Knowledge Requirement: Stability and Instability

In plain language

You must be able to identify the differences between stable and unstable air, including how they affect flight visibility, turbulence, and the formation of smog or fog.

Requirement as structured

RPAS pilots must understand the characteristics and effects of stable and unstable air masses, including visibility, turbulence, smog layers, surface heating/cooling, and lifting processes.

Original regulatory text

- Characterize the effects of stable and unstable air masses (visibility, turbulence, and smog layers).

Applies when

country

Canada

min mtom g

250

max mtom kg

150

regulatory category

General