Knowledge Requirements: Launch and Recovery Systems

Verified from official sources
TP 15263Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You should be able to identify danger areas within a safety template, describe recovery methods (such as parachute, deep stall, arresting systems, or normal landing), and understand safety areas for launch and recovery.

Requirement as structured

RPAS pilots should understand launcher types, recovery methods, and safety templates/areas.

Original regulatory text

- Types of launchers - Identify the different danger areas of a safety template. - Describe different methods of recovering an RPA. - Types of recovery systems–parachute, deep stall, arresting system/hook, normal landing - Safety areas and templates for launch and recovery

Applies when

country
Canada
max mtom kg
150
min mtom kg
0.25
regulatory category
General