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Section 5.3 - Planning for your Flight Test - Pressure Altitude Calculations
2nd EditionThe pressure altitude at take-off and the pressure altitude at flight test altitude should both be calculated by subtracting 300 ft from the elevation and 300 ft from the indicated altitude to determine the correct pressure altitude.
CARs now require 12 hour since your last alcoholic drink
2nd EditionThe regulations about alcohol and drugs that relate to crew members (CAR 602.03) were updated in December 2018. The old rule requiring 8 hours between consuming an alcoholic drink and flying have changed - the rule now requires 12 hours between drinking alcohol and acting as a crew member of an aircraft.
CAR 602.03 Alcohol or Drugs - Crew Members
Multi Engine Rating Prep. Guide 2nd Edition
2nd EditionAll errata from the previous editions have been corrected in the 2nd edition.
Table of Contents: Appendix A page number
1st EditionThe page number for Appendix A in the table of contents is incorrect. Appendix A (Answer Keys) begins on page 203.
DA42 Systems - Section 7.2.3.3 (pg 172)
1st EditionThe circuit breaker sizes shown for the right hand Engine ECU Bus are incorrect. They should be as follows:
ECU BUS: 30 A Breaker
ECU B: 20 A Breaker
ECU A: 20 A Breaker
No Written Exam, However, there is an Oral Exam
1st EditionThere is no written exam for the multi-engine rating, however there is an extensive oral exam during the flight test. Refer to Section 5 of the Multi-Engine Rating Preparation Guide and to the aircraft specific Flight Test Performance Calculation Packages in the right column or below this section for help in preparing for your oral exam.