Study and Reference Guide - 2nd Ed, April 1997

Make your choice - the correct answer has the applicable reference from the CARs or AIP or FTM. All of the exam questions are based on information presented in the UPAC manual (April 1998) or the Flight Training Manual (4th Ed, 1999). Please download the Study Guide at the url mentioned below or click here. This web interactive version put together by Mike Doyle for Gary O'Brien at Action Ultralights Unlimited using Hot Potatoes 4.1 from Half-Baked Software Minor corrections by Mike Doyle Caveat: As always, use at your own risk. Clicking on any link will open a new window, allowing you to switch between references and the exam. When finished, just close the window. Javascript and frames required to use these pages. June 2000 --------------------------------- Ultra-Light Pilot Permit TP12804E - Study and Reference Guide - 2nd Ed, April 1997 NOTE: QUESTIONS IN THIS GUIDE WILL APPEAR ON ULTRA-LIGHT AEROPLANE WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 1997. You may reproduce this guide as required and it can be found at http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/exams/guides/tp12804/Menu.htm Applicants who apply for a Pilot Permit for ultra-light aeroplanes, shall pass a Department of Transport written examination (ULTRA) on those subjects listed below. ULTRA consists of 50 questions selected from this guide. The pass mark is 90% and the examination may be written at any Transport Canada Regional Office. Upon completion of the examination a feedback letter will be issued keyed to this guide and indicating those areas where questions were missed. In the interest of flight safety, it is very important that you thoroughly review your weak knowledge areas. This Study and Reference Guide is designed to assist applicants in preparing for ULTRA. The guide is divided into 14 sections and contains approximately 175 questions. Applicants should research the references provided to determine the correct response to the questions rather than being provided with the answers and resorting to rote learning. The subject areas examined by ULTRA are: - Canadian Aviation Regulations - Air Traffic Control Clearances and Instructions - Air Traffic Control procedures as they apply to the control of VFR traffic - Air Traffic procedures at uncontrolled aerodromes and airports - Special VFR Regulations - NOTAM - Communication procedures - Ground blast areas - Wake turbulence - Weight and Balance - Human Factors - Aviation Occurrences The questions in this guide may also be used in other Transport Canada written examinations. ABBREVIATIONS NOTE: The abbreviations and acronyms listed below may be used throughout this guide. AGL     -     above ground level A.I.P.     -     Aeronautical Information Publications (Canada) ASL     -     above sea level ATC     -     Air Traffic Control ATF     -     Air Traffic Frequency ATIS     -     Automatic Terminal Information Service ATS     -     Air Traffic Services ATZ     -     Aerodrome Traffic Zone CAME     -     Civil Aviation Medical Examiner CARs     -     Canadian Aviation Regulations C of A     -     Certificate of Airworthiness C of G     -     Centre of Gravity CFS     -     Canada Flight Supplement cm.     -     centimetre(s) ETA     -     estimated time of arrival FSS     -     Flight Service Station ICAO     -     International Civil Aviation Organization IFR     -     instrument flight rules in.     -     inches kg     -     kilograms KT     -     knots LB     -     pound(s) MC     -     medical certificate MHz     -     megahertz NM     -     nautical miles NORDO     -     no radio NOTAM     -     notices to airmen SIRO     -     simultaneous intersecting runway operations SPP     -     Student Pilot Permit SVFR     -     special visual flight rules TSB     -     Transportation Safety Board of Canada UNICOM     -     universal communications VFR     -     visual flight