Flight School 

 

Prerequisites and Step-by-Step Training Process

1. Purchase and commence RC flight training in your home, on the PC based Real Flight RC simulator: RFL-1211 - RealFlight Trainer Edition @ Great Hobbies.

 

​a. After you master RC flying on the simulator and would like to pursue flying an actual RC model, please proceed to step 2.

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2. Complete and pass the Transport Canada Advanced RPA Exam (min. age 16).
 

a. Free on-line exam preparation course: https://rpascentre.com/.
b. Write the TC Adv. Exam here: Drone Management Portal.

3. Join Whitby Aero Modellers (WAM) and the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada (MAAC).
 

a. Become a Member of our club (members under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent).
b. MAAC. Please indicate Whitby Aero Modellers as your club membership.
c. An instructor will contact you for discussion and further information.
 

4. Purchase one of the Ready to Fly RC Trainer Planes listed below:
 

a. HBZ380001 - AeroScout S 2 1.1m RTF Basic by HOBBY ZONE @ Great Hobbies.
b. HBZ31000 - Mini Apprentice S 2 1.2m RTF by HOBBY ZONE @ Great Hobbies.
c. With the help of Hobby Shop staff, please also purchase batteries and a charger for your new plane. Note, one battery provides approximately 6 minutes of flight time.
 

5. Commence flight training with your assigned instructor on your personal RC trainer plane.
 

a. It’s assumed you can now fly trainer planes on the simulator, confidently in all directions without crashing.
b. An instructor will train you in flying your RC Trainer Plane.
c. Earn your MAAC “Wings” upon successful completion of the “Wings” flight test.
 

6. Complete your Advanced Certification Flight Review:
 

a. Free on-line flight review training course: Drone Flight Review Training Course.
b. Book and pay for your Flight Review: RPAS WILCO.
c. Complete your Flight Review.
d. Earn your Transport Canada “Pilot Certificate Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Advanced Operations”.
 

7. Congratulations, you can now fly RC models in the Class D controlled airspace flying field of the Whitby Aero Modellers RC flying club. Please always follow all MAAC rules, WAM rules, and applicable Transport Canada regulations.