SOR/96-433, s. 901.28 - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the pre-flight requirements for a pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft, which include ensuring sufficient fuel or energy, instructing crew members on their duties and emergency equipment, and determining the maximum safe operating distance.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the pre-flight requirements for a pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft, which include ensuring sufficient fuel or energy, instructing crew members on their duties and emergency equipment, and determining the maximum safe operating distance.

Original regulatory text

A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before commencing a flight, (a) ensure that there is a sufficient amount of fuel or energy for safe completion of the flight; (b) ensure that each crew member, before acting as a crew member, has been instructed (i) with respect to the duties that the crew member is to perform, and (ii) on the location and use of any emergency equipment associated with the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system; and (c) determine the maximum distance from the pilot the aircraft can travel without endangering aviation safety or the safety of any person.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

RPAS

regulatory category

General