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Aircraft operation rulesQuestion 305 of 351

May a pilot-in-command intentionally fly into a beam from a directed bright light source?

  1. Yes, if the flight is during the day and in VMC.
  2. Yes, if the pilot wears dark glasses for the flight.
  3. No, unless the Minister authorized it.
  4. Yes, if the colour of the beam is not red or green.
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Correct answer: No, unless the Minister authorized it.

A pilot-in-command must not intentionally enter a bright light beam without an authorization from the Minister.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 601.22(1) Requirement for Pilot-in-command

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026