Level 1 Complex Operations / Pilot Certificate
Level 1 Complex Operations / Pilot Certificate
Prepare for lower-risk complex RPAS operations with training focused on crew coordination, mission planning, flight review readiness, and BVLOS-style operating workflows. This program combines structured ground school with practical training using mission-ready aircraft, control stations, and procedures suited to complex operations.
Key Notes
- Transport Canada recognized and approved flight school.
- Minimum 20 hours of ground school is required.
- Candidates must pass the Advanced Exam and Level 1 Complex Exam before the in-person flight review.
- Complex operations are conducted under an RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC).
Classroom (20 hrs minimum)
RPAS regulations modules include:
Practical (flight training + review)
Hands-on flight training focuses on lower-risk BVLOS workflows, crew coordination, and flight review readiness. Training is delivered using mission-ready aircraft, control stations, and procedures suited to complex operations.
- Pre-flight planning and site survey: Airspace, weather and NOTAMs, population density, alternates, and GO/NO-GO decisions.
- Crew coordination: Briefing visual observers, CRM, communications, and task hand-offs.
- BVLOS-style manual flight: Heading, speed, altitude changes, and obstacle routing with VO and DAA support.
- GCS / C2 management: Antenna orientation, link monitoring, detect-and-avoid procedures, and contingency planning.
- Lost-link and fly-away response: RTH setup, reconnection actions, reporting, and abnormal procedure drills.
- Flight review readiness: Take-off, landing, emergency procedures, and Level 1 Complex flight review preparation.
Ready to Prepare for Level 1 Complex Operations?
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