Knowledge of Common Aviation Definitions
Verified from official sourcesTP 15263 Part I, III, VIVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You need to know the definitions of basic terms like day, night, VFR, RPA, RPAS, C2 link, and control station for your pilot exam.
Requirement as structured
Transport Canada guidance specifies that RPAS pilots must be able to define common aviation terms, remotely piloted aircraft, RPAS, C2 link, and control station.
Original regulatory text
Define common terms used in the Canadian Aviation Regulations , such as day, night, VFR. - State the definition of remotely piloted aircraft. - Define Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). - Define Command and Control (C2) link. - Define control station.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General