TP 14277

Ultra-light Aeroplane

In order to be admitted to an ultra-light aeroplane flight test, the candidate will present:

(a)  photo identification;

(b)  a valid Student Pilot Permit – Ultra-light Aeroplane, permit or licence;

(c)  proof of meeting the medical standards for the passenger carrying rating;

(d)  a completed form Ultra-light Aeroplane Flight Test Report / Application for a Passenger Carrying Rating (form n^o 26-0667) which indicates that:

1. a candidate for a Passenger Carrying Rating – Ultra-light Aeroplane has met all of the experience requirements required for the passenger carrying rating, or
2. a candidate for a Flight Instructor Rating has completed no less than 25 hours of the total flying experience required for the flight instructor rating.

(e)  a letter from the holder of a valid Flight Instructor Rating - Ultra-light Aeroplane or a valid Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane, certifying that:

1. the instructor has personally completed a pre-test evaluation with the candidate;
2. the candidate is considered to have reached a sufficient level of competency to complete the flight test; and
3. the instructor recommends the candidate for the flight test;

(f)  evidence of meeting the requirements of section 421.14 – Flight Test Prerequisites of the Personnel Licensing.

RPP(A), and PPL and CPL - Aeroplane or Helicopter

In order to be admitted to a flight test required for the issuance of a Pilot Permit - Recreational - Aeroplane, Private Pilot Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence, the candidate will present:

(a)  photo identification;

(b)  a valid permit or licence;

(c)  proof of meeting the medical standards for the permit or licence sought;

(d)  a letter from a qualified flight instructor certifying that:

1. the instructor has personally completed a pre-test evaluation with the candidate;
2. the candidate is considered to have reached a sufficient level of competency to complete the flight test for the issuance of the rating, permit or licence;
3. the instructor recommends the candidate for the flight test.

(e)  evidence of meeting the requirements of section 421.14 - Flight Test Prerequisites of the Personnel Licensing Standards, including:

1. in the case of a candidate for a Pilot Permit-Recreational - Aeroplane (RPP) flight test, no less than 25 hours flight time;
2. in the case of a candidate for a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) flight test, no less than 35 hours flight time;
3. in the case of a candidate for a flight test other than RPP and PPL, no less than 75% of the total flying experience required for the licence.

Note 1:  The applicable Flight Test Guide will be the final authority for the requirements noted above. These may vary from one type of test to another.

Note 2:  Holders of valid Private and Commercial Pilot Licences issued by a contracting state of the International Civil Aviation Organization are exempt from the requirement of a written recommendation, if the flight test is for the purpose of obtaining the equivalent Canadian licence.

Multi-Engine Rating - Aeroplane

In order to be admitted to the flight test required for the multi-engine class rating, the candidate will present:

(a)  photo identification;

(b)  a valid Pilot Licence - Aeroplane category;

(c)  proof of meeting the medical standards for the licence held;

(d)  a completed form 26-0083 Flight Crew Permit/Licence - Application For Endorsement of a Rating;

(e)  a recommendation letter dated within 30 days prior to the flight test from a person qualified in accordance with section 425.21(5) of the Personnel Licensing Standards certifying that:

1. the person recommending has personally conducted a pre-test evaluation with the candidate;
2. the candidate has received in-flight training and has carried out actual propeller feathering, engine shut-down, restart and propeller unfeathering procedures on a specific date and specific aircraft;
3. the candidate is considered to have reached a sufficient level of competency to complete the flight test for the issuance of a multi-engine class rating; and
4. the candidate is recommended for the flight test.

Initial Instrument Rating

In order to be admitted to a flight test required for the initial issue of an Instrument Rating, the candidate will present:

(a)  photo identification;

(b)  a valid pilot licence with a valid medical certificate;

(c)  proof of having successfully completed the written examination (INRAT) prescribed in the Personnel Licensing Standards within the previous 24 months [CAR 400.03(1)];

(d)  proof that the training and experience requirements as set out in the Personnel Licensing Standards have been met; and

(e)  a completed form 26-0083 Flight Crew Permit/Licence - Application For Endorsement of a Rating, that includes a written recommendation from a qualified person certifying that the candidate has the training and experience required and has reached a sufficient level of competency to complete the flight test.

Renewal of Instrument Rating

In order to be admitted to a flight test required for the renewal of an Instrument Rating, the candidate will present:

(a)  photo identification;

(b)  a valid pilot licence with a valid medical certificate;

(c)  proof of having held a valid Canadian Instrument Rating within the previous 24 months.

Renewal of Flight Instructor Rating

(ensure the test has been authorized by TC)

In order to be admitted to a flight test required for the renewal of a Flight Instructor Rating, the candidate will present:

(a)  photo identification;

(b)  a valid pilot licence with a current medical certificate;

(c)  proof of having held a valid flight instructor rating within the previous 24 months.