Tuition and Rates
(Effective May 1, 2024)
NOTE:
The below estimates are based on Transport Canada minimums, any additional training required to meet standards will be billed at the applicable rate.
Based on training on Cessna 172 average price is $198.45/h solo and the average $292.16/h dual.
Class 1 Instructor rate is $110.25/h, Class 2 is $94.50/h, Class 3 is $88.20/h, and Class 4 rate is $81.90/h.
These prices do not include applicable taxes & fuel surcharges. GST (5%) will be collected on all fees and PST(7%) taxes will be collected for all solo and rental flights.
Fuel surcharges are extra fees charged by fuel companies to cover the fluctuating cost of fuel. Currently charged at the rate of $26/h.
All prices shown include a domestic registration fee of $250+Tax and an International student registration fee of $1000+Tax.
A credit card surcharge of 2.4% applies to credit card payments.
All prices are in Canadian Dollars ($CAD). For conversion rates to your local currency click here.
Prices are subject to change. Click here to learn about the refund policy.
Recreational Pilot Permit
15 Hrs dual flights @ $292.16/hour: $4,382.40
10Hrs solo flight @198.45 /hour: $1,984.50
10 preparatory ground @ 93.71/hour: $937.10
Test and Licencing Fee: $853.00
Course Material fees: $460.00
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $10,342.24
International: $11,092.24
Private Pilot License
Prerequisite - 16 years of age, Class 3 Aviation Medical
Duration: 6 - 12 Months Full-Time, 18+ months if Part-Time
3 Hrs dual Simulator @ 198.71 /hour: $877.26
25 Hrs dual flights @ $292.16 /hour: $7,304.00
20 Hrs solo flight @ $198.45/hour: $3,969.00
20 Hrs preparatory ground @ $93.71/hour: $1,874.20
Ground School: $661.50
Test and Licencing Fee: $893.00
Course Material fees: $460.00
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $16,586.64
International: $17,336.64
The average individual may not complete the Private license in the Transport Canada minimum time stated above. The national average is 80 hours.
Commercial Pilot License
Prerequisite - PPL, 18 years of age, Class 1 Aviation Medical
Duration: 6 - 12 Months Full-Time, 18+ months if Part-Time
10 Hrs dual Simulator @ $198.71 /hour: $2,924.20
25 Hrs dual flights @ $292.16 /hour: $7,304.00
30Hrs solo flight @ $198.45 /hour: $5,953.50
100 Hrs Rental flight @ $198.45/hour: $20,142.68
10 preparatory ground @ $93.71/hour: $937.10
Test and Licencing Fee: $600.63
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $38,112.11
International: $38,862.11
This Program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training.
Instructor Rating
Prerequisite - CPL, 18 years of age, Class 1 Aviation Medical
Duration: 5 - 10 months if full-time, 10+ months if part-time
30 Hrs dual flights @ $308.70 /hour: $9,261.00
25 Instructor Time Ground School @ $110.25/hour: $2,756.25
15 Instructor Preparatory Ground Instruction @ $110.25/hour: $1,653.75
Test and Licencing Fee: $265.00
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $14,354.45
International: $15,134.45
This Program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training.
Ground School
The ground school cost is included in the Private Pilot License program.
Ground School: $661.50
Course Materials: $460.00
Total Estimated Cost:
Domestic: $1,121.50
International: $2,121.50
Covering Private Pilot License & Commercial Pilot License our ground school is taught in a classroom setting at CYPK.
VFR Over the Top Rating
5 Hrs dual Simulator @ $198.71 /hour: $993.55
10 Hrs dual flights @ $292.16 /hour: $2,921.60
5 Hrs Preparatory Ground Instructions @ $93.71/hour: $468.55
Other fees: $30
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $4,663.70
International: $5,413.70
Night Rating
Prerequisite - PPL, 18 years of age, Class 3 Aviation Medical
Duration - 2 weeks if full-time, 1 month if part-time
5 Hrs dual Simulator @ $198.71 /hour: $1,462.10
10 Hrs dual flights @ $292.16/hour: $2,921.60
5 Hrs solo flight @ $198.45 /hour: $945
5 preparatory ground @ $93.71/hour: $468.55
Other fees: $30
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $6,124.50
International: $6,874.50
This Program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training.
Mountain Check Ride
2 Hrs preparatory ground @ $93.71/hour: $187.42
2 Hrs dual flights @ $292.16 /hour: $584.32
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
