Knowledge Requirement: Aviation Forecasts

In plain language

You must know how to read aviation forecasts (like TAFs), understand their validity periods, and compare the forecast weather (ceiling, wind, visibility, etc.) against both your drone's limits and Canadian regulatory requirements.

Requirement as structured

The RPA pilot operating within Canada must be able to interpret aviation forecasts (including TAFs), compare forecast weather with regulatory requirements, and assess forecast ceiling, wind, turbulence, precipitation, visibility, and control station requirements against operational objectives.

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)

Applies when

country

Canada

min mtom g

250

max mtom kg

150

pilot qualification

basic, advanced

regulatory category

General