Transport Canada Requirements
Minimum Age:
Student Pilot Permit 14 Years
Recreational Pilot Permit 16 Years
Medical Requirements:
Category 1, 3 or 4 medical
Training:
Total Flight Time: 25 hours
Dual Instruction: 15 hours
Solo Practice: 5 hours
(Balance of hours Dual or Solo)
Approximate Costs
20 Hours Dual @ $ 190/hr $ 3800
10 Hours Solo @ $ 145/hr $ 1450
10 Hours Briefing @ $ 60/hr $ 600
Groundschool $ 350
Book Kit $ 288
Total: $ 6488
**The above costs are based on 30 flying hours and are based on the average student. Some students require more or fewer hours depending on how often they take lessons, previous experiences, etc.**
The Recreational Pilot Permit allows you to carry one passenger in a single engine aircraft during daylight hours. You may apply the instructional hours towards your Private Pilot Licence at a later date should you so desire. The greatest advantage to you will be in the reduced time and cost to get you in the sky...