Recreation Pilot Licence

• Must be 14 years of age to obtain a Student Pilot Permit, 16 years of age to apply for the Recreational Pilot Permit.

• Possess prior to solo a category 4, 3 or 1 medical certificate.

• Must successfully complete and pass a written examination and a flight test.

• Complete a minimum of 25 hours total flight time, consisting of a minimum of 15 hours dual and a minimum of 5 hours solo.

• Candidates should but are not required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of ground school instruction.

Note: Flight training times are based on Transport Canada minimums more training may be required.

45 Hours online Ground School by 3 rd party approximate cost................... $310.00

Flight training materials........................................................................................... $320.00

15 Hours Dual Flight Training - Cessna 172 @ $354/hour ............................$5,310.00

10 Hours Solo Flight Training - Cessna 172 @ $265/hour .......................... $2,650.00

15 Hours Preparatory Ground Instruction/Flight Briefings @ $89/hour .... $1,335.00

Licensing and Exam Fees (estimate).................................................... $800.00

Recreational Pilot Permit (minimum)................................................ $10,725.00

*Prices are subject to change at any time without notice.

• At course commencement ensure that you have a copy of both the Transport Canada Flight Test Guide and the Study and Reference Guide.