TP 15263 - Aviation psychology - section overview

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TP 15263 - Aviation psychologyVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

This section of TP 15263 details the aviation psychology and human factors knowledge requirements for pilots of RPAS from 250 g up to 150 kg in Canada, covering decision-making, situational awareness, risk management, and pilot-equipment interaction.

Requirement as structured

This section of TP 15263 details the aviation psychology and human factors knowledge requirements for pilots of RPAS from 250 g up to 150 kg in Canada, covering decision-making, situational awareness, risk management, and pilot-equipment interaction.

Original regulatory text

- Factors that influence decision-making - List factors that interfere with effective decision-making. - List the factors that affect situational awareness. - Describe how a given operational risk might be managed. - Situational awareness - Stress - Managing risk - Attitudes - Workload-attention and information processing Pilot - equipment/materials relationship - Controls and displays-errors in interpretation and control - Explain the benefits of standard operating procedures and considering lessons learned from operating experience. - Explain how to manage an interruption to a checklist. - Standard operating procedures-rationale/benefits - Correct use of checklists and manuals - Automation and complacency

Applies when

country
Canada
max mtom kg
150
min mtom kg
0.25
regulatory category
General