10-Hour Basic Flight Training Requirement

Verified from official sources
2-1(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Before flying under this manual, you must practice basic maneuvers (like hovering and moving in different directions) for at least 10 hours under the supervision of an experienced pilot, unless you hold a valid national drone license.

Requirement as structured

JCAB Standard Manual 02 requires pilots to complete at least 10 hours of supervised flight training to master basic maneuvers before operating under the manual, unless they hold a valid pilot competency certificate.

Original regulatory text

2-1 無人航空機を飛行させる者の訓練 (1)基本的な操縦技量の習得 プロポの操作に慣れるため、以下の内容の操作が容易にできるようになるまで10 時間以上の操縦練習を実施する。なお、操縦練習の際には、十分な経験を有する者の監督の下に行うものとする。訓練場所は許可等が不要な場所又は訓練のために許可等を受けた場所で行う。