Does Canada need integrated courses of commercial pilot training?
Yes. This was recommended by the Regulation of Flight Training Working Group. The need is reflected in reports such as the Safety of Air Taxi Operations Task Force (SATOPS). Flight instructors, flight school operators, civil aviation inspectors, and flight test examiners have all supported this initiative. As well, other aviation authorities, notably the FAA and JAA, have comparable courses that are successful. Standards for two integrated courses have been developed. One is for an integrated course leading to a commercial pilot licence. This is the CPL(A) course. The other is the integrated course leading to a commercial pilot licence, a multi-engine class rating, and a Group 1 instrument rating. This is the CPL(A)/IR course.
