L1C00: Introduction
Duration: 1 hour
Course Administration
Instructor Notes:
Use the first hour for course administration. Students will require:
- Access to the internet
- Access to any content the instructor plans to send (most is referenced in the L1C Training Student Handout)
- A laptop with certain software installed (most is referenced in the L1C Training Student Handout)
Key Points:
How to access/register for the student portal, introductions, and the curriculum and schedule.
Student Portal
The student portal [LINK]:
- Contains all course resources and links
- Serves as confirmation that you have taken the training
- Ensures course certificate is issued after the completion of exams and assignment
Instructor Notes:
Edit this section to include instructions or links to any shared drives/student portals/LMS that your organization uses.
Key Points:
Introduction to the student portal and other resources. Participants will receive a certificate after the course exams and assignments are completed.
Activity:
Demonstration: How to access and navigate the student portal.
Instructor
[Insert background, credentials, etc. here.]
Instructor Notes:
Introduce yourself.
Activity:
Group Activity: If the class is small enough, allow the students to introduce themselves and give a brief bio of their drone experience.
What to Expect
- âLevel 1 Complex (L1C) Ground Training
- âL1C privileges
- âGuidance on building your BVLOS program
- â20-hour instructor course with TP 15530 content
- âTwo quizzes
Note: This is not a review of the Advanced RPAS course.
Instructor Notes:
Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems â Level 1 Complex Operations - TP 15530 provides all course requirements and can be accessed online at: Transport Canada TP 15530
All participants must have completed the advanced RPAS online exam prior to commencing this training, but having the advanced RPAS pilot certificate is not a requirement.
Let participants know how and when the quizzes will be administered.
Key Points:
This information is in your L1C Training Student Handout.
Curriculum & Schedule
The course curriculum covers:
This curriculum meets the "Knowledge Requirements for Pilots of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems â Level 1 Complex Operations - TP 15530" (Transport Canada, 2025)
The course schedule can be found in your L1C Training Student Handout
Key Points:
See your L1C Training Student Handout for the course schedule.
Mandatory Links & Software
Links
See the table of links in your L1C Training Student Handout. These will need to be accessed frequently throughout the course.
Software
During the course, you will be required to access this software:
- FltPlan.com (web)
- FltPlan Go (iOS/Android)
- NAV Drone
- Google Earth Pro
See your L1C Training Student Handout for more information
Instructor Notes:
This course makes use of freely available software (Google Earth Pro, FltPlan GO). If the participants' organization uses different software or services, then they may be substituted here. For example:
- If participants' organization uses ForeFlight paid service, references to FltPlanGO may be substituted with ForeFlight.
- If participants' organization uses a GCS with accurate terrain databases, references to Google Earth Pro may be replaced with the GCS.
Note: Given the widespread use of Google Earth Pro, it is recommended to train the participants on its use.
Participants should already have downloaded the required software. If not, ensure they do it now.
Key Points:
See L1C Training Student Handout for the software and links required for this course.
Activity:
Demonstration: Show participants how to access and ensure they can use:
- The internet
- NAV Drone and the Drone Management Portal
- FltPlan GO or a suitable alternative on a portable device
- Google Earth Pro on a Windows or MacOS laptop (not on their cellular device)
After This Course
- 1Write online L1C course on Drone Management Portal
- 2Complete in-person L1C flight review
- 3Apply for your L1C pilot certificate
Instructor Notes:
Explain what the participant should expect after this course. Discuss the schedules for the in-person L1C flight review.
Key Points:
The L1C online exam (from the DMP) must be completed prior to admittance to the in-person flight review.