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Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) 2011-2
Content last revised: 2011/12/01
Interpretation
401.01 Any reference in this Subpart to the personnel licensing standards is a reference to the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards Respecting Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings.
Application
401.02 This Subpart applies to
(a) persons who hold or apply for the issuance or renewal of any of the flight crew permits, licences and ratings referred to in this Subpart, namely,
(i) student pilot permits,
(ii) pilot permits,
(iii) pilot licences,
(iv) private pilot licences,
(v) commercial pilot licences,
(vi) airline transport pilot licences,
(vii) flight engineer licences,
(viii) aeroplane class ratings,
(ix) aircraft type ratings,
(x) night ratings,
(xi) VFR OTT ratings,
(xii) instrument ratings,
(xiii) second officer ratings,
(xiv) flight instructor ratings; and
(xv) passenger-carrying ratings; and
(amended 2005/12/01; no previous version)
(b) persons who apply for the validation of a foreign flight crew licence pursuant to subsection 401.07(1).
Requirement to Hold a Flight Crew Permit, Licence or Rating or a Foreign Licence Validation Certificate
(amended 2003/06/01; previous version)
401.03(1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall act as a flight crew member or exercise the privileges of a flight crew permit, licence or rating unless
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(a) the person holds the appropriate permit, licence or rating;
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(b) the permit, licence or rating is valid;
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(c) the person holds the appropriate medical certificate; and
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(d) the person can produce the permit, licence or rating, and the certificate, when exercising those privileges.
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(1.1) No person shall exercise the privileges of a foreign licence validation certificate unless the person
(amended 2010/02/02; no previous version)
(a) holds the appropriate foreign licence validation certificate;
(amended 2010/02/02; no previous version)
(b) has signed the certificate; and
(amended 2010/02/02; no previous version)
(c) can produce the certificate when exercising those privileges.
(amended 2010/02/02; no previous version)
(2) A person who holds a military flight crew permit, licence or rating or a flight crew permit, licence or rating issued by a contracting state other than Canada may act as a flight crew member or exercise the privileges of a flight crew permit, licence or rating for the sole purpose of the person's flight test where
(a) the test is conducted in accordance with section 401.15; and
(b) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board the aircraft.
Flight Crew Members of Aircraft Registered in Contracting States Other Than Canada
401.04 No person shall act as a flight crew member or exercise the privileges of a flight crew licence in Canada in an aircraft registered in a contracting state other than Canada, unless the person holds, and can produce while so acting or while exercising such privileges,
(a) a flight crew permit or licence issued under this Subpart; or
(amended 2003/06/01; previous version)
(b) a flight crew licence, or a document equivalent to a foreign licence validation certificate, that is issued under the laws of the contracting state.
401.05(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, no holder of a flight crew permit, licence or rating, other than the holder of a flight engineer licence, shall exercise the privileges of the permit, licence or rating unless
(a) the holder has acted as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft within the five years preceding the flight; or
(b) within the 12 months preceding the flight
(i) the holder has completed a flight review, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, conducted by the holder of a flight instructor rating for the same category of aircraft,
(ii) the flight instructor who conducted the flight review has certified in the holder's personal log that the holder meets the skill requirements for the issuance of the permit or licence set out in the personnel licensing standards, and
(iii) the holder has successfully completed the appropriate examination specified in the personnel licensing standards.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Subpart, no holder of a flight crew permit or licence, other than the holder of a flight engineer licence, shall exercise the privileges of the permit or licence in an aircraft unless the holder
(a) has successfully completed a recurrent training program in accordance with the personnel licensing standards within the 24 months preceding the flight; and
(b) where a passenger other than a flight test examiner designated by the Minister is carried on board the aircraft, has completed, within the six months preceding the flight,
(i) in the case of an aircraft other than a glider or a balloon, in the same category and class of aircraft as the aircraft, or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same category and class as the aircraft, at least
(A) five night or day take-offs and five night or day landings, if the flight is conducted wholly by day, or
(B) five night take-offs and five night landings, if the flight is conducted wholly or partly by night,
(ii) in the case of a glider, at least
(A) five take-offs and five landings in a glider, or
(B) two take-offs and two landings in a glider with the holder of a flight instructor rating - glider and obtained a certification of competence to carry passengers on board a glider from that holder in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, and
(iii) in the case of a balloon, at least
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(A) five landings in a balloon by day and five take-offs in a balloon by day or night, if the flight is conducted by day, or
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(B) five landings in a balloon by day and five take-offs in a balloon by night, if the flight is conducted partly by night.
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(3) No holder of an instrument rating shall exercise the privileges referred to in Section 401.47 unless the holder has
(a) within the 12 months preceding the flight, successfully completed an instrument rating flight test in an aircraft or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same group as the aircraft;
(b) within the six months preceding the flight, acquired six hours of instrument time and completed six instrument approaches to the minima specified in the Canada Air Pilot in an aircraft, in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions, or in a Level B, C or D simulator of the same category as the aircraft or in a flight training device under the supervision of a person who holds the qualifications referred to in subsection 425.21(9) of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training;
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(c) within the six months preceding the flight, acquired six hours of instrument time and completed six instrument approaches to the minima specified in the Canada Air Pilot in an aircraft, in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions, while acting as a flight instructor conducting training in respect of the endorsement of a flight crew licence or permit with an instrument rating; or
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(d) successfully completed, for an aircraft, a pilot proficiency check whose validity period has not expired and which included the instrument procedures portion of
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(i) Schedule I to Standard 624 - Private Operator Passenger Transportation of the General Operating and Flight Rules Standards, in respect of aircraft operated under Subpart 4 of Part VI, and
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(ii) the following schedules to the Commercial Air Services Standards in respect of the corresponding aircraft operated under Subparts 2 to 5 of Part VII:
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(A) Schedule I to Standard 722 - Aerial Work in respect of aeroplanes operated under Subpart 2,
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(B) Schedule II to Standard 722 - Aerial Work in respect of helicopters operated under Subpart 2,
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(C) Schedule I to section 723.88 of Standard 723 - Air Taxi - Aeroplanes in respect of aeroplanes operated under Subpart 3,
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(D) the schedule to section 723.88 of Standard 723 - Air Taxi - Helicopters in respect of helicopters operated under Subpart 3,
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(E) Schedule I or II to section 724.108 of Standard 724 - Commuter Operations - Aeroplanes in respect of aeroplanes operated under Subpart 4,
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(F) the Helicopter Schedule to section 724.108 of Standard 724 - Commuter Operations - Helicopters in respect of helicopters operated under Subpart 4, or
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(G) Schedule I, II or III to section 725.106 of Standard 725 - Airline Operations - Aeroplanes in respect of aeroplanes operated under Subpart 5.
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
(4) No holder of a flight engineer licence shall exercise the privileges set out in Section 401.37 unless
(a) the holder has acted as flight engineer on board an aircraft within the five years preceding the flight or has met the written examination requirements for the licence within the 12 months preceding the flight; and
(b) where a passenger or a trainee is carried on board the aircraft, the holder has, within the six months preceding the flight, acted as flight engineer
(i) in an aircraft of the same type, or
(ii) in a synthetic flight trainer for an aircraft of the same type.
(5) No holder of a second officer rating shall exercise the privileges set out in Section 401.53 unless
(a) the holder has acted as a second officer on board an aircraft within the five years preceding the flight; and
(b) where a passenger or a trainee is carried on board the aircraft, the holder has, within the six months preceding the flight, acted as a second officer in
(i) an aircraft of the same type, or
(ii) a synthetic flight trainer for an aircraft of the same type.
(6) No holder of a flight instructor rating - ultra-light aeroplane shall exercise the privileges set out in Section 401.88 unless
(a) the holder has
(i) acted as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft within the five years preceding the flight, or
(ii) met the written examination requirements for the rating within the 12 months preceding the flight;
(b) the holder has successfully completed a recurrent training program in accordance with the personnel licensing standards within the 24 months preceding the flight; and
(c) the holder has, where a student is carried on board the aeroplane, completed at least five take-offs and five landings in an ultra-light aeroplane of the same control configuration within the six months preceding the flight.
Issuance and Endorsement of Flight Crew Permits, Licences and Ratings
401.06 (1) Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner specified in the personnel licensing standards, issue a flight crew permit or licence to the applicant or endorse the applicant's flight crew permit or licence with a rating if the applicant provides documentation to the Minister that establishes
(amended 2003/06/01; previous version)
(a) the applicant's citizenship;
(b) that the applicant meets the applicable requirements set out in the personnel licensing standards in respect of
(i) minimum age,
(ii) medical fitness,
(iii) knowledge,
(iv) experience, and
(v) skill; and
(c) that the applicant has successfully completed, within the applicable period specified in the personnel licensing standards preceding the date of application for the permit, licence or rating, a flight test in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(amended 2006/12/14; no previous version)
(1.1) An application shall also include
(amended 2008/04/17; no previous version)
(a) in the case of a licence or a permit, one photograph of the applicant that meets the requirements of subsection 421.06(3) of the personnel licensing standards; and
(amended 2008/04/17; no previous version)
(b) in the case a licence, documentation establishing that the applicant demonstrated, by means of an evaluation, their ability to speak and understand English or French, or both, at the operational or expert level in accordance with the language proficiency scale set out in the table to subsection 421.06(4) of the personnel licensing standards.
(amended 2008/04/17; no previous version)
(2) The certification of additional privileges on a permit or licence expires at the end of the period specified on the licence or permit or on receipt of a new permit or licence granting those privileges, whichever is earlier.
(amended 2003/06/01; no previous version)
(3) The Minister shall extend the validity period of an instrument rating or a flight instructor rating for a period of not more than 90 days beginning on the day on which the rating would otherwise expire, if
(amended 2008/05/01; no previous version)
(a) the application for extension of the rating is made while the rating is still valid; and
(amended 2008/05/01; no previous version)
(b) the applicant demonstrates that there has been no reasonable opportunity to renew the rating within the 90 days before the day on which the rating would otherwise expire.
(amended 2008/05/01; no previous version)
Validation of Foreign Licences
401.07 (1) Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, if the holder of a foreign flight crew licence issued by a contracting state other than Canada meets the applicable requirements set out in the personnel licensing standards and does not reside in Canada, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner set out in those standards, issue a foreign licence validation certificate to the holder of the licence.
(amended 2008/05/01; previous version)
(2) The Minister shall, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, specify in a foreign licence validation certificate the privileges that may be exercised by the holder of the certificate.
Personal Logs
401.08 (1) Every applicant for, and every holder of, a flight crew permit, licence or rating shall maintain a personal log in accordance with subsection (2) and with the personnel licensing standards for the documentation of
(a) experience acquired in respect of the issuance of the flight crew permit, licence or rating; and
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(b) recency.
(2) A personal log that is maintained for the purposes referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) shall contain the holder's name and the following information in respect of each flight:
(a) the date of the flight;
(b) the type of aircraft and its registration mark;
(c) the flight crew position in which the holder acted;
(d) the flight conditions with respect to day, night, VFR and IFR;
(e) in the case of a flight in a aeroplane or helicopter, the place of departure and the place of arrival;
(f) in the case of a flight in an aeroplane, all of the intermediate take-offs and landings;
(g) the flight time;
(h) in the case of a flight in a glider, the method of launch used for the flight; and
(i) in the case of a flight in a balloon, the method of inflation used for the flight.
(3) No person shall make an entry in a personal log unless the person
(a) is the holder of the log; or
(b) has been authorized to make the entry by the holder of the log.
Credits Towards Requirements for a Flight Crew Permit, Licence or Rating
401.09 The Minister shall, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, credit the flight time acquired by a person in acting as a flight crew member towards the issuance of the person's flight crew permit or licence or the endorsement of the person's flight crew licence or permit with a rating.
401.10 The Minister shall, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, credit the flight time acquired by a co-pilot towards the issuance of a higher class of pilot licence.
(amended 1998/12/01; previous version)
Airline Transport Licence - Training Program and Recording of Time
(amended 1998/12/01; previous version)
401.11 (1) No person shall record in a personal log the flight time acquired by a co-pilot while acting as pilot-in-command under supervision, unless the flight time
(amended 1998/12/01; previous version)
(a) was acquired in accordance with an airline transport pilot licence training program approved by the Minister pursuant to subsection (2) and carried out in accordance with the personnel licensing standards; and
(b) is recorded in the personal log in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(2) The Minister shall approve a training program referred to in paragraph (1)(a) if the applicable requirements set out in the personnel licensing standards are met.
(amended 1998/12/01; previous version)
Validity of Flight Crew Permits and Licences
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
401.12(1) A flight crew permit or licence that is issued in the form of a booklet label is not valid unless
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(a) the label is affixed in an aviation document booklet;
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(b) the booklet number displayed on the label matches the number of the booklet; and
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(c) the booklet is signed by the holder.
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(2) The validity period of a flight crew permit or licence that is issued in the form of a booklet label starts on the day on which it is issued and ends on the expiry date of the aviation document booklet in which it is affixed.
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(3) The expiry date of an aviation document booklet that has a flight crew permit affixed in it but does not have a flight crew licence affixed in it is the first day of the sixty-first month following the day on which the booklet was issued.
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(4) The expiry date of an aviation document booklet that has a flight crew licence affixed in it is
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(a) the first day of the sixty-first month following the day on which the booklet was issued, if the application for the licence included documentation establishing that the holder demonstrated an expert level ability during their language proficiency evaluation; or
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(b) the first day of the sixty-first month following the day on which the holder’s language proficiency evaluation was conducted, if the application for the licence included documentation establishing that the holder demonstrated an operational level ability during the evaluation.
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
(5) A flight crew permit or licence that was not issued in the form of a booklet label and is listed in column 1 of the table this subsection is valid until the day set out in column 2.
(amended 2010/02/02; previous version)
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TABLE (amended 2010/02/02) |
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| Item |
Column 1 Flight Crew Permit or Licence |
Column 2 Expiry Date |
| 1. | Airline transport pilot licence - aeroplane | June 30, 2010 |
| 2. | Airline transport pilot licence - helicopter | June 30, 2010 |
| 3. | Commercial pilot licence - aeroplane | June 30, 2010 |
| 4. | Commercial pilot licence - helicopter | June 30, 2010 |
| 5. | Private pilot licence - aeroplane | June 30, 2010 |
| 6. | Private pilot licence - helicopter | June 30, 2010 |
| 7. | Flight engineer licence | June 30, 2010 |
| 8. | Pilot licence - glider | December 31, 2010 |
| 9. | Pilot licence - balloon | December 31, 2010 |
| 10. | Pilot permit - recreational | December 31, 2010 |
| 11. | Pilot permit - gyroplane | December 31, 2010 |
| 12. | Pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane | December 31, 2010 |
Examination Prerequisites
401.13 (1) Prior to taking a written examination, an applicant for a flight crew permit, licence or rating shall meet the prerequisites for the examination set out in the personnel licensing standards with respect to
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(a) medical fitness;
(b) identification;
(c) a recommendation from the flight instructor who is responsible for the training of the applicant; and
(d) experience.
(2) The applicant for a flight crew permit, licence or rating must be sufficiently competent in one of the official languages to be able to read the examination questions and to write the answers without assistance.
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
Flight Test Prerequisites
401.14 Prior to taking a flight test, an applicant for a flight crew permit, licence or rating shall meet the prerequisites for the test set out in the personnel licensing standards with respect to
(a) medical fitness;
(b) identification;
(c) a recommendation from the flight instructor who is responsible for the training of the applicant;
(d) experience; and
(e) for applicants for a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane or helicopter, knowledge.
(amended 2006/12/14; no previous version)
401.15 No person shall conduct a flight test required for the issuance or renewal of a flight crew permit or licence or for the endorsement of a flight crew permit or licence with a rating unless
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(a) the person
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(i) is designated by the Minister to conduct the flight test, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(ii) meets the requirements of section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training; and
(amended 2012/02/19; no previous version)
(b) the flight test is conducted in accordance with
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(i) Subpart 8, in the case of an aeroplane or helicopter, or
(amended 2012/02/19; no previous version)
(ii) the personnel licensing standards, in any other case.
(amended 2012/02/19; no previous version)
Failure of a Flight Test
401.16 Where an applicant has failed a flight test, the applicant shall complete the remedial requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards prior to being retested.
Failure of a Flight Test for a Rating Renewal
401.17(1) Where, during a flight test, the holder of a rating fails to meet the requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards for the lowest class of that rating, the Minister shall suspend the rating.
(2) Where, during a flight test for a flight instructor rating, the holder of a rating fails to meet the requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards for renewal of the rating but meets the requirements for a lower class of that rating the Minister shall endorse the holder's licence with the lower class of that rating.
Examiner's Endorsement of Personal Log - Gliders and Balloons
401.18(1) Where the applicant for a pilot licence - glider successfully completes the flight test required for the licence, the flight test examiner shall so endorse the applicant's personal log, recording therein the method of launch that was used for the flight test and any other information specified in the personnel licensing standards.
(2) Where the holder of a pilot licence - glider demonstrates, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, additional methods of launch to an instructor who holds a flight instructor rating - glider, the instructor shall so endorse the holder's personal log, recording therein the additional methods of launch used.
(3) Where an applicant for a pilot licence - balloon successfully completes the flight test required for the licence, the flight test examiner shall so endorse the applicant's personal log, recording therein the method of inflation that was used for the flight test and any other information specified in the personnel licensing standards.
(4) Where the holder of a pilot licence - balloon demonstrates, in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, additional methods of inflation to an instructor who holds a flight instructor rating - balloon, the instructor shall so endorse the holder's personal log, recording therein the additional methods of inflation used.
Privileges
401.19 The holder of a student pilot permit may, for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test, act as pilot-in-command of any aircraft of the category to which the permit relates, where
(a) the flight is conducted in Canada under day VFR;
(b) in the case of flight training,
(i) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of the holder of a flight instructor rating for that category of aircraft, and
(ii) no passenger is carried on board; and
(c) in the case of a flight test,
(i) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(ii) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Gyroplanes - Privileges
401.20 The holder of a pilot permit - gyroplane may, under VFR, act as
(a) pilot-in-command of a gyroplane of a type for which the permit is endorsed with a rating; and
(b) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Ultra-light Aeroplanes - Privileges
401.21 The holder of a pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane may, under day VFR,
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(a) act as pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane with no other person on board;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(b) act as pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane with one other person on board if
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(i) the holder’s permit is endorsed with a passenger-carrying rating,
(ii) the ultra-light aeroplane has no restrictions against carrying another person, and
(iii) the holder has completed training, including dual instruction and solo flight, on the class of ultra-light aeroplane being operated;
(c) act as pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane with one other person on board if the other person is a holder of a pilot licence or permit, other than a student pilot permit, that allows them to act as pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane; or
(amended 2005/12/01; no previous version)
(d) act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder’s flight training or flight test if
(amended 2005/12/01; no previous version)
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no other person is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Recreational - Aeroplanes - Privileges
401.22 The holder of a pilot permit - recreational - aeroplane may, under day VFR, act as
(a) pilot-in-command of an aeroplane of a class and type in respect of which the permit is endorsed with a rating where
(i) the aeroplane is a single-engined aeroplane that is not a high-performance aeroplane,
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(ii) the aeroplane is designed, or is authorized by a type certificate, to carry a maximum of four persons, and
(iii) no more than one passenger is carried on board;
(b) pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane; and
(c) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Recreational - Helicopters - Privileges
401.23 The holder of a pilot permit - recreational - helicopter may, under day VFR, act as
(a) pilot-in-command of a helicopter of a type specified in the personnel licensing standards in respect of which the permit is endorsed with a rating where
(i) the helicopter is a single-engined helicopter,
(ii) no more than one passenger is carried on board; and
(iii) no external loads are carried; and
(b) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Gliders - Privileges
401.24 The holder of a pilot licence - glider may, under day VFR, act as
(a) pilot-in-command of a glider in which no passenger is carried on board;
(b) pilot-in-command of a glider in which passengers are carried on board where
(i) the glider is launched by a method of launch endorsed by the holder of a flight instructor rating - glider in the holder's personal log pursuant to subsection 401.18(1) or (2), and
(ii) the method of launch has been used by the holder for not less than three previous solo flights; and
(c) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Balloons - Privileges
401.25 The holder of a pilot licence - balloon may, under VFR,
(a) act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of a balloon that is inflated by a method of inflation endorsed by the holder of a flight instructor rating - balloon in the holder's personal log pursuant to subsection 401.18(3) or (4) and that is of a type for which the licence is endorsed with a rating;
(b) act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board; and
(c) conduct a take-off in a balloon within a built-up area of a city or town where the holder complies with Section 602.13 and the applicable requirements set out in the personnel licensing standards.
Aeroplanes - Privileges
401.26 The holder of a private pilot licence - aeroplane may act as
(a) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of a class and type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with ratings;
(b) pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane; and
(c) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
401.27 The holder of a private pilot licence - helicopter may act as
(a) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of a helicopter of a type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with ratings; and
(b) pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder's flight training or flight test where
(i) in the case of flight training,
(A) it is conducted under the direction and supervision of a flight instructor qualified in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(B) no passenger is carried on board, and
(ii) in the case of a flight test,
(A) it is conducted in accordance with Section 401.15, and
(B) no passenger other than the person referred to in paragraph 401.15(1)(a) is carried on board.
Aeroplanes and Helicopters - Reimbursement of Costs Incurred in Respect of a Flight
401.28(1) The holder of a private pilot licence shall not act as the pilot-in-command of an aeroplane or helicopter for hire or reward unless the conditions set out in subsection (2), (3), (4) or (5), as applicable, are met.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(2) The holder of a private pilot licence may receive reimbursement for costs incurred in respect of a flight if the holder
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) is the owner or operator of the aircraft;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(b) conducts the flight for purposes other than hire or reward;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(c) carries passengers only incidentally to the purposes of the flight; and
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(d) receives a reimbursement that
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(i) is provided only by the passengers referred to in paragraph (c), and
(ii) is for the purpose of sharing costs for fuel, oil and fees charged against the aircraft in respect of the flight, as applicable.
(3) The holder of a private pilot licence may receive reimbursement from the holder’s employer for costs incurred in respect of a flight if the holder
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) is employed on a full-time basis by the employer for purposes other than flying;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(b) conducts the flight on the employer’s business and the flight is incidental to the execution of the holder’s duties; and
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(c) receives a reimbursement that
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(i) in the case of an aircraft owned by the holder, is paid at a rate based on distance travelled or number of hours flown that does not exceed the total of the holder’s direct operating costs and the fees charged against the aircraft in respect of the flight, or
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(ii) in the case of a rental aircraft, does not exceed the total of the holder’s rental costs, direct operating costs and the fees charged against the aircraft in respect of the flight.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(4) The holder of a private pilot licence may receive reimbursement from a charitable, not-for-profit or public security organization in respect of a flight conducted by the holder as a volunteer for that organization if the reimbursement
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) in the case of an aircraft owned by the holder, is paid at a rate based on distance travelled or number of hours flown and does not exceed the total of the holder’s direct operating costs and the fees charged against the aircraft in respect of the flight; or
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(b) in the case of a rental aircraft, does not exceed the total of the holder’s rental costs, direct operating costs and the fees charged against the aircraft in respect of the flight.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(5) The holder of a private pilot licence who is a farmer, as defined in section 700.01, may conduct aerial work involving the dispersal of products for agricultural purposes for hire or reward if the holder
(amended 2005/12/01; no previous version)
(a) does not hold an air operator certificate;
(b) owns the aircraft that is used to disperse the products;
(c) has at least 150 hours of flight time as pilot-in-command, including at least 25 hours of flight time in the type of aircraft being used;
(d) ensures that no more than the minimum number of crew members needed to disperse the products is on board the aircraft;
(e) ensures that the dispersal takes place within 25 miles of the centre of the holder’s farm; and
(f) ensures that no dispersal is conducted within a control zone without the authority of the appropriate air traffic control unit.
Aeroplanes - Privileges and Requirements
(amended 2006/12/14; previous version)
401.30(1) Subject to subsection (3), the holder of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane may, by day or night,
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) exercise the privileges of a private pilot licence - aeroplane;
(b) exercise the privileges of a VFR OTT rating;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(c) while engaged in providing a commercial air service by means of an aeroplane of a class and type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with ratings, act as
(i) pilot-in-command of the aeroplane, if the minimum flight crew document for the aeroplane specifies a minimum flight crew of one pilot, or
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(ii) co-pilot of the aeroplane;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(d) if qualified as a flight instructor in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, conduct flight instruction; and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(e) exercise private pilot licence — aeroplane privileges until the end of the medical validity period specified for the private pilot licence.
(amended 2006/12/14; no previous version)
(2) Where an applicant meets the requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards in respect of a commercial pilot licence - aeroplane except the night flight time requirements, the Minister shall issue to the applicant a commercial pilot licence - aeroplane endorsed for daylight flying only.
(3) No holder of a commercial pilot licence - aeroplane whose licence is endorsed with a daylight-flying-only restriction shall exercise the privileges set out in paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) by night.
(amended 2003/06/01; previous version)
(4) The Minister shall remove the daylight-flying-only restriction if an applicant meets the night flight time requirements of the personnel licensing standards.
(amended 2006/12/14; no previous version)
Helicopters - Privileges and Requirements
(amended 2006/12/14; previous version)
401.31(1) Subject to subsection (3), the holder of a commercial pilot licence — helicopter may, by day or night,
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) exercise the privileges of a private pilot licence - helicopter;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(b) while engaged in providing a commercial air service by means of a helicopter of a type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with ratings, act as
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(i) pilot-in-command of the helicopter, if the minimum flight crew document for the helicopter specifies a minimum flight crew of one pilot, or
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(ii) co-pilot of the helicopter;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(c) if qualified as a flight instructor in accordance with section 425.21 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards respecting Flight Training, conduct flight instruction; and
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
(d) exercise private pilot licence — helicopter privileges until the end of the medical validity period specified for the private pilot licence.
(amended 2007/12/30; previous version)
(2) Where an applicant meets the requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards for a commercial pilot licence - helicopter except the night flight time requirements, the Minister shall issue to the applicant a commercial pilot licence - helicopter endorsed for daylight flying only.
(3) No holder of a commercial pilot licence - helicopter whose licence is endorsed with a daylight-flying-only restriction shall exercise the privileges set out in paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) by night.
(4) The Minister shall remove the daylight-flying-only restriction if an applicant meets the night flight time requirements of the personnel licensing standards.
(amended 2006/12/14; no previous version)
Aeroplanes - Privileges
401.34(1) Subject to subsection (2), the holder of an airline transport pilot licence - aeroplane may exercise the privileges of a private pilot licence - aeroplane and a commercial pilot licence - aeroplane.
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(2) The holder of an airline transport pilot licence-aeroplane endorsed with a Group 1 instrument rating may, while engaged in providing a commercial air service by means of an aeroplane of a class and type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with a rating, act as
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(a) pilot-in-command of the aeroplane, if the minimum flight crew document for that aeroplane specifies a minimum flight crew of two pilots; or
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(b) co-pilot of the aeroplane.
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
401.35(1) The holder of an airline transport pilot licence - helicopter may
(a) exercise the privileges of a private pilot licence - helicopter and a commercial pilot licence - helicopter; and
(b) while engaged in providing a commercial air service by means of a helicopter of a type for which the licence is endorsed with ratings, act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of the helicopter.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(2) Where an applicant meets the requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards for an airline transport pilot licence - helicopter except the night and instrument flight time requirements, the Minister shall issue to the applicant an airline transport pilot licence - helicopter restricted to aerial work only.
401.36 Reserved
Privileges
401.37(1) The holder of a flight engineer licence may
(a) act as flight engineer in an aircraft of a type for which the licence is endorsed with a rating; and
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(b) act as flight engineer in any aircraft for the sole purpose of the holder’s flight training or competency check if
(i) the flight training is conducted under the supervision of a person qualified to give flight engineer training, or
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(ii) the competency check is conducted by a person qualified to conduct the check.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(2) A holder of a flight engineer licence who supervises other holders of flight engineer licences may conduct flight training and competency checks in respect of
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) the issuance of a flight engineer licence;
(b) the endorsement of a flight engineer licence with an aircraft type rating;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(c) the endorsement of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane or an airline transport pilot licence — aeroplane with a second officer rating; and
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(d) the endorsement of a licence with an aircraft type rating for second officer privileges, if the licence has a second officer rating.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
Rating
401.38 The Minister shall endorse the following permits and licences with an aeroplane class rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) private pilot licence - aeroplane;
(b) commercial pilot licence - aeroplane;
(c) airline transport pilot licence - aeroplane; and
(d) pilot permit - recreational - aeroplane.
401.39 The holder of a permit or licence that has been endorsed with an aeroplane class rating may exercise the privileges of the permit or licence in the class of aeroplane for which the permit or licence is endorsed.
(amended 2002/03/01; previous version)
Blanket and Individual Type Ratings
401.40 The Minister shall endorse the permits and licences specified in the personnel licensing standards with a blanket aircraft type rating or an individual type rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06.
Privileges
401.41 The holder of a permit or licence that has been endorsed with a blanket aircraft type rating or an individual type rating may exercise the privileges of the permit or licence in the blanket aircraft type or individual aircraft type for which the permit or licence is endorsed.
(amended 2002/03/01; previous version)
Rating
401.42 The Minister shall endorse the following permits and licences with a night rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) private pilot licence - aeroplane;
(b) private pilot licence - helicopter;
(c) pilot licence - balloon; and
(d) pilot permit - gyroplane.
Privileges
401.43 The holder of a permit or licence that has been endorsed with a night rating may exercise the privileges of the permit or licence by night.
(amended 2002/03/01; previous version)
Rating
401.44 The Minister shall endorse the following licences with a VFR OTT rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) private pilot licence - aeroplane;
(b) private pilot licence - helicopter;
(c) commercial pilot licence - helicopter; and
(d) airline transport pilot licence - helicopter.
401.45 The holder of a licence that has been endorsed with a VFR OTT rating may exercise the privileges of the licence in VFR OTT flight in accordance with Section 602.116.
Rating
401.46(1) The Minister shall endorse the following licences with an instrument rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) pilot licence - aeroplane; and
(b) pilot licence - helicopter.
(2) Where the Minister has endorsed a licence with an instrument rating, the Minister shall endorse the licence with the group of aircraft in respect of which the privileges may be exercised.
Privileges
401.47 The holder of a licence endorsed with an instrument rating may exercise
(a) the privileges of the licence under IFR in accordance with Part VI, Subpart 2, Division VII in respect of the group of aircraft endorsed on the licence; and
(b) the privileges accorded by a VFR OTT rating.
401.48 An instrument rating is valid for the period specified on the licence in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, where the period does not exceed 24 months.
Renewal of Instrument Rating
401.49 The Minister shall renew an instrument rating in accordance with the personal licensing standards if the holder of the rating continues to meet the requirements referred to in Section 401.06 for the endorsement of the rating.
401.50 and 401.51 Reserved
Rating
401.52 The Minister shall endorse the following licences with a second officer rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) commercial pilot licence - aeroplane; and
(b) airline transport pilot licence - aeroplane.
Privileges
401.53(1) The holder of a second officer rating may
(a) act as second officer in any aeroplane of a type to which the rating applies;
(b) act as second officer in any aeroplane for the sole purpose of the holder’s own flight training or competency check if
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(i) the flight training is conducted under the supervision of a person qualified to give second officer training, or
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(ii) the competency check is conducted by a person qualified to conduct the check; and
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(c) act as a flight engineer in an aeroplane of a type to which the rating applies.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(2) A holder of a second officer rating who supervises other holders of second officer ratings may conduct flight training and competency checks in respect of
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(a) the endorsement of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane or an airline transport pilot licence — aeroplane with a second officer rating; and
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(b) the endorsement of a licence with an aircraft type rating for second officer privileges, if the holder holds a second officer rating.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
Rating
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
401.55 The Minister shall endorse a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane with a passenger‑carrying rating if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in section 401.06.
(amended 2012/02/19; previous version)
Privileges
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
401.56 The holder of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane endorsed with a passenger-carrying rating may carry one other person on board an ultra-light aeroplane if it has no restrictions against carrying another person.
401.57 to 401.60 Reserved
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
Rating
401.61(1) The Minister shall endorse the following licences with a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) commercial pilot licence - aeroplane; and
(b) airline transport pilot licence - aeroplane.
(2) The Minister shall endorse the following licences with a Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) commercial pilot licence - helicopter; and
(b) airline transport pilot licence - helicopter.
Class 4 Supervision Requirement
401.62 Subject to paragraph 401.69(e), no holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane or a Class 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter shall exercise the privileges accorded by that rating unless the holder
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(a) is conducting the training in accordance with a flight training unit operator certificate; and
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(b) is under the supervision of a supervising instructor of the flight training unit.
Class 1 or 2 - Supervision of the Holder of a Class 4 Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane and Helicopter
401.63(1) Where the holder of a Class 1 or Class 2 flight instructor rating - aeroplane supervises the holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane, the holder of the Class 1 or Class 2 rating shall do so in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(2) Where the holder of a Class 1 or Class 2 flight instructor rating - helicopter supervises the holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter, the holder of the Class 1 or Class 2 rating shall do so in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
Class 4 - Record Keeping
401.64 The holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane or a Class 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter shall, in respect of the trainees under the supervision of the holder, keep records in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
Period of Validity
401.65 A Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane or a Class 1, 2, 3 or 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter is valid for the period specified on the licence in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
Renewal of Flight Instructor Rating
401.66 The Minister shall renew a flight instructor rating in accordance with the personnel licensing standards if the holder of the rating continues to meet the requirements for the endorsement of the rating referred to in Section 401.06.
Flight Test Records
401.67(1) The Minister shall establish, maintain and evaluate a flight test record for each holder of a flight instructor rating - aeroplane, flight instructor rating - helicopter or flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(2) Where the evaluation of a flight test record done pursuant to subsection (1) indicates that follow-up action is required, the Minister shall ensure that the follow-up action is carried out in accordance with the personnel licensing standards.
(amended 2006/12/14; previous version)
401.68 Reserved
Class 4 - Privileges
401.69 The holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane may
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(a) conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the issuance of a pilot permit -recreational -aeroplane or pilot licence -aeroplane or the endorsement of a night rating or a VFR OTT rating on a pilot licence -aeroplane;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(b) authorize a trainee to conduct a solo flight in an aeroplane;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(c) recommend a trainee for a flight test in respect of the issuance of a pilot permit -recreational -aeroplane or pilot licence -aeroplane;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(d) recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a night rating or a VFR OTT rating on the trainee’s pilot licence - aeroplane; and
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(e) exercise the privileges of a flight instructor rating - ultra-light aeroplane without being under the supervision prescribed in paragraph 401.62(b).
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
401.70 The holder of a Class 3 flight instructor rating - aeroplane may
(a) exercise the privileges of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane; and
(b) act as chief flight instructor of a flight training unit where there is no other flight instructor for the flight training unit.
401.71 The holder of a Class 2 flight instructor rating - aeroplane may
(a) exercise the privileges of a Class 3 flight instructor rating - aeroplane;
(b) supervise the holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - aeroplane; and
(c) act as chief flight instructor of a flight training unit.
Class 1 - Privileges
401.72 The holder of a Class 1 flight instructor rating - aeroplane may
(a) exercise the privileges of a Class 2 flight instructor rating - aeroplane; and
(b) conduct ground school instruction and flight training in respect of the endorsement of a flight instructor rating - aeroplane.
Class 4 - Privileges
401.77 The holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter may
(a) conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the issuance of a pilot permit -recreational - helicopter or pilot licence -helicopter or the endorsement of a night rating or a VFR OTT rating on a pilot licence -helicopter;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(b) authorize a trainee to conduct a solo flight in a helicopter;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(c) recommend a trainee for a flight test in respect of the issuance of a pilot permit -recreational - helicopter or pilot licence -helicopter; and
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(d) recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a night rating or a VFR OTT rating on the trainee’s pilot licence - helicopter.
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
401.78 The holder of a Class 3 flight instructor rating - helicopter may exercise the privileges of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter.
Class 2 - Privileges
401.79 The holder of a Class 2 flight instructor rating - helicopter may
(a) exercise the privileges of a Class 3 flight instructor rating - helicopter;
(b) supervise the holder of a Class 4 flight instructor rating - helicopter; and
(c) act as chief flight instructor of a flight training unit.
Class 1 - Privileges
401.80 The holder of a Class 1 flight instructor rating - helicopter may
(a) exercise the privileges of a Class 2 flight instructor rating - helicopter; and
(b) conduct ground school instruction and flight training in respect of the endorsement of a licence with a flight instructor rating - helicopter.
Rating
401.81 The Minister shall, as appropriate, endorse the following permits and licences with a flight instructor rating - glider, balloon or gyroplane if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06:
(a) pilot permit - gyroplane;
(b) pilot licence - glider; and
(c) pilot licence - balloon.
401.82 The holder of a flight instructor rating - glider may
(a) conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the issuance of a pilot licence - glider;
(b) conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the endorsement of a type rating on a pilot licence - glider;
(c) authorize a trainee to conduct solo flight in a glider;
(d) conduct ground school instruction and flight training in respect of the endorsement of a pilot licence - glider with a flight instructor rating - glider;
(e) conduct a flight test and recommend a trainee for
(i) the issuance of a pilot licence - glider,
(ii) the endorsement of a pilot licence - glider with a type rating, or
(iii) the endorsement of a pilot licence - glider with a flight instructor rating - glider;
(f) certify the competency of the holder of a pilot licence - glider to carry passengers in a glider; and
(g) endorse a trainee's personal log in respect of methods of launch.
Balloons - Privileges
401.83 The holder of a flight instructor rating - balloon may
(a) authorize a trainee to conduct solo flight in a balloon;
(b) conduct ground school instruction and dual flight instruction in respect of the endorsement of a pilot licence - balloon with a flight instructor rating - balloon;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(c) conduct a flight test and recommend a trainee for
(i) the issuance of a pilot licence - balloon, or
(ii) the endorsement of a pilot licence - balloon with a flight instructor rating - balloon;
(d) recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a type rating on the trainee's pilot licence - balloon;
(e) where the holder's licence is endorsed with a night rating,
(i) conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the endorsement of a night rating on a pilot licence - balloon, and
(ii) recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a night rating on the trainee’s pilot licence - balloon;
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(f) endorse a trainee’s personal log in respect of methods of inflation; and
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
(g) conduct dual flight instruction in respect of the issuance of a pilot licence - balloon.
(amended 2001/03/01; no previous version)
401.84 The holder of a flight instructor rating - gyroplane may
(a) conduct flight instruction in respect of the issuance of a pilot permit - gyroplane or the endorsement of a type rating on such a permit;
(b) authorize a trainee to conduct solo flight in a gyroplane;
(c) recommend a trainee for a flight test in respect of the issuance of a pilot permit - gyroplane;
(d) recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a type rating on the trainee's pilot permit - gyroplane;
(e) where the holder's licence is endorsed with a night rating,
(i) conduct flight training in respect of the endorsement of a night rating on a pilot permit - gyroplane, and
(ii) recommend a trainee for the endorsement of a night rating on the trainee's pilot permit - gyroplane; and
(f) where the holder has acquired the experience and qualifications specified in the personnel licensing standards,
(i) conduct ground school instruction and flight training in respect of the endorsement of a flight instructor rating - gyroplane on a pilot permit - gyroplane,
(ii) recommend a trainee for a flight test for the endorsement of a flight instructor rating - gyroplane on a pilot permit - gyroplane, and
(iii) conduct a flight test and recommend a trainee for
(A) the issuance of a pilot permit - gyroplane, or
(B) the endorsement of a pilot permit - gyroplane with a flight instructor rating - gyroplane.
401.85(1) Flight instructor ratings - glider and balloon are valid for the period specified on the licence in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, if the period does not exceed 37 months.
(2) A flight instructor rating - gyroplane is valid for the period specified on the licence in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, if the period does not exceed 13 months.
Renewal of Flight Instructor Ratings - Glider, Balloon and Gyroplane
401.86 The Minister shall renew a flight instructor rating - glider, balloon or gyroplane in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, where the holder of the rating continues to meet the requirements referred to in Section 401.06 for the endorsement of the rating.
Rating
401.87 The Minister shall endorse a pilot permit - ultra-light aeroplane with a flight instructor rating - ultra-light aeroplane if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06.
Privileges
401.88 The holder of a flight instructor rating — ultra-light aeroplane may
(a) operate an ultra-light aeroplane with one other person on board if the holder has not less than 10 hours of flight time as a pilot of an ultra-light aeroplane with the same control configuration and the flight is conducted for the purpose of providing dual flight instruction for
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(i) the issuance of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane,
(ii) the endorsement of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane with a passenger-carrying rating, or
(iii) the endorsement of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane with a flight instructor rating — ultra-light aeroplane;
(b) authorize the holder of a student pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane to conduct a solo flight in an ultra-light aeroplane;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(c) conduct ground school instruction for the endorsement of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane with a flight instructor rating —ultra-light aeroplane;
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(d) certify that an applicant has demonstrated the ability to meet the level of competency specified in the personnel licensing standards for
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
(i) the issuance of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane, or
(ii) the endorsement of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane with a flight instructor rating — ultra-light aeroplane; and
(e) recommend an applicant for a flight test for the issuance of a passenger-carrying rating.
(amended 2005/12/01; previous version)
Period of Validity
401.89 A flight instructor rating - ultra-light aeroplane is valid for the period specified on the licence in accordance with the personnel licensing standards, if the period does not exceed 61 months.
(amended 2001/03/01; previous version)
Renewal of Flight Instructor Rating - Ultra-light Aeroplane
401.90 The Minister shall renew a flight instructor rating - ultra-light aeroplane in accordance with the personnel licensing standards where the holder of the rating continues to meet the requirements referred to in section 401.06 for the endorsement of the rating.
(amended 2003/06/01; previous version)
Rating
401.91 The Minister shall endorse a commercial pilot licence - aeroplane or an airline transport pilot licence - aeroplane with a Class 1 or Class 2 flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic if the applicant for the rating meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06.
Class 2 Rating - Privileges
401.92 The holder of a Class 2 flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic may
(a) conduct flight instruction in the performance of aerobatic manoeuvres; and
(b) certify a licensed pilot's personal log with respect to competency to perform aerobatic manoeuvres.
Class 1 Rating - Privileges
401.93 The holder of a Class 1 flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic may
(a) exercise the privileges of a Class 2 flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic;
(b) provide ground school and flight instruction in respect of the endorsement of a licence with a flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic; and
(c) recommend a trainee for a flight test in respect of the endorsement of the trainee's licence with a flight instructor rating - aeroplane - aerobatic.
Rating
401.94 The Minister shall endorse a licence endorsed with a flight instructor rating - glider with a flight instructor rating - glider - aerobatic if the applicant for the flight instructor rating - glider - aerobatic meets the requirements referred to in Section 401.06.
Privileges
401.95 The holder of a flight instructor rating - glider - aerobatic may
(a) provide, in a glider, flight instruction in the performance of aerobatic manoeuvres;
(b) provide dual flight instruction to the holder of a flight instructor rating - glider in respect of the endorsement of the holder's licence with an aerobatic rating - glider; and
(c) recommend the holder of a flight instructor rating - glider for the endorsement of an aerobatic rating - glider on the holder's licence.
