Canadian Aviation Regulations

408.19 In the case of a flight test conducted in accordance with Schedules 9 to 18 to the flight testing standards, a candidate fails the flight test if

• (a) the candidate performs an air flight test item using unsafe airmanship or completes the item with major deviations from the level of competency required for the issuance of a commercial pilot licence — aeroplane or a commercial pilot licence — helicopter;

• (b) the candidate fails to use appropriate and effective visual scanning techniques to ensure that the area is cleared before or while performing an item that involves visual manoeuvres;

• (c) the candidate acts or fails to act in such a manner that the examiner is required to take corrective action to maintain safe flight;

• (d) the candidate instructs, on the ground or in the air, in a manner that the examiner determines would result in a lack of understanding or in a misunderstanding that could lead to a dangerous flight situation;

• (e) the candidate fails to accomplish the aim of one or more of the items of the flight test;

• (f) the candidate does not demonstrate the level of technical proficiency or knowledge necessary to carry out the functions of a holder of a flight instructor rating; or

• (g) the candidate displays an ineffective instructional technique.