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Introduction

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

Flight Instructors are expected to use this guide when preparing candidates for flight tests.  Candidates should be familiar with this guide and refer to the qualification standards during their training.

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

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

‘air flight test 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 any further increase in angle of attack or load factor, or a reduction in power will cause an immediate stall.

‘soft-field’ means a take-off or landing surface that has no pavement or smooth concrete and may present various degrees of rolling resistance.

Date modified:
2010-05-20