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Introduction

Please note: Sections that are highlighted in Yellow indicate new topic areas or important changes in criteria or policy.

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 for the issuance of the Multi-engine Class Rating - Aeroplane.

Flight Instructors are expected to use the Instructor Guide - Multi-engine Class Rating (TP11575E) and 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 items numbered on the flight test form can be found by referring to the corresponding chapter number in the Instructor Guide - Multi-engine Class Rating  (TP11575E) 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.

Changes that effect prerequisites or competency standards are indicated by a bold vertical line along the right margin.


Changes in this edition

  1. For admission to the flight test, the recommending instructor no longer certifies that the candidate has underdone training in which an actual in-flight engine shutdown, propeller feathering and restart and unfeathering.  The instructor certifies that the training was conducted in accordance with the Flight Instructor Guide – Multi-Engine Class Rating – Aeroplane (TP11575E).

  2. An “Application for Endorsement of a Rating” form is not required for admission to the flight test.  An application may only be presented to an examiner holding Authorised Person’s authority after the successful completion of the flight test.

  3. Errors and deviations are defined and incorporated into a revised version of the 4-Point Marking Scale.

  4. Ex. 12 – Emergency Procedures:  Vital action checks are to be followed-up with the appropriate checklist once the situation is under control.

  5. The sample recommendation letters are amended to reflect the changes expressed in item 1, above.
Date modified:
2010-05-20