Private pilot license (PPL)

The private pilot licence allows the holder to fly as pilot or co-pilot of an aeroplane. This is the most commonly held licence in Canada and is generally the first licence earned by the aspiring professional pilot.Only day flying of a single engine non-high-performance aeroplane in accordance with VFR is allowed, unless other ratings have been earned. It takes about 3 to 6 months to obtain the PPL.

A pilot with this licence cannot work for hire, although reimbursement for some costs is permitted.

The following endorsements can be added:

• Seaplane rating
• Multi-engine rating
• Multi-engine centre line thrust rating
• Night rating
• VFR-Over-the-Top rating
• Instrument rating

Pre-requisites	16 years old Medical certificate - class 1 or 3
Theory courses	Individual ground courses Preparatory instructions & briefing Manuals & materials included	40 h 15 h
Flight training : (*)	Flight in dual (with instructor) Cessna 152 Flight in solo (pilot in command) Cessna 152	36 h  13.5 h
	Starting at	9 949 $

Taxes are not included

(*) Add $15/hour for training in Cessna-172
(**) Transports Canada fees are not included (approx. $500).

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTIFICATION. ALL PRICES ARE IN CANADIAN DOLLARDS. LAST UP-DATE : February 1st, 2011.