GA-1998-15 |
2000-01-08 |
Subject
Hang Glider in Class E Airspace
Reference
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VI, Subpart 2, Operating and Flight Rules, Division I – General, 602.29 Hang Glider and Ultra-light Aeroplane Operation
Notice of Proposed Amendment NPA 97-427
Background
The provisions for operation of a hang glider in Class E airspace were previously found in the Hang Glider Exemption. They are now found in Car 602.29; however, a portion was inadvertently omitted.
NPA 97-427 has been accepted at the October 28, 1997 CARAC meeting and will rectify the omission from the CARs.
Action
Effective immediately the following may be applied
(3) A person may operate a hang glider in Class E airspace where
- The pilot
- is a least 16 years of age,
- is in possession of a Category 1, 3, or 4 medical certificate, and
- has obtained a grade of not less than 60 per cent on a Department of Transport written examination pertaining to the Canadian Aviation Regulations, air traffic procedures, flight instruments, navigation, flight operations and human factors respecting hang glider operations in Class E airspace, or within the previous five years has held a valid pilot permit or licence which includes the privilege to operate in Class E airspace without prior authorization, or has successfully completed the required examination for any pilot permit or licence which includes the privilege to operate in Class E airspace without prior authorization;
- the hang glider…
Expiry
This Policy Letter will expire with the appropriate amendment to the CARs.
Manzur Huq
Director
General Aviation