Direct Supervision Exception to Pilot Requirements

In plain language

You do not need to be 14 or hold a pilot certificate if you are flying under the direct supervision of someone who is legally permitted to fly under Division II (Basic), Division V (Advanced), or Division VI (Special Flight Operations).

Requirement as structured

The age and certificate requirements for basic operations do not apply if the operation is conducted under the direct supervision of a person permitted to operate under Division II, Division V, or Division VI.

Original regulatory text

Subsection (1) does not apply if the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system is conducted under the direct supervision of a person who is permitted to operate such a system under this Division, Division V or Division VI.

Applies when

country

Canada

division

Division II

regulatory category

General