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The holder of a student pilot permit may for the sole purpose of the holder’s own flight training act as PIC of an aircraft

  1. Aonly when accompanied by a flight instructor.
  2. Bby day and night and authorized by a supervising flight instructor.
  3. Cby day only and authorized by a supervising flight instructor.Correct answer
  4. Dwhile carrying passengers.

Why this is the answer

Per CAR 401.19, a student pilot permit holder may act as pilot-in-command only by day under VFR, under the authority of a supervising flight instructor, and with no passengers aboard.

Reference

CARs 401.19 – Student Pilot Permits – Privileges

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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