How to become a pilot ?
The Private Pilot License (PPL)
The PPL is typically the 1st license that any pilot needs to get.
It allows you to fly a Canadian registered aircraft anywhere in the world for your own pleasure (not for hire) in visual meteorological conditions (called VFR, when the weather is fair and visibility is good).
Age
There is no minimum age to start the flight training but the student can only fly solo under supervision at 14 years old and the license will be valid at 17 years old.
Duration
On average 4 to 6 months. Our flexible program allows you to define your own schedule and take the training at your own pace. Dedication and regularity are key factors to succeed and finish the training in the minimum time and budget possible.
Medical
A category 3 medical exam is mandatory for the issuance of the licence. It is valid for 60 months for those under 40 and 24 months for those over 40. The training can start without the medical but it is suggested to start this process as soon as possible since the processing times are very long. A category 4 medical (easier and faster to get) can be used temporarily for the training until you receive the necessary category 3 medical.
Requirements
- 40 hours of Ground School (In-person or Online). Provides pilot general knowledge and prepares you for the Transports Canada PPL Written Exam.
Subjects covered:- Flight Theory
- Aircraft engines and systems
- Weather
- Navigation
- Air Law
- Human Factors
- and more!
- 45 hours of total flight experience, including 12 hours of solo flight under supervision. Minimums are set by Transport Canada. Students typically need more hours, depending on their commitment and regularity, to get ready and successfully pass the Flight Test.
The Canadian average is around 70h.
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Our flexible program allows you to undergo those different parts of the training in any order and at your own pace. Contrary to common beliefs, you don’t have to finish the Ground School before you can fly. You can register at any time, we will assign you an instructor and you can book your flights anytime, at your convenience.
The Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
The CPL is the minimum license that you will need to work as a pilot.
The holder of a CPL license will be able to fly professionally and get his first hours of experience within a commercial operation before moving up to one the many different career paths that the industry offers. Local passenger/cargo service, air surveillance and inspection, bush flying, parachute operations, the possibilities are endless…
Age
18yo+
Duration
6 to 12 months
Medical
A category 1 medical exam is mandatory. It is valid for 12 months if you are under 40 and 6 months for those over 40.
Requirements
- 80 hours of Ground School (Online). Provides advanced general knowledge and prepares you for the Transports Canada CPL Written Exam.
- 200 hours of total flight experience (including those already acquired during PPL training), including 100 hours of solo flight and another 35h of flight with an instructor.
That phase of the training can be the opportunity to undergo some more specialized training (called Ratings) like Night or Instrument Flying, …
Specialty Training
Additional training to fly in various conditions.
Night Flying, Multi-engine, Instrument Flight Rules, Instructor Rating, USA Procedures… We provide all the specialty trainings to help you become a better pilot.
