SOR/96-433, s. 901.63 - section overview

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.63Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Establishes the pilot requirements for operating a remotely piloted aircraft system under advanced operations, requiring pilots to be at least 16 years old and hold an advanced or level 1 complex pilot certificate, unless operating under direct supervision.

Requirement as structured

Establishes the pilot requirements for operating a remotely piloted aircraft system under advanced operations, requiring pilots to be at least 16 years old and hold an advanced or level 1 complex pilot certificate, unless operating under direct supervision.

Original regulatory text

(1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the person (a) is at least 16 years of age; and (b) holds either (i) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations issued under section 901.64, or (ii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations issued under section 901.90. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system is conducted under the direct supervision of a person who is permitted to operate such a system under this Division or Division VI.

Applies when

country
Canada
operation category
Advanced Operations
regulatory category
Specific