Recommended Study Materials for RPAS Examinations

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Fourth EditionVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

To prepare for your basic or advanced RPAS exam, you should study the recommended publications such as the TC AIM (TP 14371), AC 903-001, Human Factors handbooks, and NAV CANADA aeronautical charts.

Requirement as structured

Transport Canada recommends specific publications, including the TC AIM, Advisory Circulars, Human Factors handbooks, and NAV CANADA aeronautical charts, to prepare for RPAS pilot examinations.

Original regulatory text

Transport Canada publications (TP), including the following, may be purchased from retailers, or at the following web site: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/publications/menu.htm ... NAV CANADA publications, including the following, may be purchased from retailers, or at the following web site: http://www.navcanada.ca/EN/products-and-services/Pages/aeronautical-information-products.aspx

Applies when

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