Private Pilot License.
With a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) in Canada, you are authorized to operate a single-engine, non-high-performance land aeroplane during daylight hours under visual meteorological conditions (VMC). While you cannot fly for hire or reward, you may add ratings to your licence—such as a Night Rating—to expand your privileges.
Requirements as per CAR 421.26
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Training can begin at any age but the candidate must be 17 years old to be able to hold the license
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Must hold a valid CAT 1 or CAT 3 Medical.
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Complete a minimum of 40 hours of Transport Canada approved ground school instruction.
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Minimum 45 hours of flight training Including 17 hours dual instruction including a 3 hour cross country and 5 hours of instrument time - 12 hours solo flight time including 5 hours of solo cross country. ​
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A minimum 150 NM cross country with 2 full stop landings at different aerodromes.
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Pass the Transport Canada PPAER written exam with an overall score of 60% and 60% in each subject.
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Succesful flight test with a Transport Canada authorized examiner.
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Language Proficiency in English
*Approximate Cost
Ground School
$450
Books & Supplies
$450
Radio License Fee
$100
Student Pilot Permit Fee
$150
***Medical Examiner Fee
Flight Test Examiner
PPAER Written Test
$250
$500
$130
Flight Instruction
30 Hours Dual (C-150) $285 / Hour
$8550
15 Hours Solo (C-150) $195 / Hour
$2925
Total $13,505 + HST
* These figures are based on Transport Canada’s minimum requirements on a Cessna 150, along with the licensing fees associated with Island Air. Each student learns at a different pace and may require more hours than the Transport Canada minimums. At Island Air, our priority is to make you the safest pilot you can be, which may result in training that exceeds the minimum standards. These figures to the above do not include ground briefing charges as they also vary student to student. Please note that the cost of a personal aviation headset and any additional books you choose to purchase are not included in these figures.
** Civil Aviation Medical Examiners (CAME) rates may vary from $150-$300. Please contact your nearest CAME for actual pricing.