Whether you decide to make a childhood dream come true or choose to make a career out of it, the first step is to obtain the private license. From the very first flight, the feeling of being at the commands of an airplane will simply be unforgettable.
Private pilot license (PPL)
Private pilot license
Ground school theory
66 hours
Dual flight
17 hours minimum
Solo flight
12 hours minimum
Student pilot
PSTAR + Radio Certificate
Written exam
Flight test - PPL
Total: 45 flight hours
(minimum required by Transport Canada - Canadian average is about 70 hours when the PPL license is emitted)
Length of the training
4 months (average)
Prior qualifications
Age: 17 years-old
Medical certificate 1 or 3