Examination Requirement for Small RPA Basic Operations Pilot Certificate
Verified from official sourcesSOR/96-433, s. 901.55Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
To get your certificate, you must pass the basic operations exam, which covers the knowledge requirements specified in Transport Canada document TP 15263.
Requirement as structured
An applicant for a pilot certificate for small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) for basic operations must successfully complete the examination 'Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations' in accordance with TP 15263.
Original regulatory text
has successfully completed the examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Basic Operations” in accordance with the document entitled Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, 250 g up to and including 150 kg, Basic and Advanced Operations, TP 15263, published by the Minister.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- operation type
- basic_operations
- aircraft category
- small_rpa
- regulatory category
- General