SOR/96-433, s. 901.57 - section overview

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SOR/96-433, s. 901.57Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

This section requires pilots operating a remotely piloted aircraft system to have both their pilot certificate and documentation proving compliance with recency requirements easily accessible during flight operations.

Requirement as structured

This section requires pilots operating a remotely piloted aircraft system to have both their pilot certificate and documentation proving compliance with recency requirements easily accessible during flight operations.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless both of the following are easily accessible to the pilot during the operation of the system: (a) the pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — basic operations issued under section 901.55, the pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations issued under section 901.64 or the pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations issued under section 901.90; and (b) documentation demonstrating that the pilot meets the recency requirements set out in section 901.56.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General