Knowledge of Common Aviation Definitions

Verified from official sources
TP 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