Recreational Pilot Permit Canada

A Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) allows you to fly by day with one passenger within Canada in VFR conditions. The RPP does not allow you to add endorsements such as a night or multi-engine rating. However, if you are intending to fly by day and in good weather conditions, then this is a great option.

Private Pilot License Ground School

While a formal Ground School is not required for the Recreational Permit, it is recommended that RPP students attend our Private Pilot License ground school. Attending the ground school will broaden your depth of knowledge and allow for an easier transition should you later choose to upgrade to a PPL.

Transport Canada Minimum Requirements

16 years old
Category 1, 3, or 4 medical certificate
60% in each area of the RPPAE or PPAER written examination
25 hours of flight training including:
-15 hours of dual instruction time, including 2 hours of cross-country
-5 hours solo
-5 hours completion flight time based on a total flight time of 25 hours
-10 hours of ground briefings with a flight instructor
-Complete a flight test to the standard described in the Flight Test Guide

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.