Canadian Aviation Regulations

602.29 (1) No person shall operate a hang glider or an ultra-light aeroplane

• (a) at night;

• (b) in IFR flight;

• (c) subject to subsections (2) and (3), in controlled airspace;

• (d) unless the aircraft is equipped with

  • (i) a suitable means of restraint that is attached to the primary structure of the aircraft,

  • (ii) a radiocommunication system adequate to permit two-way communication on the appropriate frequency when the aircraft is operated within

    • (A) Class D airspace,

    • (B) the ADIZ, or

    • (C) an MF area, and

  • (iii) where the aircraft is an ultra-light aeroplane, a placard that is affixed to a surface in plain view of any occupant seated at the flight controls and that states, “THIS AEROPLANE IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS/CET AVION EST UTILISÉ SANS CERTIFICAT DE NAVIGABILITÉ”;

• (e) subject to subsections (4) and (5), while carrying another person on board; or

• (f) unless each person on board

  • (i) is secured by a means of restraint referred to in subparagraph (d)(i), and

  • (ii) where the aircraft is not an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, is wearing a protective helmet.

(2) A person may operate a hang glider or an ultra-light aeroplane in controlled airspace

• (a) within five nautical miles from the centre of an airport or heliport or within a control zone of an uncontrolled airport where the person has obtained permission from the airport or heliport operator;

• (b) within a control zone of a controlled airport where the person has obtained an air traffic control clearance by two-way radio voice communication from the air traffic control unit of the airport; or

• (c) where the aircraft is a basic ultra-light aeroplane, in Class E airspace other than the airspace that is described in paragraph (a) or (b), if

  • (i) the aeroplane is equipped with a portable or fixed altimeter, and

  • (ii) in the case of a cross-country flight, the aeroplane is equipped with a portable or fixed magnetic compass or global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver; or

• (d) where the aircraft is an advanced ultra-light aeroplane, if the aeroplane is equipped in accordance with section 605.14.

(3) A person may operate a hang glider in Class E airspace where

• (a) the pilot

  • (i) is at least 16 years of age,

  • (ii) is in possession of a Category 1, 3 or 4 medical certificate, and

  • (iii) has obtained a grade of not less than 60 per cent on a Department of Transport written examination pertaining to the Canadian Aviation Regulations, air traffic procedures, flight instruments, navigation, flight operations and human factors respecting hang glider operations in Class E airspace;

• (b) the hang glider is equipped with a magnetic compass and altimeter;

• (c) the flight is a cross-country flight; and

• (d) the pilot informs the nearest flight service station of the time of departure and estimated duration of the flight in Class E airspace.

(4) A person may operate

• (a) a hang glider with one other person on board if the flight is conducted for the purpose of providing dual flight instruction; or

• (b) an ultra-light aeroplane with one other person on board if

  • (i) the flight is conducted for the purpose of providing dual flight instruction,

  • (ii) the pilot is a holder of a pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane endorsed with a passenger-carrying rating and the aeroplane has no restrictions against carrying another person, or

  • (iii) the other person is a holder of a pilot licence or permit, other than a student pilot permit, that allows them to act as pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane.

(5) A person may operate an advanced ultra-light aeroplane with another person on board where the pilot holds a permit or licence issued pursuant to Subpart 1 of Part IV that is appropriate to the functions or privileges being exercised.