Recreational Pilot Permit.

The holder of a Recreational Pilot Permit – Aeroplane may act as Pilot-in-Command of a single-engine, non-high-performance aeroplane that is type-certified to carry no more than four persons, provided that no more than one passenger is carried on board. Operations are restricted to day VFR within Canadian airspace. The permit also allows the holder to act as Pilot-in-Command of an aeroplane.

Requirements as per CAR 421.22

• Minimum Age: 16 years old

• Medical: Category 4 Medical Certificate (or Category 1 or 3 also acceptable)

   Can be obtained via Civil Aviation Medical Declaration signed by a Canadian physician

• Pass the RPPAE or PPAER written exam with 60% minimum in each subject:

  • Air Law

  • Navigation

  • Meteorology

  • General Aeronautics

• 25 hours total flight time (minimum)

  • 15 hours dual, including at least 2 hours cross-country

  • 5 hours solo

• Pass a flight test within 12 months of application

  • Either Schedule 2 (Recreational) or Schedule 3 (PPL) of Standard 428

*Approximate Cost

* 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. These figures to the above do not include ground briefing charges as they also vary student to student. 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. 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.