RePL EXAM CASA ACTUAL 2026/2027 | Remotely Piloted
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Domain 1: CASA Regulations and Legislative Requirements (15 Questions)
Q1: You are operating a 15kg multi-rotor RPA under a RePL for commercial aerial
photography. A client requests you to fly over a populated area at 50 feet AGL to capture
building facades. What is your correct regulatory response?
A. Accept the job as you hold a valid RePL and have public liability insurance
B. Refuse the operation unless you obtain a CASA Area Approval, as flying over
populous areas below standard conditions requires specific approval [CORRECT]
C. Proceed with the flight but maintain VLOS at all times to ensure safety
D. Operate only during daylight hours to minimize risk to persons below
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CASA Part 101.025 prohibits operation of RPA over populous areas unless
the operation is conducted in accordance with standard operating conditions or under
an approval. Standard operating conditions require minimum distances from populous
areas (30m horizontally for RPA >100g). Flying at 50 feet AGL over populated areas is
not permitted under standard conditions and requires Area Approval from CASA (Part
101.028). A RePL alone (A) does not authorize operations outside standard conditions.
,VLOS (C) is required but doesn't override airspace/location restrictions. Daylight
operation (D) is a standard condition but doesn't permit populous area overflight.
Q2: [Scenario] You are operating a 2kg fixed-wing RPA under excluded category (sub-2kg
commercial) rules. You need to fly in Class C airspace for a survey job. What is the
correct regulatory requirement?
A. No additional requirements as the RPA is under 2kg and operated commercially
B. You must obtain an aviation reference number (ARN) only
C. You must hold a RePL and obtain airspace clearance from the controlling authority
[CORRECT]
D. You can operate under the remote pilot licence (RePL) excluded category without
airspace clearance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CASA Part 101.022 and Part 101.073 specify that excluded category
(sub-2kg) operations are only permitted in Class G airspace unless the remote pilot
holds a RePL and obtains airspace clearance. Class C airspace is controlled airspace
requiring air traffic control clearance for all RPA operations. The excluded category does
not permit operations in controlled airspace regardless of RPA weight. An ARN (B) is
required for all operations but insufficient. Operating without clearance (D) violates Part
101.073(3) and constitutes a safety breach.
Q3: [Select-All-That-Apply] Which of the following are standard operating conditions for
RPA operations under CASA Part 101? (Select all that apply)
A. Operation must be within visual line of sight (VLOS) [CORRECT]
,B. Minimum distance of 30 metres from persons not associated with the operation (for
RPA >100g) [CORRECT]
C. Operation permitted in Class C airspace without clearance
D. Maximum altitude of 400 feet (120m) above ground level [CORRECT]
E. Operation permitted over populous areas if RPA is under 2kg
F. Daylight only operation unless CASA approval obtained [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: A, B, D, F
Rationale: Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) per CASA Part 101.025: VLOS (A)
required unless approved BVLOS. 30m horizontal separation (B) from uninvolved
persons for RPA >100g. 400ft AGL height limit (D) unless approved. Daylight only (F)
unless CASA approval for night operations. Class C airspace (C) requires clearance, not
permitted under SOC. Populous areas (E) are prohibited under SOC regardless of weight
(excluded category sub-2kg also prohibited over populous areas unless approved).
Q4: A RePL holder is conducting commercial operations with a 25kg RPA. What is the
maximum distance the RPA may operate from the remote pilot while maintaining
compliance with standard operating conditions?
A. 1,000 metres
B. The distance determined by the remote pilot's unaided visual acuity, not exceeding
the point where the RPA can no longer be seen and avoided by other aircraft [CORRECT]
C. 7,000 metres with use of First Person View (FPV) goggles
D. 500 metres horizontally regardless of visibility conditions
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CASA Part 101.025(1)(a) requires RPA to be operated within visual line of
sight (VLOS). VLOS is defined as the unaided visual range where the remote pilot can
maintain continuous visual contact to: monitor flight path, observe surrounding
airspace, avoid collisions, and maintain orientation. There is no fixed distance—it
depends on aircraft size, contrast, atmospheric conditions, and pilot visual acuity.
Typically 500m-1000m for large RPA in good conditions, but less for small RPA. FPV
goggles (C) do not satisfy VLOS requirements (they substitute pilot view for camera
view). Fixed distance (D) ignores visibility variables.
Q5: Under CASA Part 101, what is the minimum age requirement to hold a Remote Pilot
Licence (RePL)?
A. 16 years of age [CORRECT]
B. 18 years of age
C. 21 years of age
D. No minimum age requirement for RePL holders
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CASA Part 101.270 specifies that an applicant for a Remote Pilot Licence
must be at least 16 years of age. This aligns with the legal capacity to enter contracts
and accept responsibility for aviation operations. However, note that while a 16-year-old
may hold a RePL, employment law may restrict commercial work hours for minors.
ReOC (Remote Operator's Certificate) holders must ensure pilots meet age and
competency requirements. 18 years (B) is the age for ReOC applicants and full
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Domain 1: CASA Regulations and Legislative Requirements (15 Questions)
Q1: You are operating a 15kg multi-rotor RPA under a RePL for commercial aerial
photography. A client requests you to fly over a populated area at 50 feet AGL to capture
building facades. What is your correct regulatory response?
A. Accept the job as you hold a valid RePL and have public liability insurance
B. Refuse the operation unless you obtain a CASA Area Approval, as flying over
populous areas below standard conditions requires specific approval [CORRECT]
C. Proceed with the flight but maintain VLOS at all times to ensure safety
D. Operate only during daylight hours to minimize risk to persons below
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CASA Part 101.025 prohibits operation of RPA over populous areas unless
the operation is conducted in accordance with standard operating conditions or under
an approval. Standard operating conditions require minimum distances from populous
areas (30m horizontally for RPA >100g). Flying at 50 feet AGL over populated areas is
not permitted under standard conditions and requires Area Approval from CASA (Part
101.028). A RePL alone (A) does not authorize operations outside standard conditions.
,VLOS (C) is required but doesn't override airspace/location restrictions. Daylight
operation (D) is a standard condition but doesn't permit populous area overflight.
Q2: [Scenario] You are operating a 2kg fixed-wing RPA under excluded category (sub-2kg
commercial) rules. You need to fly in Class C airspace for a survey job. What is the
correct regulatory requirement?
A. No additional requirements as the RPA is under 2kg and operated commercially
B. You must obtain an aviation reference number (ARN) only
C. You must hold a RePL and obtain airspace clearance from the controlling authority
[CORRECT]
D. You can operate under the remote pilot licence (RePL) excluded category without
airspace clearance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CASA Part 101.022 and Part 101.073 specify that excluded category
(sub-2kg) operations are only permitted in Class G airspace unless the remote pilot
holds a RePL and obtains airspace clearance. Class C airspace is controlled airspace
requiring air traffic control clearance for all RPA operations. The excluded category does
not permit operations in controlled airspace regardless of RPA weight. An ARN (B) is
required for all operations but insufficient. Operating without clearance (D) violates Part
101.073(3) and constitutes a safety breach.
Q3: [Select-All-That-Apply] Which of the following are standard operating conditions for
RPA operations under CASA Part 101? (Select all that apply)
A. Operation must be within visual line of sight (VLOS) [CORRECT]
,B. Minimum distance of 30 metres from persons not associated with the operation (for
RPA >100g) [CORRECT]
C. Operation permitted in Class C airspace without clearance
D. Maximum altitude of 400 feet (120m) above ground level [CORRECT]
E. Operation permitted over populous areas if RPA is under 2kg
F. Daylight only operation unless CASA approval obtained [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: A, B, D, F
Rationale: Standard Operating Conditions (SOC) per CASA Part 101.025: VLOS (A)
required unless approved BVLOS. 30m horizontal separation (B) from uninvolved
persons for RPA >100g. 400ft AGL height limit (D) unless approved. Daylight only (F)
unless CASA approval for night operations. Class C airspace (C) requires clearance, not
permitted under SOC. Populous areas (E) are prohibited under SOC regardless of weight
(excluded category sub-2kg also prohibited over populous areas unless approved).
Q4: A RePL holder is conducting commercial operations with a 25kg RPA. What is the
maximum distance the RPA may operate from the remote pilot while maintaining
compliance with standard operating conditions?
A. 1,000 metres
B. The distance determined by the remote pilot's unaided visual acuity, not exceeding
the point where the RPA can no longer be seen and avoided by other aircraft [CORRECT]
C. 7,000 metres with use of First Person View (FPV) goggles
D. 500 metres horizontally regardless of visibility conditions
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: CASA Part 101.025(1)(a) requires RPA to be operated within visual line of
sight (VLOS). VLOS is defined as the unaided visual range where the remote pilot can
maintain continuous visual contact to: monitor flight path, observe surrounding
airspace, avoid collisions, and maintain orientation. There is no fixed distance—it
depends on aircraft size, contrast, atmospheric conditions, and pilot visual acuity.
Typically 500m-1000m for large RPA in good conditions, but less for small RPA. FPV
goggles (C) do not satisfy VLOS requirements (they substitute pilot view for camera
view). Fixed distance (D) ignores visibility variables.
Q5: Under CASA Part 101, what is the minimum age requirement to hold a Remote Pilot
Licence (RePL)?
A. 16 years of age [CORRECT]
B. 18 years of age
C. 21 years of age
D. No minimum age requirement for RePL holders
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CASA Part 101.270 specifies that an applicant for a Remote Pilot Licence
must be at least 16 years of age. This aligns with the legal capacity to enter contracts
and accept responsibility for aviation operations. However, note that while a 16-year-old
may hold a RePL, employment law may restrict commercial work hours for minors.
ReOC (Remote Operator's Certificate) holders must ensure pilots meet age and
competency requirements. 18 years (B) is the age for ReOC applicants and full
