Flight Training

Whether your goal is recreational flying, or launching a career in aviation, you’ve come to the right place because we make flight training easy and fun. There are challenges, of course, but each is a manageable step, a gradual progression that allows you to expand your knowledge and skills at your own pace.

To receive flight instruction at the Windsor Flying Club a student must be a club member and must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or be lawfully admitted to Canada for flight training.

Applicants may begin flight training at any age; however there is a minimum age that must be attained before each level of licence can be issued.

Prior to first solo, an applicant must successfully complete a medical examination by a Transport Canada approved examiner, and achieve a pass on the “PSTAR” pre solo exam.

Flight Training Rates

Windsor Flying Club rates are based on Transport Canada minimum licensing requirements and may increase somewhat as a result of individuals’ needs, weather conditions, the type of aircraft selected, and other factors.

Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)

Applicants must be 16 years of age prior to being issued a RPP. Training includes a minimum of 25 hours of dual and solo flight, successful completion of a written exam and a practical flight test.

A recreational pilot permit holder can fly single engine and ultralight aircraft during the day only with no more then one passenger within Canadian Airspace.

Private Pilot License (PPL)

Applicants must be 16 years of age prior to first solo and 17 years of age to be issued a PPL. Training includes a of a minimum of 40 Hours of Ground School, 45 hours of dual and solo flight training, successful completion of a written exam and a practical flight test.

A Private Pilot Licence holder can fly any airplane for which they hold the appropriate rating. Ratings can be obtained to fly high-performance airplanes and airplanes with more than one engine. Ratings can also be obtained to allow the pilot to fly at night or in clouds.