy
Burnout
Altitude sickness

Chapter: 3


Question 19: When assessing human factors in RPAS operations, what is the significance of individual differences among Remote Pilots?


Individual differences have no impact on RPAS operations
Individual differences can affect the compatibility of RPAS with different control systems
Individual differences can influence how Remote Pilots respond to stress and make decisions
Individual differences are only relevant during long-range RPAS flights

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Question 20: What is the Anti-Authority Attitude


Does not listen to instructions and rules
Listens to instructions and rules
Thinks that they will never cause an accident
Does not like other people not listening to them

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Question 21: During an RPAS flight, a Remote Pilot experiences increased workload and distractions, leading to errors. Which term best describes this situation?


Task saturation
Autonomous operation
Human-automation interaction
Operator complacency

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Question 22: Hyperventilation is a condition where


The level of carbon monoxide in the blood exceeds normal
The level of oxygen in the blood drops below normal
The level of carbon dioxide in the blood exceeds normal
The level of carbon dioxide in the blood drops below normal

Chapter: 3


Question 23: What is the recommended way to counter the effect of the blindspot in the eye


Fix the field of view, so as to detect small objects
Focus your attention on colour variations
Focus your attention on visual textures
Sweep the visual field from left to right and from right to left

Chapter: 4


Question 24: During the night, from which way does the land breeze blow?


From the land to the ocean
From the ocean to the land
From top to bottom
From bottom to top

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Question 25: When do up-valley and down-valley winds usually begin?


Mid-afternoon, evening
Morning, late-night
Mid-afternoon, morning
Midnight, Afternoon

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Question 26: Where are wind gusts most common?


Large buildings
Small Buildings
Oceans
Rivers

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Question 27: What is a dew point?


The tip of dew
The temperature point of which dew forms
The maximum temperature of which dew stays
The point of which dew dissipates

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Question 28: As altitude increases, what happens to air pressure?


It increases
It decreases
It stays the same

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Question 29: What is radiation fog?


Fog from radiation leaks in power plants
Ground level fog caused from nighttime radiation cooling
Fog caused by evaporation and increased moisture
Ground level fog, thicker than advection fog

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Question 30: An occluded front occurs when …


Warm front runs out of energy
Cold front overtakes itself
Warm front overtakes itself
Cold front catches up and overtakes the warm front

Chapter: 5


Question 31: Which instrument would you use to measure the rate of climb or descent of an RPAS during flight?


Altimeter
Airspeed indicator
Turn coordinator
Vertical speed indicator

Chapter: 5


Question 32: Pilots in command of a small remotely polluted aircraft wishing to enter class D airspace must


Establish two-way communication with ATC prior to entering the airspace
Avoid collision with volant animals
Get permission from airport security
Broadcast their intentions to local air traffic control

Chapter: 5


Question 33: What does the acronym "NOTAM" stand for in aviation?


Notice to Aircrew and Traffic
Notice to Aircraft and Transport
Notice to Airmen
Notice of Aviation Traffic and Meteorology

Chapter: 5


Question 34: To calculate the groundspeed of an RPAS, you need to know the:


True airspeed and wind direction.
Ground distance covered and true heading.
Altitude and true heading.
Ground distance covered and time taken.

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Question 35: Which of the following terms refers to the angle between true north and magnetic north?


Latitude
Heading
Variation
Altitude

Chapter: 6


Question 36: State one of the consequences that low-level aircraft flying near herds of reindeer or caribou can have.


It may provide entertainment to the animals
It may prevent the animals from sleeping
It may cause the animals to be frightened, hurt themselves
There will be no negative effects on the animals

Chapter: 6


Question 37: What is the average time at a meridian


Local Mean Time
Normal Time
Mean Time
World Time

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Question 38: In which of the following environments will an individual operating an RPA have an increased risk of losing VLOS


Periods of darkness, such as the night
In mountainous areas
Within the boundaries of an aerodrome
In an urban area

Chapter: 6


Question 39: Can RPAS be flown over national parks in Canada?


Yes, but only with prior authorization from the park authorities.
No, RPAS flights are prohibited in all national parks.
Yes, RPAS can be flown over national parks without any restrictions.
Yes, but only for recreational purposes.

Chapter: 6


Question 40: If UTC time is Mountain Standard Time plus 7 hours, then 12:00 UTC equals


5:00 Mountain Standard Time
17:00 Mountain Standard Time
19:00 Mountain Standard Time
7:00 Mountain Standard Time

Chapter: 6


Question 41: How does an individual issue NOTAMs?


Contact the FIC or FSS
Contact Transport Canada
Contact the FAA
Contact the local ATC through radio

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Question 42: Prior to arriving at the take-off location, select the best option for documents that an individual must carry


Owner’s manual, driver's license, birth certificate
RPAS-basic certificate, aircraft checklist, maps
Maps, invoices, meteorological report
Receipt for airframe, warranty document and pilot’s license

Chapter: 7


Question 43: Where is the region of lower air pressure on an aerofoil?


On top of the aerofoil
Beneath the aerofoil
In front of the aerofoil
Behind the aerofoil

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Question 44: As the angle of attack increases, what is the resulting effect?


More lift is generated indefinitely
More lift is generated until it reaches the stall angle
Less lift is generated indefinitely
Lift is not affected by the angle of attack

Chapter: 7


Question 45: Determine the true statement regarding wake turbulence


It is not subject to the wake turbulence of aircraft moving above it
The proximity of the ground makes wake turbulence potentially disastrous for an RPA
A multirotor RPA is less likely to be subjected to wake turbulence than a fixed-wing RPA
The RPA is protected by the ground effect, which eliminates the possible wake turbulence of other aircraft

Chapter: 7


Question 46: Which of the following factors will NOT reduce the lift output?


Lower air density
Higher air temperature
Higher Humidity
Increased Velocity

Chapter: 8


Question 47: True or False: Radio waves can travel further at night


True
False

Chapter: 8


Question 48: What are the benefits of Single Side Band signals?


Longer Travel Distance
Less weight
Faster
Can travel at higher altitudes

Chapter: 8


Question 49: You are operating in a control zone and are in communication with the control tower. Your aircraft is transponder equipped and ATC tells you to “Squawk 3456.” They are asking you to …


Say “three, four, five, six” over the radio for a radio check
Set the altimeter to 34.56 meters for correct altitude readouts
Set your radio to frequency 345.6
Set 3456 are your transponder code

Chapter: 8


Question 50: The pilot must maintain permanent listening on the … specified for the mandatory frequency area. This should also apply to an area …


LF; ATF
VHF; ATC
ATS; FSS
UHF; FSS