SOR/96-433, s. 901.30 - section overview

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.30Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

This section prohibits a pilot from taking off or launching a remotely piloted aircraft unless the applicable RPAS operating manuals, and additionally the operator's RPAS operations manual for BVLOS flights, are immediately available to crew members.

Requirement as structured

This section prohibits a pilot from taking off or launching a remotely piloted aircraft unless the applicable RPAS operating manuals, and additionally the operator's RPAS operations manual for BVLOS flights, are immediately available to crew members.

Original regulatory text

(1) No pilot shall conduct the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft unless the operating manuals applicable to the remotely piloted aircraft system of which the aircraft is an element are immediately available to crew members. (2) No pilot shall conduct the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a BVLOS operation under Division VI unless the RPAS operator’s RPAS operations manual is immediately available to crew members.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General