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Flying Motorglider to Canada – Medical?

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I currently hold a private glider pilot certificate with a self-launch endorsement here in the US. I am planning on flying a touring motorglider to Canada in the near future. 

Canada's medical requirement for gliders is a self-declaration plus a signature from a physician. Canada also recognizes licensing from ICAO countries and the requirements therein. The US only needs a self-declaration medical, and no physician's signature to fly gliders.

So, I'm wondering if I'm correct in thinking I don't need any type of additional medical to fly a motorglider to Canada?

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  1. KDS on Jun 17, 2019

    Probably, but it’s best to get your information from Canada.

    Why not call SSA or AOPA with that question. Probably more expertise there.

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  2. ckroeker on Jun 17, 2019

    I tried that several times – no response from the Soaring Association of Canada or SSA, hence the ask a CFI.

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  3. KDS on Jun 18, 2019

    AOPA is 1-800-USA-AOPA.

    I know there are rules that make Canada the easiest country for a US certificated pilot to visit, but beyond that, I’m at a loss to go into the specifics.

    Turning to the AOPA web page on flying in Canada, it says a medical is required and Basic Med is not accepted in Canada. Of course, they aren’t going into the exceptions of LTA and glider. However, they did mention another point that is easy to forget. An FCC Radio Station License and FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit is needed. If you don’t have one already, you’ll find that the Radiotelephone Permit is an incredible ripoff perpetrated upon the public by the FCC.

    I’m sorry I do not have a better answer, but there is a wealth of knowledge here, so hopefully the right person will read your question and give you a solid answer.

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