Recreational Pilot Permit

If you are looking to just fly for the fun of it the Recreational Pilot Permit may be for you.

Prerequisites

• Must be 16 years of age to be licensed however training can begin at an earlier age
• Category 4 Medical

Course Requirements
(Based on minimum Transport Canada requirements)

• Minimum 25 hours flight time including:
  • 20 hours dual instruction including:
    • 2 hours cross country
  • 5 hours solo
• 40 hours ground school
• Passing grade on Transport Canada written exam and flight test

Length of Course

• The recreational pilot course can take anywhere between 2-4 months to complete depending on whether the student is full-time or part-time

Privileges and Limitations

• The holder of a Recreational may operate any Canadian registered single engine non-high performance aircraft
• Flight may only be conducted during daylight hours and visual flight rules (VFR) conditions
• A Recreational Pilot Permit will only allow the holder to carry one passenger
• Flight may only be conducted in Canada

Cost

• Approximate Total Cost: $7,000