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  1. 1The Minister gives an aircraft operator reasonable notice requiring an inspection. What must the operator do?

    1. A.Make the aircraft available as specified in the notice.Correct answer: A
    2. B.Supply photographs instead of making the aircraft available.
    3. C.Wait for the next scheduled maintenance inspection.
    4. D.Make it available only after an accident has occurred.

    Explanation: The regulation states: "The owner or operator of an aircraft shall, on reasonable notice given by the Minister, make the aircraft available for inspection in accordance with the notice." The notice requires access to the aircraft itself. Photographs, a later maintenance event, or an accident condition do not satisfy that demand.

    Reference: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433) — 103.02(1)

  2. 2What distinguishes a reciprocating aircraft engine from a gas turbine?

    1. A.Pistons move back and forth to produce mechanical energy.Correct answer: A
    2. B.All thrust comes directly from an exhaust jet.
    3. C.A compressor and turbine replace the moving pistons.
    4. D.Continuous combustion drives a turbine and compressor.

    Explanation: The handbook states: "The name is derived from the back-and-forth, or reciprocating, movement of the pistons" This identifies a reciprocating engine. Direct jet thrust, compressor/turbine machinery and continuous turbine combustion instead describe gas-turbine arrangements.

    Reference: FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — Aircraft Systems — 7-2, Reciprocating Engines

  3. 3Which description correctly defines an aerofoil in the context of rotorcraft flight?

    1. A.A surface that produces aerodynamic force when interacting with moving air.Correct answer: A
    2. B.The straight reference line joining a section's leading and trailing edges.
    3. C.The angle between a blade chord and the relative airflow.
    4. D.The circular plane traced by the rotating blade tips.

    Explanation: The FAA handbook states: "An airfoil is any surface, such as an airplane wing or a helicopter rotor blade, which provides aerodynamic force when it interacts with a moving stream of air." The alternatives describe a chord line, angle of attack and tip-path plane, rather than an aerofoil.

    Reference: FAA Rotorcraft Flying Handbook — 2-1, Airfoil

  4. 4Which pressure reaches an airspeed indicator through the pitot tube?

    1. A.Total pressure, comprising static plus dynamic pressure.Correct answer: A
    2. B.Static pressure alone, with dynamic pressure excluded.
    3. C.Cabin pressure corrected for outside temperature.
    4. D.Pressure reduced to sea level by the altimeter setting.

    Explanation: The handbook states: "The total pressure is made up of dynamic pressure plus static pressure." The pitot opening receives total pressure. Static pressure alone is supplied separately; cabin and sea-level corrections do not describe the pitot supply.

    Reference: FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — Flight Instruments — Chapter 8, Impact Pressure Chamber and Lines

  5. 5Which gas makes up the largest proportion of the Earth's atmosphere?

    1. A.Nitrogen.Correct answer: A
    2. B.Oxygen.
    3. C.Argon.
    4. D.Carbon dioxide.

    Explanation: The handbook states: "nitrogen accounts for 78 percent of the gases that comprise the atmosphere" Nitrogen predominates; oxygen is about 21%, and argon and carbon dioxide are much smaller constituents.

    Reference: FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — Weather Theory — Chapter 12, Composition of the Atmosphere

  6. 6How do meridians of longitude run on the globe?

    1. A.From the North Pole to the South Pole.Correct answer: A
    2. B.Parallel to the equator around the globe.
    3. C.Along constant magnetic variation.
    4. D.Along constant distance from the nearest pole.

    Explanation: The source states: "Meridians of longitude are drawn from the North Pole to the South Pole" Meridians connect the poles. Parallels circle the Earth east–west; magnetic variation and distance from a pole are different references.

    Reference: FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — Navigation — Chapter 16, Latitude and Longitude

  7. 7Who is responsible for the operation of a Canadian gyroplane during a flight?

    1. A.The person who last serviced it.
    2. B.The pilot-in-command.Correct answer: B
    3. C.The person who owns the departure aerodrome.
    4. D.The person who supplied its fuel.

    Explanation: The source states: "The pilot-in-command of an aircraft is responsible for its operation." Maintenance, aerodrome and fuel-supply roles do not replace the pilot-in-command's operational responsibility.

    Reference: Canadian Aviation Regulations — 602.01.2(1)

  8. 8Which mechanism specifically explains hypoxic hypoxia during ascent to high altitude?

    1. A.Reduced oxygen partial pressure in the inhaled air.Correct answer: A
    2. B.Carbon monoxide interfering with blood oxygen transport.
    3. C.Reduced circulation under excessive acceleration forces.
    4. D.Alcohol interfering with cellular use of delivered oxygen.

    Explanation: The handbook states: "Although the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere is constant, its partial pressure decreases proportionately as atmospheric pressure decreases." This is altitude-related hypoxic hypoxia. The alternatives describe hypemic, stagnant and histotoxic mechanisms.

    Reference: FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — Aeromedical Factors — Hypoxic Hypoxia

  9. 9Which aerodrome is within the scope of CAR Subpart 301?

    1. A.A certified airport.
    2. B.A civilian aerodrome that is neither an airport nor a heliport.Correct answer: B
    3. C.A military aerodrome.
    4. D.A certified heliport.

    Explanation: The regulation states: "This Subpart applies in respect of all aerodromes except airports, heliports and military aerodromes." The stated civilian aerodrome falls outside all three exclusions. Airports, heliports and military aerodromes are expressly excluded.

    Reference: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433) — 301.01

  10. 10Which sequence correctly describes the four strokes of a reciprocating aircraft engine?

    1. A.Intake, power, compression, exhaust.
    2. B.Intake, compression, power, exhaust.Correct answer: B
    3. C.Compression, intake, exhaust, power.
    4. D.Power, intake, compression, exhaust.

    Explanation: The handbook states: "The intake, compression, power, and exhaust processes occur in four separate strokes of the piston in the following order." Compression follows intake and precedes ignition and the power stroke; exhaust then removes burned gases. Each competing sequence misplaces a necessary stage.

    Reference: FAA Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge — Aircraft Systems — 7-3–7-4, Four-stroke operating cycle

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Gyroplane Pilot Permit · CA

Key exam facts

Provider
Transport Canada provides the national GYROP written knowledge examination.
Format
Multiple-choice written knowledge examination, available in English or French.
Exam questions
Total questions: 50.
Time limit
2 hours maximum for the examination.
Passing score
60% minimum.
Exam fee
CAD $35 for GYROP at a Transport Canada examination centre, as listed in the current booking tool; verify the charge when booking.

Topics covered

  • Air Law and Procedures

    • Part I - General Provisions
    • 101 - Interpretation
    • 101.01 Definitions
    • 103 - Administration and Compliance
    • 103.02 Inspection of Aircraft, Requests for Production of Documents and Prohibitions
    • 103.03 Return of Canadian Aviation Documents
    • 103.04 Record Keeping
    • Part III - Aerodromes and Airports
    • 300 - Interpretation
    • 300.01 Definitions
    • 301 - Aerodromes
    • 301.01 Application
    • 301.04 Markers and Markings
    • 301.06 Wind Direction Indicator
    • 301.07 Lighting
    • 301.08 Prohibitions
    • 301.09 Fire Prevention
    • 302 - Airports
    • 302.10 Prohibitions
    • 302.11 Fire Prevention
    • Part IV - Personnel Licensing and Training
    • 400 - General
    • 400.01 Definitions
    • 401 - Flight Crew Permits, Licenses and Ratings
    • 401.02 Application
    • 401.03 Requirements to Hold a Flight Crew Permit, Licence or Rating
    • 401.05 Recency Requirements
    • 401.08 Personal Logs
    • 401.20 Gyroplane - Privileges
    • 404 - Medical Requirements
    • 404.03 Requirement to Hold a Medical Certificate (MC)
    • 404.04 Issuance, Renewal and Validity Period of MC
    • 404.06 Prohibitions Regarding Exercise of Privileges
    • 404.18 Permission to Continue to Exercise the Privileges of a Permit, Licence or Rating Subsection (1)
    • Part VI - General Operating and Flight Rules
    • 600 - Interpretation
    • 600.01 Definitions
    • 601 - Airspace
    • 601.01 Airspace Structure
    • 601.02 Airspace Classification
    • 601.03 Transponder Airspace
    • 601.05 VFR Flight in Class A Airspace
    • 601.06 VFR Flight in Class B Airspace
    • 601.07 VFR Flight in Class C Airspace
    • 601.08 VFR Flight in Class D Airspace
    • Forest Fire Restrictions
    • 601.15 Flight Restrictions
    • 601.16 Issuance of NOTAM
    • 601.17 Exceptions
    • 602 - Operating and Flight Rules
    • General
    • 602.01 Reckless or Negligent Operation of Aircraft
    • 602.02 Fitness of Flight Crew Members
    • 602.03 Alcohol or Drugs - Crew Member
    • 602.04 Alcohol or Drugs - Passengers
    • 602.06 Smoking
    • 602.07 Aircraft Operating Limitations
    • 602.10 Starting and Ground Running of Aircraft Engines
    • 602.11 Aircraft Icing
    • 602.12 Overflight of Built-up Areas or Open-Air Assemblies of Persons during Take-offs, Approaches and Landings
    • 602.13 Take-offs, Approaches and Landings within Built-up Areas of Cities and Towns
    • 602.14 Minimum Altitudes and Distances
    • 602.15 Permissable Low Altitude Flight
    • 602.19 Right-of-Way - General
    • 602.20 Right-of-Way - Aircraft Manoeuvering on Water
    • 602.21 Avoidance of Collision
    • 602.23 Dropping of Objects
    • 602.24 Formation Flight
    • 602.31 Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions and Clearances
    • 602.34 Cruising Altitudes and Cruising Flight Levels
    • 602.35 Altimeter Setting and Operating Procedures in the Altimeter-Setting Region
    • 602.36 Altimeter Setting and Operating Procedures in the Standard Pressure Region
    • 602.37 Altimeter Setting and Operating Procedures in Transition Between Regions
    • 602.40 Landing at or Take-off from an Aerodrome at Night
    • Operational and Emergency Equipment Requirements
    • 602.58 Prohibition
    • 602.59 Equipment Standards
    • 602.60 Requirements for Power-driven Aircraft
    • 602.61 Survival Equipment - Flights over Land
    • 602.62 Life Preservers and Personal Flotation Devices
    • Flight Preparation, Flight Plans and Flight Itineraries
    • 602.70 Definitions
    • 602.71 Pre-flight Information
    • 602.72 Weather Information
    • 602.73 Requirements to file a Flight Plan or a Flight Itinerary
    • 602.74 Contents of a Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary
    • 602.75 Filing of a Flight Plan or Flight Itinerary
    • 602.76 Changes in the Flight Plan - Subsections (3) and (4)
    • 602.77 Requirement to File an Arrival Report
    • 602.78 Contents of an Arrival Report
    • 602.79 Overdue Aircraft Report
    • Pre-Flight and Fuel Requirements
    • 602.86 Carry-on Baggage, Equipment and Cargo
    • 602.87 Crew Member Instructions
    • 602.88 Fuel Requirements - Subsections (1), (2), (3) and (5)
    • 602.89 Passenger Briefing
    • Operations at oriIn the Vicinity of an Aerodrome
    • 602.96 General
    • 602.97 VFR and IFR Aircraft Operations at Uncontrolled Aerodromes within an MF Area
    • 602.98 General MF Reporting Requirements
    • 602.99 MF Reporting Procedures before Entering Manoeuvring Area
    • 602.100 MF Reporting Procedures on Departure
    • 602.101 MF Reporting Procedures on Arrival
    • 602.102 MF Reporting Procedures when Flying Continuous Circuits
    • 602.103 Reporting Procedures when Flying through an MF Area
    • Visual Flight Rules
    • 602.114 Minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions for VFR Flight in Controlled Airspace
    • 602.115 Minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions for VFR Flight in Uncontrolled Airspace
    • 602.117 Special VFR Flight
    • Radiocommunications
    • 602.136 Continuous Listening Watch
    • 602.138 Two-way Radio Communication Failure in VFR Flight
    • Emergency Communications and Security
    • 602.143 Emergency Radio Frequency Capability
    • 602.144 Interception Signals, Interception of Aircraft and Instructions to Land
    • 602.145 ADIZ
    • 602.146 ESCAT Plan
    • 605 - Aircraft Requirements
    • General
    • 605.03 Flight Authority
    • 605.04 Availability of Aircraft Flight Manual
    • 605.08 Unserviceable and Removed Equipment - General
    • 605.10 Unserviceable and Removed Equipment - Aircraft without a Minimum Equipment List
    • Aircraft Equipment Requirements
    • 605.14 Power-driven Aircraft - Day VFR
    • 605.16 Power-driven Aircraft - Night VFR
    • 605.17 Use of Position and Anti-collision Lights
    • 605.22 Seat and Safety-Belt Requirements
    • 605.23 Restraint System Requirements
    • 605.25 General Use of Safety Belts and Restraint Systems
    • 605.26 Use of Passenger Safety Belts and Restraint Systems
    • 605.27 Use of Crew Member Safety Belts
    • 605.28 Child Restraint System
    • 605.29 Flight Control Locks
    • 605.31 Oxygen Equipment and Supply - Subsection (1)
    • 605.32 Use of Oxygen
    • 605.35 Transponder and Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting Equipment
    • 605.38 ELT - Subsection (3)
    • Aircraft Maintenance Requirements
    • 605.84 General Subsection (1)
    • Technical Records
    • 605.92 Requirements to Keep Technical Records - Subsection (1) & (2)
    • 605.93 Technical Records - General
    • 605.94 Journey Log Requirements
    • 605.95 Journey Log - Carrying on Board
    • 605.97 Transfer of Records
    • 606 - Miscellanous
    • 606.02 Liability Insurance - Subsection (9)
    • A.I.P. Canada
    • 1 A.I.P. Canada - VFR Information
    • 2 A.I.P. Supplements
    • 3 Aeronautical Information Circulars
    • 4 Aviation Notices and AIRAC Canada
    • Air Traffic Services and Procedures (RAC 1.0)
    • 1 Air Traffic and Advisory Services
    • 2 Flight Service Stations / Flight Information Centres
    • 3 Communication Procedures
    • 4 Radar Service - Clock Position System
    • 5 ATC Clearances, Instructions and Mandatory Readback Procedures
    • 6 Wake Turbulence Separation
    • 7 Airport/Aerodrome Operations - Controlled
    • 8 Airport/Aerodrome Operations - Uncontrolled
    • 9 Mandatory and Aerodrome Traffic Frequencies
    • 10 VFR En Route Procedures
    • 11 VFR Holding Procedures
    • 12 VFR/IFR Traffic Mix at Uncontrolled Airports and Aerodromes
    • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) - (A.I.P. GEN 3.0)
    • 1 Definitions
    • 2 Reporting an Aviation Occurrence
    • 3 Protection of Occurrence
    • 4 Sites, Aircraft, Components and Document
    • 5 SECURITAS Program

  • Airframes, Engines, Propellers and Aircraft Systems

    • Airframes
    • 1 Types of Construction
    • Landing Gear
    • 1 Types
    • Engines Reciprocating
    • 1 Types
    • 2 Four Stroke Cycle
    • 3 Methods of Cooling
    • 4 Principles of the Magneto
    • 5 Dual Ignition
    • 6 Exhaust System
    • 7 Ancillary Controls
    • 8 Turbo-charging
    • 9 Effect of Density Altitude/Humidity
    • 10 Limitations and Operation
    • 11 Instruments
    • Carburation
    • 1 Theory of Operation
    • 2 Fuel-Air Mixture
    • 3 Mixture Controls
    • 4 Carburettor Icing
    • 5 Use of Carburettor Heat and Its Effect on Mixture
    • Fuel Injection
    • 1 Principle of Operation
    • 2 Icing
    • 3 Alternate Air
    • Electrical System
    • 1 Battery/Starter
    • 2 Generator/Alternator
    • 3 Lighting
    • 4 Ammeter, Load Meter and Warning/Caution Systems
    • 5 Bus Bars
    • 6 Circuit Breakers/Fuses
    • 7 Grounding/Bonding
    • Lubricating Systems and Oils
    • 1 Types/Viscosity/Grades and Seasonal Use
    • 2 Purposes
    • 3 Methods of Lubrication
    • 4 Venting
    • 5 Filters
    • 6 Pressure Relief
    • 7 Oil Cooler
    • Fuel System And Fuels
    • 1 Types/Colour/Properties Density/Weight
    • 2 Additives
    • 3 Contamination and Deterioration
    • 4 Venting and Baffling
    • 5 Fuel Pumps, Lines, Filters and Drains
    • 6 Induction Manifold
    • 7 Detonation/Pre-ignition Causes and Effects
    • 8 Vapour Lock
    • 9 Primers, Choke
    • 10 Fuel Management - Ground and Air
    • 11 Fuel Handling Fuelling Aircraft
    • 12 Grounding/Bonding
    • Other Systems
    • 1 Rotor Brakes
    • 2 Engine RPM
    • 3 Rotor RPM

  • Theory of Flight

    • Principles of Flight
    • 1 Bernoulli's Theorem
    • 2 Newton's Laws
    • Definitions
    • 1 Aerofoil
    • 2 Relative Airflow and Angle of Attack
    • 3 Chord Line
    • 4 Camber
    • 5 Lift
    • 6 Weight
    • 7 Drag
    • 8 Thrust
    • 9 Pitch Angle/Angle of Incidence
    • 10 Rotor Disc
    • 11 Tip Path Plane
    • 12 Coning
    • 13 Feathering
    • 14 Flapping
    • 15 Blade Drag, Lead and Lag
    • 16 Phase Lag/Advance Lag
    • 17 Coriolis Effect
    • 18 Induced Flow
    • 19 Dissymmetry of Lift
    • Aerodynamics
    • 1 Four Basic Forces
    • 2 Blade Design
    • 3 Pressure Distribution about an Aerofoil
    • 4 Rotor Systems
    • 5 Velocities Affecting Rotor Systems
    • 6 Translational Lift/Flight Transitions
    • 7 Theory of Autorotation and Flare
    • 8 Reverse Flow
    • 9 Retreating Blade Stall
    • 10 Pilot Induced Oscillation (PIO)
    • Load Factor
    • 1 Centrifugal Force/Weight
    • 2 Linear/Turns
    • 3 Structural Limitations
    • 4 Effects of gust loads
    • 5 Rotor Blade Loading
    • 6 Negative load factors
    • Gyroplane Controls
    • 1 Cyclic
    • 2 Throttle
    • 3 Rudder Pedals/Nose Wheel Bar
    • 4 Aids to Stability
    • 5 Trimming Devices

  • Flight Instruments

    • Pitot Static System
    • 1 Pitot
    • 2 Static
    • 3 Anti-icing
    • Airspeed Indicator
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Errors
    • 3 Markings
    • 4 Definitions (IAS, CAS, TAS)
    • Vertical Speed Indicator
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Errors
    • 3 Lag
    • Altimeter/Encoding Altimeter
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Errors
    • Magnetism
    • 1 The Earth's Magnetism
    • 2 Magnetic Dip
    • 3 Variation
    • Direct Reading Magnetic Compass
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Factors Adversely Affecting Compass Operation
    • 3 Reading the Compass
    • 4 Deviation
    • 5 Compass Correction Card
    • 6 Turning and Acceleration/Deceleration Errors
    • 7 Compass Serviceability Checks
    • 8 Compass Swinging (Frequency/Basic Methods)
    • 9 Checking Compass Heading on Ground and in Flight
    • Gyroscope
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Inertia
    • 3 Precession
    • 4 Power Sources
    • Heading Indicator
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Errors
    • 3 Limitations
    • Attitude Indicator
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Errors
    • 3 Limitations
    • Turn and Bank Indicator
    • 1 Principles of Operation
    • 2 Errors
    • 3 Limitations

  • Meteorology

    • The Earth's Atmosphere
    • 1 Composition and Physical Properties
    • 2 Vertical Structure
    • 3 The Standard Atmosphere
    • 4 Density and Pressure
    • 5 Expansion and Compression
    • Atmospheric Pressure
    • 1 Definition
    • 2 Pressure Measurements
    • 3 Station Pressure
    • 4 Sea Level Pressure
    • 5 Pressure Systems and their Variations
    • 6 Effects of Temperature
    • 7 Isobars
    • 8 Horizontal Pressure Differences
    • Meteorological Aspects of Altimetry
    • 1 Pressure Altitude
    • 2 Density Altitude
    • 3 Altimeter Settings
    • 4 Effects of Both Pressure and Temperature
    • Temperature
    • 1 Heating and Cooling of the Atmosphere - Convection/ Advection/Radiation
    • 2 Horizontal Differences
    • 3 Temperature Variations with Altitude
    • 4 Inversions
    • 5 Isothermal Layers
    • Moisture
    • 1 Relative Humidity/Dewpoint
    • 2 Change of State
    • 3 Sublimation and Condensation
    • 4 Cloud Formation
    • 5 Precipitation
    • 6 Saturated and Dry Adiabatic Lapse Rates
    • Stability and Instability
    • 1 Lapse Rate and Stability
    • 2 Modification of Stability
    • 3 Characteristics of Stable and Unstable Air
    • 4 Surface Heating and Cooling
    • 5 Lifting Processes
    • 6 Subsidence/Convergence
    • Clouds
    • 1 Classification
    • 2 Formation and Structure
    • 3 Types and Recognition
    • 4 Associated Precipitation and Turbulence
    • Turbulence
    • 1 Convection
    • 2 Mechanical
    • 3 Orographic
    • 4 Wind Shear
    • 5 Clear Air Turbulence
    • 6 Reporting Criteria
    • Wind
    • 1 Definition
    • 2 Pressure Gradient
    • 3 Deflection caused by the Earth's Rotation
    • 4 Low Level Winds - Variation in Surface Wind
    • 5 Friction
    • 6 Centrifugal Force
    • 7 Veer and Back
    • 8 Squalls and Gusts
    • 9 Diurnal Effects
    • 10 Land and Sea Breezes
    • 11 Katabatic/Anabatic Effects
    • 12 Topographical Effects
    • 13 Wind Shear - Types and Causes
    • 14 Jet Stream - Low Level
    • Air Masses
    • 1 Definition and Characteristics
    • 2 Formation/Classification
    • 3 Modification
    • 4 Factors that Determine Weather
    • 5 Seasonal and Geographic Effects
    • 6 Air Masses affecting North America
    • Fronts
    • 1 Structure
    • 2 Types
    • 3 Formation
    • 4 Cross-sections
    • Frontal Weather
    • 1 Cold Front
    • 2 Warm Front
    • 3 TROWAL and Upper Fronts
    • Aircraft Icing
    • 1 Formation
    • 2 In Flight-Freezing Rain
    • 3 Hoar Frost
    • Thunderstorms
    • 1 Requirements for Development Structure and Development
    • 2 Types - Air Mass, Frontal
    • 3 Hazards - Updrafts, Downdrafts, Gust Fronts, Downbursts, Microbursts, Hail and Lightning
    • Squall Lines
    • Hurricanes and Tornadoes
    • Surface Based Layers
    • 1 Fog Formation
    • 2 Fog Types (Including Mist)
    • 3 Haze and Smoke
    • 4 Blowing Obstructions to Vision
    • Meteorological Services Available to Pilots
    • 1 Aviation Weather Information Service (AWIS)
    • 2 Aviation Weather Briefing Service (AWBS)
    • 3 Aviation Weather Web Site (AWWS)
    • 4 Flight Service Stations (FSS)
    • 5 Pilot's Automatic Telephone Weather Answering Service (PATWAS)
    • 6 Flight Information Center (FIC)
    • 7 Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
    • 8 Voice Generator Module Reports
    • Aviation Weather Reports
    • 1 Decoding
    • 2 Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR)
    • 3 SPECI
    • 4 Automated Weather Observation Station (AWOS)
    • 5 Pilot Reports (PIREPS and AIREP)
    • Aviation Forecasts
    • 1 Times Issued and Validity Periods
    • 2 Decoding
    • 3 Graphical Area Forecasts (GFA)
    • 4 Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF)
    • 5 Upper Level Wind and Temperature Forecasts (FD)
    • 6 Airman's Meteorological Advisory (AIRMET)
    • 7 Significant In-flight Weather Warning Messages (SIGMET)

  • Navigation and Radio Aids

    • Definitions
    • 1 Meridian
    • 2 Prime Meridian
    • 3 Longitude
    • 4 Equator
    • 5 Latitude
    • 6 Great Circle
    • 7 Rhumb Line
    • 8 Variation
    • 9 Isogonal
    • 10 Agonic Line
    • 11 Deviation
    • 12 Track
    • 13 Heading
    • 14 Airspeed
    • 15 Ground Speed
    • 16 Air Position
    • 17 Ground Position
    • 18 Bearing
    • 19 Wind Velocity
    • 20 Drift
    • Maps and Charts
    • 1 Characteristics of Projections VTA - Transverse Mercator Projection
    • 2 VNC - Lambert Conformal Conic Projection
    • 3 Topographical Symbols
    • 4 Elevation and Contours (Relief)
    • 5 Aeronautical Information
    • 6 Scale and Units of Measurement
    • 7 Locating Position by Latitude and Longitude
    • 8 Navigational Aids
    • Time and Longitude
    • 1 24 Hour System
    • 2 Time Zones and Relation to Longitude
    • 3 Conversion of UTC to Local and Vice Versa
    • Pilot Navigation
    • 1 Use of Aeronautical Charts
    • 2 Measurement of Track & Distance
    • 3 Map Reading
    • 4 Setting Heading - Visual Angle of Departure
    • 5 Check Points and Pin-Points
    • 6 Use of Position Lines to Obtain a Fix
    • 7 Ground Speed Checks and E.T.A. Revisions
    • 8 Track Made Good
    • 9 Determining Drift by 10° Lines
    • 10 Double Track Error Method to Regain Track
    • 11 Sum of Opening and Closing Angles to Destination
    • 12 Visual Alteration Method of Correcting to Track
    • 13 Diversion to Alternate
    • 14 Return to Departure Point (Reciprocal Track)
    • 15 Low Level Navigation
    • 16 Deduced (Dead) Reckoning (DR Navigation)
    • 17 In-flight Log and Mental Calculations
    • 18 Procedures When Lost
    • 19 Air and Ground Position
    • 20 Variation and Deviation
    • 21 True Track, Magnetic Track
    • 22 True, Magnetic and Compass Headings
    • 23 Indicated and Calibrated Airspeed (IAS, CAS)
    • 24 True Airspeed, Ground Speed (TAS, G/S)
    • 25 Compass Errors
    • 26 Radio Communications (as per Section 1)
    • Triangle of Velocities
    • 1 True Airspeed and Heading
    • 2 Wind Velocity
    • 3 Ground Speed and Track
    • Navigation Computers
    • 1 True Heading and True Airspeed
    • 2 Applying the Wind
    • 3 True Track and Ground Speed
    • 4 Magnetic Heading and Magnetic Track
    • 5 Density Altitude and True Altitude
    • 6 Indicated, Calibrated and True Airspeed
    • 7 Time, Ground Speed and Distance
    • 8 Fuel Consumption and Conversions
    • Pre-Flight Preparation
    • 1 Factors Affecting Choice of Route
    • 2 Map Preparation
    • 3 Meteorological Information
    • 4 NOTAM
    • 5 Selection of Check Points
    • 6 Fuel Requirements
    • 7 Weight and Balance
    • 8 Use of the Canada Flight Supplement
    • 9 Documents to be Carried in Aircraft
    • 10 Flight Plans and Itineraries
    • 11 Flight Log Forms
    • 12 Aircraft Serviceability
    • Radio Theory
    • 1 Characteristics of Low/High and Very High Frequency Radio Wave
    • 2 Frequency Bands Used in Navigation and Communication
    • 3 Operational Limitations
    • Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS-GPS)
    • 1 Basic Principals, Use and Limitations

  • Flight Operations

    • General
    • 1 Pilot-In-Command Responsibilities
    • 2 Winter Operations
    • 3 Thunderstorm Avoidance
    • 4 Mountain Flying Operations
    • 5 Collision Avoidance - Use of Landing Lights
    • 6 Marshalling Signals
    • 7 Aerodrome/Heliport Marking and Lighting
    • 8 Nose Wheel Steering/Tail Wheel
    • 9 Obstruction Markings/Lighting
    • 10 Units of Measurement and Conversion
    • 11 Use of Aircraft Flight Manual
    • Performance
    • 1 Effects of Critical Surface Contamination
    • 2 Ground Effect
    • 3 Weathercock Effect
    • 4 Ground Resonance
    • 5 Overpitching/Rotor Droop
    • 6 Blade Sailing
    • 7 Power Available and Required
    • 8 Range and Endurance
    • 9 Autorotation Speeds
    • 10 Best Rate of Climb (Vy)
    • 11 Mast Bumping
    • 12 Vibrations
    • 13 Blade Stall
    • 14 Bank/Speed vs Rate/Radius of Turn
    • 15 Effect of Change of Weight or Centre of Gravity (C of G) on Performance
    • Use of Performance Charts
    • 1 Rate of Climb
    • 2 Critical Wind Azimuth
    • 3 Performance (V) Speed - Vy, Vne
    • Weight and Balance
    • 1 Terms (e.g. datum, arm, moment)
    • 2 Locating Centre of Gravity (C of G)
    • 3 C of G Limits - Longitudinal
    • 4 C of G Limits - Lateral
    • 5 Weight (e.g. empty, gross)
    • 6 Load adjustment
    • 7 Cargo Tie Down/Passenger Loading/External Loading
    • Wake Turbulence
    • 1 Causes
    • 2 Effects
    • 3 Avoidance
    • Search And Rescue (SAR) (A.I.P. Canada - SAR Information)
    • 1 Types of Service Available
    • 2 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT), Exclude Categories
    • 3 Aircraft Emergencies
    • 4 Survival - Basic Techniques
    • Critical Surface Contamination
    • 1 Clean Aircraft Concept
    • 2 Frozen Contaminants
    • 3 Cold Soaking Phenomenon
    • 4 Practices for Pilots to Ensure a Clean Aircraft
    • 5 Pre-Take-Off Inspection

  • Human Factors

    • Aviation Physiology
    • 1 Hypoxia/Hyperventilation
    • 2 Gas Expansion Effects
    • 3 Decompression (including SCUBA diving)
    • 4 Vision/Visual Scanning Techniques
    • 5 Hearing
    • 6 Orientation/Disorientation (including visual and vestibular illusions)
    • 7 Positive and Negative "G"
    • 8 Body Rhythms/Jet Lag
    • 9 Sleep/Fatigue
    • The Pilot and the Operating Environment
    • 1 Personal Health
    • 2 Diet and Nutrition
    • 3 Medications (prescribed and over-the-counter)
    • 4 Substance Abuse (alcohol and drugs)
    • 5 Pregnancy
    • 6 Heat/Cold
    • 7 Noise/Vibrations
    • 8 Effects of Smoking
    • 9 Toxic Hazards (including Carbon Monoxide)
    • Aviation Psychology
    • 1 The Decision-Making Process
    • 2 Factors that Influence Decision-Making
    • 3 Situational Awareness
    • 4 Stress
    • 5 Managing Risk
    • 6 Attitudes
    • 7 Workload (Attention and Information Processing)
    • Pilot - Equipment/Materials Relationship
    • 1 Controls and Displays - Errors in Interpretation and Control
    • 2 Standard Operating Procedures - Rationale/Benefits
    • 3 Errors in the Interpretation and Use of Maps/Charts
    • 4 Correct Use of Checklists and Manuals
    • Interpersonal Relations
    • 1 Communication with - Flight Crew/Maintenance Personnel/ Air Traffic Services/Passengers
    • 2 Operating Pressures - Family Relationships/Peer Group/ Employer

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

What is the exam format?

Multiple-choice written knowledge examination, available in English or French.

How many questions are on the exam?

Total questions: 50.

How long is the exam?

2 hours maximum for the examination.

What is the passing score?

60% minimum.

How much does the exam cost?

CAD $35 for GYROP at a Transport Canada examination centre, as listed in the current booking tool; verify the charge when booking.

Official sources and references

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