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Drone Advanced Exam (RPAS) overview

Drone Advanced Exam (RPAS) flashcards

Flip through the key rules from our handbook notes, one card at a time. Mark each card "Got it" or "Review again"; your progress stays on this device.

  • 226 cards
  • 11 topics
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The first 10 of 226 cards

Front and back of each card, as in the deck above. The cards come from our own notes on the official handbook; check anything you are unsure of with Transport Canada, Civil Aviation (Drone Safety).

  1. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

    Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations — key rule 1

    Applicant must be at least 16, pass the online Advanced exam (TP 15263) and pass a flight review within the 12 months before applying.

  2. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

    Steps

    Advanced exam → flight review with a TC-approved flight reviewer → apply and pay in the Drone Management Portal.

  3. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

    Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations — key rule 3

    An advanced certificate also allows all basic operations. It does not expire; recency rules apply.

  4. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations

    Advanced exam

    50 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 80% to pass, online, minimum age 16 (TP 15263; Standard 921.02).

  5. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Who may fly advanced operations

    Who may fly advanced operations — key rule 1

    Holder of an advanced or Level 1 Complex certificate, at least 16.

  6. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Who may fly advanced operations

    Exception

    someone without it (including under 16) flying under the direct supervision of an advanced (or Level 1 Complex) certificate holder.

  7. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · Who may fly advanced operations

    Who may fly advanced operations — key rule 3

    A candidate flying during their own flight review is exempt from holding the advanced certificate.

  8. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · What advanced operations are

    Small drone VLOS

    in controlled airspace; 30 m to 5 m from people not involved ("near people"); under 5 m or over people; within 3 NM of an airport or 1 NM of a heliport.

  9. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · What advanced operations are

    Small drone

    EVLOS in uncontrolled airspace; sheltered operations.

  10. Advanced certificate, privileges and recency · What advanced operations are

    What advanced operations are — key rule 3

    Medium drone (over 25 kg to 150 kg) VLOS: at 500 ft or more from people; 500 ft to 100 ft; under 100 ft; in controlled airspace.

FAQ

Drone Advanced Exam (RPAS) flashcards: questions

Where do these flashcards come from?

Each of the 226 cards is one point from our study notes, which we write from the official TC AIM — Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) chapter. The front names the rule; the back states it. Nothing on the cards is added beyond those notes.

How should I use the flashcards?

Read the front, answer in your head, then flip. Choose "Got it" only if you knew it; otherwise choose "Review again". At the end, go through the "Review again" cards once more, or pick a single topic from the list to focus on it.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, on this device only. Cards marked "Review again" stay in the "Needs review" list, and every card you rate counts towards your topic map on the exam overview. Nothing is sent to us with your name; you can clear it from the overview page.

Are flashcards enough to pass the Drone Advanced Exam (RPAS) test?

No. Flashcards help you remember the rules, but the test asks multiple-choice questions. Use our practice tests and mock exams as well, and study the official material from Transport Canada, Civil Aviation (Drone Safety).

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