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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 added for “flight near minimum controllable airspeed” and “soft field”.
  3. Admission to the flight test – Another instructor may have conducted the pre-test evaluation.
  4. Definitions for “Errors” and “Deviations” are added.
  5. 4-Point Marking Scale – Labels have been removed from the four levels. E.g. “Above Standard” removed.  The summary column has been removed and the element text is more clear and linked to Errors and Deviations.
  6. Ex. 2D – Pre-Flight Inspection – The candidate is expected to state the flight endurance at the intended cruising speed with the available fuel on board.
  7. Ex.11 – Slow Flight – To encourage a better lookout during the execution of this item, emphasis is on controlled flight near minimum controllable airspeed with stall warning or buffet instead of maintaining a specific airspeed indication.
  8. Ex. 21 Precautionary Landing – Criteria expanded in reference to establishing the aircraft configuration.  Low-level inspection must be stabilized and safe, altitude tolerances removed.
  9. Ex 23A – Pre-Flight Planning – time for the final preparation has been extended from 45 minutes to one (1) hour.
  10. Ex. 23D – Diversion – The candidate is expected to initiate the diversion without undue delay by quickly determining a heading and a time enroute without wasting too much time in a holding pattern.  Altitude tolerance increased to ±200 feet to be compliant with forthcoming CAR Standard 428.  Following ground references is an option for the PPL flight test.
  11. Ex. 29 – Emergency Procedures –One emergency/malfunction should be simulated in flight.
  12. Ex. 30 – Radio Communications – The reference to “DF Steer” has been removed, as virtually all DF facilities have been decommissioned in Canada.
Date modified:
2010-05-20