Transport Canada Glider Pilot Licence Written Examination — Information & Free Practice
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About Transport Canada Glider Pilot Licence Written Examination
Transport Canada Glider Pilot Licence Written Examination · CA
Key exam facts
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 50.
- Passing score
- 60%
Topics covered
Air Law and Procedures
- Part I - General Provisions
- Part III - Aerodrome and Airports
- Part IV - Personnel Licensing and Training
- Part VI - General Operating and Flight Rules
- Aeronautical Information Circulars
- Air Traffic Services and Procedures
Navigation and Radio Theory
- Definitions
- Maps and Charts
- Pilot Navigation
- Pre-Flight Preparation
- Radio Theory
Meteorology
- The Earth’s Atmosphere
- Atmospheric Pressure
- Meteorological Aspects of Altimetry
- Temperature
- Moisture
- Stability and Instability
- Clouds
- Turbulence
- Wind
- Air Masses
- Fronts
- Frontal Weather
- Aircraft Icing
- Thunderstorms
- Squall Lines / Tornadoes
- Surface Based Layers
- Meteorological Services Available to Pilots
- Aviation Weather Reports
- Aviation Forecasts
- Weather Maps and Prognostic Charts
Airframes and Systems
- Airframes
- Landing Gear and Wheel Brakes
- Flaps and Spoilers / Dive Brakes
Theory of Flight
- Principles of Flight
- Forces Acting on a Glider
- Aerofoils
- Design the Wings
- Load Factor
- Stability
- Flight Controls
Flight Instruments
- Pitot Static System
- Airspeed Indicator
- Variometer
- Altimeter
- Magnetism
- Direct Reading Magnetic Compass
Flight Operations
- General
- Aircraft Performance
- Weight and Balance
- Wake Turbulence
- Search And Rescue (SAR) (TC AIM - SAR Information)
- Aircraft Critical Surface Contamination
- Ground and Air Signals: Glider signals used in the examination
Human Factors
- Aviation Physiology
- The Pilot and the Operating Environment
- Aviation Psychology
- Pilot - Equipment / Materials Relationship
- Interpersonal Relations
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 50.
What is the passing score?
60%
Official sources and references
- Study and Reference Guide Glider Pilot Licence - TP 876
Knowledge Requirements
- Study and Reference Guide Glider Pilot Licence - TP 876 PDF
page 15, Ground and Air Signals
- Study and Reference Guide Glider Pilot Licence - TP 876
Written Examination
- Canadian Aviation Regulations Standard 421
421.24(3)(b)
- Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual 2025-1
LRA 1.7.1, Table 1.3 note
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