Ground Control Station (GCS) Knowledge Requirements

In plain language

You need to know how to orient antennas, determine GCS altitude, convert between different altitude references (like AGL and ASL), and identify external factors affecting the GCS.

Requirement as structured

TCCA guidance specifies that RPA pilots operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to explain antenna orientation, determine GCS altitude, convert between altitude metrics, and understand external factors affecting GCS operation.

Original regulatory text

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - State the importance of antenna orientation. - Determine altitude of the GCS. - Describe different altitude metrics related to ground control station location (HAE, AGL, ASL, Baro Corrected, Pressure Altitude) and how to convert between them. - Demonstrate an understanding of external factors that may affect the operation of the GCS.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation type

level_1_complex_operations

regulatory category

Specific