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(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 standards, and
(amended 2001/03/01; 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.
421.22 Recreational - Aeroplane - Requirements
(1) Age
An applicant shall be a minimum of sixteen years of age.
(2) Medical Fitness
(amended 2007/12/30; previous version)
(a) An applicant shall hold a Category 4 Medical Certificate valid for a Pilot Permit —
Recreational — Aeroplane.
(b) An applicant who meets the medical conditions specified on the Civil Aviation Medical
Declaration and has signed it shall be deemed to have met the Category 4 Medical Standards,
providing a physician licensed to practice medicine in Canada has signed Part C of the
declaration.
(c) The permit is maintained by a valid Category 1, 3, or 4 Medical Certificate.
(amended 2007/12/30; previous version)
(3) Knowledge
An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 60 percent (60%) in each of the following four
mandatory areas, as well as in the overall written examination Pilot Permit - Recreational -
Aeroplane (RPPAE), or Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (PPAER):
(amended 1998/03/23; previous version)
(a) Air Law - regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and
licensing requirements relevant to the permit;
(b) Navigation - navigation, radio aids and electronic theory;
(c) Meteorology;
(d) Aeronautics - General Knowledge - airframes, engines and systems, theory of flight, flight
instruments, flight operations and human factors.
(4) Experience
(a) An applicant shall have completed a minimum of 25 hours recreational pilot flight training
under the direction and supervision of the holder of a flight instructor rating - aeroplane in
aeroplanes operating with a Certificate of Airworthiness.
(b) The flight training shall include a minimum of:
(i) 15 hours dual instruction flight time, including a minimum of 2 hours cross-country flight
time, and
(amended 1998/03/23; previous version)
(ii) 5 hours solo flight time.
(5) Skill
Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall
successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard -
Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane (TP12475E).
(amended 1999/03/01; previous version)
(6) Credit
(amended 1999/03/01; previous version
An applicant for a Pilot Permit - Recreational - Aeroplane who holds a valid Pilot Permit - Ultra-
light Aeroplane may credit all dual and solo flight time acquired in ultra-light aeroplanes
towards the experience requirement.
(amended 1998/03/23; no previous version)
(7) Credits for Foreign Applicants
(amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)
The holder of a licence in the aeroplane category, issued by a Contracting State shall be
considered to have met the written examination requirement and the skill requirement provided
that the applicant:
(amended 2000/09/01; previous version)
(a) meets the experience requirements;
(amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)
(b) obtains a minimum of 90% in the written examination Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot
Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Air Regulations (PSTAR); and
(amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)
(c) has completed in aeroplanes a minimum of 5 take-offs and 5 landings within the 6 months
preceding the date of application for the Canadian permit.
(amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)