FLIGHT REVIEW
Level 1 Complex Operations
The final step to getting your advanced license
This is the last step for acquiring a Pilot Certificate - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) – Level 1 Complex Operations.
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Once you have successfully completed the Transport Canada-administered Level 1 Complex Operations exam and obtained a Certificate of Registration for your drone, an in-person Flight Review - Level 1 Complex Operations must be completed to demonstrate your ability to fly an RPAS in the Level 1 Complex Operations environment.
The flight review consists of the planning, preparation, and completion of an RPAS flight.
Flight Review - Level 1 Complex Operations
You must successfully perform the following exercises to pass the in-person Flight Review:
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Describe the site survey process
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Describe emergency procedures that apply to flying a RPAS, including lost-link procedures and procedures to follow in the event of a fly-away, including who to contact
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Describe the method by which to inform Transport Canada of an incident or accident
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Successfully perform pre-flight checks of your RPAS
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Perform a take-off
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Demonstrate the ability to navigate around obstacles
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Demonstrate the ability to recognize distances
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Perform a landing
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Mandatory Pre-requisites:
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Pass the Transport Canada-administered Advanced exam
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Complete at least 20 hours of ground school from a Transport Canada TP15530 ground school training provider
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Pass the Transport Canada-administered Level 1 Complex Operations exam
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Certificate of Registration for the drone being used for Flight Review.
If you do not own a drone, RPASOTC can provide one at additional cost, please check for details
