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From TC; if you look closely if you are able to get a job which requires a type endorsement then the IFR ride can be combined with the endorsement.
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Thank you for your query on how to renew your Canadian Group 1 Instrument Rating.
As you know, your Canadian Airline Transport Licence-Aeroplane Category is kept valid by maintaining a Canadian Category 1 Medical Certificate and by maintaining a Group 1 Instrument Rating.
You will need to:
Renew your category 1 Canadian medical if you let it expire in Apr 01, 2007
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Your Category 1 Medical is kept valid by completing an Aviation Medical Examination with a designated Canadian Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME) prior to the expiry date of your current Category 1 Medical Certificate. Pilots outside of Canada may complete an Aviation Medical Examination with a CAME...see this link to find one nearest you... http://www.tc.gc.ca/aviation/applica...h.asp?x_lang=e
Get your IFR renewed as described below
INSTRUMENT RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS:
Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR) 421.49 "Renewal of Instrument Rating" details the ways an instrument rating may be renewed in Canada. The link to CAR 421.49 is... http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Re...421.htm#421_49
The only way for you to renew your Canadian Instrument rating is to undergo the skill test as described in CAR 421.49(1). At this time there are no provisions in our regulations that will allow us to accept a Foreign Flight test for the renewal of a Canadian Instrument Rating.
Also, because your Group 1 has lapsed for more than 24 months (expired on Oct 01, 2004)...You will have to re-write the INRAT exam. However in your circumstance, CAR 421.49(6) allows for a holder of a Canadian Commercial Pilot Licence or higher whose instrument rating is expired more than 24 months to renew their Canadian Instrument Rating without having to rewrite the IFR written examination (INRAT) provided the applicant can show proof that you meet the requirements of CAR 421.49(6)(a)(b)(c). See above mentioned internet link to CAR 421.49
Provided you meet the above requirements you will not have to rewrite the Instrument Rating written examination.
So I suggest the following:
When choosing to do your type rating training, ensure that you can do a PPC in accordance with the requirements in CAR 421.46 at the same time.
Submit your PPC/IFC flight test report to Transport Canada so they can update your group 1. You will also have to supply the proof required in 421.49(6) along with your flight test report to prevent delays in processing your licence update.
Submit your Type rating application.
I hope the information is helpful.
Please feel free to contact me if more information is required.
Cheers
Brian Lehmkuhl
General Aviation, Personnel Licensing Inspector
Inspecteur d'Aviation Générale, Licences du Personnel
e-mail / courriel: <mailto:[email protected]>
Tel. / Tél.: [phone], facsimile / télécopieur: 613-990-6215
Transport Canada / Transports Canada
Place de Ville (AARRB), Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N8
Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada