Successful completion of a Recreational Pilot Permit allows a pilot to fly any single engine airplane certified to carry four passengers where there is no more than one passenger on board. Recreational pilots are also permitted to fly ultra light aircraft. This type of permit is ideal for persons who are interested in engaging in casual flying on a relatively frequent basis but within limited vincinities of their own airports. While there is no formal requirement to attend the private pilot ground school course, it is highly recommended to ensure that every pilot is well informed on basic aviation theory and procedures.

The prerequisites for a recreational pilot permit as prescribed by Transport Canada are as follows:

• Applicants must be a minimum age of 16 years prior to the issuance of this permit. Training may begin prior to this age.
• Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or a person lawfully admitted into Canada for flight training.
• Applicants must complete an aviation medical examination by a Transport Canada approved aviation medical examiner to a minimum of a category 4 standard (ask staff for a list of Aviation Medical Examiners).

Successful completion of a Recreational Pilot Permit allows a pilot to fly any single engine airplane certified to carry four passengers where there is no more than one passenger on board. Recreational pilots are also permitted to fly ultra light aircraft. This type of permit is ideal for persons who are interested in engaging in casual flying on a relatively frequent basis but within limited vincinities of their own airports. While there is no formal requirement to attend the private pilot ground school course, it is highly recommended to ensure that every pilot is well informed on basic aviation theory and procedures.

The prerequisites for a recreational pilot permit as prescribed by Transport Canada are as follows:

• Applicants must be a minimum age of 16 years prior to the issuance of this permit. Training may begin prior to this age.
• Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant or a person lawfully admitted into Canada for flight training.
• Applicants must complete an aviation medical examination by a Transport Canada approved aviation medical examiner to a minimum of a category 4 standard (ask staff for a list of Aviation Medical Examiners).

Training requirements for this licence are as follows:

Ground School (Optional)

A minimum of 40 hours ground instruction is required. The private pilot ground school course is normally held on Wednesday evenings for 3 hours from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Please check with our staff however to confirm course availability and timings.

Flight Training

A minimum of twenty five (25) hours consisting of:

• 15 Hours dual (with instructor); and
• 5 Hours Solo

Note :

These flight training times are based on Transport Canada minimums and more training may be required.

Graduation Requirements

• The applicant must obtain a minimum of 60% on all four sections of the Transport Canada written examination Recreational Pilot Permit Aero plane (RPPAE).
• The applicant must pass a practical flight test conducted by a Transport Canada Designated Flight Test Examiner.
• Theapplicant must satisfy all training criteria as outlined in the Canadian Aviaition Regulations (CARs).

Graduation Privilages of the Recreational Permit Holder

The recreational pilot permit entitles the holder to fly any single-engine piston powered non-high performance aircraft with a maximum of one passenger on board. The aircraft may have no more than four seats. This permit does not allow for additional endorsements such as instrument, night, or floats. All training completed toward this permit may be credited toward a private pilot licence. Flights are only allowed during daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and are restricted within Canada.

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