FLYING IN CANADA

basic category operations

To fly legally in Canada, non-citizens or permanent residents are required to apply for an SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate). While this application can be based off of foreign credentials (FAA Part 107 or similar), this program meets the requirements for those without a foreign license or permit.
Upon completion, you will receive a certificate which you can use to apply for an SFOC. 

FEATURES

  • Transport Canada Compliant

    Coastal Drone is a declared compliant trainer through Transport Canada so you can be sure you're getting quality training content.

  • Basic Category Knowledge

    This course meets the knowledge requirements (TP 15263) for pilots in the Basic Category PLUS a "TC- style" exam to test your knowledge.

  • All Online Course Delivery

    Get the knowledge you need from wherever you are, whenever you want it. Most students complete the course and exam within about 3 hours.

Course Curriculum

    1. Course Navigation Tutorial

    2. Course Introduction

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Definitions

    2. Airspace

    3. Basic Operations

    4. General Rules and Operating Restrictions

    5. Visual Observers and Visual Line of Sight

    6. Prohibitions

    7. Procedures Requirements

    8. Payloads and Flight Operations

    9. Special Events and Airports

    10. Record Keeping

    11. Quiz: The Laws

    12. New Drone Regulations (in plain english)

    1. Physiology- Vision

    2. Physiology- Hearing

    3. Physiology- Fatigue

    4. Physiology- Alcohol and Drugs

    5. Physiology - The Operating Environment

    6. Psychology- The Decision Making Process

    7. Psychology- Situational Awareness

    8. Psychology- Stress

    9. Psychology- Attitude, Automation and Workload

    10. Psychology- Pilot/Equipment Relationship

    11. Psychology- Interpersonal Relationships

    12. Quiz: The Pilot

    13. Ground School Basic Notes Part 1

    1. Engines and Airframes- Handling, Care and Securing

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Engines and Airframes- Data Links, Line of Sight and Interference

    3. Engines and Airframes- Batteries

    4. The Aircraft- The Electrical System

    5. Engines and Airframes- The Autopilot

    6. Engines and Airframes- The Inertial Measurement Unit

    7. The Aircraft- The Magnetic Compass

    8. The Aircraft - The Altimeter

    9. The Aircraft- The Airspeed Indicator

    10. The Aircraft - Payloads

    11. The Aircraft- Launch and Recovery Systems

    12. Engines and Airframes- Maintenance

    13. Theory of Flight- The Basics

    14. Theory of Flight- Airplanes

    15. Theory of Flight- Multirotors

    16. Theory of Flight- Helicopters

    17. Theory of Flight- Situations to Avoid

    18. Theory of Flight- Stability

    19. Theory of Flight- Load Factor

    20. Quiz: The Aircraft

    21. Ground School Basic Notes Part 2

    1. Meteorology - The Earth's Atmosphere

    2. Meteorology- Clouds

    3. Meteorology- Surface Based Layers

    4. Meteorology- Turbulence and Wind

    5. Navigation- Longitude and Latitude

    6. Navigation- Map Reading

    7. Navigation- The Canada Flight Supplement

    8. Radio Theory- Basics

    9. Best Practices- Checking the Weather

    10. Best Practices- Time Reading

    11. Best Practices- Site Selection and Flight Planning

    12. Best Practices- NOTAM

    13. Best Practices- Flight Responsibilities

    14. Best Practices- Bystanders and Crew

    15. Best Practices- Winter

    16. Best Practices- Procedures

    17. Quiz: The Environment

    18. Ground School Basic notes Part 4

    1. THANK YOU

About this course

  • $95.00
  • 69 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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