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With regard to a flight itinerary, the “responsible person” means an individual who

  1. Ahas agreed to report the aircraft overdue.Correct answer
  2. Bis 18 years of age or over.
  3. Cholds an aeronautical licence.
  4. Dhas agreed to report the arrival of the aircraft.

Why this is the answer

Per CAR 602.70 (definition), the 'responsible person' for a flight itinerary is an individual who has agreed to notify the authorities (ATS, CARS or an RCC) if the aircraft becomes overdue. Age, licensing, or agreeing to report the arrival are not the defining criterion.

Reference

CARs 602.70 – Flight Preparation, Flight Plans and Flight Itineraries, Interpretation, TC AIM-RAC – Filing

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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