The Private Pilot License is your ticket to the freedom of flight. Since this is a full license, as opposed to a Permit, the PPL is an excellent way to take to the air.

As the first step on your way to a Commercial Pilot License and an airline career, or just to enjoy flying, the PPL will allow you to experience the utility and fun of flight.

Requirements

1) Age An applicant shall be a minimum of seventeen years of age. (Training may begin sooner)

2) Medical An applicant shall hold a Category 3 Medical Certificate valid for a Private Pilot License - Aeroplanes

3) Knowledge

An applicant shall have:

(a) completed a minimum of 40 hours private pilot aeroplane ground school

(b) obtained a minimum of 60% in each of the following four mandatory subject areas as well as in the overall written examination 

4) Experience

(a) An applicant shall have completed a minimum of 45 hours private pilot flight training in aeroplanes under the direction and supervision of the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane. A maximum 5 of the 45 hours may be conducted on an approved aeroplane simulator or flight training device.

(b) The flight training shall include a minimum of:

(i) 17 hours dual instruction flight time, including a minimum of 3 hours cross-country flight time and 5 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 3 hours may be instrument ground time; and

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

(5) Skill

Applicant shall successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses - Aeroplanes (TP2655E).


Cost Estimate

Notes:

1. Use our Application Form here to obtain a personalized program.

2. Fees paid to Transport Canada, books, medical and supplies extra.

3. The course hours above are the minimum times required by Transport Canada. Additional simulator or aircraft lessons may be added or revisited depending on the student's individual ability as assessed by their flight instructor. These extra lessons will be made at an additional cost.

4. Prices are approximate - individual costs will vary.