Knowledge Requirement: Environmental Exposure and Toxic Hazards

In plain language

You must understand how extreme heat or cold affects your performance, the impact of noise, and how to recognize carbon monoxide poisoning, especially if operating from a vehicle.

Requirement as structured

RPAS pilots must be able to describe the effects of exposure to cold and excessive heat, the effects of noise, and the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning from Ground Control Station (GCS) vehicles.

Original regulatory text

- Describe the effects of exposure to cold and excessive heat on pilot performance. - Describe the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. - Heat/cold - Noise - Toxic hazards (including carbon monoxide – GCS vehicle)

Applies when

country

Canada

max mtom kg

150

min mtom kg

0.25

regulatory category

General