Knowledge Requirement: Factors Affecting Choice of Flying Area
Verified from official sourcesTP 15263 - Flight planningVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You must be able to explain what factors (like property boundaries, restricted airspaces, or the need for a Special Flight Operations Certificate) dictate where you can safely and legally fly.
Requirement as structured
RPAS pilots must be able to describe the factors that influence the choice of a flying area, including restricted airspace, property lines, and SFOC requirements.
Original regulatory text
Describe the factors that will influence your choice of flying area (restricted airspace, property lines, requirement for an SFOC — RPAS, etc.).
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- min mtom g
- 250
- max mtom kg
- 150
- regulatory category
- General