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Private Pilot Licence Information

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE LICENSE:

Minimum Age: 17 years

Medical Required: Class 3

PPL

Course Description Transport Canada requires:

Minimum Flight Time			45 hours including the following
	Dual Flying (with instructor)		17 hours including
		Cross Country	3 hours
		Instrument Time (IFR)	5 hours
	Solo Flying		12 hours
		Cross Country	5 hours

Ground School - 40 hours including the following subjects: Canadian Aviation Regulations; Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight; Meteorology; Airframes, Engines, and Systems; Flight Instruments; Radio and Electronic Theory; Navigation; Flight Operations; Licensing Requirements; and Human Factors including Pilot Decision-Making.

EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST

Written Examination: Transport Canada's written examination, PPAER, may be taken in Vancouver or Abbotsford. A minimum of 60% in each of four areas - Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Aeronautics/General Knowledge - is required as well as in the overall written examination.

Flight Test: Flight Tests are conducted at Chilliwack by Transport Canada approved examiners.

PRIVILEGES OF LICENSE HOLDER

The Private Pilot License allows a holder to fly day VFR, domestic or foreign, in aircraft up to 12,500 pounds with as many passengers as the aircraft is certified to carry. The following ratings may be added to the Private Pilot license: Night Rating; VFR Over the Top Rating (VFR-OTT); Multi-Engine Rating; Instrument Rating; and Float Endorsement.

The Private Pilot License is also your gateway to obtaining a Commercial Pilot License and a career in aviation, including an Instructor Rating.