Examination Requirement for Small RPA Basic Operations Pilot Certificate

Verified from official sources
SOR/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