Flight training conducted with Harv’s Air can be credited toward your JAA PPL licence!!

As stated in the LASORS Section C1.2 under the credits section. Any previous flying experience in single engine-piston (Land) aeroplanes gained during an incomplete course of training towards an ICAO PPL(A) may be counted towards the requirements for the grant of a JAR-FCL PPL(A). Applicants will be required to obtain copies of their training records from their training provider, together with confirmation from them that the training completed was towards the grant of an ICAO PPL(A).

Applicants will be required to attend a registered facility or approved FTO and provide evidence of their previous training to the Chief Flying Instructor. The CFI will then establish a course of training taking into account previous experience to ensure that all the specific requirements of C1.2 have been met.

• What does JAA mean?
• If I obtain a Canadian Private Pilot Licence and I want a  JAA PPL, what must be done to convert the licence?
• What’s the best way to train for a JAA CPL or frozen ATPL with your company without having to repeat any training or extra flight tests to convert back into a JAA CPL or frozen ATPL?
• I am a citizen of a country in the European Union. Do I need a student visa to flight train in Canada?
• How long is a Canadian pilot licence valid?
• Can I fly in the UK on my Canadian PPL?
• What will happen when I return to Europe or the Attitude of European Flying clubs/schools?

What does JAA mean?

JAA stands for Joint Aviation Authority of Europe. Based in the Netherlands, they are the Civil Aviation Government Authority for the Europe Union. Supposedly the JAA was going to “unite” the Civil Aviation Government Authorities of Europe, however that has not happened. There now are different “flavors” of the JAA system, including the UK CAA, the French system, ect. If you are not going to fly in Europe stop reading right now.

If I obtain a Canadian Private Pilot Licence and I want a  JAA PPL, what must be done to convert the licence?

If you have less then 100 hrs total flight time:

1. Attain a Class 2 JAA Medical Certificate
2. Pass ALL 7 JAA Private Pilots Theory exams
3. Pass the Radio Telephony operators practical test
4. Pass the PPL Skills (flight) test (with training as required to learn the skills to do this)

If you have more than 100 hrs total flight time:

1. Attain a Class 2 JAA Medical Certificate
2. Pass the Human Performance & limitations, Airlaw, and Radio Telephony JAA Private Pilots Theory exams
3. Pass the Radio Telephony operators practical test
4. Pass the PPL Skills (flight) test (with training as required to learn the skills to do this)

Consider that it costs around $8500 - $9500 Canadian dollars to obtain a Private Pilot Licence in Canada. Even with the cost of transportation to Winnipeg and on airport accommodations. Your PPL will cost you LESS then HALF of what it cost in the UK with NO student visa hassles.

What’s the best way to train for a JAA CPL or frozen ATPL in Canada

Complete the best Commercial Multi IFR program. Convert the Commercial and Instrument back in Europe, the cost is DRASTICALLY less.

I am a citizen of a country in the European Union. Do I need a student visa to flight train in Canada?

No! For a course of less then 6 months a student visa is not required. Thus you can start any time with only a 2 week notice. Just fill out our online application. This includes ALL of the courses.

How long is a Canadian pilot licence valid?

A Canadian licence is valid for as long as your medical is current. Under 40 years of age a Private medical is good for 5 years; over 40, valid for 2 years. In order to carry passengers, you must conduct 5 takeoffs and landings every 6 months.

Can I fly in the UK on my Canadian PPL?

Yes you can! If you mean in a Canadian registered aircraft (C-GXXX), then ALL your privileges are valid. If, more likely, you mean in a UK 'G' registered aircraft, then providing your licence would be valid for the same flight if you were in Canada and not the UK (eg: you intend to fly a 'type' you are qualified for, the licence has not expired, your medical is valid, etc etc), then it is automatically valid for general UK flying - the official line in the CAA Air Navigation Order is that: “you can exercise the private privileges of your licence in 'G' registered aircraft unless those privileges include flying IFR in controlled airspace, in which case that is excluded, as is flying for any reward” If you want that in 'official-speak', at the time of writing there is an answer on our UK CAA site: click here.

This does not mean that a flight school or aircraft rental will just let you leap into an aircraft - all renters will want to assess your flying ability wherever you learned or whatever licence you have -it’s standard practice and it is their insurance excess they are risking by renting to you.