Equipment required for VFR

[krrave]

Hello, trying to solve this question. I have so far speedometer, tachometer, compass, altitude indicator, and timepiece. Also oil pressure and temperature, and fuel gauges?

Can you add or correct my answer?

Thanks

[Pratt X 3]

Power-driven Aircraft — Day VFR
605.14 No person shall conduct a take-off in a power-driven aircraft for the purpose of day VFR flight unless it is equipped with
(a) where the aircraft is operated in uncontrolled airspace, an altimeter;
(b) where the aircraft is operated in controlled airspace, a sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure;
(c) an airspeed indicator;
(d) a magnetic compass or a magnetic direction indicator that operates independently of the aircraft electrical generating system;
(e) a tachometer for each engine and for each propeller or rotor that has limiting speeds established by the manufacturer;
(f) an oil pressure indicator for each engine employing an oil pressure system;
(g) a coolant temperature indicator for each liquid-cooled engine;
(h) an oil temperature indicator for each air-cooled engine having a separate oil system;
(i) a manifold pressure gauge for each
---(i) reciprocating engine equipped with a variable-pitch propeller,
---(ii) reciprocating engine used to power a helicopter,
---(iii) supercharged engine, and
---(iv) turbocharged engine;
(j) a means for the flight crew, when seated at the flight controls to determine
---(i) the fuel quantity in each main fuel tank, and
---(ii) if the aircraft employs retractable landing gear, the position of the landing gear;
(k) subject to subsections 601.08(2) and 601.09(2), a radiocommunication system adequate to permit two-way communication on the appropriate frequency when the aircraft is operated within
---(i) Class B, Class C or Class D airspace,
---(ii) an MF area, unless the aircraft is operated pursuant to subsection 602.97(3), or
---(iii) the ADIZ;
(l) where the aircraft is operated under Subpart 4 of this Part, or under Subpart 3, 4 or 5 of Part VII, radiocommunication equipment adequate to permit two-way communication on the appropriate frequency;
(m) where the aircraft is operated in Class B airspace, radio navigation equipment that will enable it to be operated in accordance with a flight plan; and
(n) where the aircraft is operated under Subpart 4 of this Part or under Subpart 5 of Part VII, radio navigation equipment that is adequate to receive radio signals from a transmitting facility.

Power-driven Aircraft — VFR OTT
605.15 (1) No person shall conduct a take-off in a power-driven aircraft for the purpose of VFR OTT flight unless it is equipped with
(a) the equipment referred to in paragraphs 605.14(c) to (j);
(b) a sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure;
(c) a means of preventing malfunction caused by icing for each airspeed indicating system;
(d) a gyroscopic direction indicator or a stabilized magnetic direction indicator;
(e) an attitude indicator;
(f) subject to subsection (2), a turn and slip indicator or turn coordinator;
(g) where the aircraft is to be operated within the Northern Domestic Airspace, a means of establishing direction that is not dependent on a magnetic source;
(h) radiocommunication equipment adequate to permit two-way communication on the appropriate frequency; and
(i) radio navigation equipment adequate to permit the aircraft to be navigated safely.
(2) Where the aircraft is equipped with a third attitude indicator that is usable through flight attitudes of 360° of pitch and roll for an aeroplane, or ± 80° of pitch and ± 120° of roll for a helicopter, the aircraft may be equipped with a slip-skid indicator in lieu of a turn and slip indicator or a turn coordinator.

Power-driven Aircraft — Night VFR
605.16 (1) No person shall conduct a take-off in a power-driven aircraft for the purpose of night VFR flight, unless it is equipped with
(a) the equipment referred to in paragraphs 605.14(c) to (n);
(b) a sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure;
(c) subject to subsection (2), a turn and slip indicator or turn coordinator;
(d) an adequate source of electrical energy for all of the electrical and radio equipment;
(e) in respect of every set of fuses of a particular rating that is installed on the aircraft and accessible to the pilot-in-command during flight, a number of spare fuses that is equal to at least 50 per cent of the total number of installed fuses of that rating;
(f) where the aircraft is operated so that an aerodrome is not visible from the aircraft, a stabilized magnetic direction indicator or a gyroscopic direction indicator;
(g) where the aircraft is to be operated within the Northern Domestic Airspace, a means of establishing direction that is not dependent on a magnetic source;
(h) where the aircraft is an airship operated within controlled airspace, radar reflectors attached in such a manner as to be capable of a 360-degree reflection;
(i) a means of illumination for all of the instruments used to operate the aircraft;
(j) when carrying passengers, a landing light; and
(k) position and anti-collision lights that conform to the Aircraft Equipment and Maintenance Standards.
(2) Where the aircraft is equipped with a third attitude indicator that is usable through flight attitudes of 360° of pitch and roll for an aeroplane, or ± 80° of pitch and ± 120° of roll for a helicopter, the aircraft may be equipped with a slip-skid indicator in lieu of a turn and slip indicator or a turn coordinator.
(3) No person shall operate an aircraft that is equipped with any light that may be mistaken for, or downgrade the conspicuity of, a light in the navigation light system, unless the aircraft is being operated for the purpose of aerial advertising.
(4) In addition to the equipment requirements specified in subsection (1), no person shall operate an aircraft in night VFR flight under Subpart 4 of this Part or Subparts 2 to 5 of Part VII, unless the aircraft is equipped with
(a) an attitude indicator;
(b) a vertical speed indicator;
(c) a means of preventing malfunction caused by icing for each airspeed indicating system; and
(d) an outside air temperature gauge.

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regu ... l#s-605.14

[AirFrame]

You don't need the timepiece, but otherwise you have it covered.

[krrave]

thanks guys

[photofly]

You don't need the timepiece, but otherwise you have it covered.

You absolutely do need a timepiece. It's listed alongside checklists and placards, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in 602.60.

[AirFrame]

You don't need the timepiece, but otherwise you have it covered.

You absolutely do need a timepiece. It's listed alongside checklists and placards, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in 602.60.

It wasn't in the regs quoted above, as such it's not "part of the aircraft". As most people have a wristwatch there's no need for a *built-in* timepiece, which is I think what the OP wanted to know.

[krrave]

You don't need the timepiece, but otherwise you have it covered.

You absolutely do need a timepiece. It's listed alongside checklists and placards, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in 602.60.

It wasn't in the regs quoted above, as such it's not "part of the aircraft". As most people have a wristwatch there's no need for a *built-in* timepiece, which is I think what the OP wanted to know.

You guys are both right my bad for the ambiguity. The additional info of checklists, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit will come in handy impressing my examiner. I am taking my test for the Webster trophy competition today. Exciting stuff!

[photofly]

You don't need the timepiece, but otherwise you have it covered.

You absolutely do need a timepiece. It's listed alongside checklists and placards, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in 602.60.

It wasn't in the regs quoted above, as such it's not "part of the aircraft". As most people have a wristwatch there's no need for a *built-in* timepiece, which is I think what the OP wanted to know.

As long as we're clear that you need a timepiece to fly under VFR.

[AirFrame]

As long as we're clear that you need a timepiece to fly under VFR.

I'll concede that the regulations require that one be carried while flying VFR. "Need" is quite another thing.

[photofly]

ok... explain what in your mind is the difference?

[AirFrame]

For most VFR flight, a timepiece is not required to successfully complete a flight. I can't think of the last time I looked at my watch while flying, other than to check whether I was going to be late for dinner...

[photofly]

I note the up-time and down-time for every flight, in order to put them in the journey log. Don't you?

If "ability to complete a successful flight without x" was the criteria for "need x" then you can toss altimeter, airspeed indicator and fuel gauges too.

The point is the regs say you need a timepiece - so you need a timepiece.

[CFR]

I agree the "need" for a timepiece in VFR flight is much diminished if you aren't doing ground speed checks, but if you aren't it's likely due to having a GPS most of which display the time. I can think of at least two VFR circumstances where you need to know the time , one if you have encountered stronger than anticipated head winds and need to update your flight plan arrival time and for a cross border flight where you need to know your crossing times (admittedly not to the minute).

Besides without the big fancy watch with all the extra buttons, dials and time zones how is anyone going to know you're a pilot?

[gwagen]

Besides without the big fancy watch with all the extra buttons, dials and time zones how is anyone going to know you're a pilot?

Don't worry they will TELL you.

[ahramin]

As long as we're clear that you need a timepiece to fly under VFR.

I'll concede that the regulations require that one be carried while flying VFR. "Need" is quite another thing.

Yeah, it's like an oil pressure gauge. The regs say you have to have one, but I've never needed one on thousands of flight.

[ahramin]

I note the up-time and down-time for every flight, in order to put them in the journey log. Don't you?

I note the times, but don't transcribe them into the Journey Log. Am I supposed to be doing that?

[MrWings]

As most people have a wristwatch there's no need for a *built-in* timepiece

As long as we're clear that you need a timepiece to fly under VFR.

Can we also concede that a timepiece does not have to be a wristwatch?

Young people do not wear watches anymore. Neither do I. Our cell phones act as a timepiece.

And with the flying apps such as Foreflight, the iPad or tablet acts as a timepiece as well.

[MrWings]

I can think of at least two VFR circumstances where you need to know the time

How are people calculating fuel remaining?

[photofly]

I note the up-time and down-time for every flight, in order to put them in the journey log. Don't you?

I note the times, but don't transcribe them into the Journey Log. Am I supposed to be doing that?

I see a requirement only to note the "flight time", not the time of day of takeoff and landing. I've always written both times down, though; what do other people do?

[photofly]

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Can we also concede that a timepiece does not have to be a wristwatch?

Young people do not wear watches anymore. Neither do I. Our cell phones act as a timepiece.

And with the flying apps such as Foreflight, the iPad or tablet acts as a timepiece as well.

I don't wear a wristwatch; I use my cellphone and iPad too. When I'm too lazy to do that I press transmit and say "SAY TIME OFF" and a helpful person tells me what time I took off.

[CFR]

I can think of at least two VFR circumstances where you need to know the time

How are people calculating fuel remaining?

Three ... three VFR circumstances ...

Personally I carry over 5 hours of fuel on board at worst burn rate. I plan 3.5 hour legs (it's a bathroom thing).

[MrWings]

I plan 3.5 hour legs (it's a bathroom thing).

So your bladder is acting as a timepiece. Mine works like that as well.

[CFR]

I plan 3.5 hour legs (it's a bathroom thing).

So your bladder is acting as a timepiece. Mine works like that as well.

[HiFlyChick]

I note the up-time and down-time for every flight, in order to put them in the journey log. Don't you?

I note the times, but don't transcribe them into the Journey Log. Am I supposed to be doing that?

Why on earth wouldn't you put them in - do you just leave the columns that say "Up" and "Down" blank?
The JL can act as a legal backup to your logbook when you are proving your night hours...

[AirFrame]

I note the up-time and down-time for every flight, in order to put them in the journey log. Don't you?

Time up and time down aren't required in the journey log. I note the approximate time I will start up, before I get in the airplane. When I get down I can look at a clock somewhere and approximate downtime as well. For local VFR flight that's really more than accurate enough.