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Advanced Operations Exam Preparation Course

Price: Free Access: 90 days Format: Online, self-paced Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/advanced-exam-prep

The Advanced Operations Exam Prep prepares you for the Transport Canada Advanced Pilot Certificate exam, enabling you to operate in controlled airspace and take on complex professional missions.

What's included:

  • 8 video lesson sections:
    1. Air Law
    2. RPAS Systems
    3. Human Factors
    4. Meteorology
    5. Navigation
    6. Flight Operations
    7. Theory of Flight
    8. Radiotelephony
  • Accompanying workbook
  • End-of-course mock exam
  • RPAS Centre Advanced Course Completion Certificate upon finishing

How long does it take? Typically 2–4 weeks depending on your pace and experience.

Can I skip the Basic course? Yes. You may bypass the Basic course and enroll directly in the Advanced course, though completing both is recommended for thorough preparation.

What happens after?

  1. Take the Transport Canada Advanced Exam (50 questions, 60 minutes, 80% pass mark)
  2. Complete the free Drone Flight Review Training course
  3. Book and pass an Advanced Operations Flight Review through the RPAS Wilco Flight Reviewer Network
  4. Pay the Transport Canada certificate fee

Next steps after Advanced: Level 1 Complex Ground School ($99) for BVLOS operations, or Flight Reviewer Affiliation if you've held your Advanced cert for 6+ months.

Full pathway details: rpascentre.com/advanced-pilot-certification-pathway/

Updated on: 06/03/2026