Ground Training Program Knowledge Requirements

In plain language

If you take an RPAS ground training course, it must cover the specific subjects listed in TP 15263, including flight theory, meteorology, and regulations.

Requirement as structured

Ground training program providers must confirm that their program is taught to the knowledge requirements specified in TP 15263 and covers ten mandatory subject areas.

Original regulatory text

confirm that their ground training program is taught to the knowledge requirements specified in Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft, 250 g up to and including 150 kg, Basic and Advanced Operations, TP 15263 and covers but is not limited to the following subjects: (i) applicable provisions of the Aeronautics Act and the CARs; (ii) air traffic rules and procedures; (iii) RPAS airframes, power plants, propulsion, and systems; (iv) human factors, including pilot decision-making; (v) meteorology; (vi) air navigation; (vii) flight operations; (viii) theory of flight; (ix) radiotelephony; and, (x) operations carried out by remotely piloted aircraft systems under Part IX of the CARs.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General