Subject

Ministerial exemption for ATC 810 and AST 300 flight training devices (FTDs).

Purpose

Notify all flight training unit operators of the ministerial exemption permitting the operation of ATC 810 and AST 300 FTDs.

Reference

• Canadian Aviation Regulation 606.03 Synthetic Flight Training Equipment
• Aeroplane and Rotorcraft Simulator Manual TP 9685E

Background

Flight time training credits on qualified FTDs are available for VFR flight, basic instrument flight and instrument flight rules (IFR) procedures. Retesting of radio navigation and emergency procedures is permitted on certain FTDs for recreational, private and commercial pilot - aeroplane flight tests.

In order to qualify for credits and provide the best possible quality of flight training, FTDs must operate and be maintained according to strict standards.

The ATC 810 and AST 300 FTDs do not fully meet CAR 606.03(2), which states: “The Minister shall, where it is determined that the synthetic flight training equipment meets the standards set out for that equipment in the Aeroplane and Rotorcraft Simulator Manual, issue to the operator of that equipment a flight simulator certificate or flight training device certificate.”

On July 28, 2005, a ministerial exemption was issued for all operators using ATC 810 and AST 300 FTDs.

See Exemption in Appendix A.

Manzur Huq
Director
General Aviation