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Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)
 In August of 1995, Transport Canada created a new type of flight training called the Recreational Pilot Permit. Although it is relatively restrictive, it is an opportunity for people to learn to fly for about half the cost of a Private Pilot Licence - and all hours will count towards the Private Pilot Licence if you wish to attain that at a later date.
Requirements:
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Minimum Age:
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14 (Student Pilot Permit)
16 (Recreational Pilot Permit)
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Medical:
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Category 4,3 or 1
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Flight Training:
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25 hours, including at least:
- 15 hours dual (with minimum of 2 hours cross-country)
- 5 hours solo
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Ground School:
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40 hours minimum - recommended
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Examinations:
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- Student Pilot Written Exam (PSTAR)
- Radio Operators Exam (Industry Canada)
- MOT Written Exam (RPPAE or PPAER)
- MOT Flight Test
- Aviation Language Proficiency Test (ALPT)
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CAR`s Reference:
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CAR`s 421.22 and 401.22
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Related Transport Canada Documents Available:
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Transport Canada Study & Reference Guide TP 12467E
Transport Canada Flight Test Standards TP 12475E
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Course Expenses:
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Cessna 172
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Cessna 150
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Ground School (40 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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15 hours Dual Flight Time:
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$ 2955.-
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$ 2655.-
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5 hours Solo Flight Time:
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$ 735.-
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$ 635.-
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5 hours Ground Briefing ($50/hour):
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$ 250.-
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$ 250.-
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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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$ 5090.-
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$ 4690.-
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*It should be noted that all prices are subject to GST and PST, 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 Recreational Pilot Permit may, in daytime visual flying conditions, act as Pilot-in-Command in:
single-engine, single pilot, non-high-performance airplanes of a class and type as endorsed on the licence an aircraft designed to carry a maximum of 4 persons, although, no more than one passenger be carried on board an ultra-light airplane Canada only
Skill:
Within 12 months preceding date of application for permit, the applicant shall successfully complete a flight test to Standards as outlined in “Flight Test Standards Recreational Pilot Permit” TP 12475E.
Knowledge:
The student must pass, with 60%, each of the following mandatory areas as well as overall written examinations RPPAE or PPAER:
Air Law Navigation Meteorology General Knowledge
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