Radiotelephony and Communications Knowledge Requirements

In plain language

You must know the rules for operating a VHF radio, how to communicate in uncontrolled airspace, how to select communication equipment, and what factors affect communications with your ground crew.

Requirement as structured

RPA pilots operating within level 1 complex operations must describe VHF radio requirements, uncontrolled airspace radio operations, appropriate communication equipment, and factors affecting ground crew communications.

Original regulatory text

Describe requirements to operate a VHF radio. - Describe radio operations in uncontrolled airspace. - Describe appropriate communication equipment for the planned operation. Ground crewmember radios and communications The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Describe factors and conditions affecting forms of communications (radio, cellphone, text, visual signals).

Applies when

country

Canada

operation type

Level 1 Complex Operations

regulatory category

Specific