STARs Briefing Notes are now available. Check the support page for the notes on the Instrument Rating and Airline Transport Rating support pages.
STARs Briefing Notes are now available. Check the support page for the notes on the Instrument Rating and Airline Transport Rating support pages.
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Answer c) should be written as follows:
"Take off in a light twin is permitted (but sometimes not advisable) if the accelerate-stop distance available is greater than that which is required."
ADS-B Out is now required in Class A airspace (as of Aug 10, 2023) and will be required in Class B airspace from May 16, 2024. Transport Canada is now testing your knowledge of the ADS-B system in the written exams. Please review the ADS-B Out Briefing Notes that are linked below:
ADS-B Out Briefing Notes (PDF, 120 KB)
The pressure altitude at take-off and the pressure altitude at flight test altitude should both be calculated by subtracting 300 ft from the elevation and 300 ft from the indicated altitude to determine the correct pressure altitude.
All errata from the previous editions have been corrected in the 2nd edition.
The regulations about alcohol and drugs that relate to crew members (CAR 602.03) were updated in December 2018. The old rule requiring 8 hours between consuming an alcoholic drink and flying have changed - the rule now requires 12 hours between drinking alcohol and acting as a crew member of an aircraft.
CAR 602.03 Alcohol or Drugs - Crew Members
The page number for Appendix A in the table of contents is incorrect. Appendix A (Answer Keys) begins on page 203.
The circuit breaker sizes shown for the right hand Engine ECU Bus are incorrect. They should be as follows:
There is no written exam for the multi-engine rating, however there is an extensive oral exam during the flight test. Refer to Section 5 of the Multi-Engine Rating Preparation Guide and to the aircraft specific Flight Test Performance Calculation Packages in the right column or below this section for help in preparing for your oral exam.