Requirements for aeromodelism

[Sunfly]

Hi all,
Long Time no see.
I recently heard that to be able to fly model airplane the ministery of transport ask us to pass an exam that is very difficult to pass. Can somebody tell me if its true. If yes please can you orient me to go pass this test online . Thank you

[briankizner]

Go online to Transport Canada and look up Drone Pilot Certificate. Note that , for Transport Canada , any remotely piloted aircraft is a drone. As for the test, it is not nearly as difficult as you might think. All members of all RC clubs in Canada have taken and passed it. That said, I believe there are tutorials available through MAAC. There is certainly information about the requirements on the MAAC website.

[Andrew Fernie]

I agree with Brian - not as difficult as you might be thinking.

Start with some reference material. One example, available for free in French and English, can be found here (https://www.aerialevolution.ca/rpas101/).

When you are ready for the exam try and get setup with two monitors on your PC (or an iPad as your second screen). Use one for the test, the other for reference documents and Google.

[Sempai-mj]

Here's some study reference

[Florin]

See the thread below
https://www.wimac.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=9640

and...
for $10, just try (https://www.wimac.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=60458&postcount=6)

[thunderbird]

I passed my advance exam last year
now forgot everything to do flight review
stuck :rolleyes:

[Elgreco]

Hi guys,

just some information pertaining the license.

As long as the field you are flying is not in a controlled area (near airports or other similar facilities) the basic exam is good.

Pretty simple to pass with a bit of studying some guides out there and having some notes with you (another window on your pc with references open to look up stuff)

Once though you are close to a restricted area, then the advanced exam is needed ( similar like the basic with a few more details) and you need an 80% passing grade on that.

After that though, you need to go pass a test from certified companies that give it, to show that you know how to prep for a flight.

That is a bit more complicated and requires preparation. Not as easy as it sounds, you really need to put some work in.

As I got back into flying, we fly (Helicopters) at club CRASH and we all have to get that advanced exam done since we are 5km behind Bell helicopter and we are in a restricted zone.

As I understand your new club location is pretty far out there so no need for any of you to do this as long as you fly there.

But to be compliant with Maac, each person needs at least the basic exam.

Take care guys.