Private Pilot License

Obtaining your Private Pilot’s License is a fun, challenging and rewarding endeavor. Whether you are planning on flying for fun or making a career out of it, the PPL is the first step towards your flying future!

The PPL is a time consuming and intensive process so show up ready to work. While there is a set syllabus, we will work to accommodate your schedule.

PPL Requirements

Aeromedical

Student must be:

• At least 17 years of age,

• Hold a Category 3 or higher Aviation Medical Certificate

• Able to demonstrate English proficiency.

Ground School

40Hrs of ground school is required by Transport Canada, covering the following topics:

• Canadian Aviation Regulations,

• Aerodynamics & Theory of Flight,

• Meteorology,

• Airframes,

• Engines and Systems,

• Flight Instruments,

• Radio & Electronic Theory,

• Navigation,

• Flight Operations,

• Licensing Requirements, and

• Human Factors & Pilot Decision Making.

A TC written examination must be passed, to a minimum of 60% to obtain a PPL.

Minimum Flying Requirements

This license requires students to complete a minimum of 45H of flight training, including:

• 17H Dual, 

• 12H Solo,

• 3H Dual Cross-Country,

• 5H Solo Cross-Country, and

• 5H Instrument Training (up to 3h can be completed in our simulators).

​A Transport Canada Flight Test must be taken and passed to obtain a PPL.

What Can I Do With A PPL?

You Can

• Fly during the day while maintaining visual contact with the ground (VFR),

• Fly as far as your airplane will take you,

• Fly with as many passengers as your aircraft allows,

• Operate single-engine, non-high performance aircraft,

• Obtain ratings to expand your capabilities, such as:

  • Night Rating.

  • Multi-Engine Rating.

  • Instrument (IFR) Rating.

• Train towards a Commercial Pilot License.​

You Can Not

• Fly for profit or reward,

• Fly at night, without visual contact with the ground, or in multi-engine aircraft if you do not hold the rating to do so.