Private and Commercial Ground schools are available online from third parties. The online courses allow you to work at your own pace in preparation for the written exam.

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A Private Pilot License (PPL) allows individuals to fly for personal and recreational purpose. In Canada, it is the most common first license for aspiring pilots and a prerequisite to to gaining a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). With a PPL, you can fly with passengers, but you are limited to daytime VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flying in single-engine, non-high-performance aircraft unless other ratings are added. 

A Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) in Canada allows individuals to fly single-engine with a maximum of four seats, during daylight hours, within Canada only, and with a maximum of one passenger. It's a more limited certification compared to a Private Pilot Licence.

A Commercial Pilot License (CPL) allows you to fly for hire, and is a prerequisite for many professional pilot careers. To obtain a CPL, you'll need to complete a minimum of 200 hours of flight time, including 100 hours as pilot-in-command, and pass a written exam and flight test. You must first hold a valid Private Pilot Licence and medical certificate from Transport Canada.

An instrument rating in Canada allows pilots to fly under Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), commonly known as flying in clouds or reduced visibility. This rating builds upon existing pilot licenses and permits pilots to operate in conditions where they cannot rely on visual cues outside the aircraft. To obtain the rating, pilots need to pass a written exam and a flight test. 

A multi-engine rating allows a pilot to operate aircraft with more than one engine, expanding their capabilities and career opportunities. This rating is a necessary add-on for pilots seeking to fly more complex aircraft and can be a stepping stone to advanced ratings like instrument ratings. 

To get a Night Rating, pilots need to complete their designated hours of flight training, including 10 hours of night flying (5 dual with 2 hours cross country, and 5 solo with 10 takeoffs and landings) and 10 hours of dual instrument training. They also need to hold a valid Private Pilot License and Category 1 or 3 medical certificate.

To fly VFR Over-The-Top (VFR OTT) in Canada, pilots need a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and need the required 15 hours of dual instrument training, with a maximum of 5 hours allowed in a simulator. Or they must hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Instrument Rating (IR), which automatically grants VFR OTT privileges.

To get a seaplane rating in Canada, you need a minimum of seven hours of flight training, including five hours of dual instruction and five takeoffs and landings as the sole occupant of the aircraft. This training is typically done as an add-on to a private or commercial pilot license. 

Pilots who want to fly tailwheel (conventional landing gear) aircraft can take our Tail Wheel Training program to develop the necessary skills and competency. Takeoff and landing training, crosswind handling both three point and wheel landing.

An instructor rating in Canada allows a pilot to teach others how to fly. This rating is an endorsement granted by Transport Canada, and it requires a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) along with specific training and testing. It's a pathway to a career in aviation and allows instructors to guide students through various licenses and ratings.