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Any Canadian bush pilots?
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Written on: 27. 06. 08 [04:13]
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Redtail
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registered since: 27.06.2008
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Hello,
Currently I am a private pilot working on my instrument and commercial license as I attend college.
I'm a U.S. citizen and was wondering if you was wanting to get a floatplane job in Canada, is an instrument rating required like it is in the U.S. to fly majority of operations? If you have a commercial license without an instrument rating what can you do as a pilot? What restrictions are placed on a pilot without a instrument rating?
In the u.s. a pilot is restricted to 25 miles of operation and no commercial night flights with passengers without an instrument rating, does that hold true for canada?
How would a U.S. citizen go about getting a canadian commercial license if you wanted to fly for the small bush operations up north on floats?
I greatly appreciate the help!
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Written on: 27. 06. 08 [10:41]
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fliteadmin
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registered since: 26.12.2006
Posts: 115
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Hello Redtail, welcome to the forums!
I'll try to answer as many questions as possible although it's some time since I've been flying in Canada.
An instrument rating is a big advantage. Weather is often marginal up north and it offers you and your employer a lot more planning flexibility.
Without IR, commercial flights are permitted as long as you remain VFR. To fly at night you will need at least a night (VFR) endorsement. You could for instance carry around tourists on sightseeing flights...
If you want to know on how to get a Canadian CPL, contact Transport Canada.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/air/menu.htm
Any bush pilot out there who would have more tips?
Hope it helps Redtail and continued success in pursuing your goals!
Cheers, fliteadmin
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