Tuition and Rates
(Effective June 15, 2023)
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 $189/h solo and the average $278/h dual.
Class 1 Instructor rate is $105/h, Class 2 is $90/h, Class 3 is $84/h, and Class 4 rate is $78/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 local student one-time registration fees of $250+Tax. For International students, $1000+Tax will be applicable.
All prices are in Canadian Dollars ($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 @ 278.00 /hour: $4,170
10Hrs solo flight @180.00 /hour: $1,800
10 preparatory ground @ 89.00/hour: $890
Test and Licencing Fee: $720
Course Material fees: $370
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $9,657.40
International: $10,407.40
Private Pilot License
Prerequisite - 16 years of age, Class 3 Aviation Medical
Duration: 4 - 9 Months Full-Time, 6+ months if Part-Time
3 Hrs dual Simulator @ 189.00 /hour: $567
22 Hrs dual flights @ 278.00 /hour: $9,053
20 Hrs solo flight @189.00 /hour: $3,780
20 Hrs preparatory ground @ 89.00/hour: $1,780
Ground School: $630
Test and Licencing Fee: $880
Course Material fees: $370.60
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $14,924.10
International: $15,674.10
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 - 11 Months Full-Time, 12+ months if Part-Time
10 Hrs dual Simulator @ 189.00 /hour: $1,890
25 Hrs dual flights @ 278.00 /hour: $6,950
30Hrs solo flight @189.00 /hour: $5,670
95 Hrs Rental flight @189.00 /hour: $17,955
5 preparatory ground @ 89.00/hour: $445
Test and Licencing Fee: $595
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $34,928.50
International: $35,678.50
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 @ $294.00 /hour: $8,820
25 Instructor Time GS @ 105.00/hour: $2,625
15 Instructor Brief @ 105.00/hour: $1,575
Test and Licencing Fee: $265
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $13,694.00
International: $14,474.00
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: $630
Course Materials: $370.60
Total Estimated Cost:
Domestic: $1,000.60
International: $2,000.60
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 @ 189.00 /hour: $945
10 Hrs dual flights @ 278.00 /hour: $2,780
Other fees: $30
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $4,450.00
International: $5,200.00
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 @ 189.00 /hour: $945
10 Hrs dual flights @ 278.00 /hour: $2,780
5 Hrs solo flight @189.00 /hour: $945
5 preparatory ground @ 89.00/hour: $445
Other fees: $30
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
Domestic: $5,840.00
International: $6,590.00
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 @ 89.00/hour: $178
2 Hrs dual flights @ 278.00 /hour: $556
Total Estimated Cost (based on the Transport Canada minimum requirement)*:
