Examination feedback - section overview
Verified from official sourcesExamination feedbackVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
This section outlines the examination requirements for obtaining basic and advanced small RPA pilot certificates and flight reviewer ratings in Canada, and explains how candidates receive feedback on incorrect exam answers.
Requirement as structured
This section outlines the examination requirements for obtaining basic and advanced small RPA pilot certificates and flight reviewer ratings in Canada, and explains how candidates receive feedback on incorrect exam answers.
Original regulatory text
Feedback statements in the results letter will inform the candidate where questions were answered incorrectly. - Example of feedback statement: - Identify classes of airspace from an aeronautical chart. RPA pilot knowledge requirements Knowledge requirements for RPA pilots operating in basic or advanced operations are shown in the following tables. The applicable type of operation (basic and advanced) is shown to the left of the topics. Sample learning objectives are shown to the right of the topics. The list of sample objectives is not all-inclusive, its purpose is to illustrate the depth of knowledge required to operate RPAS in Canadian airspace. Types of operation (basic operations, advanced operations) are set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IX. There are minimum knowledge requirements for RPA pilots operating in each of those groups. Applicants for the pilot certificate – small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) – basic operations shall demonstrate their knowledge by writing the Transport Canada multiple choice examination based on the indicated applicable subjects contained in this guide. Applicants for the pilot certificate – remotely piloted aircraft – advanced operations shall demonstrate their knowledge by writing the Transport Canada multiple choice examination based on the indicated applicable subjects contained in this guide. Applicants for the flight reviewer rating attached to the pilot certificate – remotely piloted aircraft – advanced operations shall demonstrate their knowledge by writing the Transport Canada multiple choice examination on the indicated applicable subjects contained in the “Knowledge areas” section of this guide related to advanced operations and the content of “TP15395 Flight Reviewer’s Guide for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft 250 g up to and including 150 kg, Operating within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS), Extended Visual Line-of-Sight (EVLOS), Sheltered VLOS, or Level 1 Complex BVLOS” related to conducting a flight review covering the subjects set out in Standard 921.03.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General