Flying in Canada
11-11-2009 | 10:02 AM
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There is a way to convert your ATP to an ATPL, look at Welcome Page | Page d'accueil, should give you info. The short version is that you need to pass the writtens (there's two) and they are not easy, like down here in the US. There is no flight test for an ATPL, so the writtens cover for an oral. You'll need a canadian medical and need to keep your FAA current, because that will be the basis for your conversion. The biggest obstacle you'll run into is that no one hires in Canada without the right to work, so you will need to be a landed immigrant or a citizen. I live in Canada and work in the US (I'm a dual), so PM me if you need more details.
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11-12-2009 | 05:21 AM
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I got my Canadian ATPL in April. I had to get a medical, take a written test (basically a differences test/ instrument knowledge) and show them many documents proving I passed my PC and type ride(that covers the practical). If you have numerous types they will charge you $30 each to have them included on your certificate.
MOT will not accept a US medical, you must have one yes, but you will need to go to a Canadian DR. for a Canadian 1st class.
Of course as previosly Noted, you need to have the legal right to work in Canada.
MOT will not accept a US medical, you must have one yes, but you will need to go to a Canadian DR. for a Canadian 1st class.
Of course as previosly Noted, you need to have the legal right to work in Canada.
11-29-2009 | 10:18 AM
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Unfortunetely there are no Gleim type publications up here. There are some weekend courses I've seen advertised, but they're costly. In short, buy and read the Canadian AIM. Read it several times!! The test, while short is pretty hard. Some of the regualtions and questions on the test are pretty difficult. My first question was, "what are the two colours of a glideslope?"
12-01-2009 | 07:15 AM
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12-04-2009 | 03:01 PM
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I believe glideslopes used to be described as having a blue and yellow lobe and the LOC/GS display in the cockpit actually had blue and yellow on it. I used to use the same analogy when teaching instrument and CFII students, the idea being to "make the perfect green" ie. being on the glide. I haven't seen a ILS receiver with the blue and yellow on it in years though.
12-18-2009 | 01:04 PM
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01-24-2011 | 08:19 AM
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There is a way to convert your ATP to an ATPL, look at Welcome Page | Page d'accueil, should give you info. The short version is that you need to pass the writtens (there's two) and they are not easy, like down here in the US. There is no flight test for an ATPL, so the writtens cover for an oral. You'll need a canadian medical and need to keep your FAA current, because that will be the basis for your conversion. The biggest obstacle you'll run into is that no one hires in Canada without the right to work, so you will need to be a landed immigrant or a citizen. I live in Canada and work in the US (I'm a dual), so PM me if you need more details.
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01-24-2011 | 01:46 PM
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Both countries allow even dual citizenship, I've added my Canadian citizenship now. Commuting is no problem, I drive across, because of my current employment. You just have to pick one when you enter the US, obviously, you want to pick US as you are entering to work. I know you can't PM yet, but send me an e-mail to [email protected] as I can discuss any particulars. If you are where I think you are, I have a lot of suggestions. In short, you shouldn't have any problems.
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