According to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), what is the minimum instrument flying time required to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft operated under IFR beyond the initial rating requirements?

Question: According to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), what is the minimum instrument flying time required to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft operated under IFR beyond the initial rating requirements?

Answer options: ✅ You must have completed a minimum of 6 hours of instrument time (or synthetic flight training time) in the preceding 6 months.

• You must have completed a minimum of 4 hours of instrument time (or synthetic flight training time) in the preceding 12 months.
• You must have completed a minimum of 10 hours of instrument time (or synthetic flight training time) in the preceding 24 months.
• There are no ongoing currency requirements once the instrument rating is obtained, provided the pilot maintains a valid medical certificate.

Correct answer: You must have completed a minimum of 6 hours of instrument time (or synthetic flight training time) in the preceding 6 months.

Explanation: CAR 401.05(3)(a) states that to act as PIC in IFR flight, a pilot must have completed at least 6 hours of instrument flight time (which may include synthetic flight training time) in the last 6 months.