WorksheetsAviation Safety Quiz
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
How often must an operator provide safety training to all crew members?
Once every 6 months
Only at the commencement of employment with the company
Once every 12 months
Once every 18 months
What is the minimum fuel requirement for night VFR?
Fuel required for destination plus 30 minutes at cruise speed
Fuel required for destination plus 45 minutes at cruise speed
Fuel required for destination plus 25 minutes at cruise speed
Fuel required for destination plus 20 minutes at cruise speed
What is the minimum visibility required for a helicopter for night VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace?
1 mile
½ mile
2 miles
3 miles
MVH Helicopters has just purchased an R22 from CBA helicopters. How long is the C of R valid for after the sale to MVH Helicopters?
The C of R is permanent and is only cancelled when the aircraft is damaged beyond repair
The C of R is valid for 90 days after the sale
The C of R is valid forever, the new owner just has 90 days to send in the change of ownership form
The C of R is valid for 60 days after the sale
What is the minimum height you must be when flying over an aerodrome if you have no intentions of landing?
No less than 1000 feet AGL
No less than 2000 feet AGL
No less than 1500 feet AGL
No less than 3000 feet AGL
Your helicopter and another aircraft towing a banner are converging on the same point in the sky at about the same altitude. The aircraft towing the banner is on your left, who has the right of way?
I would because I am on his right
He would because he is on my left
He would because any aircraft towing an object has the right of way over a powered aircraft not towing an object
I would because any aircraft towing an object has the right of way over a powered aircraft not towing an object
What weather minimum is required to fly VFR within a Control Zone?
No less than 3SM visibility, 2000ft horizontally and 500ft vertically from cloud.
No less than 3SM visibility, 1SM horizontally and 500ft vertically from the clouds and 500ft AGL
No less than 3SM visibility, 1000ft horizontally and 500ft vertically from the ground
No less than 3SM and clear of cloud at all times
What does a flashing green light on the ground and a steady red light in the air mean?
Flashing green means cleared for taxi, and steady red means give way and continue circling
Flashing green means cleared for takeoff and steady red means airport unsafe do not land
Flashing green means cleared for taxi and steady red means airport unsafe do not land
Flashing green means cleared for takeoff and steady red means give way and continue circling
Which of the following equipment is not needed for Day VFR flight in a helicopter?
A sensitive altimeter
A manifold pressure gauge
A vertical speed indicator
An airspeed indicator
When can an ELT be tested?
At least twice a year by a certified AME in a certified testing rig
During the last 5 minutes of any UTC hour for no more than 5 seconds
During the last 5 minutes of any hour for no more than 10 seconds
During the first 5 minutes of any UTC hour for no more than 5 seconds
What entries do you need to copy in the new Journey Log from the old Journey Log?
The last 3 entries
The last 5 entries
The last page of entries
Enough entries to ensure chronological order
You are flying in the Northern Domestic Airspace with a true track of 190 degrees, magnetic variation is 21 degrees East. What altitude should you fly at assuming you need to maintain at least 3000ft AGL for obstacle clearance and radio reception?
Odd thousands plus 500ft
No change in altitude since it is in the Northern Domestic Airspace
Even thousands plus 500ft
Odd thousands
What are the dimensions of a Control Zone?
From 2000ft AGL to 18000ft AGL
Surface to 3000ft AAE with a diameter of 3, 5, or 7 NM
From 9500ft AGL to 2200ft at 35NM and 1200ft at 12NM
From 7000ft AGL to height of overlying airspace and 15NM in diameter
While transiting from the Altimeter Setting Region to the Standard Pressure Region you are required to do what?
You are required to set the altimeter to the nearest reporting station’s altimeter setting prior to leaving the Altimeter Setting region
You are required to set the altimeter to 29.92" prior to entering the Standard Pressure Region
You are required to set the altimeter to the nearest reporting station’s altimeter setting after entering the Standard Pressure Region
You are required to set the altimeter to 29.92" immediately after entering the Standard Pressure Region
What are ESCAT rules?
Rules that govern the movement of aircraft in the northern domestic airspace
Rules that govern the movement of aircraft when there is an air defense emergency or aerial threat to national security
Rules that govern the movement of aircraft entering and exiting Canadian territorial airspace
Rules that apply to the movement of foreign registered aircraft within Canada by a foreign operator
Which of the following is an example of an Aviation Incident?
A Boeing 757 has gone missing
A Bell 206 suffers dynamic rollover and is destroyed
A Bell 206 and a Cessna 172 are involved in a near miss
A snowplow slides into a Bell 412 causing major structural damage to the tail boom
An aircraft can be operated without an ELT if which of the following is complied with?
The ELT must be repaired or removed at the first aero drone where it can be repaired or removed
The ELT is removed and sent to a maintenance facility
Operator displays a placard in the cockpit until the ELT is replaced with a notice saying ELT is removed and the date of removal.
All of the above
You intended to land at an uncontrolled airport without an MF. How should you join the circuit pattern?
You can join the circuit from straight in on the downwind leg or cross over the middle of the airport from the upwind side to join downwind
You can join the circuit from the upwind side crossing over onto the downwind leg provided there is no conflict to other traffic in the circuit
You can join the circuit from straight in on the final leg, as long as there is no conflict to other traffic in the circuit
Helicopter pilots do not need to worry about joining procedures, just set up to land in to wind and out of the way of the fixed wing circuit pattern
What is the maximum length of a duty day?
Not more than 14 hours
Not more than 15 hours
15 hours if there is less than 8 hours of flying in 24 consecutive hours and minimum rest period is increased by 1 hour
16 hours if 8 hours of rest is provided in a suitable location
How far offshore can a multi-engine helicopter fly if it has life jackets for all on board and a raft rated for the maximum number of people the helicopter is certified to carry?
Not more than 100NM
Not more than 50NM
Not more than 100NM or the distance that can be covered in 30 minutes at normal cruise
Not more than 50NM or the distance that can be covered in 30 minutes at normal cruise
If you are filing a flight itinerary, how long after your last reported ETA will SAR be initiated?
20 minutes
24 hours
1 hour
It is a flight itinerary so no SAR will be sent out
You are planning a navigation flight and see that your path crosses through a Class F Airspace. Where do you look for more information?
The CFS
The Designated Airspace Handbook
Pireps
Everything you need is on the map
Which of the following causes inaccuracies in LF signal reception?
Coastal refraction
Night effect
Quadrantal error
All of the Above
The indication of the VOR indicator for position 1 and position 2 is?
Position 1 is A, Position 2 is E
Position 1 is E, Position 2 is B
Position 1 is F, Position 2 is A
Position 1 is D, Position 2 is D
What is the name of the line that joins all points of equal variation that are greater than zero?
Isogonal Line
Agonic Line
Isobar Line
Great Circle
A straight line drawn on a Lambert Conformal Conic Projection map is an example of what type of line?
Rhumb Line
Agonic Line
Magnetic Track
Great Circle
What class of airspace is Lethbridge's control zone, what is the radius and to what altitude does it extend up to?
Class C and 5 NM and continues from surface up to 6100ft ASL
Class D and 5 NM and rises to 2000ft AGL
Class E and 5 NM and rises to 3000ft AGL
Class D and 5 NM and continues from surface up to 6100ft ASL
What information about the airport at Pincher Creek (N490 31' 14" W1130 59' 50") can you obtain from the Calgary VNC?
The runway is 3093ft long, there is lighting available, altitude is 620ft ASL and the frequency is 123.2 MHz
The runway is 6200ft long, there is limited lighting available, altitude is 1230ft ASL and the frequency is 3902 MHz
The runway is 6200ft long, there is ARCAL lighting available, altitude is 1230ft ASL and the frequency is 3903kHz
The runway is 6200ft long, there is ARCAL lighting available, altitude is 9303ft ASL and the frequency is 123.2 MHz
Using the map "LO-CHART WHITECOURT" included in the appendix, what is the MEA for the trip from Whitecourt (YZU) to Peace River (YPE) on V306, and what radial would you tune on your VOR?
The MEA is 6100ft AGL and you fly the 319 radial
The MEA is 8000ft ASL and you fly the 319 radial
The MEA is 6100ft ASL and you fly the 137 radial
The MEA is 8000ft AGL and you fly the 137 radial
What is the total distance from YPE to YZU via the V306 airway, and what is the MOCA?
The total distance is 137 NM, the MOCA is 6100ft
The total distance is 137 NM, the MOCA is 8000ft
The total distance is 306 NM, the MOCA is 6100ft
The total distance is 306 NM, the MOCA is 8000ft
How many satellites does one need to get 3-dimensional position using GPS?
One
Four
Three
Six
You are holding a heading of 073° and have been flying for 8 minutes. You realize you have gone 13 miles and are 0.5 miles to the north of your track. What direction do you have to adjust your heading to get back on track and what heading do you hold once you are back on track to get to your destination?
Adjust heading to the right, hold 75.3° to your destination
Adjust heading to the right, hold 77.6° to your destination
Adjust heading to the left, hold 70.7° to your destination
Adjust heading to the left, hold 68.4° to your destination
On your VOR receiver, what is the full deflection of your CDI needle, and what does each dot represent?
It is greater than 5° and 1° per dot
It is greater than 10° and 2° per dot
It is greater than 15° and 2° per dot
It is greater than 20° and 2.5° per dot
You are flying North and turn 20 degrees to the left. What compass error do you have to take into consideration?
Northerly Turning Error
Acceleration/Deceleration Error
There is no error
Magnetic Dip Error
What is the total distance for the proposed trip?
Total distance is 100 NM
Total distance is 109 NM
Total distance is 104 NM
Total distance is 106 NM
You depart Lethbridge and climb directly enroute. How long will it take you to cross the river 4 NM from the airport and at what altitude will you be at crossing the river?
It will take 2 minutes 44 seconds and you will be at 4960ft AGL
It will take 2 minutes 11 seconds and you will be at 1526ft ASL
It will take 2 minutes 11 seconds and you will be at 4575ft ASL
It will take 2 minutes 44 seconds and you will be at 1913ft AGL
On your leg from Lethbridge to Warner, you find yourself abeam New Dayton. What would be your VFR weather requirements when flying at 6000 feet?
3 SM visibility, 1 SM horizontal and 500ft vertical from cloud
3 SM visibility, 2000ft Horizontal and 1000ft vertical from cloud
½ SM visibility, Clear of Cloud
1 SM visibility, Clear of Cloud
What is your expected fuel burn for the leg from N49°22’00” by W111°50’20” to Medicine Hat if you climb to 3500ft ASL for the trip? Assume your departure point is 2800ft ASL (assume cruise climb to 3500ft).
You will burn 6.9 US Gal for the flight
You will burn 6.0 US Gal for the flight
You will burn 7.7 US Gal for the flight
You will burn 8:7 US Gal for the flight
After flying along and talking with your customers about their job you discover that you are unsure of your position. Noting that the GPS has gone dead, you decide to use the Lethbridge and Cutbank VOR’s for a position fix. Tuning in Lethbridge first you get the CDI centered with a radial, flag indicating FROM. Tuning in the Cut Bank VOR you on the 087 indication, with a FROM flag. Where are you?
I am presently West of the town of Foremost
I am presently 1 NM west of Legend
I am presently West of the dam on the Chin Coulee
I am presently over the Foremost aerodrome
Along your flight to Medicine Hat, you decide to check your time to the station. While tuned in to Medicine Hat’s NDB, your relative bearing changes from 000 degrees to 015 degrees in two minutes.
I am presently 7.5 minutes from the station
I am presently 8 minutes from the station
I am presently 12.5 minutes from the station
None of the above
Which of the following is true in regards to Warner's Airport?
It is West of town
Its runway is 3300ft ASL
Jet fuel is not available
It is operated by Transport Canada
What is a suitable VFR cruising altitude for the leg from Lethbridge to Warner?
You should cruise at 7300ft ASL
You should cruise at 6500ft ASL
You should cruise at 5500ft ASL
You should cruise at 7000ft ASL
What radio frequencies are available at Lethbridge's FSS?
Only at 126.70MHz
You can get FSS on 123.475 and 126.7 MHz
You can get FSS on 115.7, 121.0 but not 126.7 MHz
You can get FSS on 121.0, 126.7 MHz
What is the approximate variation at the mid-point of the leg from Lethbridge to Warner?
The mid-point variation is 14° E
The mid-point variation is 15° E
The mid-point variation is 15° W
The mid-point variation is 13° W
Which of the following frequencies could be used to contact the FSS at Medicine Hat?
You can use 121.5, 243.0
You can use 122.2 and 116.7 MHz
You can use 122.2 but not 126.7 MHz
You can use 123.375 and 126.7 MHz
When flying between Foremost and Medicine Hat, using the hypsometric tinting on the map, what is the average elevation enroute?
Sea level to 2000ft
Above 2000ft
Below 4000ft
Between 2000ft and 2500ft
From North to South, the order of the principle air masses that affect Canada's weather are:
cA, mP, mA, and mT
mA, cA, mT, and mP
cA, mA, mP, and mT
mA, cA, mP, and mT
________ ice forms from ________, super-cooled water droplets.
Rime, small
Rime, large
Clear, small
A and C
Which of the following clouds would be classified as a cloud of vertical development?
AS
AC
ACC
None of the Above
Which of the following is true in regards to frontal fog?
Dew point temperature is raised by adding moisture to the air
Dew point temperature remains the same
Dew point temperature is reduced by the addition of moisture
Dew point temperature has nothing to do with frontal fog
Dew point temperature is 9 degrees C and the surface temperature is 12 degrees C. Under these conditions, the freezing level in convective cloud would be found where?
at 5000ft
at 6000ft
at 7000ft
at 8000ft
Which of the following are lifting processes?
Convection, convergence, advection, and conduction
Convection and convergence
Convection, advection, radiation, and conduction
Convergence, radiation, and conduction
Under which of the following cloud types would little turbulence be expected?
Stratus
Altocumulus
Cumulonimbus
Towering cumulus
Which of the following is the dominant feature of the dissipating stage of a thunderstorm?
Lightning
Hail
An anvil cloud
Updrafts
Following the passage of a squall line, there will be a ______ in temperature and a ______ in barometric pressure.
Decrease, increase
Decrease, decrease
Increase, decrease
Increase, increase
What strength of winds are reported on the GFA?
Winds that are stronger than light and variable
Significant or unusual winds
Winds that are stronger than 20 knots
Winds that are stronger than 25 knots
The areas marked on the ICG TURBC & FZLVL with lines and dots are:
Continuous icing and showers
Continuous and showery precipitation
Areas of icing and turbulence
Areas of both clear and rime icing
In the north east corner of the GFA (See Appendix) what do you have to lookout for according to the icing, turbulence, and freezing level chart?
High winds
Intermittent precipitation
Mixed icing, low level wind shear, and mechanical turbulence
Clear air turbulence and icing
An aircraft is flying above Airport A where the altimeter setting is 30.12"Hg and the aircraft is at 6000ft indicated altitude. The pilot does not reset the altimeter while flying. Over Airport B the altimeter setting is 29.72"Hg and the elevation is 4690ft ASL. The pilot continues to maintain indicated altitude of 6000ft. What will the absolute altitude be for the aircraft when it is over Airport B?
910ft
6400ft
5600ft
1710ft
Which of the following gives the altitude of cloud tops?
GFA
TAF
GFA and TAF
METAR
The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is __________. It differs from the dry adiabatic lapse rate due to __________.
1.5°F/1000ft, high relative humidity and dew point
3.0°C/1000ft, heat absorption during condensation
1.5°C/1000ft, heat released during condensation
1.5°C/1000ft, high relative humidity and dew point
What is the temperature at (CYQL) Lethbridge?
It is measured at 3C
It is measured at -7C
It is measured at 7C
It is measured at -3C
What is the dew-point temperature at (CZPC) Pincher Creek?
It is measured at -5C
It is measured at -8C
It is measured at 5C
It is measured at 8C
How are the winds changing at CYYC as you climb from 6000ft to 12,000ft?
Veering and backing
Backing and increasing
Veering and increasing
Backing and decreasing
What is the pressure level forecast to be at Earlton (CYXR) at 0000Z?
Between 1024 and 1028 hPa
Between 50 and 30 hPa
1033 inches mercury
1020 SLP
What is the highest forecast altitude for the freezing level in Ontario?
2500ft AGL
Surface
2500ft ASL
1028ft ASL
What is the lowest expected ceiling between 1100Z and 1800Z at CYYC?
It is expected at 3000ft OVC
It is expected to be at 3000ft BKN and temporarily 800ft BKN
It is expected to be 20000ft OVC
It is expected to be 3000ft BKN
What types of clouds make up the BKN layer at 2200Z in CYQL?
Stratocumulus for 4/8 and Altocumulus for 2/8 of the sky
Stratus Fractus for 1/8 and Altocumulus Castellonus for 2/8 of the sky
Strato Cirrus for 4/8 and Altocumulus Castellonus for 2/8 of the sky
Stratocumulus for 4/8 and Alto Cirrus for 2/8 of the sky
What is the sea level pressure at CYXH?
The barometric pressure is 30.40 Mb
The barometric pressure is 30.40 inches of Hg
The barometric pressure is 1033.1 inches of Hg
The barometric pressure is 1033.1 Mb
How much of the sky is not covered in CYQL at 2200Z?
There is 0/8 of the sky clear
There is 1/8 of the sky clear
There is 3/8 of the sky clear
There is 7/8 of the sky clear
At 2200Z what is the height of the ceiling above ground at CYQL?
The ceiling is 2000ft AGL
The ceiling is 4000ft AGL
The ceiling is 3000ft AGL
The ceiling is 10,000ft AGL
What set of conditions will give you a minimum rate of descent in autorotation?
High weight, high airspeed, low pressure
Low weight, low airspeed, high density altitude
Low weight, airspeed of between 40 and 60 it’s, low density altitude
Low weight, low density altitude, airspeed between 70 and 80 kts
What conditions are best for carburetor icing?
-5C to +15C, high humidity, any power setting
+5C to -15C, low or zero humidity, any power setting
Less than -5C, high humidity, cruise power
Less than -15C, low humidity, cruise power
Cyclic and collective movements are translated to the blades by:
The swash plate
By control cables
Control rods and pitch links
A and C
The static port is partially blocked, what happens to the airspeed indicator?
Over reads in a climb, under reads in a descent
Under reads in a climb, over reads in a descent
Shows an increase in airspeed as altitude increases
Shows an increase in airspeed during a descent
A Turn coordinator indicator displays what information?
Rate of roll, rate of turn
Rate of bank, rate of turn
Rate of roll, rate of bank
Rate of turn plus roll and yaw indications.
What effect does carburetor heat have on the fuel air mixture?
It will enrich the mixture
It will have no effect on the mixture
It will keep the pilot warm in the winter
It will lean the mixture
You are hovering in a no wind situation and you tilt the disc. What happens?
The vertical component of the lift increases
The total amount of lift remains the same
Lift is increased
Lift resultant decreases
When fueling:
You should use plastic funnels
You should remove your survival equipment. If something goes wrong (fire, explosion) you still have it.
You don’t need to bond your equipment
Don’t fuel out of barrels
You are flying an aircraft that uses Jet B. It is currently 0C outside, your maximum fuel load is 250lbs and your machine burns 10 U.S. gallons per hour. How long can you fly? (see appendix)
3:80 hours
3:69 hours
3:14 hours
4:17 hours
What precautions must be taken when flying in rain?
Ensure that the fuel caps are on after fuelling, so that no water can enter the fuel system
Objects ahead may appear higher than they really are
Objects ahead may appear lower than they really are
Both A and C
What must occur for ground resonance to take place?
C of G too far forward
Contact with the ground
A high density altitude
A faulty lead lag hinge
What surface when hovered over will give the most ground effect?
Tarmac
Tall grassy field
Water
Slope
What type of vibration would an engine problem in a piston powered helicopter be associated with?
Low frequency
Medium frequency
High frequency
Two - per - rev
You inadvertently fly into a cloud and do a rate-one 180 degree turn using your instruments. When you roll out of the turn what sensation may you have?
That you are flying straight and level
Turning in the opposite direction
That you are continuing the turn
That you are in a turn of some sort or another
In ground effect height is based on?
Half the length of the helicopter
The length of a rotor blade
Three-quarters of the disc diameter
The power of the engine
What compensates for dissymmetry of lift?
Feathering of the blades
Flapping of the blades
Coning of the blades
Leading and Lagging of the blades
Which conditions give the best performance for a turbine engine?
High temperatures, high altitudes, high pressure
Low density altitudes, high elevations, low temperature
Low altitude, high pressure, and lower temperature
Low temperature, low altitude, low pressure
Asymmetric shedding of ice causes:
Loss of lift
Massive vibrations
Control difficulty
All of the above
If a power failure occurs at altitude, the pilot should immediately:
Center the pedals
Apply left pedal to correct yaw
Lower the collective
Hold the collective in neutral position
The amount of water absorbed in aviation fuels will:
Remain the same regardless of temperature changes
Decrease as the temperature of the fuel increases
Increase as the temperature of the fuel increases
Increases as the temperature of the fuel decreases
What advantage does a turbo-powered engine have over a non-turbo powered engine?
A turbo engine has more power
A turbo engine allows the engine to maintain rated power up to higher altitudes
A turbo engine runs on Jet Fuel, which is cheaper than AVGAS
A turbo engine is lighter
What is the purpose of a freewheeling unit?
It allows the rotor to turn independently of the engine in the event of an engine failure
To make it easier to start the engine without having to drive the rotors as you start
It acts as a reduction gear between the main rotors and the tail rotor
It disengages the starter from the engine after a successful start
You are asked to land behind a large jet, what precaution must you take?
You should stay under his approach path and land beyond his touchdown point
You should stay under his approach path and land before his touchdown point
You should stay above his approach path and land before his touchdown point
You should stay above his approach path and land beyond his touchdown point
When are the strongest vortices formed?
When the aircraft is heavy, slow and in a clean configuration
When the aircraft is heavy, slow and in a landing configuration
When the aircraft is heavy, fast and in a clean configuration
When the aircraft is light, slow and in a clean configuration
What is a rigid rotor free to do?
Flap
Feather
Lead
Both A and C
In a free turbine engine, the compressor is driven by
The acceleration of intake air
The turbine by-pass air
The gas producer turbine
The expanding gases from the combustion chamber
Using the chart in the appendix, can you perform a safe autorotation in a RH22 from 450ft while travelling at 30kts?
Yes
There is not enough information to figure it out
No
Yes but you would have to have a headwind
You are flying a RH22 Beta and you want to land on a mountain that is 7500ft. The OAT is +10C. What is the maximum weight your helicopter could be to land successfully?
1370 lbs
1325 lbs
You can’t land that high
1300 lbs
The gross weight of your helicopter is 1596.2lbs. It has a longitudinal arm of 105.24 inches and moment of 167984. The lateral arm is 0.28 inches and the moment is 447. Your customer shows up with an extra passenger weighing 185 lbs. You decide to put this person in the rear right seat that has a longitudinal arm of 79.50 inches and a lateral arm of 12.20 inches. What is your new longitudinal C of G?
Unable to solve the question due to not having all the information
The new weight and balance is 1411.2lbs and 1.52 inches
The new weight and balance is 1781.2 lbs and 102.57 inches
The new weight and balance is 1781.2 and 114.5 inches
