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SFOC application support

An SFOC is used when the planned operation falls outside the standard operating categories or requires a specific Transport Canada permission. We turn the mission into a clear application package and help close information gaps before submission.

Mission scopedRequest this service

What we cover

  • Mission and aircraft eligibility review
  • Concept of operations and flight-area definition
  • Crew roles, communications, and command procedures
  • Ground and air risk controls
  • Contingency, emergency, and lost-link procedures
  • Supporting-document checklist and application review

What to bring

  • Aircraft make, model, weight, and registration
  • Pilot qualifications and crew experience
  • Location, dates, altitude, and operating radius
  • Bystander, property, airspace, and emergency-service context

Check the official requirements.

Use the current Transport Canada page when preparing the operation and bring any updated requirement into the planning session.

Transport Canada SFOC guidance