New IFR validity rules.

[pilot_flip]

I would just like to confirm with someone that knows for sure either way, that the new rules regarding a non-expiring IFR rating are currently in effect now.

I have read the advisory circular, and am fairly confident I understand it.

I am working for a VFR operator overseas, and as such, I have a valid IFR rating that is not current anyways. If my rating isn't going to expire at the end of June, as it would have under the previous rules, then I won't spend the money on my renewal, and just maintain my currency by doing an IPC when I'm back working in Canada.

Thank you in advance, to all those that respond.

[Birthday Boy]

You are absolutely correct, the new rules came into effect 01 May 15. So, as you said, you just need to do an IPC on return to Canada.

[J.O.]

This also means that no one will ever need to rewrite the INRAT exam after five years of expiry. Good news for Canadians who are working offshore.

TC is working on changing their system so that there will no longer be an expiry date on the licence stickers that go in the aviation document booklet. This will mean that a notation will have to be made on the competency record page to show the IFR currency checks.

[arvida]

And for the ATPL requirements what is gonna happen with ``IFR flight test within last 12 months``?

Are they gonna remove it and just a valid IFR group 1 is gonna work out?
Or the IPC's gonna count as the flight test?

thanx

[pilot_flip]

Thanks very much.

[J.O.]

Originally Posted by arvida

And for the ATPL requirements what is gonna happen with ``IFR flight test within last 12 months``?

Are they gonna remove it and just a valid IFR group 1 is gonna work out?
Or the IPC's gonna count as the flight test?

thanx

The IPC should be the equivalent to a flight test.