Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

Private Pilot Licence (PPL):

• Student pilot permit is required and can be attained at age 14 (for solo flight)
• PPL application which can be completed at age 17
• An aviation medical (class 3 or higher) must be completed
• 45 hours of ground school
• Successfully complete the Transport Canada private pilot written exam
• A minimum of 25 hours of dual flight training (with a flight instructor), while three hours must be cross-country hours and five hours must be instrument time
• A minimum of 20 hours of solo flight training, while five hours must be cross-country flight time
• Successfully complete the private pilot flight test
• Instrument and navigation training
• An aviation medical (class 3 or higher) must be completed.

Ground School Schedule & Examinations:

• A minimum of 45 hours of ground school must be completed in order to obtain your private pilot licence.
• The Transport Canada written examination will take place at a Transport Canada examination centre. In order to pass your examination, you need to achieve at least 60% in all four mandatory subjects.
• The exam requires an overall passing grade of 60%. You’ll be tested in the four main areas: Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, and Aeronautics.
• You must also pass an oral English Proficiency Exam.
• Once you are ready, your flight instructor will help you book your written examination.

Privileges:

• Fly solo at 14
• Fly a single engine aircraft
• Fly anywhere in Canada
• Carry three passengers
• Ability to obtain additional ratings and licenses.