VFR OTT - Over the top

Fly above the clouds!

A VFR OTT qualification allows the licensed pilot holder of the plane or helicopter to fly over the top of a layer of clouds in VFR (Visual flight rules or Visual Flying References) according to certain conditions.

Here are the requirements of Transport Canada to obtain the VFR OTT pilot annotation on a private aircraft license.

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DIVISION XIII - VFR OVER-THE-TOP RATING

421.44 Requirements
(1) General
A VFR OTT rating may be issued for either the aeroplane or helicopter category. Once an applicant has obtained the VFR OTT privileges in one category, those privileges may also be attached to a license held in the other category. (amended 2000/09/01; previous version)
(2) Knowledge
An applicant for a VFR OTT rating shall acquire a standard of knowledge in accordance with the Flight Instructor Standard - VFR OTT.
(3) Experience
An applicant for a VFR OTT rating shall complete a minimum of 15 hours of dual instrument time of which a maximum of 5 hours may be instrument ground time. Training shall be in accordance with the Flight Instructor Standard - VFR OTT.
(4) Skill
An applicant for a VFR OTT rating shall have reached the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Standard - VFR OTT.
(5) Credits
An applicant for a VFR OTT rating who holds, or has held an instrument rating shall be considered to have met the Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements specified above, and shall be issued a VFR OTT rating upon request. (amended 1999/03/01; previous version)
(6) Credits for DND Applicants (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)
An applicant who holds or has held an Instrument Rating issued by the Canadian Forces shall be considered to have met the Knowledge, Experience and Skill requirements specified above. (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)
(7) Credits for Foreign Applicants (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)
An applicant who holds or has held an instrument rating issued by a Contracting State shall be considered to have met the Knowledge, Experience and Skill requirements specified above. (amended 1999/03/01; no previous version)

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