TP 15263 - section overview

In plain language

This section of TP 15263 outlines the knowledge requirements for basic and advanced RPAS pilots in Canada, covering performance data, VLOS, EVLOS, sheltered operations, occupational safety, and theory of flight.

Requirement as structured

This section of TP 15263 outlines the knowledge requirements for basic and advanced RPAS pilots in Canada, covering performance data, VLOS, EVLOS, sheltered operations, occupational safety, and theory of flight.

Original regulatory text

- Factors affecting launcher performance (e.g., ice, temperature) - Describe the effect of temperature on elasticized cord launchers, pneumatic launchers or hydraulic launchers. - Identify crosswind limits. - Using aircraft performance data, determine the maximum altitude at which an RPA can hover. - Crosswind limits - Factors affecting performance (battery, wind, speeds, climb power, etc.) - Hover ceiling, maximum altitude Weight and balance - Locating centre of gravity (C of G) - Describe methods of determining C of G. - Describe how to return a C of G to within limits. - Weights-e.g., empty/gross - External loads–effect on performance and stability Aircraft critical surface contamination - Effects of aircraft critical surface contamination on performance - Describe the effects of surface contamination on airfoils. - Types of contaminants (e.g., water, frost, snow, condensation, tape, etc.) RPAS operations (VLOS) - Landowner authorizations - Identify typical functional areas in a VLOS site (e.g., launch, observer). - Identify desirable characteristics of alternate recovery areas. - Identify the requirements of visual observer locations. - Identify and evaluate access routes for both normal and emergency operations. - Assess public access and determine crowd control requirements. - List typical emergency contacts appropriate to flying site (flyaways, EMS etc.). - List the safety equipment necessary for the operation (fire extinguisher, first aid, etc.). - List the typical items in a crew briefing. - Describe emergency procedures (e.g., airspace conflicts, system faults, lost link,and public interference). - List the typical items in a crew briefing (roles, objective & plan, timeline, performance limitations, emergency procedures, airspace conflicts and escape manoeuvres, flyaways, public interference, recovery area, interface with the client and public, site manager, safe areas, expectations of what they will observe, electro-magnetic interference, sterile flight deck (no interference or distractions). - Communicate vital actions (countdown and launch command, emergency abort, transfer of control, air traffic contacts, progress and expected manoeuvres). - List recommended post-flight actions (download data, check for damage, clean and dry as needed, remove batteries, record information into logs, disassemble and pack per system manual, etc.). - Coordination with public safety (municipality) - Charging areas - Site control, safety perimeter - Launch points, recovery points - Obstacles - Emergency procedures - Defining roles and responsibilities - Communications - Post flight actions (download data, safety actions, etc.) RPAS Operations (Extended VLOS - EVLOS) - Where EVLOS is permitted - Identify that EVLOS is permitted in uncontrolled airspace away from aerodromes. - Identify that EVLOS operations must be conducted more than 100 feet from people not involved in the operation. - Identify that EVLOS operations must remain within 2 nautical miles of the pilot and visual observer. - Identify that the VO should be positioned in a quiet area with an unobstructed view of the sky. - Identify that the pilot and VO must have a means of communication. - Identify that EVLOS is only permitted with small RPA. - Identify that EVLOS operations puts additional stress on C2 Links. - Identify that aircraft endurance is a key consideration when performing EVLOS operations. - Maximum range from pilot and visual observer (VO) - Proximity to people - Types of RPA appropriate for EVLOS RPAS Operations (Sheltered Operations) - Where sheltered operations are permitted

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General