Covert FAA Instrument rating to canadian one

[Kaptene]

All
Any idea how does it work to convert the FAA IR to canadian one?

does it have to be in Single engine and to be transfered automatically to ME or needs to be done on ME with some hours...?

thanks

[Kaptene]

am I supposed to guess it's a bad news since no one knows?

[jump154]

None of the guys with a covert FAA IR will own up to having one.... it's in the rules

[Kaptene]

got the answer from another forum:
5-594 JOINT FAA AND TRANSPORT CANADA CIVIL AVIATION (TCCA)
AGREEMENT TO CONVERT FAA PILOT CERTIFICATES AND TCCA PILOT
LICENSES.
A. FAA and TCCA Agreement. On August 31, 2006, the FAA and TCCA signed an
agreement to convert Canadian pilot licenses and U.S. pilot certificates (i.e., to issue an FAA
pilot certificate on the basis of a pilot license issued by the TCCA and vice versa). This
conversion procedure is available to holders of FAA pilot certificates and TCCA pilot licenses
for the airplane category at the private, commercial, and ATP certification levels of licenses or
certificates and includes the following aircraft ratings or qualifications: instrument rating, class
ratings of Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) and Airplane Multiengine Land (AMEL), type
ratings, and night qualification addressed under part 61 and Canadian Aviation Regulations
(CAR) Part IV. The FAA and TCCA have issued advisory circulars (AC) that explain the
process for converting Canadian pilot licenses and U.S. pilot certificates. The FAA and TCCA
are also planning to convert the other aircraft category ratings. For more information about this
joint FAA and TCCA pilot license/certificate conversion process, contact the FAA’s Airmen
Certification and Training Branch (AFS-810) at (202) 385-9600.
B. Conversion Process. The procedures and information for this conversion process for
converting Canadian pilot licenses and U.S. pilot certificates are addressed in Figure 5-65,
Application Based on FAA/TCCA IPL Agreement.

I didn4t copy all the text, but it's possible

[Heisenberg666]

Google is your friend.


6.5 Instrument Rating – Aeroplane – FAA to TCCA
In order for an FAA instrument rating – airplane holder to convert to a TCCA instrument rating, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Must be at least 17 years of age and hold at least a TCCA private pilot licence.

Must hold either a Category 1or Category 3 TCCA medical certificate, appropriate for the licence held.

Must hold an FAA Instrument-Airplane rating and must have completed an Instrument Proficiency Check [§ 61.57] in the 24 months prior to application for the issue of the Canadian Instrument Rating.

Note: The Canadian Instrument Rating is valid for 24 months only from the date of the Instrument Proficiency Check.

Must pass the aeronautical knowledge test on air laws and communications. Study and Reference guides may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/s ... u-2181.htm

No additional practical test is required.

Must be able to communicate in English or French.

Before exercising the privileges of a converted TCCA instrument rating, the pilot must meet the recency requirements of CAR 401.05 and 421.05.

http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/o ... 8.htm#e6_5

[B52]

One lesser known feature of swapping an FAA IFR for a Canadian is
that you only get "one kick of the can".

You can't do it any other time and while you may be exempt of a flight test,
that only works once.

From there on, each requires it's own renewal, your FAA and IPC
an old fashioned renewal in Canada.

Oh, and if you let your Canadian IFR lapse for two years while
flying in Florida, you will have to re-write the INRAT.

[molsonb]

I was wondering this too. I'll be in the states for a few months this winter and would like to get my IFR/Night rating. Sounds like I can get it in the states and convert it over to Canadian afterwards. Or even gather up the hours in the states with an instructor and just do the flight tests back home.

[Kaptene]

I think it's cheaper in canada than US