Ppl written valid for...?

[Dmccann]

Hey everyone, I'm looking to find the rules for how long the ppl written is valid for.

I wrote my ppl exams 4 years ago and then completed my recreational permit flight test. I got issued my aviation document with my recreational permit. I then stopped flying for 4 years. Now I'm back up and flying and have been told by some people that I need to re-write. Others think that because I completed the rec flight test,I'm ok.

I tried googling it and all I can find is that the flight test is valid for one year but nothing about the written portion. If someone can point me I the right direction it would be appreciated

[MattW]

The written is valid for 2 years I believe.

[praveen4143]

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regu ... l#s-400.03

All written exams valid for 24 months as referenced in the CAR above.

[photofly]

If you got your pilot permit - recreational on the basis of having sat the PPL exam (PPAER) I think you don't need to resit - it's "locked in". Can't find a reference though, so call Transport and let us know what they say.

[Big Pistons Forever]

The OP raises an interesting question. Unfortunately the PPL requirements in CAR 421 don't include any mention of the PPL exam in the credits section so I think the OP would have to re write the PPL written exam.

He/she should definitely e-mail their regional office and ask the question officially.

[Dmccann]

Thanks for the replay, I called TC and although she agreed that it does read like I shouldn't have to resist it, I still do. Not a huge deal just some more $$$ for TC

[praveen4143]

If you got your pilot permit - recreational on the basis of having sat the PPL exam (PPAER) I think you don't need to resit - it's "locked in". Can't find a reference though, so call Transport and let us know what they say.

@PF, CAR 400.03 (2) does talk about locking in, but only for the ATPL. So, my best guess is that it is not valid for the PPL.