Knowledge Requirements for Weight and Balance

In plain language

You must know when a weight and balance calculation is necessary, understand how center of gravity deviations affect multirotors (the circular envelope concept), and distinguish between manufacturer recommendations and operator-made changes.

Requirement as structured

An RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to demonstrate when a weight and balance calculation is required, describe the circular envelope concept for multirotors, and recall OEM recommendations versus operator changes.

Original regulatory text

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Demonstrate when a weight and balance is required to be completed. - Describe the “Circular envelope” multirotor, vertical lift concept and tolerable deviation from center of gravity. - Recall OEM recommendations and declarations vs operator changes.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

level_1_complex_operations

regulatory category

Specific