Knowledge Requirement: Time and Longitude
Verified from official sourcesTP 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