PSTAR

The PSTAR, originally standing for Pre-Solo Test of Air Regulations but now called Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Aviation Regulation Examination,^[1] is a written examination that a student studying for their Private Pilot Licence in Canada must pass before being awarded their Student Pilot Permit. All students must achieve a pass mark of 90% before commencing their first solo flight.

The exam is a multiple choice test of 50 questions covering the areas of;

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Air traffic control Clearances and Instructions
Air traffic control procedures as they apply to the control of VFR traffic at controlled airports
Air traffic procedures at uncontrolled airports and aerodromes
Special VFR Regulations
Aeronautical Information Circulars
NOTAM (Notice to Airmen)

The exam is administered by authorized flight training centres across Canada, or by Transport Canada regional offices.

References

^ "TP 11919 – Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Aviation Regulations". Transport Canada. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2019-09-21.

[1] "TP 11919 – Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Aviation Regulations". Transport Canada. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2019-09-21.

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