Canada Drone Pilot Advanced Exam Preparation: Airspace, aerodromes and authorizations

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   What is the general maximum altitude for a drone under Part IX?

   • A300 ft (91 m) above ground level
   • B400 ft (122 m) above sea level
   • C400 ft (122 m) above ground level
   • D500 ft (152 m) above ground level
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   Svar: C. 400 ft (122 m) above ground level

   Section 901.25 limits drones to 400 ft (122 m) AGL unless an exception applies.

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   You are flying less than 61 m (200 ft) horizontally from a tall building. What is the extra altitude limit?

   • ANo more than 30 m (100 ft) above the building
   • BNo more than 15 m (50 ft) above the building
   • CNo more than 61 m (200 ft) above the building
   • DNo extra limit, only 122 m AGL
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   Svar: A. No more than 30 m (100 ft) above the building

   Within 200 ft horizontally of a building or structure, you may fly up to 100 ft (30 m) above it.

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   Which airspace class is always uncontrolled?

   • AClass D
   • BClass G
   • CClass C
   • DClass E
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   Svar: B. Class G

   Under CAR 601.02, Classes A to E are controlled. Class G is uncontrolled. Class F can be either.

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   What describes Class F airspace?

   • AAirspace used only by IFR flights
   • BSpecial use airspace, restricted or advisory
   • CAirspace above 18,000 ft only
   • DAirspace for drones under 250 g
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   Svar: B. Special use airspace, restricted or advisory

   Class F is Special Use Restricted or Special Use Advisory airspace. It can be inside controlled or uncontrolled airspace.

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   What is true of Class A airspace?

   • AIt is uncontrolled airspace near small airports
   • BIt is controlled airspace where VFR is common
   • CIt is controlled airspace for IFR flights only
   • DIt is special use airspace for military flights
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   Svar: C. It is controlled airspace for IFR flights only

   Class A is controlled airspace where only IFR flights operate, with ATC clearances for all.

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   Why are control zones set up around certain aerodromes?

   • ATo mark areas where small drones may fly freely at any height
   • BTo keep birds away from runways
   • CTo keep IFR aircraft in controlled airspace on approach
   • DTo show where radio use is not allowed
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   Svar: C. To keep IFR aircraft in controlled airspace on approach

   The TC AIM says control zones keep IFR aircraft within controlled airspace during approaches.

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   Which organization gives the authorization to fly a drone in airspace controlled by NAV CANADA?

   • AThe local police service
   • BTransport Canada, through the Drone Management Portal
   • CThe nearest drone flight school
   • DNAV CANADA, through an RPAS Flight Authorization
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   Svar: D. NAV CANADA, through an RPAS Flight Authorization

   For NAV CANADA controlled airspace, you request an RPAS Flight Authorization, for example through the NAV Drone app.

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   Without an established procedure, how far from the centre of a certified airport must a drone stay?

   • A9.3 km (5 NM)
   • B5.6 km (3 NM)
   • C1.9 km (1 NM)
   • D3.7 km (2 NM)
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   Svar: B. 5.6 km (3 NM)

   Basic operations must stay more than 5.6 km (3 NM) from the centre of a certified airport.

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   Without an established procedure, how far from the centre of a certified heliport must a drone stay?

   • A5.6 km (3 NM)
   • B0.9 km (0.5 NM)
   • C1.9 km (1 NM)
   • D3.7 km (2 NM)
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   Svar: C. 1.9 km (1 NM)

   Stay at least 1.9 km (1 NM) from a certified heliport unless you follow an established Transport Canada procedure.

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    You want to fly within 5.6 km (3 NM) of a military aerodrome. Whose permission do you need?

    • AThe Department of National Defence
    • BNAV CANADA only
    • CParks Canada
    • DThe nearest civilian airport manager
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    Svar: A. The Department of National Defence

    Flying within 5.6 km of a military aerodrome needs Department of National Defence authorization.

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    You plan a flight 4 km from a certified airport, outside controlled airspace. What do you need?

    • ANothing, because the airspace is uncontrolled
    • BAn advanced certificate, following an established procedure
    • COnly a basic certificate
    • DA Special Flight Operations Certificate from Transport Canada
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    Svar: B. An advanced certificate, following an established procedure

    Within 3 NM (5.6 km) of a certified airport outside controlled airspace, you need a valid advanced certificate and must follow established procedures (TC AIM 3.4.1.3).

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    Which aircraft must a drone pilot give way to?

    • AAeroplanes, helicopters, gliders, airships and balloons
    • BOnly aircraft flying IFR
    • COnly aircraft that call on the radio
    • DOnly aircraft that are taking off or landing at an aerodrome
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    Svar: A. Aeroplanes, helicopters, gliders, airships and balloons

    Section 901.17 says drones give way to power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, airships, gliders and balloons at all times.

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    How far from a wildfire must you stay?

    • A3.7 km (2 NM)
    • B5.6 km (3 NM)
    • C9.3 km (5 NM)
    • D1.9 km (1 NM)
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    Svar: C. 9.3 km (5 NM)

    Transport Canada says not to fly within 9.3 km (5 NM) of a wildfire.

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    Which flight is prohibited without authorization, even with a drone under 250 g?

    • AA flight 40 m from a hiking trail
    • BA flight at 90 m AGL over a farm
    • CA flight in Class F Special Use Restricted airspace
    • DA flight 10 km from a certified airport
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    Svar: C. A flight in Class F Special Use Restricted airspace

    Class F restricted airspace, emergency sites and NOTAM-restricted zones are off limits without authorization, whatever the drone's weight.

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    When you request authorization in controlled airspace, which item may the air traffic services provider ask for?

    • AThe price you paid for the drone and its spare batteries
    • BYour Advanced Exam score
    • CYour procedures if the command and control link is lost
    • DThe brand of your camera
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    Svar: C. Your procedures if the command and control link is lost

    Section 901.71 lists items such as times, boundaries, pilot details, lost-link procedures, emergency procedures and how to end the operation.

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    Your NAV CANADA authorization is for controlled airspace. May you fly above 122 m AGL?

    • AYes, if you stay under 152 m
    • BOnly if the authorization allows it
    • CYes, any authorization allows it
    • DNo, never under any authorization
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    Svar: B. Only if the authorization allows it

    Section 901.71 lets you fly above the 901.25 altitudes only if the air traffic services provider authorizes it.

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    During a flight in controlled airspace, where should your authorization be?

    • APosted on the drone itself
    • BEasily accessible to the pilot
    • CFiled at home in case of an audit
    • DWith the drone's manufacturer
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    Svar: B. Easily accessible to the pilot

    Section 901.71(3) says the authorization must be easily accessible to the pilot during the operation.

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    How should you treat the NRC Drone Site Selection Tool?

    • AAs a replacement for the site survey you must do
    • BAs a convenience, while still checking NOTAMs
    • CAs a legal authorization to fly
    • DAs a way to request NAV CANADA approval
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    Svar: B. As a convenience, while still checking NOTAMs

    Transport Canada says the NRC tool is for convenience only. Check NOTAMs in the NAV CANADA portal or NAV Drone and do your site survey.

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