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General - Admission to Flight Test

TP 12475

In order to be admitted to a flight test required for the issuance of a Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane, or a complete re-test, and meet the requirements of CAR 421.14, the candidate will present:

  1. photo identification;
  2. a valid permit, licence or a foreign pilot licence issued by a contracting state;
  3. proof of meeting the medical standards for the Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane;
  4. a letter from a qualified flight instructor certifying that:

    1. the instructor has personally completed a pre-flight 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 Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane; and
    3. the instructor recommends the candidate for the flight test.
  5. evidence of having completed a minimum of 25 hours total flight time in aeroplanes.
Date modified:
2010-05-28