This excerpt is taken from "Gelcoat" on RCC:

http://www.rccanada.ca/bb/viewtopic....r=asc&start=30

"Secondly, anything that flies from 6 inches to unlimited abvove ground is under the control of Transport Canada whether we like it or not. This TC responsibility was emphasized by the government sight after the famous 9 / 11 event. However, TC was not equipped nor manned to regulate and control R/C. So, they turned to MAAC and invited us to participate in the TC program by accepting to be part of the quasi-government process responsible for ALL model aircraft flight. MAAC agreed and the process is now ongoing for MAAC to be recognized in the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) as the official canadian agency governing model flight. This is a very good thing because we know what modelling is all about. Had we refused, TC would then have lumped us with some other sport flying groups such as gliders or ultra-lights and we would then have been subjected to some if not many of their rules. That could have been disastrous for modelling as we now know it."



Transport Canada most definately does have reponsibility for anything that flies and it is in MAAC's interest to cooperate with them. At present there are very few rules listed in CARS that apply to models.

The CARS may be found at:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Re...PART4/menu.htm

Definitions (including "Model Airplane') are listed in Part 1, subpart 1.

"model aircraft" - means an aircraft, the total weight of which does not exceed 35 kg (77.2 pounds), that is mechanically driven or launched into flight for recreational purposes and that is not designed to carry persons or other living creatures; (modèle réduit d'aéronef)

Operating and flight rules are listed in part VI, subpart 2 (Specific to model aircraft) is:602.45 which reads

"Model Aircraft, Kites and Model Rockets

602.45 No person shall fly a model aircraft or a kite or launch a model rocket or a rocket of a type used in a fireworks display into cloud or in a manner that is or is likely to be hazardous to aviation safety."

That's all there is with regard to model aircraft… for now. When changes are forthcoming, better that MAAC has some input!

Hopefully this is what you are inquiring about.

Dennis