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Flight planning quiz (fixed-wing)

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1. If a forecast is not available before departure, you may still take off. However, you must return to the departure point if a forecast is not obtained within:

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2. Which of the following is not required in a passenger briefing?

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3. At the top of climb, flying below the transition altitude, you must set the altimeter:

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4. A flight notification must be submitted for which of the following flights?

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5. For a flight more than 50 nm from departure point, in addition to your pilot licence and medical, which documents must be carried on board?

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6. When arriving into the circuit area at a non-controlled aerodrome that the pilot is unfamiliar with, the pilot should overfly the aerodrome at a height of:

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7. The GAF indicates that there will be BKN CU 6000/10000 FT along your planned route in Class G airspace. Your planned track is 085 deg (M). To maintain VMC and conform to the ‘Table of Cruising Levels’ what is the highest altitude that you can plan?

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8. When weather at the destination requires an alternate, but those alternate weather conditions are forecast on a temporary basis, the pilot in command can opt to carry:

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9. At the commencement of a flight in an aircraft with a MTOW less than 5700 kg, if no alternates or holding are required, the minimum fuel on board must be the sum of:

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10. Unless the seat manufacturer allows a greater weight, the maximum weight of cargo on an unoccupied seat is:

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Online version available at: https://www.casa.gov.au//resources-and-education/pilot-safety-hub/flight-planning/fixed-wing-pilot-quiz-2026
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