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# Advanced Pilot Certification Pathway

The Advanced pathway unlocks controlled airspace, flying near people, and professional operations.
**Step 1: Complete the free Advanced Operations Exam Prep course** Enroll at academy.rpascentre.com/course/advanced-exam-prep. You can skip the Basic course and start here directly.
**Step 2: Earn your RPAS Centre Advanced Certificate** Receive your RPAS Centre Course Completion Certificate by email after finishing.
**Step 3: Take the Transport Canada Advanced Exam**
* 50 multiple-choice questions, 60-minute time limit
* Pass mark: 80% (40 out of 50)
* Results are immediate; retake after 24 hours if needed
**Step 4: Complete the free Drone Flight Review Training course** Enroll at academy.rpascentre.com/course/flight-review-prep
**Step 5: Book and pass an Advanced Operations Flight Review** Book a flight review at https://rpascentre.com/?open=flight-review
**Step 6: Pay the Transport Canada certificate fee** Apply through the Drone Management Portal.
**What can you do with an Advanced certificate?** Everything Basic allows, plus:
* Controlled airspace (with NAV CANADA permission)
* Within 3NM of airports, 1NM of heliports
* Less than 30m from people
* Medium drones (25–150kg)
* EVLOS and sheltered operations
**What's next?**
* Level 1 Complex Ground School ($99) for BVLOS
* Flight Reviewer Affiliation (if 6+ months with Advanced cert)
**Full details:** rpascentre.com/advanced-pilot-certification-pathway/