TP 15263 - Flight planning - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the knowledge and practical demonstration requirements for RPAS pilots regarding flight planning, including airspace assessment, NOTAMs, CFS usage, emergency planning, document availability, and aircraft serviceability.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the knowledge and practical demonstration requirements for RPAS pilots regarding flight planning, including airspace assessment, NOTAMs, CFS usage, emergency planning, document availability, and aircraft serviceability.

Original regulatory text

- Factors affecting choice of flying area - Describe the factors that will influence your choice of flying area (restricted airspace, property lines, requirement for an SFOC — RPAS, etc.). - State where to obtain NOTAMs. - Obtain NOTAMs, including GPS NOTAMs, and interpret them. - Demonstrate how to use the CFS to determine type and radius of airspace, frequencies, aerodrome operator contact information, nearest Flight Information Centre (FIC)/Air Traffic Service (ATS) unit for emergency contact, etc. - Determine the contact information for Emergency Services and local authorities. - List the documents that must be available to crew members. - Determine the serviceability of - Aircraft - Control station - Radio frequency (RF) equipment - Launch and recovery equipment - Software loads and versions - Correct databases (e.g., maps) loaded - Batteries (capacity (i.e., due to age) history, charge status, demand due to weight) - Demonstrate how to verify the flight plan data file is correct and complete in the autopilot. - NOTAM - Use of Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) - Fuel/energy requirements - Weight and balance - Documents to be available to crew members - Aircraft serviceability, configuration - Effect of wind on range and endurance

Applies when

country

Canada

min mtom g

250

max mtom kg

150

regulatory category

General