Must be 14 years of age to obtain a Student Pilot Permit, 17 to achieve the license.
Possess prior to solo a category 3 or 1 medical certificate.
All candidates must successfully complete and pass a written and flight examination.
Complete a minimum of 45 hours total flight time, consisting of a minimum of 17 hours dual and a minimum of 12 hours solo.
Complete a minimum of 40 hours ground school instruction.
Must have a minimum of 35 hours flight time prior to conducting the flight test.
Must have a minimum of 10 hours flight time prior to attempting the written examination.
Costs and Flight Times
Note: Typical completion time is 60 hours.
45 Hours Private Ground School (includes all materials)
$700.00
Cessna 172
40 Hours Dual Flight Training @ $289/hr
$11,560.00
15 Hours Solo Flight Time @ $210/hr
$3,150.00
Preparatory Ground Instruction/Flight Briefings
15 Hours @ $79/hr
$1,185.00
Total
$16,595.00
Other Information:
Candidates must complete a solo cross-country of a minimum of 150 NM total distance including at least 2 full stop landings at another airport.
At course commencement a copy of both the Transport Canada Flight Test Guide and the Study and Reference Guide will be given to the student.
To Obtain Your Medical Certificate
Below is a list of Civil Aviation Medical Examiners in our area. See the full list for further Doctors available in Canada - Civil Aviation Medical Examiners.