Knowledge Requirements for Radiotelephony Communications
Verified from official sourcesTP 15263 Load Factor & Section 8Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You must know how to use standard aeronautical radio terminology, make routine and emergency broadcasts, and understand the Industry Canada Operator Certificate (Aeronautical) requirements.
Requirement as structured
RPA pilots must be able to interpret aeronautical radio communications, use standard terminology, and understand the requirements for an Industry Canada Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification.
Original regulatory text
- Operator’s certificate (aeronautical) - (Industry Canada Operator Certificate – with Aeronautical Qualification course) - Interpret aeronautical radio communications (position, phase of flight). - Communicate using standard radio terminology. - Give an example of a routine blind broadcast. - List the contents of a routine call to ATC. - Give an example of an emergency (flyaway) broadcast. - Distinguish between “height” and “altitude” in communications. - Give examples of proper radio etiquette, including practices to avoid interfering with other communications.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- operation
- Basic and Advanced Operations
- regulatory category
- General