
Comparison between the Recreational Permit and Private Pilot licence
Here is a direct comparison between the Recreational Permit and Private Pilot licence.
Recreational Permit | Private Licence |
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Recreational Permit Requirements:
| Private Licence Requirements:
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Class 4 medical: Medical declaration with any family doctor (ask for form) | Class 3 medical: Aviation medical doctor. |
Recreational Privileges:
Easy upgrade to Private Licence | Private Privileges:
Ratings and endorsements may be added to fly at night, multi engine, or instrument weather conditions. |
Who should get a Recreational?
| Who should get a Private?
|
Both courses are the same for the first 15 hours. A student does not have to decide before starting which course to take. A Recreational pilot may write the Private written exam, thus saving having to write another written exam with upgrade to PPL within 2 years. |