TP 15530 - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the specific knowledge requirements regarding magnetic compasses and altimeters that an RPA pilot must master to conduct level 1 complex operations.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the specific knowledge requirements regarding magnetic compasses and altimeters that an RPA pilot must master to conduct level 1 complex operations.

Original regulatory text

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain how a compass sensor is generally used by RPA. - Describe when calibration is required. - Describe magnetic field anomalies. - Describe expected behaviour of a typical RPAS when encountering magnetic anomalies. Altimeter The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain the purpose of a barometric altimeter setting as it is related to crewed aircraft. - Describe how the altimeter setting region and standard pressure region may impact RPAS operations. - Describe the difference between GPS altitude and barometric altitude. - Describe the difference between ellipsoidal and geometric altitudes. - Describe how to convert GPS altitude to ASL.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation class

level_1_complex_operations

regulatory category

Specific