Recent content by aric.taylor

I'm not saying do it, I'm saying it isn't against the regulations to do so (as stated earlier in the thread). All flights need to be properly planned and assessed for risk. There's always a risk of something bad happening - goes for drones or other parts of life. Personally, busy city streets...

I sent an email to a contact there. I will post when I get it.

Take it with a grain of salt, but this link says people in cars DO NOT count as by-standers. Reference: TC RPAS Task Force. --- The 100′ horizontal distance from people mentioned in CAR 901.26 means freestanding bodies. “People” does not refer to those in cars or buildings. Asking people to...

Wonder if they will ever be approved for the third one.... Very few seem to meet that requirement. Fingers crossed.

Did the online form today. Got approval in 10 MINUTES...... I'm quite impressed with that.

True, but then the MAAC safety documents tell you to follow the rules/regulations of the area you are flying if not at a MAAC field. It's a never ending grey circle!!! In typical TC fashion, they've made things confusing! haha. I'm a MAAC member but required the advanced license. So I didn't...

I believe that exemption is only for flight at MAAC sanctioned fields. Really limits your photo/video opportunities as most fields MAAC fields are pretty.... blah. If you just like flying in circles, sure.

Picking up a VNC/VTA chart for your region is going to be much more accurate than any app. At least until the app's start taking into account the vertical profiles of airspace. I'd argue that it is also the only legal way to determine where you are in relation to controlled airspace. Don raises...

Try their new online portal for submitting requests. Google Nav Canada RPAS.

I did mine last week. Flying portion didn’t really involve much flying.... Lots of time talking throughout the review about more knowledge area. Side note. I’m an airline pilot and was surprised at some I’d really questions they were asking.