Knowledge Requirement: Time and Longitude

Verified from official sources
TP 15263Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You must be able to convert between UTC and local time, and determine the exact local times for sunrise and sunset.

Requirement as structured

The RPA pilot operating within Canada must be able to convert Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) to local time and vice versa, and determine the local time of sunrise and sunset.

Original regulatory text

Time and longitude - 24 Hour system - Convert UTC to local time & vice versa. - Determine local time of sunrise/sunset. - Conversion of Universal Coordinated Time (UTC) to local and vice versa - Sunrise and sunset

Applies when

country
Canada
min mtom g
250
max mtom kg
150
pilot qualification
basic, advanced
regulatory category
General