VFR Rating
The VFR OTT rating allows the private pilot to fly above a solid layer of clouds in visual meteorological conditions, when visual reference to the ground is unavailable. Climbing or descending through clouds is not permitted, so conditions at your destination must be forecast to be good enough so a descent through cloud will not be required. Once again there is no test or written examination, and the holder of a commercial licence automatically has VFR OTT privileges.
Course breakdown and requirements:
Minimum Age: 17 years
Medical Fitness:
- At least a Category 3 Medical Certificate
- Up to 40 years, valid for 5 years; 40 years and older, valid for 2 years
- electro cardiogram at the first examination after 40 years of age and then every 5 years thereafter (not required, if under 40. (It is suggested you have one done if you intend to move onto the Commercial Licence.)
- You are not required to have your blood tested or your hearing tested.
Knowledge:
- No flight test is required. The applicant for a night rating shall have reached the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Standard
Experience:
- Private Pilot Licence Required
- 15 hours Instrument
- Minimum of 15 hours dual Instrument
At the completion of the Commercial Pilot Licence, a pilot may exercise the privileges of VFR-OTT