Basic Operations Exam Preparation Course
Price: Free Access: 90 days Format: Online, self-paced Enroll: academy.rpascentre.com/course/basic-exam-prep
The Basic Operations Exam Prep course is designed to help you pass the Transport Canada Basic Pilot Certificate exam. Created by professional pilots and certified RPAS instructors.
What's included:
- 8 video lesson sections:
- Air Law
- RPAS Systems
- Human Factors
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Theory of Flight
- Flight Operations
- Radiotelephony
- Accompanying workbook
- End-of-course mock exam (Transport Canada-style questions)
- RPAS Centre Basic Course Completion Certificate upon finishing
How long does it take? Most students complete the course in 1–2 weeks of part-time study.
Who is this for?
- Aspiring drone pilots starting their journey
- Hobbyists and recreational flyers who want to fly legally
- Newly hired staff at organizations conducting commercial drone operations
What happens after? After completing the course, take the Transport Canada Small Basic Exam (35 questions, 90 minutes, 65% pass mark). Then consider advancing to the Advanced Operations course — it's also free!
Full pathway details: rpascentre.com/basic-pilot-certification-pathway/
Updated on: 19/05/2026