Advanced operations
RPAS Exam prep course registration is now open.
Next Transport Canada Exam Prep Course October 4th-7th 2022
If you meet any 1 of these conditions, you are conducting advanced operations:
- You want to fly in controlled airspace
- You want to fly over bystanders
- You want to fly within 30 meters (100 feet) of bystanders (measured horizontally)
For advanced operations, here are some of the rules you must follow:
- Register your drone with Transport Canada before you fly it for the first time
- Mark your drone with its registration number
- Pass the Small Advanced Exam
- Pass a flight review with a flight reviewer
- Be able to show your Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations and proof of registration when you fly your drone
- Fly within the operational limits of your drone
Our Programs include the TP15263E knowledge requirements for Advanced and Basic Operations, including the required ROC-A radio exam for Advanced Operators.
- Note Flight Reviews are conducted by our certified Brampton Flight Center Flight Reviewers and are not included in the cost of these courses. Persons requiring a flight review should contact us directly to set up an appointment. At that time, we will discuss what you will be required to provide at the time of the review.
- If you require actual hands-on flight training this can be arranged, and you should contact us directly for details and cost.
Course Overview
4 Day Program includes Transport Canada Exams Preparation Part I & Part 2: Study Guidebook (Canadian RPAS Study Guide) and Logbook (Journey and Technical Logbook. included in the course as well as Online reference and study materials. ROC-A Radio Exam for Aviation if requested.
Part1 & 2 Includes: (Ground School for RPAS Advanced and Basic Operators)
Part 1 includes the following RPAS related subjects
- New Regulations June 1st, 2019
- The Future of RPAS in Canada
- Canadian Aviation Regulations Part IX
- RPAS Care and Maintenance
- Basic and Advanced Operations
- Knowledge Testing
- Safe Flying Procedures
- Flight Controls
- Flight Planning
- Video and Imaging Software and Techniques
- LiPo Batteries Storage and Transport
- Clubs and Organizations
- Multi-Person Operations
- SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate) for Commercial UAS Pilots
- Fines and Consequences of unsafe flying.
- Administration and Compliance
- FPV and Night Flying
- Payloads
- Flight Termination Systems and Procedures
- Operations in Controlled Airspace
- Record keeping and Documentation
- Recency Requirements
- Advanced Operations
- Basic Operations
- Airframes, Power Plants and Propulsion Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Software
- Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Requirements
- Brushless Motors
- Visual Observers
- Operational Failures and Management
- Winter Operations
- Launch Systems
- Battery Care and Maintenance
- CRM (Crew Resource Management)
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Flight Reviews
Part 2 includes
- Navigation
- Human Factors
- Air law (CARs)
- Meteorology
- Aeronautics
- Radio Telephonyand the Radio exam for Aviation if requested