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You plan a flight that will land and shut down only at the point of departure. Must the journey log be on board for take-off?

  1. Yes, in every case
  2. Yes, if the flight is longer than one hour
  3. No, it is not required in that case
  4. Yes, if you carry a passenger
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Correct answer: No, it is not required in that case

Paragraph 605.95(2)(a) allows take-off without the journey log when you do not plan to land and shut down elsewhere.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 605.95 Journey Log — Carrying on Board

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026