Comprehensive 20-Hour Live Ground School & Flight Review Prep
Key Highlights at a Glance:
Cohort Size: Strictly Capped at 10 Seats for Direct Mentorship
Format: 20 Hours Live Virtual Training + Operation Planning Practical Labs
Standard: Built to Transport Canada TP 15263 Knowledge Requirements
Regional Focus: Practical instruction tailored for Northern BC commercial crews & operators
Course Overview Passing the Transport Canada Advanced RPAS exam requires more than memorizing regulations—it demands real-world operational competence in controlled airspace.
Designed and delivered by an experienced college instructor and drone compliance consultant, this 20-hour live program bridges theoretical knowledge and field operations. Built specifically to help you pass the Advanced Exam on your first try, you will work through live flight planning scenarios, emergency procedures, and site survey exercises so you can operate safely and legally across Northern BC and beyond.
Tuition & Grant Opportunities
Enrollment: $795.00 CAD
💡 B.C. Employer Funding: Third-party training for employees may qualify for up to 80% tuition reimbursement through the B.C. Employer Training Grant (ETG).
Next Steps & Registration
📥 Download Advanced Operations 20 Hour Course Syllabus (PDF)
📅 Upcoming Fall 2026 Cohorts:
- Cohort A (After-Hours): Oct 13 – Oct 24 (Tue/Thu Evenings + Saturday Mornings)
⚡ Seats are strictly capped at 10 participants per cohort.
💡 Early bird pricing automatically applies at checkout until 14 days before start date.
🏢 Enterprise Teams (4+ Pilots):
Need a custom schedule for your operational downtime? We offer private, custom-scheduled L1CO cohorts for corporate crews. [Request a Private Team Track]
Need a formal corporate invoice, Purchase Order (PO), or applying for the B.C. Employer Training Grant?
Advanced Operations Ground School FAQs
Does this 20-hour ground school cover everything needed for the Transport Canada Small Advanced Exam?
Yes, this 20-hour live course covers 100% of the Transport Canada CARs Part IX knowledge requirements for the Advanced RPAS Exam. It provides comprehensive instruction on airspace classification, meteorology, navigation, human factors, and flight rules so you can pass your official written exam on the first attempt.
Is this course strictly self-paced or is it live with an instructor?
Summit RPAS offers both self-paced online training and live synchronous instruction, depending on the course. Our Advanced Exam Prep and Flight Review Prep programs are 100% online and self-paced for flexible learning on your own schedule. For higher-level training, our Level 1 Complex Operations (L1CO) course features live, scheduled online sessions led directly by our certified instructor for real-time guidance and Q&A.
Does this 20-hour course include preparation for the practical Flight Review?
Yes, integrated Flight Review prep is built directly into the curriculum. In addition to written exam prep, you will learn how to build compliant site surveys, execute emergency checklists, and navigate oral questioning scenarios required for your in-person practical flight assessment.
How does live ground school help compared to studying on my own with basic study guides?
Live instruction replaces dry regulatory text with scenario-based learning and practical Northern BC operational context. Designed using adult-learning methods, our course translates complex aviation concepts into clear, memorable lessons, which improve long-term retention, exam pass rates, and field readiness.