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Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
 The Private Pilot Licence is the most common starting point for most pilots whether deciding to fly for personal pleasure or if you are aiming for a career in aviation. It must be stressed that the flight times listed are Transport Canada minimums and training time will vary individually. To maximize your flight training dollar, it is recommended to set up a regular training schedule with your instructor. This way, less time (and money) is spent reviewing and greater emphasis can be placed on learning new material.
Requirements:
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Minimum Age:
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14 (Student Pilot Permit)
17 (Private Pilot License)
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Medical:
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Category 3 or 1
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Flight Training:
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45 hours, including at least:
- 17 hours dual (with a minimum of 3 hours cross-country and 5 hours instrument)
- 12 hours solo (with at least 5 hours cross-country and a 150 NM cross-country with 2 full stops at points other than departure)
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Ground School:
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40 hours
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Examinations:
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- Student Pilot Written Exam (PSTAR)
- Radio Operators Exam (Industry Canada)
- MOT Written Exam (PPAER)
- MOT Flight Test
- Aviation Language Proficiency Test (ALPT)
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CAR`s Reference:
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CAR`s 401.26 and 421.26
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Related Transport Canada Documents Available:
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Transport Canada Study & Reference Guide TP 12880E
Transport Canada Flight Test Guide TP 13723E
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Course Expenses:
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Cessna 172
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Cessna 150
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Ground School (50 hours):
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$ 400.-
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$ 400.-
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Books and Supplies:
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$ 390.-
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$ 390.-
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30 hours Dual Flight Time:
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$ 5910.-
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$ 5310.-
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15 hours Solo Flight Time:
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$ 2205.-
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$ 1905.-
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10 hours Ground Briefing ($50/hour):
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$ 500.-
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$ 500.-
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Transport Canada Written Exam Fee:
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$ 105.-
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$ 105.-
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Flight Test Fee:
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$ 200.-
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$ 200.-
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Transport Canada Licensing Fee:
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$ 55.-
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$ 55.-
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TOTAL MINIMUM COST*:
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$ 9765.-
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$ 8765.-
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*It should be noted that all prices are subject to GST and are quoted using the Transport Canada minimum requirements for each licence, permit or rating. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Privileges:
The holder of a Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplane may act as:
pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of a class and type in respect of which the licence is endorsed with ratings; pilot-in-command of an ultra-light aeroplane; and pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any aircraft for the purpose of flight training or flight testing with a qualified flight instructor or examiner
Skill:
Within 12 months preceding date of application for the Licence the applicant must successfully complete a flight test to Standards as outlined in “Flight Test Study - Private Pilot Licence” TP 13723E.
Knowledge:
The student must obtain 60% in each of the following sections and an overall mark of at least 60% on the written examinations (PPAER):
Air Law Navigation Meteorology General Knowledge
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