GENERAL AVIATION POLICY LETTER
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Subject
Pilot Examiner Program
Purpose
Set out policy and procedures to be followed in re-appointing Designated Flight
Test Examiners (DFTE) as Pilot Examiners (PE).
Reference
TP 14277E - Pilot Examiner Manual
Background
The DFTE program has been in effect since 1974. DFTEs conduct pilot flight tests
on behalf of the Minister and provide a valuable service to Transport Canada, the
flight training industry and pilots across Canada. The program has been successful in
achieving it’s main objective, namely to provide prompt, local and efficient flight
testing service to the aviation industry.
The term ‘pilot examiner’ more accurately describes the work done by these delegates
on behalf of the Minister. They examine pilots, not flight tests. The term pilot
examiner is also more widely recognized internationally.
Beginning September 1, 2004, all Designated Flight Test Examiners will be
re-appointed as Pilot Examiners and TP 14277E - Designated Flight Test Examiner
Manual will be re-published as the Pilot Examiner Manual.
The Pilot Examiner Manual consists of a core module outlining the accreditation
process, examiner responsibilities, principles of evaluation and the general conduct
of flight tests. A series of modules provide guidance for specific flight tests.
In order to effect the change from Designated Flight Test Examiner to Pilot
Examiner, all existing DFTEs will be re-appointed. All initial examiner appointments
will continue to be valid until the first day of the 13th month following
appointment. Renewals for all appointments will be valid until the first day of the
twenty-fifth month following appointment. Existing DFTEs will be re-appointed until
the anniversary date of their present appointment but for a period not exceeding
24 months.
Revisions of the six flight test guides will require distribution of new versions
of the flight test report forms. These are:
- 26-0064 (0310-03) - PPL(A)
- 26-0657 (1310-04) - CPL(A) New
- 26-0235 (1310-03) - PPL(H), CPL(H)
- 26-0495 (1310-07) - RPP(A)
- 26-0250 (0310-07) - Multi-engine Rating
- 26-0526 (1310-04) - Instrument Rating
The new report forms will be available from Datamark in early July and may be
procured in the same manner as previous versions.
A new FTAE version has been developed and will be ready for the ‘switch-over’ on
the effective date. A new database date range will be used for analysis of flight
tests scanned after the effective date.
Action
From the effective date forward all existing Designated Flight Test Examiners (DFTE)
will be known as Pilot Examiners (PE) and will be subject to the policies outlined in
the Pilot Examiner Manual.
Beginning the effective date, new Pilot Examiners will be selected and receive
training according to the procedures set out in the PE Manual. The new version of the
Letter of Accreditation will be issued upon successful completion of the training.
Current examiners will be issued new letters of accreditation, including the new
agreement
and expiry date for their authorities. Completion of this transition must be
accomplished by October 1st, 2004. A sample letter
of accreditation is attached.
New flight test report forms will be distributed to all examiners to ensure the
correct forms are available on the effective date.
Effective Date
September 1, 2004.
Expiry Date
June 30, 2005.
Manzur Huq
Director
General Aviation
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