Remote pilot requirements for EVLOS operations

In plain language

Before flying EVLOS, pilots must have the required VLOS flight experience, be trained and certified by their operator, and have passed a proficiency check within the last 12 months (or 24 months if they have flown at least 3 EVLOS flights per year).

Requirement as structured

Before conducting an EVLOS operation, the remote pilot must complete the required VLOS flight experience, be trained and certified by the operator, and pass a proficiency check within the last 12 months (or 24 months if currency is maintained).

Original regulatory text

Before conducting an EVLOS operation, the remote pilot: (a) must have completed, in addition to the 5 hours’ experience required under paragraph 101.295 (2) (c) of CASR, at least the number of hours of flight time, as relevantly specified in the operator’s documented practices and procedures, operating in VLOS operations an RPA of the same type... (b) must have been trained and certified by the RPA operator... (c) must have successfully completed a proficiency check...

Applies when

operation

EVLOS