Canadian Aviation Regulations

404.10 (1) A Category 1 medical certificate is required for the following licences:

• (a) commercial pilot licence — aeroplane or helicopter;

• (b) multi-crew pilot licence — aeroplane;

• (c) airline transport pilot licence — aeroplane or helicopter; and

• (d) flight engineer licence.

(2) A Category 1 or 2 medical certificate is required for an air traffic controller licence.

(3) A Category 1 or 3 medical certificate is required for the following permits, licences and ratings:

• (a) student pilot permit — helicopter;

• (b) pilot permit — gyroplane;

• (b.1) student pilot permit — gyroplane or balloon;

• (c) private pilot licence — aeroplane or helicopter;

• (d) pilot licence — balloon;

• (e) flight instructor rating — glider; and

• (f) flight instructor rating — ultra-light aeroplane.

(4) A Category 1, 3 or 4 medical certificate is required for the following permits and licences:

• (a) student pilot permit - aeroplane;

• (b) pilot permit — recreational;

• (c) student pilot permit or pilot permit — ultra-light aeroplane;

• (d) student pilot permit — glider; and

• (e) pilot licence — glider.