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Recent content by JKBrubacher

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    Canada Advanced Drone FLIGHT REVIEW

    Still need to do the flight review
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    Canada Advanced Drone FLIGHT REVIEW

    Follow up - I have since done the advanced exam and passed.
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    Canada Advanced Drone FLIGHT REVIEW

    I’m interested in hearing from anyone that has completed their in-person flight review as part of the Advanced certification.
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    Canadian Advanced Drone Exam

    Thanks CookedinIh
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    Canadian Advanced Drone Exam

    I will look them up. Interesting that there is no mention of obtaining a Restricted Radio Operators Licence. Yet, drone operators are expected to be able to communicate with ATC. That suggests it’s required.
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    Canadian Advanced Drone Exam

    I fully agree with the licensing and knowledge requirements for drone operators. It makes the whole business case more legitimate, if there is enforcement. The larger the barrier the more demand there will be for certified operators. One other point though, I’m not sure the ground schools are...
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    Canadian Advanced Drone Exam

    I had a helicopter question on my basic exam. My goal for getting the advanced is to fly legally at a minimum distance from bystanders. 30m (100 ft) rules out a lot. Also, a major issue that I see is the number of airports in the area. There are very few areas that are not within 3nm of an...