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.

Why 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

Ground School

  • 60 hours In-Person Classroom

  • Saturday AM, 09:00 to 12:00

  • Taught by one of the most experienced Class 1 Instructor

Exam Preparation

  • 20 hours, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

  • Discounted rate for PRAA/ICA PPL Ground-School Students

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

  • Review of 2 excellent PPL sample exams

  • Dedicated PPL Exam expert instructors

  • Guaranteed results including follow-up and help if required.

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

*This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) registrar of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills, and Training. As such, the registrar did not review this program.