Flight Training Course Outlines and Requirements
Course Outline and Requirements
The Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) is ideal for someone who wishes to complete their training in the shortest time-frame in order to fly ultralight airplanes as well as fixed wing airplanes with up to 4 seats.
This permit comes with a few specific restrictions:
❖ The holder of this permit is restricted to flying aircraft with up to a maximum of four (4) seats and yet only be able to carry a maximum of one (1) passenger at a time.
❖ The permit holder is restricted to flying during daylight hours and only within Canada.
❖ The only rating that can be added is a landplane (wheels) or a seaplane (floats) rating.
Flight time from a RPP can be counted towards a Private Pilot License (PPL) and remove some of the restrictions either directly or by means of an additional rating.
AGE
- Must be at least 16 years of age on the date of issue of the Permit.
- Training for this may be obtained prior to the 16th birthday.
MEDICAL
- A valid Category 4 (or higher) medical is required to be obtained prior to, or immediately upon commencement of ground or flight training.
KNOWLEDGE
- Ground school is not a requirement for the RPP. Self-study to prepare for the written exam is allowed. However, we strongly recommend that the student undertake the Private Pilot ground school to help understand the fundamentals and prepare better for the written exam.
- Successfully complete the Transport Canada written exam for either the Recreational Pilot Permit (RPPAE) or for the Private Pilot License (PPAER).
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 25 hours of flight training in airplanes, including:
o A minimum of 15 hours of dual instruction including a minimum of 2 hours of dual cross-country
o A minimum of 5 hours of solo flight time
SKILL
- Successfully complete a Transport Canada flight test to either the Recreational Pilot Permit standards or the Private Pilot License standards.
Course Outline and Requirements
The Private Pilot License (PPL) is ideal for someone looking to enjoy the freedom of flying with their friends and family. Additional ratings such as Night, VFR OTT, Seaplane (Floats), Multi-Engine and Instrument (IFR) can be added to the PPL.
Aspiring professional pilots are required to obtain a PPL prior to going towards a modular Commercial Pilot License (CPL) training program.
AGE
- Must be at least 17 years of age on the date of issue of the License.
- Training for this may be obtained prior to the 17th birthday.
MEDICAL
- A valid Category 3 (or 1) medical is required to be obtained prior to, or immediately upon commencement of ground or flight training.
KNOWLEDGE
- Complete a ground school course of a minimum of 40 hours covering the following topics:
o Canadian Aviation Regulations
o Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
o Meteorology
o Airframes, Engines and Systems
o Flight Instruments
o Radio and Electronic Theory
o Navigation
o Flight Operations
o Licensing Requirements
o Human Factors including Pilot Decision-Making - Successfully complete the Transport Canada written exam for the Private Pilot License (PPAER).
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 45 hours of flight training in airplanes, including:
o A minimum of 17 hours of dual instruction including a minimum of 3 hours of dual cross-country and a minimum of 5 hours instrument training.
o A minimum of 12 hours of solo flight time including a minimum of 5 hours of solo cross-country.
SKILL
- Successfully complete a Transport Canada flight test to Private Pilot License standards.
Course Outline and Requirements
PRE-REQUISITE
- Must hold a Private Pilot License prior to commencing training towards a CPL.
AGE
- Must be at least 18 years of age on the date of issue of the License.
- Training for this may be obtained prior to the 18th birthday.
MEDICAL
- A valid Category 1 medical is required to be obtained prior to, or immediately upon commencement of ground or flight training.
KNOWLEDGE
- Complete a ground school course of a minimum of 80 hours covering the following topics:
o Canadian Aviation Regulations
o Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
o Meteorology
o Airframes, Engines and Systems
o Flight Instruments
o Radio and Electronic Theory
o Navigation
o Flight Operations
o Licensing Requirements
o Human Factors including Pilot Decision-Making - Successfully complete the Transport Canada written exam for the Commercial Pilot License (CPAER).
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 200 hours total time in airplanes.
- A minimum of 100 hours pilot-in-command (PIC)
o A minimum of 20 hours cross-country PIC after obtaining the PPL including a cross-country to a point at least 300 NM in a straight line with 2 full-stop landings enroute. - A minimum of 65 hours of CPL flight training after the PPL including the following:
o A minimum of 35 hours of dual instruction.
o A minimum of 30 hours of solo flight time under instructor supervision.
SKILL
- Successfully complete a Transport Canada flight test to Commercial Pilot License standards.
Course Outline and Requirements
PRE-REQUISITE
- Must hold a valid Commercial Pilot License.
- Ground instruction towards a Class 4 Instructor Rating may be started once the holder has successfully completed the CPL written and flight tests.
AGE
An applicant for the Class 4 instructor rating shall have reached his/her 18th birthday.
MEDICAL
- Be in possession of a valid Category 1 medical.
KNOWLEDGE
- Minimum of 25 hours of Instructor Rating Ground School and/or Briefings.
- Successfully complete the Transport Canada written examination – AIRAF
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 30 hours of flight training in aeroplanes with the holder of a Class 1 Flight Instructor Rating.
SKILL
- Successfully complete a Transport Canada flight test to Class 4 Flight Instructor Rating standards.
Course Outline and Requirements
There is no formal ground school, written exam or flight test required to obtain this rating. There are minimum flight times. However, your instructor must recommend you for issuance of the rating.
PRE-REQUISITE
- Be a holder of Private Pilot License.
AGE
- An applicant shall have reached his/her 17th birthday.
MEDICAL
- Be in possession of a valid Category 3 (or 1) medical.
KNOWLEDGE
- Night operations Ground School instruction as taught by your flight instructor in conjunction with your flight training.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 20 hours of flight training in aeroplanes including:
• Minimum 10 hours dual instrument time
• Any instrument time obtained during the PPL can be counted towards this requirement
• Minimum 5 hours night dual instruction
• Minimum 2 hours night dual cross-country
• Minimum 5 hours night solo flight time
• Minimum 10 night take-off and landings as sole occupant
SKILL
- Successfully demonstrate to the instructor his/her ability to safely operate an aeroplane during night hours of operation.
Course Outline and Requirements
The VFR Over-The-Top (VFR OTT) rating makes it possible to depart under VFR conditions, fly enroute to the destination over a broken or overcast ceiling, and descend down to a destination that is under VFR conditions without penetrating a cloud layer that is considered a broken or overcast ceiling. This rating opens up considerable opportunities for pilots without an Instrument Rating to fly above a lower layer, at good terrain clearance altitudes, without the need to descend beneath the layer (scud-running) in order to remain legal VFR.
PRE-REQUISITE
- Be a holder of Private Pilot License.
AGE
- An applicant shall have reached his/her 17th birthday.
MEDICAL
- Be in possession of a valid Category 3 (or 1) medical.
KNOWLEDGE
- VFR-OTT operations Ground School instruction as taught by your flight instructor in conjunction with your flight training.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 15 hours of dual instrument time
- Any instrument time obtained during the PPL can be counted towards this requirement
SKILL
- Successfully demonstrate to the instructor his/her ability to safely operate an aeroplane under VFR OTT conditions and to navigate by means of Radio Navigation equipment.
Course Outline and Requirements
The Group 3 Instrument Rating (Single-engine IFR) makes it possible operate single-engine aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules.
PRE-REQUISITE
- Be a holder of Private Pilot License or higher.
- Completed a minimum of 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command.
AGE
- An applicant shall have reached his/her 17th birthday.
MEDICAL
- Be in possession of a valid Category 3 (or 1) medical.
KNOWLEDGE
- An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the Instrument Rating written examination (INRAT).
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 40 hours of dual instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours can be obtained on flight training devices or flight simulators
- One dual cross-country flight under simulated or actual Instrument Meteorological Conditions
- Any instrument time obtained during the PPL can be counted towards this requirement
SKILL
- Successfully complete a Transport Canada flight test to Group 3 Instrument Rating standards.