SOR/96-433, s. 901.75 - section overview

In plain language

This section establishes the certification, visual contact, and distance requirements for visual observers performing duties during extended VLOS (EVLOS) operations.

Requirement as structured

This section establishes the certification, visual contact, and distance requirements for visual observers performing duties during extended VLOS (EVLOS) operations.

Original regulatory text

No visual observer shall perform visual observer duties with respect to an extended VLOS operation under this Division unless they (a) hold (i) a pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — basic operations issued under section 901.55, (ii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations issued under section 901.64, or (iii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations issued under section 901.90; (b) maintain unaided visual contact with the airspace in which the remotely piloted aircraft is operating in a manner sufficient to detect conflicting air traffic and other hazards and take action to avoid them; and (c) remain at a distance of not more than two nautical miles from the remotely piloted aircraft at all times during the flight.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

extended_vlos

regulatory category

General