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Canadian Aviation Regulations — 602.146
602.146 (1) This section applies in respect of aircraft before entering into and while operating within Canadian domestic airspace or the ADIZ. (2) The pilot-in-command of an aircraft referred to in subsection (1) who is notified by an air traffic control unit of the implementation of the ESCAT Plan shall (a) before take-off, obtain approval for the flight from the appropriate air traffic services unit; (b) comply with any instruction to land or to change course or altitude that is received from the appropriate air traffic services unit; and (c) provide the appropriate air traffic services unit with position reports (i) when operating within controlled airspace, as required pursuant to section 602.125, and (ii) when operating outside controlled airspace, at least every 30 minutes. SOR/2002-352, s. 3 SOR/2025-98, s. 27
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 602.150
602.150 (1) No person shall operate a subsonic turbo-jet aeroplane that has a maximum certificated take-off weight of 34 000 kg (74,956 pounds) or more to or from an aerodrome other than Gander International Airport unless the aeroplane meets the noise emission standards set out in Chapter 3 or 4 of Volume I, Aircraft Noise , of Annex 16 to the Convention. (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the following expressions, used in Annex 16 to the Convention, have the following meanings: (a) aeroplane has the same meaning as in subsection 101.01(1); (b) maximum certificated take-off mass has the same meaning as maximum certificated take-off weight in subsection 101.01(1); and (c) subsonic jet has the same meaning as subsonic turbo-jet aeroplane in subsection (1). SOR/2008-277, s. 1; SOR/2010-304, s. 3
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.01
603.01 No person shall conduct a special aviation event, other than a fly-in, unless the person complies with the provisions of a special flight operations certificate — special aviation event issued by the Minister under section 603.02. SOR/2020-151, s. 15
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.02
603.02 Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner required by and within the time limits specified in the Special Flight Operations Standards , issue a special flight operations certificate-special aviation event to an applicant who demonstrates to the Minister the ability to conduct a special aviation event in accordance with the Special Flight Operations Standards . SOR/2006-77, s. 13
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.03
603.03 A special flight operations certificate — special aviation event shall contain the following information: (a) the name and address of the certificate holder; (b) the number of the certificate; (c) the date of issue of the certificate; (d) the validity period of the certificate; (e) the general conditions identified in section 603.04; and (f) specific conditions with respect to (i) the types of aircraft authorized to operate at the special aviation event and, if applicable, their registration, (ii) the names and, if applicable, the qualifications of the flight crew members authorized to participate in the special aviation event, and (iii) any other condition pertaining to the special aviation event that the Minister deems necessary for aviation safety.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.04
603.04 A special flight operations certificate — special aviation event shall contain the following general conditions: (a) the certificate holder shall maintain an adequate management organization; (b) the certificate holder shall ensure that participants are (i) qualified for the type of demonstration to be flown, and (ii) provided with a briefing that meets the Special Flight Operations Standards ; and (c) the certificate holder shall conduct the special aviation event in a safe manner.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.05
603.05 No person shall conduct a special aviation event unless the person has a management organization that (a) is capable of exercising supervision and operational control over (i) persons attending the special aviation event, (ii) any flight that is to be operated at the special aviation event; and (iii) personnel involved in the conduct of the special aviation event whose duties and responsibilities are specified in the Special Flight Operations Standards ; and (b) meets the Special Flight Operations Standards . SOR/2006-77, s. 14
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.06
603.06 No person shall operate an aircraft or permit an aircraft to be operated in a special aviation event unless the person operating the aircraft and the aircraft (a) meet the eligibility requirements specified in section 623.06 of the Special Flight Operations Standards ; and (b) are authorized to do so in a special flight operations certificate-special aviation event. SOR/2006-77, s. 15
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.07
603.07 No person shall operate an aircraft in a special aviation event at a distance from, or at an altitude above, a spectator area, a built-up area or an occupied building if that distance or altitude is less than the minimum specified in section 623.07 of the Special Flight Operations Standards . SOR/2006-77, s. 15
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.08
603.08 No person shall operate an aircraft in a special aviation event in weather conditions that are below the minimum conditions specified in the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.09
603.09 No person shall operate an aircraft in a special aviation event unless the person has received a participant briefing that meets the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.16
603.16 This Division applies in respect of the operation of a balloon where fare-paying passengers are carried on board.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.17
603.17 No person shall operate a balloon under this Division unless the person complies with the provisions of a special flight operations certificate — balloons issued by the Minister pursuant to section 603.18.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.18
603.18 Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner required by the Special Flight Operations Standards , issue a special flight operations certificate — balloons to an applicant who demonstrates to the Minister the ability to conduct the flight operation in accordance with the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.19
603.19 A special flight operations certificate — balloons shall contain the following information: (a) the name and address of the balloon operator; (b) the number of the certificate; (c) the date of issue of the certificate; (d) the general conditions identified in section 603.20; and (e) specific conditions with respect to (i) the types and AX class of balloons authorized and, where the balloon is of a special shape or is a foreign-registered balloon, its registration, (ii) the external carriage of passengers, and (iii) any other condition pertaining to the operation that the Minister deems necessary for aviation safety.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.20
603.20 A special flight operations certificate — balloons shall contain the following general conditions: (a) the balloon operator shall maintain balloons that are properly equipped for the area of operation and the type of operation; (b) the balloon operator shall maintain its balloons in accordance with the requirements of Subpart 5; (c) the balloon operator shall employ flight crew members who meet the Special Flight Operations Standards ; and (d) the balloon operator shall conduct a safe operation.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.21
603.21 No balloon operator shall permit a person to act and no person shall act as the pilot-in-command of a balloon unless the person meets the qualification and currency requirements set out in the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.22
603.22 The pilot-in-command of a balloon shall ensure that passengers are given a safety briefing that meets the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.23
603.23 No person shall operate a balloon in free flight at night unless (a) the balloon is equipped in accordance with section 605.19; and (b) landings are conducted during the day.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.24
603.24 (1) No person shall operate a balloon in tethered flight with passengers on board unless the pilot-in-command is on board. (2) The pilot-in-command shall record all time spent in tethered flight as air time for the purpose of maintenance.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.25
603.25 No person shall operate a balloon with passengers on board unless each passenger is carried in the basket. SOR/2006-77, s. 16
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.36
603.36 This Division applies in respect of the conduct of parachute descents (a) in or into controlled airspace or an air route; and (b) over or into a built-up area or open-air assembly of persons.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.37
603.37 For the purposes of section 602.26, a pilot-in-command may permit and a person may conduct a parachute descent under this Division if the person complies with the provisions of a special flight operations certificate — parachuting issued by the Minister pursuant to section 603.38.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.38
603.38 Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner required by the Special Flight Operations Standards , issue a special flight operations certificate — parachuting to an applicant who demonstrates to the Minister the ability to conduct the flight operation in accordance with the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.39
603.39 A special flight operations certificate — parachuting shall contain the following information: (a) the name and address of the certificate holder; (b) the number of the certificate; (c) the date of issue of the certificate; (d) the validity period of the certificate; (e) the type of flight operation authorized; and (f) any condition pertaining to the operation that the Minister deems necessary for aviation safety.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.65
603.65 This Division applies in respect of the following flight operations when not conducted under Part VII: (a) the operation of an aircraft, other than a balloon, for the purpose of conducting a take-off or landing within a built-up area of a city or town at a place other than an airport, heliport or military aerodrome; (b) the operation of an aircraft for the purpose of conducting aerial application, aerial inspection or aerial photography at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a); (c) the operation of a helicopter while conducting Class B, C or D external load operations over a built-up area or open-air assembly of persons, including flight at altitudes and distances less than those specified in paragraph 602.14(2)(a); (d) [Repealed, SOR/2019-11, s. 18] (e) the operation of a powered aircraft while persons enter or, except for parachute descents, leave the aircraft in flight; and (f) the operation of an aircraft while conducting aerobatic manoeuvres below 2,000 feet AGL. SOR/2003-271, s. 7; SOR/2007-87, s. 12 SOR/2019-11, s. 18 SOR/2019-119, s. 36
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.66
603.66 No person shall conduct a flight operation referred to in section 603.65 unless the person complies with the provisions of a special flight operations certificate issued by the Minister pursuant to section 603.67.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.67
603.67 Subject to section 6.71 of the Act, the Minister shall, on receipt of an application submitted in the form and manner required by the Special Flight Operations Standards , issue a special flight operations certificate to an applicant who demonstrates to the Minister the ability to conduct the flight operation in accordance with the Special Flight Operations Standards .
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 603.68
603.68 A special flight operations certificate shall contain the following information: (a) the name and address of the certificate holder; (b) the number of the certificate; (c) the date of issue of the certificate; (d) the validity period of the certificate; (e) the type of flight operation authorized; and (f) any condition pertaining to the operation that the Minister deems necessary for aviation safety.
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.01
604.01 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subpart. flight deck duty time means the period spent by a flight crew member at a flight crew member position in an aeroplane during flight time. ( temps de service au poste de pilotage ) main base means a location where a private operator has personnel, aircraft and facilities for its operations and that is established as the principal place of business of the private operator. ( base principale ) PBN Manual means ICAO Document 9613, entitled Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual . ( manuel PBN ) special authorization means an authorization issued by the Minister under subsection 604.05(2) that permits the carrying out of an activity referred to in Division IV or an activity in respect of which the Minister has established requirements under subsection 604.74 (1). ( autorisation spéciale ) sub-base means a location where a private operator has personnel and aircraft and from which operational control is exercised in accordance with the private operator’s operational control system. ( base secondaire ) (2) For the purpose of interpreting a document incorporated by reference into this Subpart, unless the context requires otherwise, (a) “should” and “must” shall be read as “shall”; (b) “operator” and “aircraft operator” shall be read as “private operator”; and (c) “authority”, “competent aviation authority” and “operating authority” shall be read as “Minister”. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18; SOR/2018-269, s. 7
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flight deck duty time means the period spent by a flight crew member at a flight crew member position in an aeroplane during flight time. ( temps de service au poste de pilotage )
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main base means a location where a private operator has personnel, aircraft and facilities for its operations and that is established as the principal place of business of the private operator. ( base principale )
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PBN Manual means ICAO Document 9613, entitled Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Manual . ( manuel PBN )
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special authorization means an authorization issued by the Minister under subsection 604.05(2) that permits the carrying out of an activity referred to in Division IV or an activity in respect of which the Minister has established requirements under subsection 604.74 (1). ( autorisation spéciale )
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sub-base means a location where a private operator has personnel and aircraft and from which operational control is exercised in accordance with the private operator’s operational control system. ( base secondaire )
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.02
604.02 This Subpart applies to the following Canadian aircraft: (a) large aeroplanes; (b) turbine-powered aircraft; (c) pressurized aircraft; and (d) multi-engined aircraft. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.03
604.03 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate any of the following Canadian aircraft for the purpose of transporting passengers or goods unless the person is the holder of a private operator registration document: (a) a large aeroplane; (b) a turbo-jet-powered aeroplane; or (c) a turbine-powered pressurized aeroplane certificated for more than six passenger seats. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the operation of an aircraft referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) to (c) by (a) an air operator who operates the aircraft in accordance with the requirements of Part VII; or (b) a person who operates the aircraft under a flight permit issued under section 507.04. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.04
604.04 (1) The applicant for a private operator registration document shall submit to the Minister an application containing the following information: (a) the applicant’s legal name and, if any, trade name; (b) the applicant’s contact information; (c) the names of the operations manager, chief pilot and maintenance manager; (d) a description of the proposed area of operation, using the chart depicted in the Index to Application of Supplementary Procedures in ICAO Document 7030, entitled Regional Supplementary Procedures ; (e) the location of the applicant’s main base and, if any, sub-bases; and (f) for each aircraft that will be operated, the aircraft type, the nationality mark and the registration mark. (2) The Minister shall, on receipt of the application referred to in subsection (1), issue a private operator registration document to the applicant if the applicant is the registered owner of all the aircraft that will be operated under this Subpart or is permitted to use those aircraft under section 203.03. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18 SOR/2022-246, s. 15(F)
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.05
604.05 (1) A private operator who wishes to operate an aircraft under a special authorization shall submit to the Minister an application that a) identifies the activity referred to in Division IV that the applicant wishes to carry out; and b) includes a copy of the part of the private operator’s operations manual that sets out the processes, practices and procedures relating to the special authorization requested. (2) The Minister shall, on receipt of the application referred to in subsection (1), issue a special authorization to the applicant if the applicant (a) holds a private operator registration document; (b) is able to meet the requirements of Division IV relating to the special authorization requested; and (c) has an operations manual that sets out the processes, practices and procedures that are necessary to meet the requirements of Division IV relating to the special authorization requested. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.06
604.06 A private operator shall notify the Minister if a change is made to the information contained in an application submitted under subsection 604.04 (1) within ten days after the day on which the change is made. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.07
604.07 A private operator who has been issued a special authorization, and who amends the part of the private operator’s operations manual that sets out the processes, practices and procedures relating to the special authorization, shall submit to the Minister a copy of that part of the operations manual within ten days after the day on which the amendment is made. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.08
604.08 A private operator shall (a) ensure that no person is appointed operations manager or chief pilot or continues to serve as operations manager or chief pilot if, at the time of the person’s appointment or during the person’s tenure, the person has a record of conviction for (i) an offence under section 7.3 of the Act, or (ii) two or more offences under these Regulations that did not arise from a single incident; (b) ensure that no person is appointed maintenance manager or continues to serve as maintenance manager if, at the time of the person’s appointment or during the person’s tenure, the person has a record of conviction for an offence under section 7.3 of the Act; (c) ensure that the operations manager performs the duties set out in section 604.204 ; (d) perform the duties set out in section 604.208 ; and (e) provide the operations manager and the maintenance manager with the financial and human resources necessary to ensure that the private operator meets the requirements of these Regulations. SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.09
604.09 (1) No operations manager, no chief pilot and no maintenance manager shall assign to another person a management function for which he or she is responsible and accountable unless the private operator’s operations manual (a) identifies the functions that may be assigned; (b) identifies either by name or by position the persons to whom those functions may be assigned; and (c) describes the scope of the assignment. (2) The responsibility and accountability of an operations manager, a chief pilot and a maintenance manager are not affected by the assignment of a management function to another person under subsection (1). SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.25
604.25 (1) A private operator shall have an operational control system that is adapted to the complexity of the private operator’s operations and to the private operator’s area of operation, and that meets the requirements of subsections (2) and (3). (2) The operational control system shall include procedures for ensuring that (a) all the operational requirements specified in this Subpart are met; (b) each aircraft is operated within the weight and balance limits specified in the aircraft flight manual; (c) the names of the persons on board an aircraft are recorded by the private operator before each flight; and (d) search and rescue authorities are notified in a timely manner if a flight is overdue or missing. (3) The operational control system shall include (a) pilot self-dispatch procedures that set out the following elements: (i) flight planning requirements, (ii) the timing within which a flight crew member must inform the private operator of an aircraft’s departure and arrival, and (iii) a method of confirming that an aircraft has arrived safely at an unattended aerodrome during a VFR flight or that an IFR flight plan has been cancelled prior to landing; or (b) co-authority dispatch procedures that set out the following elements: (i) flight planning requirements, (ii) flight following requirements, (iii) flight watch requirements, (iv) a method of confirming that an aircraft has arrived safely at an unattended aerodrome during a VFR flight or that an IFR flight plan has been cancelled prior to landing, (v) the method by which the operational flight plan is approved and recorded by the pilot-in-command and the flight dispatcher, (vi) if operational flight plans are prepared and accepted for a series of flights, the method by which any changes to those plans are approved and recorded by the pilot-in-command and the flight dispatcher, (vii) if flight planning and flight watch are two separate functions, the method of switching from one to the other, and (viii) a means to ensure that, at each location where a flight originates, the pilot-in-command will (A) receive meteorological information related to the flight, (B) receive a copy of the operational flight plan, and (C) can contact the responsible flight dispatcher prior to take-off. (4) Documentation related to the operational control of a flight shall be retained by the private operator for at least 180 days after the day on which the flight is completed. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18
Canadian Aviation Regulations — 604.26
604.26 (1) A private operator shall designate, for each flight, a pilot-in-command or, if the crew includes two or more flight crew members, a pilot-in-command and a second-in-command. (2) The private operator shall record the name of the pilot-in-command and, if applicable, second-in-command designated for each flight under subsection (1) and shall retain the record for at least 180 days after the day on which the flight is completed. SOR/2005-341, s. 5; SOR/2014-131, s. 18