TP 15263 - Pilot navigation - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots regarding navigation, including the use of aeronautical charts, airspace and aerodrome identification, and basic navigation concepts such as headings, tracks, variation, and speeds.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots regarding navigation, including the use of aeronautical charts, airspace and aerodrome identification, and basic navigation concepts such as headings, tracks, variation, and speeds.

Original regulatory text

- Use of aeronautical charts - Describe location and activities referring to appropriate aeronautical charts and aeronautical reference points. - Identify the class of airspace and proximity of aerodromes to the operating location using aeronautical charts. - Explain the difference between true and magnetic heading. - Measurement of bearing and distance - Variation - True track/magnetic track - True/magnetic/headings - Airspeed vs groundspeed

Applies when

country

Canada

min mtom g

250

max mtom kg

150

regulatory category

General