TP 15263 Part I, III, VI - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the mandatory knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots operating aircraft between 250 g and 150 kg, covering general provisions, aerodromes, and general operating and flight rules.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the mandatory knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots operating aircraft between 250 g and 150 kg, covering general provisions, aerodromes, and general operating and flight rules.

Original regulatory text

101-Interpretation 101.01 Interpretation (definitions) - 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. 102-Application 102.01 Application - State that the regulations do not apply to indoor or underground operations. 103-Administration and compliance 103.02 Inspection of aircraft, requests for production of documents and prohibitions - State who may demand to inspect aviation documents. - State that computer-stored records may be used in place of paper records if measures are taken to protect them. 103.03 Return of Canadian Aviation Documents 103.04 Record keeping Part III-Aerodromes and airports 301-Aerodromes - Explain that persons, vehicles, obstacles, and operations at aerodromes are subject to the approval of the aerodrome operator and the appropriate air traffic control unit. - State the restrictions/rules for activities on an aerodrome, or airport. 301.01 Application 301.08 Prohibitions 301.09 Fire prevention 302-Airports 302.10 Prohibitions 302.11 Fire prevention Part VI-General operating and flight rules 601-Airspace Airspace structure, classification and use 601.01 Airspace structure - Describe the horizontal and vertical limits of the various classifications of airspace, control areas, special use airspace. - Identify the altimeter setting region and the standard pressure region. - Recall that operations in Class F restricted airspace require the authorisation of the person specified in the Designated Airspace Handbook . - Describe the communications required with air traffic control (ATC) for operating a RPA VLOS within controlled airspace. 601.02 Airspace classification 601.03 Transponder airspace 601.04 IFR or VFR flight in class F special use restricted airspace or class F special use advisory airspace 601.08 VFR flight in class C airspace 601.09 VFR flight in class D airspace Aircraft operating restrictions and hazards to aviation safety 601.14 Interpretation - Recall the restrictions to aircraft (and all RPA) operations in the vicinity of forest fire areas. - Describe the circumstances when an RPA is permitted to be operated in the vicinity of a forest fire area. 601.15 Forest fire aircraft operating restrictions 601.16 Issuance of NOTAM for forest fire 601.17 Exceptions 601.20 Projection of directed bright light source at an aircraft 601.21 Requirement for notification 601.22 Requirement for Pilot-In-Command (PIC) 602 – Operating and flight rules - general Operation at or in the vicinity of an aerodrome 602.96 General - Recall the minimum operating conditions for traditional aircraft VFR flight in uncontrolled airspace. 602.97 VFR and IFR aircraft operations at uncontrolled aerodromes within a Mandatory Frequency (MF) Area 602.98 General MF reporting requirements 602.99 MF reporting procedures before entering maneuvering area 602.100 MF reporting procedures on departure 602.101 MF reporting procedures on arrival 602.102 MF reporting procedures when flying continuous circuits 602.103 Reporting procedures when flying through an MF area

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General