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Instrument Rating - Support

Below we provide solutions, errata, omissions, exam hints & solutions. We do not provide solutions to every question - only those that students find consistently challenging.

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Errata / Omissions
2024

Section 10.3.2 - Alternate Minima, Question 8 (ebook C16-006)

Answer c) should say "537 - 3".

Errata / Omissions
2006 - 2024

Section 14 - INRAT Sample Exam, Question 38 (ebook C25-038)

To solve this question correctly, you need to know that you are flying in a piston single engine aircraft.

Exam Hints & Info
2024

ADS-B Out Briefing Notes

ADS-B Out is now required in Class A airspace (as of Aug 10, 2023) and will be required in Class B airspace from May 16, 2024. Transport Canada is now testing your knowledge of the ADS-B system in the written exams. Please review the ADS-B Out Briefing Notes that are linked below:

ADS-B Out Briefing Notes (PDF, 120 KB)

Exam Hints & Info
2023 - 2024

VHF Line-of-sight Calculations

Calculating the maximum line-of-sight reception range for VOR or VHF radio can be tricky. Review the PDF linked below for the three most common types of questions and and explanation of how to solve each one.

VOR Reception Exam Hints (PDF, 210 KB)

Errata / Omissions
2022

Section 5.4.2 ILS Question 10 (eBook C08-010)

Answer a) should say:
a) The localizer signal may be misaligned from the runway centerline by more than 3° as long as a cautionary note is published on the approach plate

Errata / Omissions
2022

Section 7 - IFR Departures, Question 15 (eBook C11-015)

eBook quiz C11-015 answer (d) should read as follows:
d) Answer b) and c) above are correct

Errata / Omissions
2022

Section 10.2 - Contact Approaches, Question 6 (eBook C15-006)

Contact approaches section 10.2.2, question 6 (eBook quiz C15-006) correct answer should be:
b) i, v, vii, viii, ix, x, xiv

Solutions
2021 - 2024

Section 5.2.2 - VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (VOR) Questions

Question 3 Solution (PDF, 109 KB)

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 8.1.7 - Speed Limits while Holding

The rules about speed limits in the hold have been changed. The new rules do not separate between propeller driven and turbojet aircraft. The new speed limits are shown below:

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 9.2 - Approach Chart Basics, Question 8

The correct answer is (b)
b) 10 nm, profile view

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 9.2 - Approach Chart Basics, Question 9

The correct answer is (a)
a) On the plan view of an approach chart unless noted otherwise

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 9.2 - Approach Chart Basics, Question 12

The correct answer is (c)
c) There is a 4 light PAPI at the threshold of the associated runway and it is suitable for use by aircraft with an eye-to-wheel height of 10'

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 10.3 - Alternate Minima, Question 8

The question should refer to the lowest useable weather minima, rather than the lowest useable HAT/HAA. Revised question wording is as follows:
8) If the situation is the same as was described in question 7 above except that you are unable to confirm that the runway was unobstructed then the lowest useable weather minima would be:

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 12.1 - Tofino NDB RWY 29 Approach, Question 3

The correct answer is (c)
c) This is not a workable plan because a straight in approach is not authorized as part of this procedure

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 12.1 - Tofino NDB RWY 29 Approach, Question 6

The correct answer is (d)
d) Both b) and c) are correct interpretations of the missed approach procedure

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 12.2 - Prince George ILS or NDB RWY 15 (GNSS) with Prince Rupert as alternate, Question 12

The question incorrectly refers to the Prince George beacon, but should refer to the Northwood beacon. The question should read as follows:
12) If you are required to execute the missed approach, according to the approach plate, you will need to enter the hold at the Northwood beacon (ZXS 260). The appropriate entry to the hold would be _____ assuming a heading of 360° to the Northwood beacon.

The correct answer is (c)
c) Offset

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 12.4 - North Bay to Elliot Lake Cross Country, Question 15

The correct answer is (a)
a) Enter the hold at the 'YEL' NDB, holding an inbound track of 123°

Errata / Omissions
2021

Section 14 - Sample INRAT, Question 39

Answer (c) should read as follows:
c) 1500-3

Solutions
2018 - 2024

Section 3.2 - Altimeter Setting Procedures and Altimeter Errors Questions

Question 13 Solution (PDF, 325 KB)