PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
Obtaining your Private Pilot’s License is a fun, challenging and rewarding endeavor. Whether you are planning on flying for fun or making a career out of it, the PPL is the first step towards your flying future!
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The PPL is a time consuming and intensive process so show up ready to work. While there is a set syllabus, we will work to accommodate your schedule.
PPL REQUIREMENTS
AEROMEDICAL
Student must be:
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At least 17 years of age,
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Hold a Category 3 or higher Aviation Medical Certificate,
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Able to demonstrate English proficiency.
GROUND SCHOOL
40Hrs of ground school is required by Transport Canada, covering the following topics:
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Canadian Aviation Regulations,
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Aerodynamics & Theory of Flight,
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Meteorology,
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Airframes,
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Engines and Systems,
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Flight Instruments,
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Radio & Electronic Theory,
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Navigation,
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Flight Operations,
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Licensing Requirements, and
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Human Factors & Pilot Decision Making.
A TC written examination must be passed, to a minimum of 60% to obtain a PPL.
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Visit Hangaaar or PilotTraining.ca for more information regarding ground school! The sooner you can start, the better.
MINIMUM FLYING REQUIREMENTS
This license requires students to complete a minimum of 45H of flight training, including:
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17H Dual,
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12H Solo,
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3H Dual Cross-Country,
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5H Solo Cross-Country, and
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5H Instrument Training (up to 3h can be completed in our simulators).
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A Transport Canada Flight Test must be taken and passed to obtain a PPL.
TRAINING COST & TIMELINE
Transport Canada Minimums
​TRAINING TIME
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45 Hours C172 @ $170/hr
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25 Hours Instructor Time @ $65/hr
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3 Hours Simulator Time @ $85/hr
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OTHER COSTS
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Pilot Kit (Everything Needed for PPL & CPL)
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Ground School
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TC Written Exam Fee
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TC English Proficiency Test (Not required if you attended high school in Canada)
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TC Flight Test Fee + 2 Hours C172
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License Sign-off Fee
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TOTAL COST AT TC MINIMUMS (MINUS GROUND SCHOOL)
$7,650
$1,625
$255
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$363
See Online Provider for Pricing
$110
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$100
$740
$75
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$10,818 + GST
SATC Student Averages
​TRAINING TIME
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80 Hours C172 @ $170/hr
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60 Hours Instructor Time @ $65/hr
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5 Hours Simulator Time @ $85/hr
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OTHER COSTS
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Pilot Kit (Everything Needed for PPL & CPL)
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Ground School
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Written Exam Fee
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English Proficiency Test (Not required if you attended high school in Canada)
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Flight Test Fee + 2 Hours C172
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License Sign-off Fee
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TOTAL AVERAGE INVESTMENT (MINUS GROUND SCHOOL)
$13,600
$3,900
$425
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$363
See Online Provider for Pricing
$110
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$100
$740
$75
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$18,973 + GST
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A PPL?
YOU CAN
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Fly during the day while maintaining visual contact with the ground (VFR),
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Fly as far as your airplane will take you,
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Fly with as many passengers as your aircraft allows,
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Operate single-engine, non-high performance aircraft,
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Obtain ratings to expand your capabilities, such as:
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Train towards a Commercial Pilot License.​
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Apply for our WestJet Flightpath Program
YOU CAN NOT
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Fly for profit or reward,
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Fly at night, without visual contact with the ground, or in multi-engine aircraft if you do not hold the rating to do so.