By Adam Hunt
Yes now pilots and aircraft owners can save time and money by doing
their own aircraft ramp checks! Is this a new campaign by Transport
Canada to save money on enforcement? Actually it is a new safety
campaign! Some pilots live in constant fear of being “pulled over” by a
TC Inspector for an impromptu ramp check. They are never sure if they
have the right documents with them to satisfy the CARs. Now you don’t
have to wait to be “pulled over” – you can do your own ramp check on
yourself. Use this Ramp Check Form and conduct your own check. CAR
references are included so you will know “where it says that”. There are
separate forms for ultralights and non-ultralights alike. If you
discover that you are missing any required documents, any have expired
or you are missing other requirements you can take the time to fix the
problem before you go flying and encounter a genuine TC Ramp Check!