Posted on May 4, 2025 | Training Thursday | By Sky Tracer, Sky Commander Academy
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Flight School Files, your command-center blog for becoming a smarter, safer, more successful drone pilot. Powered by the Sky Commander Academy Podcast, these weekly posts deliver tactical lessons, regulatory guidance, and pilot tools that help you soar—legally and confidently—through Canadian airspace.
Our first four podcast episodes are now live and cover Air Law, Pilot Responsibilities, and Flight Planning—core content every RPAS pilot in Canada needs to know.
🎧 Episodes 1–4 Are Now Live on Spotify
Get one hour of pilot-grade insights covering:
1. Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
- Part IX – RPAS-Specific Rules
- Part VI – General Flight Regulations
- Key Sections 901 & 903 for Basic Operations
2. RPAS Pilot Responsibilities
- Drone Registration & Marking
- Maintenance & Pre-Flight Checks
- Site Assessment Protocols
- Crew Roles & Liability Awareness
3. Flight Rules & Planning
- Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
- Daylight-Only Restrictions
- Navigating Controlled or Prohibited Airspace
4. Privacy, Liability & Oversight
- Privacy Laws & Data Collection
- Penalties for Non-Compliance
- Transport Canada Oversight
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