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RPAS Advanced Exam

Chapter: 1


Question 1: 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 2: What age must you be to obtain a basic and advanced license


14, 18
14, 16
14, 17
16, 18

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Question 3: When can a visual observer perform their duties on an RPA without the ability to communicate with the pilot


The flight operation is performed with an FPV device
The flight operation is performed outside of the built-up area, only in class G airspace
The flight operation is performed inside or underground
The flight operation is performed outside of built-up areas

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Question 4: True or False: Communication between observers and the pilot must be clear, reliable and constant


True
False

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Question 5: What is the range the weight of an RPA must be within for a basic and advanced certified pilot to operate it legally?


1 kg - 25 kg
5 kg to 25 kg
250 g to 25 kg
500g to 25 kg

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Question 6: 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 7: What is the designation for CYR-XXX


Restricted Airspace
Advisory Airspace
Uncontrolled Airspace
Controlled Airspace

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Question 8: When shall a pilot of an RPAS give the right of way?


Never, as the RPAS always has the right of way
Only to power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft
To power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, airships, gliders and balloons at all times
Only to other RPAS

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Question 9: Under what conditions may the pilot of a small RPA wear night vision goggles to control the aircraft in flight


It is forbidden unless they have a means of detecting all light in the visual spectrum
The pilot must remove the goggles for takeoff and landing only if they require vision aids
The pilot must ensure that the visual observers are provided with a reliable system of communication with the pilot
The pilot must remove the goggles while the aircraft is operating over 400ft AGL

Chapter: 1


Question 10: NAV CANADA has … distinct graphic area forecasts (GFA) covering the Canadian domestic airspace


5
6
8
7

Chapter: 2


Question 11: Identify a safe battery for a small RPAS operation from the following statements:


Battery stored at -5 degrees Celsius
The battery is slightly swollen in the center
Each cell displaying -0.5 volts
Each cell displays 4.2 bolts

Chapter: 2


Question 12: In very cold weather, the altimeter


Overestimate its measurement
It will give the exact value
Will underestimate altitude
Will indicate 0 feet once on the ground

Chapter: 2


Question 13: 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: 2


Question 14: Which component is not part of an RPAS ground control system


An autopilot
A power source
A GPS beacon
A combination transmitter/receiver

Chapter: 2


Question 15: The ailerons on a small fixed-wing RPA are responsible for


Elevation control
Horizontal control
Longitudinal control
Lateral control

Chapter: 3


Question 16: 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: 3


Question 17: 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 18: Why is it essential for a Remote Pilot to engage in regular training and proficiency checks?


To maintain the RPAS's manufacturer warranty
To meet regulatory requirements for RPAS operation
To impress potential clients with the pilot's skills
To reduce the insurance premium for the RPAS

Chapter: 3


Question 19: True or false: The I in the IM SAFE checklist stands for Illness


True
False

Chapter: 3


Question 20: 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

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Question 21: Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of stress in RPAS operations?


Stress is always detrimental and should be avoided at all costs
Moderate levels of stress can enhance performance and situational awareness
Stress has no impact on a Remote Pilot's decision-making abilities
Stress is only a concern during long-haul RPAS flights

Chapter: 3


Question 22: What is the extent to which expectancy represents a risk to a RPA user


Expectancy is based on habit rather than perception
Expectancy makes the pilot tend to foget their previous experiences
Expectancy promotes newness to the detriment of what is familiar
Expectancy ensures that the pilot understands all the details of communication

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Question 23: 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 24: What of the following are characteristics of a moist, unstable air mass


Poor visibility and smooth air
Cumuliform clouds and showery precipitation
All the answers are correct
Stratiform clouds and showery precipitation

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Question 25: Which of the following is not a type of fog


Radiation fog
Upslope fog
Advection Fog
Thermal Fog

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Question 26: Which of the formations is an indicator of stable air?


Cumulus clouds
Unlimited visibility
Stratiform clouds
Altocumulus castellanus

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Question 27: 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

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Question 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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

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

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Question 32: 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

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Question 33: What is the purpose of a "waypoint" in RPAS navigation?


To indicate the current position of the RPAS on a map.
To mark points of interest for the RPAS pilot during the flight.
To define the starting point of the RPAS flight mission.
To specify a geographical location along the flight route.

Chapter: 5


Question 34: True or False: An aerodrome labelled as unserviced is the same as an uncontrolled aerodrome


True
False

Chapter: 5


Question 35: Choose the name that best describes a clockwise change of wind direction


Port
Veering
Starboard
Right turn

Chapter: 6


Question 36: What does AWOS stand for


Automated weather objective system
Automated welfare observation system
Automated weather observation system
Automated welfare objective system

Chapter: 6


Question 37: ATC allows you to travel on the airport along a taxiway. As you approach a runway, you notice that the stop bars are lit red continuously. What do you need to do?


Slow down and get on the runway at a reduced speed
Stop on the taxiway and wait for new authorization
Stop on the track and wait for a new authorization
Proceed as authorized and takeoff, the bars are only for aircraft in flight

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Question 38: 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 39: True or False: Emergency procedures are a critical step in flight planning


True
False

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Question 40: 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 41: 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 42: What colour are runway lights


Orange
White
Red
Pink

Chapter: 7


Question 43: 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 44: True or False: Air is a fluid


True
False

Chapter: 7


Question 45: Which of the following factors will NOT reduce the lift output?


Lower air density
Higher air temperature
Higher Humidity
Increased Velocity

Chapter: 7


Question 46: As a conventional aeroplane slows down in flight, lift can be maintained by


Pitching the nose down
Moving the elevator downwards
Pushing the nose down
Moving the elevator upwards

Chapter: 8


Question 47: True or False: Horizontal polarization extents transmissions for HF and above


True
False

Chapter: 8


Question 48: What is the primary function of the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)?


To provide aircraft position data to air traffic control.
To transmit voice communications between the pilot and air traffic control.
To send and receive data messages between the aircraft and ground stations.
To automatically navigate the aircraft during the flight.

Chapter: 8


Question 49: True or False: Radio waves can travel further at night


True
False

Chapter: 8


Question 50: What are the benefits of Single Side Band signals?


Longer Travel Distance
Less weight
Faster
Can travel at higher altitudes