CARs Standard 921 - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the requirements for RPAS ground training programs, including a minimum 20-hour curriculum based on TP 15263, and establishes the verification and conduct requirements for flight reviewers performing flight reviews.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the requirements for RPAS ground training programs, including a minimum 20-hour curriculum based on TP 15263, and establishes the verification and conduct requirements for flight reviewers performing flight reviews.

Original regulatory text

and, - (vi) point of contact responsible for this training course. - (b) confirm that their ground training program is taught to the knowledge requirements specified in Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, 250 g up to and including 150 kg, Basic and Advanced Operations, TP 15263 and covers but is not limited to the following subjects: - (i) applicable provisions of the Aeronautics Act and the CARs; - (ii) air traffic rules and procedures; - (iii) RPAS airframes, power plants, propulsion, and systems; - (iv) human factors, including pilot decision-making; - (v) meteorology; - (vi) air navigation; - (vii) flight operations; - (viii) theory of flight; - (ix) radiotelephony; and, - (x) operations carried out by remotely piloted aircraft systems under Part IX of the CARs. - (c) confirm that their ground school is a minimum of 20 hours. The 20 hours must be devoted to only the subject areas of TP 15263; other subjects that will be covered outside of TP 15263 must be counted as above and beyond the minimum 20-hour requirement. 921.06 Conduct of Flight Reviews - (1) Before conducting a flight review for the purposes of subparagraph 901.56(1)(b)(ii), paragraph 901.64(c), subparagraph 901.65(1)(b)(ii), paragraph 901.90(f), and 901.93(b)(ii) the flight reviewer shall verify: - (a) the applicant’s identity; - (b) that the candidate has; - (i) registered the RPA in accordance with section 900.13 of the CARs; and, - (ii) established procedures in accordance with section 901.23 of the CARs. - (c) in the case of a flight review for the purposes of paragraph 901.64(c) of the CARs, that the candidate has successfully completed the examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Advanced Operations”; - (d) in the case of a flight review for the purposes of paragraph 901.90(f) the CARs, that the candidate has successfully completed the examination “Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems — Level 1 Complex Operations”; and - (e) in the case of a flight review for the purposes of paragraph 901.90(f) of the CARs, that the candidate has provided proof of the completion of the required RPAS ground school. - (2) When conducting a flight review, the flight reviewer shall: - (a) require the candidate to plan and complete a flight that requires the candidate to put into effect their knowledge of any advanced or level 1 complex operations which can be undertaken by their RPA, including those covered by a manufacturer’s declaration as required under section 901.69 of the CARs and 901.97 of the CARs; - (b) stop the flight review when unsafe airmanship, dangerous flying, or a breach of the applicable regulations is displayed; - (c) refrain from training or demonstrating the required exercises; - (d) refrain from intervening unless it is necessary in the interest of safety; and - (e) evaluate the applicant’s knowledge and skills to: - (i) for advanced operations, perform the required exercises identified in paragraph 921.02(1)(b) in accordance with the procedures established for the RPAS; - (ii) for level 1 complex operations, perform the required exercises identified in paragraph 921.07(1)(b) in accordance with the procedures established for the RPAS; - (iii) demonstrate sound judgment and good airmanship; and, - (iv) correctly apply regulatory and aeronautical knowledge. 921.07 Pilot Certificate – Remotely Piloted Aircraft – Level 1 Complex Operations -

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General