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Private Pilot License - Airplane

The Private Pilot License (PPL) for airplanes allows you to share the freedom of flight with friends and family for a scenic cruise, enjoy the sunrise/sunset, travel for business/pleasure or this license can be the first step towards working as a Commercial Pilot for those interested in flying as a career.

                                                                                            

Additional ratings such as Night, Seaplane, VFR over the top, Instrument, and Multi-engine can be added to the PPL. The PPL is a pre-requisite to the Commercial Pilot License.

LICENSE PREREQUISITES

Age:

  • Training may begin at age 14; however, you must be 17 in order hold the Private Pilot License.

Medical Fitness:

  • Category 1 or 3 medical, obtained from an aviation medical examiner, including an ECG for the completion of the PPL.

  • Minimum of Category 4 medical for the issue of a student pilot permit, with the ability to obtain a Class 1 or 3 medical, including an ECG, is required for the completion of the PPL. 

  • Civil Aviation Medical Examiners (CAME) Search: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/2/CAME-MEAC/s.aspx?lang=eng&l=124

Prior to flying SOLO:

  • The following is required:

    • Pass mark of a minimum 90% the PSTAR exam

    • Obtain a Radio Operators Certificate

    • Medical Certificate Category 4, 3 or 1

    • Issued a Student Pilot Permit.

GROUND SCHOOL

Ground School:

Subjects include:

  • ​Canadian Aviation Regulations

  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight

  • Meteorology

  • Airframes, Engines and Systems

  • Flight Instruments

  • Radio and Electronic Theory

  • Navigation

  • Flight Operations

  • Licensing Requirements

  • Human Factors, including pilot decision making

Additional Ground School Courses:

  •  We have included in our ground school program to meet and exceed the Transport Canada minimum requirements to help ensure that you and your passengers come home safely.

  • Crew Resource Managment 

  • Fatigue Risk Managment

  • Mountain Flying Theory

  • CFIT - Controlled flight into terrain avoidance

  • Survival equipment and emergency training

  • Critical surface contamination

  • Human Factors for Elementary Maintenance 

  • Stabilized constant descent angle approach

  • Garmin 430W training course

Supplies Included:

  • From the Ground Up textbook and workbook

  • Flight Training Manual

  • E6B Flight Computer and Navigational Plotter

  • Aeronautical Information Manual - AIM

  • VFR Radio Procedures

  • Air Command Weather Manual and Workbook

  • VTA and VNC Navigational Charts

  • Pilot Training Record - PTR and Pilot Logbook

  • Pilot Operating Handbook - POH

  • Online Ground School Subscription

  • GLA Bag and Swag :) 

Ground School Grade Required:

  • Obtain a minimum of 60% in each of the following four mandatory subject areas as well as in the overall written examination Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane (PPAER):

    • Air Law – regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the permit

    • Navigation – navigation, radio aids and electronic theory

    • Meteorology

    • Aeronautics - General Knowledge – airframes, engines and systems, theory of flight, flight instruments, flight operations and human factors

FLIGHT TRAINING

Flight Hours:

  • A minimum of 45 hours of flight training under the direction and supervision of the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating – Aeroplane including:

  • A minimum 17 hours dual, including 5 hours instrument training, 3 hours cross-country.

  • A minimum 12 hours solo flight time, including 5 hours cross-country flight time with a flight with a minimum of 150 nautical miles which shall include 2 full stop landings at points other than the point of departure.

Preparatory Ground Instruction (PGI):​

  • In advance of each training flight, a ground briefing is completed to review what will be learned in the planned training flight.  Referred to as Preparatory Ground Instruction (PGI), these sessions typically last between 15-20 minutes and is one-on-one classroom instruction.

Preflight and Post-flight Debriefings:

  • Pre-flight and post-flight debriefings will be conducted near the aircraft (weather permitted).  The pre-flight briefing occurs just before engine start for a training flight and reviews the proposed air exercises.  The post-flight debriefing is a review of the flight good elements, the areas for improvement (and how to improve them), and the planned activity for the next flight (and direction on student preparation).  These briefings typically last 10-15 minutes.

Flight Test:

TIMELINE

Timeline:

  • Training is at the student's pace and convenience. The course can take 2 months at 4 lessons per week, to 6 months at 2 lessons per week. We recommend completing training in 3 months at 3 lessons per week, although it can be done in less for a full- time student.

  • Our experience is the average student takes 5-10 additional hours above the minimum 45 hours required before they are ready for the flight test depending on fulltime or part time enrolment.

  •  The aptitude & ability of the student determines the number of hours it will take to complete the course. The more focused & diligent the student applies himself/herself, the less time it will take.

  • **The following cost breakdown has been provided as a generalized guideline and average flight training program costs for a typical student with 32 vs the 17 minimum Dual hours and 13 vs 28 Solo hours with additional ground briefing time.  These hours take into consideration the average student’s work schedule, availability, and aptitude for a more realistic average cost for your training.**

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Training Costs

APPROXIMATE COST

Note:

  • Transport Canada licensing, medical, written exam and flight test fees are not included. Estimate approximately $1000.00 to cover these costs.

  • Ground briefings, typical 15 min preflight and 15 min post flight for a 2-hour flight. Additional briefing time is @ $70/hour.

  • Hourly rates include the cost of fuel, local airport landing fees and insurance.

  • All aircraft are equipped with iPad mini using Foreflight for updated charts, Garmin 430w, Dual nav/comm, Cockpit Go-Pro video for flight review, Garmin 696 with XM weather and radio.

  • Ground School online and classroom membership valid for one year

  • Prices subject to change

  • Taxes not included

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Training Aircraft

Piper Cherokee 140

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