VFR Over the Top Rating Choose Flight Training Program.... Recreational Pilot Permit Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Night Rating VFR Over the Top VFR OTT rating can be handy to have for those long cross-country flights. Just getting up above the clouds and away from the bumps makes this a worthwhile rating to aquire. Flying VFR Over-the-Top means flying with visual reference to a layer of cloud instead of the earth's surface. This type of VFR flying offers challenges that require advanced training in instrument flying and radio navigation skills. It also requires advanced training and skill in interpretation and application of weather reports and forecasts. REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN LICENCE Minimum Age: 17 years Medical Required: Class 3 Medical Minimum Licence: Private Pilot Licence COURSE DESCRIPTION Below is an outline of what Transport Canada requires as a minimum flight time to complete the OTT Rating. Minimum Flight Time: 15 hours Dual Instrument Time: 15 hours ( with a qualified flying instructor) * 5 hours can be obtained by a flight simulator EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST Written Examination: Not Required. Must meet the Flight Instructor Standards. Flight Test: Not Required. Must meet the Flight Instructor Standards. PRIVILEGES TO THE HOLDER OF LICENCE The holder of a licence that has been endorsed with a VFR OTT rating may exercise the privileges of the licence in VFR OTT flight in accordance with CARS Section 602.116 (which you may view below). The training time required for a VFR OTT Rating can be applied towards obtaining a Commercial Pilot Licence. CARS Section 602.116 An aircraft may be operated in VFR OTT flight during the cruise portion of the flight during the day if: (a) the aircraft is operated at a vertical distance from cloud of at least 1,000 feet; (b) where the aircraft is operated between two cloud layers, the vertical distance between the layers is at least 5,000 feet; (c) flight visibility at the cruising altitude of the aircraft is at least five miles; and (d) the weather at the aerodrome of destination is forecast to have a sky condition of scattered cloud or clear and a ground visibility of five miles or greater with no forecast of precipitation, fog, thunderstorms or blowing snow, and those conditions are forecast to exist (i) where the forecast is an aerodrome forecast (TAF), for the period from one hour before to two hours after the estimated time of arrival; and (ii) where an aerodrome forecast (TAF) is not available and the forecast is an area forecast (FA), for the period from one hour before to three hours after the estimated time of arrival. APPROXIMATE COST: $2,000.00 (Financing Available, Gift Certificates upon request) *Prices are subject to change without notice.