Listen "S4E46 – Dual-Certified: How to Bridge Transport Canada & FAA Licenses Like a Pro"
Episode Synopsis
If you're flying on both sides of the border, you already know the truth:Canada and the U.S. speak the same aviation language—but with totally different accents.In S4E46 of Sky Commander Academy, we dive into Section 10.5.1: Cross-Border Certification Comparisons, giving you the roadmap for converting (or complementing) your Transport Canada RPAS certificates with FAA Part 107—and vice versa.This is the episode pilots wish they’d heard before wasting time, money, or paperwork.In this episode:🌎 How the two systems match up – Basic vs Advanced vs Complex compared to Part 107 privileges🧭 Where the privileges overlap—and where they absolutely don’t📜 Certification pathways explained – IACRA, TSA vetting, the Canadian Knowledge Requirements, ROC-A, and more🔁 Conversion realities – Why there’s no official “reciprocity,” but how to leverage your existing certificate to pass the other faster📘 Training shortcuts – What Canadian pilots already know that gives them an edge in the U.S. exam—and vice versa⚠️ Regulatory traps – Airspace differences, radio standards, SFOC vs waivers, and Remote ID vs NAV Drone📂 Documentation you need to carry when flying cross-border (yes, even recreationally)🧠 Pro tips – How to build a dual-compliant profile that impresses companies, regulators, and cross-border clientsIf you want to operate seamlessly in both countries—or just future-proof your aviation resume—this episode gives you the insider map to becoming a North American-level RPAS professional.🌐 SkyCommander.ca🎧 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever serious pilots train.#SkyCommanderAcademy #Part107 #TCAdvanced #DroneCertification #CrossBorderOps #FlySmart #RPASCanada #MissionReady #DroneRegulations
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