Monday, November 9, 2026 · Morning warm-up
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A pilot holds only a Category 3 medical certificate. Which licence may the pilot exercise with it?
The answer
4A private pilot licence — aeroplane
Explanation
CARs 404.10(3): 'A Category 1 or 3 medical certificate is required for ... (c) private pilot licence — aeroplane or helicopter'. A Category 3 also serves a student pilot permit — aeroplane, which accepts Category 1, 3 or 4 (404.10(4)(a)).
Memory tip: Cat 1 = CPL/ATPL. Cat 2 = air traffic controller. Cat 3 = PPL. Cat 4 = student permit, recreational permit, glider.
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