TP 15263 - section overview

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TP 15263Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

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This section outlines the knowledge requirements and learning objectives for RPA pilots in Canada regarding aviation forecasts and navigation, including definitions, map reading, and time calculations.

Requirement as structured

Original regulatory text

- Times issued and validity periods - Compare forecast weather with the regulatory requirements. - Assess forecast ceiling, wind, turbulence, precipitation, and visibility against operational objectives. - Assess forecast vs. control station requirements (e.g., lightning). - Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) Section 5: Navigation RPAS type of operation Knowledge areas (topics) Sample learning objectives The RPA pilot operating within Canada must be able to: Basic Advanced Definitions - Longitude - Demonstrate operational understanding of these definitions. - Latitude - Variation - Track - Heading - Airspeed - Bearing - Wind velocity - Drift Maps and charts - Aeronautical charts: VNC, VTA - Locate your position on an aeronautical chart. - Interpret topographical information from charts. - Determine your distance from the nearest aerodrome. - Identify a control zone on an aeronautical chart. - Determine the validity/currency of aeronautical charts. - Use the CFS or other approved publication to identify airport operators and air traffic control agencies. - Topographical symbols - Elevation and contours (relief) - Aeronautical information - Scale and units of measurement - Locating position by latitude and longitude - Canada Flight Supplement (CFS) 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
regulatory category: General

Official source text TCCA