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Many pilots are content with a private or commercial licence; however, others choose to supplement their knowledge with one or more (endorsements qualifications) or ratings. The multi-engine and instrument ratings are the most popular of these, since they represent the minimum required of pilots by the commercial aviation industry.

Multi-Engine Rating: Although Transport Canada does not require a minimum flight time for the multi-engine rating, the candidate must complete approximately 10 hours of training and successfully complete a flight test.


Instrument Rating: This rating is mandatory for pilots who will fly without visual reference or in weather conditions that fall short of those prescribed in visual flight rules (VFR). This rating requires 40 hours of instrument training of which 50% may be completed on a simulator, as well as the completion of a written examination and a flight test.