Private Pilot License (PPL)
PPL Training
Standardization of training and our comprehensive and interactive Daily Ground School are the keys to your success for acquiring Private Pilot License. Your training will be done in accordance with our VFR Course Manual and PPL Syllabus. These materials are designed to be simple, effective, and easy to read, and they go a long way to increase your confidence and make your training an enjoyable experience.
Private Pilot License Upgrades
Additional ratings such as Night, VFR Over-the-top, Instrument, and Multi‐Engine can be added to your PPL. The Private Pilot License is also a prerequisite for the Commercial Pilot License.
This Program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
PPL Prerequisites
- 17 Years of age.
- Category 3 Medical – Obtained from an Civil Aviation Medical Examiner
PPL Requirements
A minimum of 45 hours of flight training including:
- 17 hours dual, including 5 hours Instrument Training, 3 hours dual X-country
- 12 hours solo , including 5 hours solo X-country
- A minimum of 40 hours ground school – Including instruction on Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, and General Knowledge.
- A Transport Canada Flight and Written Test are also required.
Flight Training Breakdown
- Stage 1 – Basic Aircraft Handling
- Stage 2 – Airwork
- Stage 3– Circuits
- Stage 4 – Adv Procedures & Airwork
- Stage 5 – Cross Country Flights
- Stage 6 – Private Flight Test Preparation
Do I need to pay full program cost up front?
No, there is no need to prepay full program cost up front. Instead, you will pay as you go and be charged by “flight time”. This is the time from engine start to engine stop. The hobbs meter in the aircraft keeps track of this time in .1 hour intervals (6-minute intervals). This article explains why paying full program cost up front may not be a good idea.
What is the Course Duration?
Training is at the student’s pace and convenience. The course has been completed as quickly as 12 weeks as full time.
Course Cost Estimate
The hours in our Course Cost Estimate are not based on the Transport Canada minimums; they are adjusted to reflect a more realistic estimate of the number of hours the average pilot student takes to obtain the PPL. This does not increase the overall number of hours to completion of the Commercial Licence as you will see in our CPL cost estimate. Flight training can be done either on Cessna or Cirrus aircraft at student’s choice.
NOTE: These prices do not include applicable taxes & fuel surcharges. Prices are subject to change without notice. All prices are in Canadian Dollars ($CAD). For conversion rates to your local currency click here.
(Effective March 21st, 2022)
| C152 Dual Training – 35 hours @ $239.00 | $8365.00 |
| C152 Solo Training – 25 hours @ $166.00 | $4150.00 |
| Redbird FMX Simulator – 5 hours @ $183.00 | $915.00 |
| Ground Briefing – 15 hours @ $73.00 per hour | $1095.00 |
| Professional Pilot Ground School with Manual | $1200.00 |
| Ground School Kit | $422.00 |
| Total Fees to Professional Flight Centre ($CAD): | $16147.00 |
Incidental Fees:
| ICAO Language Test Fee | $150.00 |
| Initial Transport Canada Cat 1 Medical | $245.00 |
| Flight Test Examiner Fee | $400.00 |
| License AP Fee | $155.00 |
| Transport Canada Written Exam Fee | $210.00 |
| Transport Canada Licensing Fee | $55.00 |
| Total Incidental Fees ($CAD): | $1215.00 |
| Total course estimate for the Private Pilot License ($CAD): | $17362.00 |
| Cirrus SR-20 Dual Training – 25 hours @ $342.00 | $8550.00 |
| Cirrus SR-20 Solo Training – 25 hours @ $262.00 | $6550.00 |
| Redbird FMX Simulator – 5 hours @ $183.00 | $915.00 |
| C152 Dual Training – 1 hours @ $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Ground Briefing – 15 hours @ $73.00 per hour | $1095.00 |
| Professional Pilot Ground School with Manual | $1200.00 |
| Ground School Kit | $422.00 |
| Total Fees to Professional Flight Centre ($CAD): | $18971.00 |
Incidental Fees:
| Language Proficiency Test Fee | $150.00 |
| Transport Canada Written Exam Fee | $210.00 |
| Flight Test Examiner Fee | $400.00 |
| Transport Canada Licensing Fee | $55.00 |
| License AP Fee | $155.00 |
| Total Incidental Fees ($CAD): | $970.00 |
| Total course estimate for the Private Pilot License ($CAD): | $19941.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The first thing you should do is to book a Familiarization Flight (Fam Flight) with us. A Fam Flight is essentially a regular flight lesson where you will be flying under the supervision of a Flight Instructor.
During the Fam Flight, you will be treated just like a regular student pilot. Familiarization Flight is also a good opportunity to chat with a real flight instructor and learn more about flying as a career.
Familiarization Flight can be booked online or by calling or writing to our dispatch team directly. They will help you to book an airplane and instructor.
Here are the information for PPL Conversion. An applicant who is the holder of a Private Pilot Licence issued by another country shall be considered to have met the ground school, written examination, and the flight test provided that they can show a licence and logbook.
To convert:
- Obtained a Canadian Class III medical or higher. It is important to do this first as you cannot do the written or flight test until you have been issued the medical certificate.
- Candidate has obtained 90% in the written examination PSTAR.
- Completed 5 take-offs and 5 landings within the 6 months preceding the date of application
- Has at least 45 hours total flight time, 12 hours solo, 5 hours instrument time, 3 hours dual cross country, and 5 hours solo cross country.
- Completed a Aviation-Language Proficiency Test (Canadian or ICAO is aceptable)
- The conversion can be done at our school. Once it is completed, the candidate will be issued a licence which will state it is based on a foreign licence; to remove this statement from your licence, the Private Pilot written examination and flight test must be completed.
According to Government of Canada, to be eligible for a Post-graduation work permit (PGWP), you must meet one of these requirements:
You’ve completed a flight training course at a Canadian training centre and now have a Canadian commercial pilot’s license, or
You have or you are in the process of getting an instructor’s rating, and you have a job offer to work as a flight instructor at a flight training centre.
More information can be obtained from Government of Canada website at here.
More questions?
Please visit our FAQ section that addresses frequently asked questions regarding PPL and Flight Training. Feel free to contact us if you have further questions.
