Prior Learning and Recognition
Elevate your training at Brandon Flight Centre with PLAR credits through Brandon University. Use up to 33 credit hours towards your degree program- the highest that is currently available in Canada for aviation training!
PLAR Credits are integrated into Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Science degree programs. All degree program regulations remain in place, including specific degree program core and elective requirements and Liberal Education requirements.


Credential: PLAR Credits:
Private Pilot License
Ground School
In Flight Training
38:250 Intro to Weather and Climate
3 cr/hrs Unallocated at 1st Year level in Geography and Environment
3 cr/hrs Unallocated at 2nd Year level in Geography and Environment
3 cr/hrs Unallocated at 1st Year level in Physics and Astronomy
3 PLAR cr/hrs at the 1st Year level in the Faculty of Science
Commercial Pilot license
Ground School
In Flight Training
6 cr/hrs Unallocated at the 2nd Year level in Geography and Environment
3 cr/hrs Unallocated at the 1st Year level in Physics and Astronomy
3 cr/hrs Unallocated at the 1st Year level in Psychology
3 PLAR cr/hrs at the 2nd Year level in the Faculty of Science
Ground School and In Flight Training
3 PLAR cr/hrs at the 2nd Year level in the Faculty of Science
Multi-Engine &Multi-Engine Instrument Ratings
Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic Advisor prior to registration for information on course options.
For more information please contact the Brandon University PLAR coordinator at: PLAR@brandonu.ca