Canada Drone Pilot Advanced Exam Preparation: Weather and radio basics

1. Vraag 1 van 18

   How often are METARs normally taken?

   • ATwice a day
   • BEvery 30 minutes
   • CEvery 6 hours
   • DEvery hour, on the hour
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Every hour, on the hour

   The TC AIM says METARs are taken every hour on the hour.

2. Vraag 2 van 18

   What is a SPECI?

   • AA weather map issued four times a day for a whole region
   • BA pilot's report of turbulence
   • CA forecast valid for 30 hours
   • DA special report when weather crosses set criteria
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. A special report when weather crosses set criteria

   A SPECI is issued between regular reports when the weather crosses specified criteria.

3. Vraag 3 van 18

   In aviation weather reports, what time standard is used?

   • AThe time zone of the forecast office
   • BLocal standard time
   • CLocal daylight time
   • DCoordinated Universal Time (UTC)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

   The TC AIM says aviation weather report and forecast times are given in UTC.

4. Vraag 4 van 18

   In Canadian aviation weather products, what unit is used for wind speed?

   • AKilometres per hour
   • BKnots
   • CMiles per hour
   • DMetres per second
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Knots

   Wind speeds in aviation weather products are given in knots.

5. Vraag 5 van 18

   What unit is used for horizontal visibility in Canadian aviation weather?

   • ANautical miles
   • BKilometres
   • CMetres
   • DStatute miles (SM)
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Statute miles (SM)

   Horizontal visibility is given in statute miles (SM).

6. Vraag 6 van 18

   In a METAR or TAF, how are cloud heights measured?

   • AAbove sea level (ASL)
   • BAbove ground level (AGL)
   • CAbove the nearest mountain top
   • DAbove the 18,000 ft level
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Above ground level (AGL)

   Heights in METARs and TAFs are above ground level. Heights in GFAs and PIREPs are normally above sea level.

7. Vraag 7 van 18

   Your local time is UTC minus 7 hours. It is 09:00 local time. What time is it in UTC?

   • A1500 UTC
   • B0200 UTC
   • C1600 UTC
   • D0900 UTC
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 1600 UTC

   To go from local time to UTC, do the opposite of the UTC-to-local step: add 7 hours, so 09:00 becomes 1600 UTC. Subtracting 7 (0200) goes the wrong way.

8. Vraag 8 van 18

   What is the maximum validity period of a TAF in Canada?

   • A48 hours
   • B6 hours
   • C30 hours
   • D12 hours
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. 30 hours

   TAFs are generally issued every 6 hours and can be valid for up to 30 hours.

9. Vraag 9 van 18

   A TAF describes conditions within what distance of the centre of the runway complex?

   • A3 NM
   • B1 NM
   • C25 NM
   • D5 NM
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. 5 NM

   The TC AIM says a TAF covers conditions within 5 NM of the centre of the runway complex, depending on terrain.

10. Vraag 10 van 18

    How often is the graphic area forecast (GFA) issued?

    • AFour times a day
    • BOnce a day
    • CEvery hour
    • DOnce a week
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Four times a day

    The GFA is issued four times daily, with a 12-hour validity and a 12-hour IFR outlook.

11. Vraag 11 van 18

    Which set lists the sky condition terms used in Canadian aviation weather?

    • ANIL, SOME, MANY, MOST, ALL
    • BCLR, LOW, MID, HIGH, FULL
    • CSKC, FEW, SCT, BKN, OVC
    • DVFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR, VLIFR
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. SKC, FEW, SCT, BKN, OVC

    The sky condition terms are SKC, FEW, SCT, BKN and OVC.

12. Vraag 12 van 18

    Your local time is UTC minus 6 hours. A METAR is issued at 1800 UTC. What is the local time?

    • A00:00
    • B12:00
    • C18:00
    • D06:00
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 12:00

    Subtract 6 hours from 1800 UTC: 18 minus 6 is 12, so it is 12:00 local time. Adding 6 would go the wrong way.

13. Vraag 13 van 18

    On a hot day at a high-elevation site, what happens to density altitude and drone performance?

    • ADensity altitude rises and performance drops
    • BNothing changes for battery-powered drones
    • CDensity altitude falls and performance improves
    • DDensity altitude rises and performance improves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Density altitude rises and performance drops

    Warm air and high elevation mean thinner air, a higher density altitude, and less lift and thrust. TP 15263 lists density altitude effects on performance.

14. Vraag 14 van 18

    Why should you stay well away from thunderstorms?

    • AThey block NAV Drone from working
    • BHeavy rain improves GPS signals, so drones drift off course
    • CDowndrafts, hail and lightning can cause loss of control
    • DThey only affect aircraft above 400 ft
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Downdrafts, hail and lightning can cause loss of control

    TP 15263 lists thunderstorm hazards such as updrafts, downdrafts, downbursts, microbursts, hail and lightning.

15. Vraag 15 van 18

    Which radio qualification does TP 15263 link to radiotelephony knowledge for drone pilots?

    • AAn amateur (ham) radio certificate
    • BA commercial broadcast licence
    • CA cellular network permit
    • DAn operator certificate with an aeronautical qualification
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. An operator certificate with an aeronautical qualification

    The radiotelephony section of TP 15263 is linked to the operator certificate with an aeronautical qualification.

16. Vraag 16 van 18

    At an uncontrolled aerodrome inside a mandatory frequency (MF) area, what must pilots do?

    • ATalk on the MF using uncontrolled aerodrome procedures
    • BStay silent unless there is an emergency
    • CCall the nearest control tower on the phone before flying
    • DUse 121.5 MHz for all position reports
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Talk on the MF using uncontrolled aerodrome procedures

    The TC AIM says pilots at uncontrolled aerodromes in MF areas must communicate on the MF following uncontrolled aerodrome procedures.

17. Vraag 17 van 18

    What is a good radio habit before you transmit on an aviation frequency?

    • ATransmit twice in a row to be heard
    • BUse only your drone's registration number
    • CHold the button down to check the frequency
    • DListen first so you do not block another transmission
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Listen first so you do not block another transmission

    TP 15263 includes radio etiquette to avoid interfering with other communications. Listening first is the simplest way.

18. Vraag 18 van 18

    According to the TC AIM, what is 126.7 MHz used for, along with the flight information frequency?

    • ATalking to the Drone Management Portal
    • BControlling drones at long range
    • CBroadcasting SIGMETs, urgent PIREPs and fuel dumping
    • DRequesting NAV Drone authorizations in controlled airspace
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Broadcasting SIGMETs, urgent PIREPs and fuel dumping

    The TC AIM says 126.7 MHz is used for broadcasting SIGMET, urgent PIREP and fuel-dumping information.

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