Preamble - section overview

In plain language

This section introduces TP 15530 as the official ground training and examination guide for pilots operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in Level 1 Complex Operations under Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

Requirement as structured

This section introduces TP 15530 as the official ground training and examination guide for pilots operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in Level 1 Complex Operations under Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs).

Original regulatory text

Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems – Level 1 Complex Operations - TP 15530 Table of contents - Preamble - Competency Based Training (CBT) - Regulatory history - New regulatory structure for RPAS - General RPAS exam information - Where to write the examinations - Examination prerequisites - Materials required - Rewriting of examinations - Examination feedback - Level 1 complex operations RPA pilot knowledge requirements - Recommended study material - Knowledge areas: - Section 1: Air law, air traffic rules and procedures (APK) - Section 2: RPA airframes, power plants, propulsion, and systems (KNO) - Section 3: Human factors (SAW / KNO / LTW / WLM / PSB) - Section 4: Meteorology (APK / KNO) - Section 5: Navigation (APK / KNO / SAW / PSD) - Section 6: Flight operations (WLM / SAW / KNO / LTW) - Section 7: Theory of flight (KNO / FPM) - Section 8: Radiotelephony (APK / KNO / PSD / COM) Preamble This document was prepared by a joint Transport Canada/industry working group. This knowledge document serves as the ground training and examination guide for pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in level 1 complex operations, as outlined in Part IX – Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). This guide covers the level of knowledge required to operate RPAS in Canada in a Level 1 Complex Operation. The written examinations, as set by Transport Canada, will be in accordance with the knowledge requirements listed in this document. Both this document and the examinations may be amended as required.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

Level 1 Complex Operations

regulatory category

Specific