TP 15530 - Atmospheric pressure - section overview

In plain language

Outlines the meteorological knowledge requirements for RPA pilots operating within level 1 complex operations, covering atmospheric pressure, altimetry, moisture, surface-based layers, turbulence, wind, and frontal weather.

Requirement as structured

Outlines the meteorological knowledge requirements for RPA pilots operating within level 1 complex operations, covering atmospheric pressure, altimetry, moisture, surface-based layers, turbulence, wind, and frontal weather.

Original regulatory text

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain the movement of air resulting from high and low pressure systems, convergence, and divergence. - Explain the effects of temperature on the rate of change in pressure with height. - Explain the effect of temperature on air density, performance, and efficiency. Meteorological aspects of altimetry The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Recall the factors that affect density altitude. - Assess weather and density altitude for anticipated performance (take-off and launch) and flight envelope limitations. - Explain pressure altitude. - Explain how density altitude affects performance and instruments. Moisture The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain the potential effects of moisture on RPA. - Explain how to forecast fog, precipitation, or icing conditions. Surface based layers The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain how fog, haze, smoke, or other particulates may impact RPA operations. - Identify the elements that can dissipate these surface-based layers. - Explain how low level cloud can affect legacy aircraft traffic. Turbulence The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain the effect of mechanical turbulence on RPA stability and its effect on operational capabilities. - Explain how RPA flight controllers and camera stabilization can mask the level of turbulence experienced by the RPA. Wind The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain the causes and risks of wind gusts. - Describe urban airflow and items that affect it. - Be familiar with urban airflow operator guidance material. Fronts and frontal weather The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Discuss how weather fronts may affect RPA operations. - Describe the frontal conditions and zones that produce freezing rain.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation type

level_1_complex_operations

regulatory category

Specific