RPA Republic Captain Prep Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
High minimums captain -
correct answer ✅100 flight hours excluding OE, increase MDA or
DH by 100 feet and increase the applicable landing visibility by 1/2
mile
Exemption 17203 -
correct answer ✅A PIC on high mins is authorized to use the
lowest applicable cat 1 instrument approach minimums as long as
A. PIC and SIC are trained on monitored approaches
B. The autopilot is serviceable/used for approach to DH
C. FC must use monitored approach procedure
D. Weather below 4000 RVR AND wind component exceeds 15
knots with a braking action report less than good
High mins restrictions (5) IF 17203 cannot be complied with -
correct answer ✅1. High mins PIC must add 1/2 mile visibility to
the departure airport approach minimum to determine if t/o alt is
required
, RPA Republic Captain Prep Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
2. For alternates, the MDA or DH and vis requirements shall not be
increased above those published for the airp[ort to be used as an
alternate, but in no case be less than 300 feet and 1 mile.
3. Destination airport- must add 100 feet and 1/2 mile
4. No dispatch under 17347
5. Must convert RVR using table found in 6.8.1.2
How good does the weather have to be at destination to
release/dispatch? -
correct answer ✅With an IAP: Wx @ ETA greater than lowest
landing minima for expected approach.
No IAP: It will say on 10-7
When is an alternate required takeoff and destination? -
correct answer ✅Takeoff: Prevailing vis or RVR equivalent at
departure airport is less than landing mins at that airport. High
mins must use adjusted number. Cannot use Cat II mins.
Destination: 1-2-3
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
High minimums captain -
correct answer ✅100 flight hours excluding OE, increase MDA or
DH by 100 feet and increase the applicable landing visibility by 1/2
mile
Exemption 17203 -
correct answer ✅A PIC on high mins is authorized to use the
lowest applicable cat 1 instrument approach minimums as long as
A. PIC and SIC are trained on monitored approaches
B. The autopilot is serviceable/used for approach to DH
C. FC must use monitored approach procedure
D. Weather below 4000 RVR AND wind component exceeds 15
knots with a braking action report less than good
High mins restrictions (5) IF 17203 cannot be complied with -
correct answer ✅1. High mins PIC must add 1/2 mile visibility to
the departure airport approach minimum to determine if t/o alt is
required
, RPA Republic Captain Prep Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update
2026)
2. For alternates, the MDA or DH and vis requirements shall not be
increased above those published for the airp[ort to be used as an
alternate, but in no case be less than 300 feet and 1 mile.
3. Destination airport- must add 100 feet and 1/2 mile
4. No dispatch under 17347
5. Must convert RVR using table found in 6.8.1.2
How good does the weather have to be at destination to
release/dispatch? -
correct answer ✅With an IAP: Wx @ ETA greater than lowest
landing minima for expected approach.
No IAP: It will say on 10-7
When is an alternate required takeoff and destination? -
correct answer ✅Takeoff: Prevailing vis or RVR equivalent at
departure airport is less than landing mins at that airport. High
mins must use adjusted number. Cannot use Cat II mins.
Destination: 1-2-3
