| The Private Pilot Licence is designed for the individual who wishes to
add additional qualifications to their licence. It is also the first qualification
needed to train further for the Commercial Pilot Licence. Additional ratings
could include the night rating, multi-engine rating, instrument flight
rating and/or float plane rating, depending on your specific needs. |
REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN LICENCE
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| Minimum Age: |
17 years |
| Medical Required: |
Class 3 Medical |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
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Below is an outline of what Transport Canada requires as a minimum flight
time to complete the Private Pilot Licence.
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| Minimum Flight Time: |
45 hours (minimum requirement) |
| Dual Flying: |
17 hours |
| Dual Flying Cross Country: |
3 hours |
| Dual Flying Instrument Time: |
5 hours |
| Solo Flying: |
12 hours |
| Solo Flying Cross Country: |
5 hours |
Ground School - 40 hours including the following subjects: Canadian Aviation Regulations;
Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight; Meteorology; Airframes, Engines, and
Systems; Flight Instruments; Radio and Electronic Theory; Navigation; Flight
Operations; Licensing Requirements; and Human Factors including Pilot Decision-Making.
This course is conducted onsite and is usually one night a week, for 16
weeks. |
EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST
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Written Examination: Written Examination is conducted at Transport Canada. A minimum of 60%
in each of four areas - Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Aeronautics/General
Knowledge - is required as well as in the overall written examination.
Flight Test: Flight Tests are conducted from our school by Transport Canada approved
examiners. |
PRIVILEGES TO THE HOLDER OF LICENCE
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The Private Pilot Licence allows a holder to fly day VFR, domestic or foreign,
in aircraft up to 12,500 pounds with as many passengers as the aircraft
is certified to carry. The following ratings may be added to the Private
Pilot licence: Night Rating; VFR Over the Top Rating (VFR-OTT); Multi-Engine
Rating; Instrument Rating; and Float Endorsement.
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| NOTE: The Private Pilot Licence is also your gateway to obtaining a Commercial
Pilot Licence and a career in aviation, including an Instructor Rating. |
APPROXIMATE COST: $5,900.00 (Financing Available, Gift Certificates upon request)
*Prices are subject to change without notice.  |
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