Introduction

TP 12475

This flight test guide sets out the techniques, procedures and the marking criteria that will be used by Civil Aviation Inspectors and Pilot Examiners for the conduct of the flight test required to demonstrate the skill requirements for the issuance of the Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane.

This flight test guide is intended for use by flight test candidates, flight training units, flight instructors and examiners.

Detailed descriptions and explanations of the items as numbered on the flight test form can be found by referring to the corresponding chapter number in the Flight Training Manual and the Flight Instructor Guide published under the authority of Transport Canada.

Compliance with this flight test guide will meet the requirements of CAR Standard 428 – Schedule 2 of the Personnel Licensing and Training Standards, respecting the Conduct of Flight Tests

Definitions

‘examiner’ means a Pilot Examiner accredited under section 4.3 of Part 1 of the Aeronautics Act or a Civil Aviation Inspector authorized to conduct this flight test.

'flight test item' means a task, manoeuvre or exercise listed on the flight test report.

‘ground items’ are the planning and preparatory tasks performed prior to the pre-flight inspection of the aircraft.

‘air items’ are tasks or manoeuvres performed with the aircraft, including the pre-flight inspection, start-up, run-up, taxiing and emergency procedures.

‘flight at minimum controllable airspeed’ means a speed at which a stall is imminent if there is any significant increase in angle of attack, load factor, or a reduction in power.

‘proficiency’ means having a high degree of competence or skill; expertise; being prepared to handle any situation with which you might reasonably be presented during a flight.

‘soft-field’ means a grass, unpaved, improvised, soft or rough take-off or landing surface that may present variable rolling resistance or may present a risk of damage to the landing gear, if soft-field technique is not used when operating on soft or rough surfaces.

Vertical sidebars at the right margin indicate text with changes from the previous edition that may affect the performance standard expected and the evaluation of the flight test item. Text changes for the purpose of clarification or grammatical correction are not indicated.

Changes in this Edition

  1. Several heavy vertical lines along the right margin indicate editorial changes for increased clarity or to denote changes to the flight test.
  2. Definitions refined for “flight near minimum controllable airspeed”, “soft field” and “proficiency”.
  3. Who is “Pilot-in-Command” is expanded to comply with the amendments to CAR sections 401.19 to 401.27.
  4. Ex. 11 – Slow Flight amended to add manoeuvring with 15 degrees of bank, as with the PPL.
  5. An additional paragraph was added to the flight test recommendation statement.