Private Pilot License

A Private Pilot License (PPL) will allow you to fly almost anywhere, with passengers, in a Canadian-registered aircraft. It is also the foundation upon which ratings can be added.

Private Pilot License?

If you want to fly, the Private Pilot License is the best place to start. Whether you want to take friends and family up for some fun or you’re starting a career as a pilot, you’ll usually begin by getting your PPL.

The Private License program includes a comprehensive and engaging Ground School that parallels your dual flight instruction and solo practice.  Endorsements such as the Night Rating, VFR-Over The Top Rating, Mountain Checkride, and Instrument Rating can be added to the Private Pilot License to open up exciting opportunities.

Program Elements

Transport Canada Minimum Requirements

Based on training at $180/h solo and $258/h dual:

  • 17 years old

  • Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate

  • 60 hours of Private Ground School instruction @ $600.00

  • 60% in each of the four sections of the PPAER written examination @ $235.00

    45 hours of private flight training including:

    • 17 hours of dual instruction flight time including

      • 3 hours cross-country

      • 5 hours of instrument flight time, up to 3 hours on a simulator

    • 12 hours solo flight time including:

      • 5 hours cross-country, including a 150 nautical mile cross-country flight

    • 16 hours of extra instruction and practice (8 hours dual and 8 hours solo)

  • 20 hours briefing with the instructor

  • Complete Aviation Language Proficiency Test

  • Complete a flight test to the standard described in the Flight Test Guide

Ground School

  • 60 hours of in-person classroom

  • Saturday morning from 09:00 - 12:00

  • Taught by one of the most experienced Class 1 Instructors in Canada

Exam Preparation

  • Complete review of all material with emphasis on subjects covered in the PPL exam

  • Attempt and review of 3 excellent PPL sample exams

  • Dedicated PPL Exam expert instructors

  • Guaranteed results including follow-up and help if required

  • We are authorized by Transport Canada to conduct the PPL written exam in house

This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review this program.