Aerodrome Marking and Regulations
401.04.02 Marquage de l’aérodrome
RAC 301.04 (1): Remove markers when the aerodrome is permanently deactivated.
RAC 301.04 (2): For non-water aerodromes, install red cones or flags along unusable
areas.
RAC 301.04 (5): Mark closed sections of taxiways or runways with closed zone markers.
RAC 301.04 (7): Remove open markers when maneuver areas are permanently closed.
RAC 301.04 (8): Use visible colors to mark closed areas when painting is impractical
(e.g., snow-covered areas).
RAC 301.06 (1): Install a visible wind direction indicator if the wind cannot be
determined by other means.
401.04.03 Balisage d’aérodrome
RAC 301.07 (1): For night operations, white lights on both sides of the runway visible
from 2 NM.
RAC 301.07 (5): Use blue lights or reflective markers on taxiways.
RAC 301.07 (9): Mark closed, unusable parts with red reflective lights or cones.
401.04.04 Signaux de circulation au sol
Common signals include:
Tout droit: Arms straight out, moving up and down.
Ralenti: Arms down, 'tapping' motion.
Affirmatif/Tout va bien: Right arm raised with thumb up.
Arrêt: Arms crossed overhead.
401.04.05 Marquage de piste
Seuil décalé: Allows use of part of the runway for taxiing or takeoff due to obstacles.
Seuil déplacé: Marks a closed part of the runway that should not be used by aircraft.
401.04.06 Règlements d’un aérodrome (Interdictions)
Prohibited actions:
No towing or parking aircraft in movement areas at night unless lights are on.
Do not remove or tamper with navigation markers or lights.
No marking aerodrome areas improperly.
No discharging firearms unless authorized.
Proximity Procedures and Regulations
401.04.01 Utilisation d’un aéronef à proximité d’un aérodrome – Généralités
Ref: RAC 602.96
Applicable to VFR and IFR aircraft at or near controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes.
PIC Requirements Before Operations: Ensure no collision risk.
PIC Duties While Operating Near an Aerodrome:
Monitor traffic to avoid collisions.
Follow the traffic circuit or maintain separation.
Execute left turns unless specified otherwise.
Special Requirements
Controlled aerodrome operations require clearance from ATC.
Below 2,000 Feet Operations: Allowed for specific activities like law enforcement,
humanitarian missions, and aerial photography.
401.04.02 Utilisation des aéronefs VFR et IFR dans une zone MF
MF: Mandatory frequency for specific areas around uncontrolled aerodromes.
Typically a 5 NM radius up to 3,000 feet AAE.
401.04.03 Procédures de compte rendu MF avant de circuler
Ref: RAC 602.99
Report intentions before moving onto the maneuvering area.
401.04.04 Procédures de compte rendu MF à l’arrivée
Ref: RAC 602.101
Announce entry into MF zone five minutes prior, if possible.
Additional Arrival Announcements:
Joining aerodrome circuit, final approach, and exiting the landing surface.
VFR Instrument and Meteorological Conditions
401.06.01 Minimum Instruments for Day VFR
Gliders must have:
Altimeter, airspeed indicator, compass, and two-way radio for controlled airspace.
401.06.02 Minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions for VFR Flight in Controlled Airspace
Requirements:
Visual reference to surface.
Minimum 3-mile visibility.
500 feet vertical and 1-mile horizontal separation from clouds.
Ground visibility ≥3 miles in control zones, 500 feet AGL minimum.
401.06.03 Minimum Visual Meteorological Conditions for VFR Flight in Uncontrolled Airspace
At or above 1,000 feet AGL:
Day visibility: ≥1 mile.
Night visibility: ≥3 miles.
500 feet vertically and 2,000 feet horizontally from clouds.
Below 1,000 feet AGL: Day visibility ≥2 miles, clear of cloud.
Memory Tool for VFR Meteorological Conditions
3 1 5: Controlled airspace (3 miles vis, 1 mile horizontal, 500 feet vertical).
1 2 5: Uncontrolled above 1,000' (1 mile vis, 2000' horizontal, 500' vertical) DAY.
2 C: Uncontrolled below 1,000' (2 miles vis, clear of cloud) DAY.
Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR)
401.06.04 Special Visual Flight Rules (SVFR)
For conditions below VFR in a control zone:
PIC must request and be authorized.
Ground visibility ≥1 mile.
Equipped with appropriate radio communication.
Aircraft must remain clear of clouds, with visual reference to the ground.
Night SVFR: Only for takeoff, landing, entering, or exiting the control zone.
Program Key Dates and Requirements
Key Dates
3 Nov – 21 Dec 2024 and 5 – 31 Jan 2025: Ground School.
1 – 7 Feb 2025: Qualifying Exam.
8 – 15 Feb 2025: Marks from QE distributed.
16 May 2025: Medical certificates due.
Other Required Submissions
Report Card: June 2024.
Medical Certificate: TC CAT 1 or CAT 3 Aviation Medical Certificate.
