Canadian Aviation Regulations

401.30 (1) Subject to subsection (3), the holder of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane may, by day or night,

• (a) exercise the privileges of a private pilot licence — aeroplane;

• (b) exercise the privileges of a VFR OTT rating;

• (c) while engaged in providing a commercial air service by means of an aeroplane of a class and type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with ratings, act as

  • (i) pilot-in-command of the aeroplane, if the minimum flight crew document for the aeroplane specifies a minimum flight crew of one pilot, or

  • (ii) co-pilot of the aeroplane; and

• (d) if qualified as a flight instructor in accordance with section 425.21 of the personnel licensing standards, conduct flight instruction.

(2) Where an applicant meets the requirements specified in the personnel licensing standards in respect of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane except the night flight time requirements, the Minister shall issue to the applicant a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane endorsed for daylight flying only.

(3) No holder of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane whose licence is endorsed with a daylight-flying-only restriction shall exercise the privileges set out in paragraphs (1)(a) and (c) by night.