Basic Flight Training Requirements

In plain language

Before flying under this manual, you must complete at least 10 hours of basic flight practice under the supervision of an experienced pilot, unless you hold a valid national drone license.

Requirement as structured

MLIT guidance requires pilots to complete at least 10 hours of supervised flight training covering basic maneuvers (such as takeoff, landing, hovering, and directional movements) before conducting operations under this manual, unless they hold a valid pilot certificate.

Original regulatory text

プロポ又は自動操縦システムの操作に慣れるため、以下の内容の操作が容易にできるようになるまで 10 時間以上の操縦練習を実施する。なお、操縦練習の際には、十分な経験を有する者の監督の下に行うものとする。