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Operating near Aerodromes RPAS operations close to an aerodrome are only permitted with the Advanced Certificate or an SFOC; however, even at reasonable distances from an aerodrome, it is important to understand the aerodrome's: Flight procedures traffic patterns Radio communications Air traffic control Airspace This will allow you to get a much better picture of how to avoid any conflict with other aircraft The Canadian Flight Supplement CFS Is a book published by NAV Canada with detailed information and maps of every land aerodrome and airport in Canada. This book must be referenced when planning any RPAS operation with an aerodrome nearby. It is often a requirement of the SFOC that you have it with you during the RPAS operation. You should learn how to read and understand the information presented in the CFS. The first few pages of the book explain how to read it, key sections for UAV operations near an aerodrome: Aerodrome Map - Layout of the runways Aerodrome Map - Class of Airspace around 0/2 Aerodrome OPR - How to contact the operator of the aerodrome COMM - Radio Communication rules and frequencies PRO - any special flight procedures CAUTION - any dangers or obstacles Aerodromes The Standard Traffic Pattern at Airports in Canada is a "Left Hand Circuit" In the event that the Circuit is different from the standard, it will be stated in the PRO section of the CFS for that aerodrome: Aircraft will be making "left handed" turns forming a rectangle with the active runway Altitude is 1000 feet AGL NOTE: aircraft may be lower than that on crosswind leg, base leg and final