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You operate an aircraft in flight. Which statement about the flight authority is correct?

  1. It must be carried on board only when you carry passengers
  2. It must be carried on board only on night flights
  3. It must be in effect, and it must be carried on board the aircraft
  4. It must be in effect, but you can leave it at the aerodrome
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Correct answer: It must be in effect, and it must be carried on board the aircraft

Paragraph 605.03(1) needs an effective flight authority, operation within its conditions, and carriage on board. Subsections (2) and (3) give limited exceptions.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.03(1) Flight Authority

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026