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Aerodromes and low flyingQuestion 27 of 351

When practicable, in which direction do you land and take off, unless ATC authorizes otherwise?

  1. Along the shortest runway.
  2. Downwind.
  3. Into the wind.
  4. Toward the longest runway.
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Correct answer: Into the wind.

You land and take off into the wind where practicable.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.96(3)(e) General

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026