Visual Observer Certification for Extended VLOS

In plain language

If you act as a visual observer for an EVLOS flight, you must hold at least a basic pilot certificate, an advanced pilot certificate, or a level 1 complex pilot certificate.

Requirement as structured

A visual observer performing duties in an extended VLOS operation must hold a basic, advanced, or level 1 complex pilot certificate.

Original regulatory text

No visual observer shall perform visual observer duties with respect to an extended VLOS operation under this Division unless they (a) hold (i) a pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — basic operations issued under section 901.55, (ii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations issued under section 901.64, or (iii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations issued under section 901.90;

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

extended_vlos

regulatory category

General