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Key Facts: CASAS PPL Theory Exam

60

Published PAR questions

CASAS PPL Knowledge Test Guide

75%

Pass mark

CASAS PPL Knowledge Test Guide

3 hours

Maximum time

CASAS PPL Knowledge Test Guide

Free 2026 independent CASAS PPL practice. The published PAR test has 60 questions, a three-hour maximum, and a 75% pass mark. Official written-test delivery-language options were not explicitly confirmed in the pilot sources reviewed.

Sample CASAS PPL Theory Practice Questions

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1Under Civil Aviation Regulations Suriname (CARS) Part 2, what is the minimum age required to be issued a Private Pilot Licence in the aeroplane category?
A.16 years of age
B.17 years of age
C.18 years of age
D.21 years of age
Explanation: Current CARS Part 2, section 2.3.4.1, sets the minimum age for a PPL in the aeroplane category at 17. The minimum is 16 for the glider and balloon categories and 18 for a CPL.
2What class of medical certificate is required for an applicant seeking the initial issue of a CASAS Private Pilot Licence?
A.Class 1 Medical Certificate
B.Class 2 Medical Certificate
C.Class 3 Medical Certificate
D.Basic Medical Attestation
Explanation: CARS Part 2 specifies a current Class 2 medical certificate for a PPL applicant. Class 1 is the medical standard for commercial and airline transport pilot privileges; a higher medical class is not a separate private-pilot qualification.
3Under the CARS Part 8 VMC table, what visibility and cloud separation apply in Class G airspace below 10,000 ft AMSL but above 3,000 ft AMSL or 1,000 ft above terrain, whichever is higher?
A.Flight visibility of 1,500 m and clear of clouds within sight of the surface
B.Flight visibility of 5 km, 1,500 m horizontal separation from clouds, and 1,000 ft vertical separation
C.Flight visibility of 8 km, 2,000 m horizontal separation from clouds, and 1,500 ft vertical separation
D.Flight visibility of 3 km and 500 ft vertical separation from clouds
Explanation: In this altitude band, the CARS Part 8 VMC table specifies 5 km flight visibility and separation from cloud of 1,500 m horizontally and 300 m (1,000 ft) vertically. The lower Class F/G band has different cloud-clearance provisions, so the altitude band matters.
4To act as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane carrying passengers at night, what recent flight experience must a CASAS PPL holder have completed within the preceding 90 days?
A.At least three take-offs and full-stop landings at night in the same category and class and, if a type rating is required, type, or an approved FSTD
B.At least 5 takeoffs and 5 touch-and-go landings during daylight hours
C.At least 1 hour of instrument flight time and 3 simulated instrument approaches
D.At least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings of any kind in any aircraft category
Explanation: CARS Part 2, section 2.3.1.6(e), requires three night take-offs and landings to a full stop within the preceding 90 days for non-commercial passenger carriage at night. They must be in the same category and class and, if a type rating is required, the same type, or in an approved FSTD.
5What is the minimum safe altitude prescribed by CARS Part 8 for an aircraft flying over a congested area of a city, town, or settlement?
A.500 feet above the highest obstacle within a 300-meter radius
B.1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a 600-meter horizontal radius
C.1,500 feet above the ground surface regardless of obstacles
D.2,000 feet above the highest terrain within a 5-nautical-mile radius
Explanation: CARS Part 8 specifies that, except when necessary for takeoff or landing, an aircraft flying over congested areas of cities, towns, or settlements, or over an open-air assembly of persons, must maintain an altitude of not less than 1,000 feet (300 m) above the highest obstacle within a 600-meter radius of the aircraft.
6When two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately so and there is a danger of collision, what action is required by the rules of the air?
A.Both aircraft shall turn to their left
B.Both aircraft shall alter heading to their right
C.The larger aircraft maintains course while the smaller aircraft turns right
D.The aircraft at the higher altitude must descend and turn left
Explanation: According to CARS Part 8 and ICAO Annex 2 rules of the air, when two aircraft are approaching head-on or approximately so and there is danger of collision, each aircraft shall alter its heading to the right.
7Which of the following aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic under CARS Part 8?
A.An air transport airliner on a scheduled flight
B.An aircraft in distress
C.A glider soaring in thermal lift
D.A hot air balloon adrift in a breeze
Explanation: Under international aviation law and CARS Part 8, an aircraft in distress has the right-of-way over all other air traffic, regardless of aircraft category or operational status.
8Under CARS Part 8, what is the minimum fuel reserve required for a daytime VFR flight in an aeroplane?
A.Enough fuel to reach the destination plus 15 minutes at cruise power
B.Enough fuel to fly to the destination and thereafter for at least 30 minutes at normal cruising speed
C.Enough fuel to fly to the destination, to an alternate aerodrome, and 45 minutes thereafter
D.Enough fuel to fly for 60 minutes after reaching the destination aerodrome
Explanation: Under CARS Part 8, a flight under day VFR in an aeroplane must carry sufficient fuel and oil to fly to the destination aerodrome and, assuming normal cruising consumption, to fly thereafter for at least 30 minutes. Night VFR requires a 45-minute reserve.
9What documents must be carried on board a Suriname-registered aircraft on all flights under CARS Part 8?
A.Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Airworthiness, Pilot Licence and Medical, Aircraft Radio Station Licence, and Flight Manual
B.Aircraft maintenance records and a valid pilot licence, with no registration or airworthiness certificate
C.Registration certificate and flight manual, with flight-crew licences retained only at the operator's office
D.Airworthiness certificate and pilot logbook, with no need for the approved flight manual
Explanation: In accordance with CARS Part 8 and standard ICAO international requirements (commonly remembered by the ARROW / AROW acronym), an aircraft must carry its Certificate of Registration, Certificate of Airworthiness, valid flight crew licences with medical certificates, Aircraft Radio Station Licence, and the approved Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM/POH).
10What is the primary operational limitation imposed on a Private Pilot Licence holder regarding financial compensation for flight duties?
A.A private pilot may receive an hourly wage provided the flight is within Suriname airspace
B.A private pilot must not act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire
C.A private pilot may accept remuneration if the total flight distance exceeds 100 nautical miles
D.A private pilot may charge passengers full charter rates if holding an instrument rating
Explanation: CARS Part 2 permits the holder of a PPL to act, without remuneration, as PIC or co-pilot in non-revenue flights within the appropriate aircraft category. A PPL alone does not authorize paid charter flying; any proposed cost-sharing arrangement requires separate confirmation of the applicable rules.

About the CASAS PPL Theory Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for CASAS Private Pilot—Aeroplane theory. It is not an official translation or exact test simulation and does not replace flight training or oral and practical skill assessment.

Exam sponsor: Civil Aviation Safety Authority Suriname (CASAS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written single-response MCQs across nine subjects. This bank focuses on aeroplanes. Licence qualification separately includes ground/oral and practical flight skill assessment. No separate coursework or case-study submission is specified in the reviewed guide.

Time Limit

Up to 3 hours

Passing Score

75%

Exam / Certification Fees

Posted theory tariff: USD 50; confirm the current payable fee with CASAS

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Air Law

CARS licensing and flight rules.

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Aircraft General Knowledge

Systems, engines, and instruments.

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Flight Performance, Planning and Loading

Performance, loading, and flight-planning calculations.

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Human Performance

Physiology, illusions, and decisions.

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Meteorology

Weather interpretation and hazards.

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Navigation

Charts, headings, and navigation aids.

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Operational Procedures

Normal and emergency procedures.

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Principles of Flight

Aerodynamics and control.

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Radiotelephony

Phraseology, signals, and communication failure.

Preparing for the CASAS PPL Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75%
  • Assessment: Written single-response MCQs across nine subjects. This bank focuses on aeroplanes. Licence qualification separately includes ground/oral and practical flight skill assessment. No separate coursework or case-study submission is specified in the reviewed guide.
  • Time limit: Up to 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: Posted theory tariff: USD 50; confirm the current payable fee with CASAS Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

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CASAS PPL Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use current CARS publications; older guides use different section numbers.
2Work fuel, wind, time, density-altitude, and loading calculations independently.
3Use the aircraft AFM/POH and an authorized instructor for practical procedures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does passing theory grant a PPL?

No. Current CARS Part 2 also requires the appropriate medical, training, experience, endorsements, and skill test. The skill standards include ground/oral evaluation and flight tasks.

Is this an official English exam simulation?

No. This is independent English-language MCQ practice. English pilot publications and English radiotelephony requirements do not alone confirm every written-test delivery language. Ask CASAS about your intended sitting.

Are topic weights official?

The guide lists nine subjects but no percentage weights. Practice coverage is editorial; study the complete official outline.

What fee is published?

The tariff currently linked by CASAS lists USD 50 for private-pilot theory. Its resolution is dated 2002; confirm the payable amount and booking arrangements with CASAS.