Free PSTAR practice Controlled Airspace

ATC may authorize an aircraft equipped with a functioning two-way radio to transit a Control Zone under day SVFR provided the flight visibility and, when reported, ground visibility, are each not less than

  1. A½ mile.
  2. B1 mile.Correct answer
  3. C2 miles.
  4. D3 miles.

Why this is the answer

For day Special VFR in a control zone, a non-helicopter needs flight visibility — and reported ground visibility — of at least 1 mile (CAR 602.117). The ½-mile figure applies only to helicopters.

Reference

CARs 602.117 – Special VFR Flight TC AIM-RAC – Control Zones, Special VFR Weather Minima

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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