Canadian Aviation Regulations — 602.29
602.29 (1) No person shall operate a hang glider or an ultra-light aeroplane (a) at night; (b) in IFR flight; (c) subject to subsections (2) and (3), in controlled airspace; (d) unless the aircraft is equipped with (i) a suitable means of restraint that is attached to the primary structure of the aircraft, (ii) a radiocommunication system adequate to permit two-way communication on the appropriate frequency when the aircraft is operated within (A) Class D airspace, (B) the ADIZ, or (C) an MF area, and (iii) where the aircraft is an ultra-light aeroplane, a placard that is affixed to a surface in plain view of any occupant seated at the flight controls and that states, “THIS AEROPLANE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS/CET AVION EST UTILISÉ SANS CERTIFICAT DE NAVIGABILITÉ”; (e) subject to subsections (4) and (5), while carrying another person on board; or (f) unless each person on board (i) is secured by a means of restraint referred to in subparagraph (d)(i), and (ii) where the aircraft is not an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, is wearing a protective helmet. (2) A person may operate a hang glider or an ultra-light aeroplane in controlled airspace (a) within five nautical miles from the centre of an airport or heliport or within a control zone of an uncontrolled airport where the person has obtained permission from the airport or heliport operator; (b) within a control zone of a controlled airport where the person has obtained an air traffic control clearance by two-way radio voice communication from the air traffic control unit of the airport; or (c) where the aircraft is a basic ultra-light aeroplane, in Class E airspace other than the airspace that is described in paragraph (a) or (b), if (i) the aeroplane is equipped with a portable or fixed altimeter, and (ii) in the case of a cross-country flight, the aeroplane is equipped with a portable or fixed magnetic compass or global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver; or (d) where the aircraft is an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, if the aeroplane is equipped in accordance with section 605.14. (3) A person may operate a hang glider in Class E airspace where (a) the pilot (i) is at least 16 years of age, (ii) is in possession of a Category 1, 3 or 4 medical certificate, and (iii) 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; (b) the hang glider is equipped with a magnetic compass and altimeter; (c) the flight is a cross-country flight; and (d) the pilot informs the nearest air traffic services unit of the time of departure and estimated duration of the flight in Class E airspace. (4) A person may operate (a) a hang glider with one other person on board if the flight is conducted for the purpose of providing dual flight instruction; or (b) an ultra-light aeroplane with one other person on board if (i) the flight is conducted for the purpose of providing dual flight instruction, (ii) the pilot is a holder of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane endorsed with a passenger-carrying rating and the aeroplane has no restrictions against carrying another person, or (iii) the other person is a holder of a pilot licence or permit, other than a student pilot permit, that allows them to act as pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane. (5) A person may operate an advanced ultra-light aeroplane with another person on board where the pilot holds a permit or licence issued pursuant to Subpart 1 of Part IV that is appropriate to the functions or privileges being exercised. SOR/2005-319, s. 7; SOR/2007-87, s. 11 SOR/2020-151, s. 11 SOR/2025-98, s. 25