Private Pilot License
Whether it's the thrill and excitement of flight, as the first step in an aviation career, or as a means of quick transportation, the Private License (PPL) is accessible to all!

Privileges
Fly for the fun of it!
Fly any Canadian Registered airplane any where in the world.

Prerequisite:

17 Birthdays
Class 3 medical. Obtained from an Aviation medical examiner.

Course requirements

A minimum of 45 hours of flight training including:

  • 17 hours dual, including 5 hours Instrument Training, 3 hours X-country
  • 12 hours solo , including 5 hours X-country

A minimum of 40 hours ground school. Including instruction on Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, and General knowledge.
A Transport Canada Flight and Written Test are also required.

Duration
Training is at the students pace and convenience. The course will take 5 weeks if full time, 5 months if part time (3 lessons a week) 

Cost Breakdown  
The minimum cost for this course including the Student Permit would be:
33	hours dual in a Cessna 152 @ $125	per hour			$4125
12	hours solo in a Cessna 152 @  $85	per hour			$1020
10	hours preparatory ground instruction @ $27	per hour			$27
Ground School Course and Pilot Kit 					$594
Flight Test, Written Exam, Radio Licence, Student Permit, Licence Fee 		$440
Aviation Medical Fee 							$90
TAX (GST)								$421
Total								$6960 


These prices are based on the legal minimum time for each course. Some students will require more than the minimum to complete the courses.  Regular progress checks are conducted so students will have an estimate of the total cost as the program progresses.  On average 

students require 50-65 hours to complete the PPL, for a cost of $7000 to $8000

Payment can be made by cash, cheque, and debit card.  Payment is expected before flight and may be paid as training progresses. Student loans are available.
All Fees are in Canadian Funds