Recreational Pilot Permit
Recreational Training
A recreational pilot permit has many additional restrictions over a private pilot license but that doesn't mean that it might not be the right choice for you. It's perfect for students too young to hold a full private license but ready to fly without supervision, or for pilots who just want to fly for fun. If you decide to upgrade to a Private License down the road, its an easy upgrade!
Entrance Requirements
Must hold a minimum of a category 4 Aviation medical certificate
No minimum age to start! Must be 14 years or older to hold a student pilot permit, 16 years old to hold the recreational permit.
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Course Contents
RPPAE or PPEAR written exam 60% overall and
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60% in all 4 mandatory areas (air law, navigation, meteorology and aeronautics)
25 hours of flight training including
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15 hours minimum dual flight time including
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2 hours dual cross country
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5 hours solo flight time
Cost
Note that like all flight training, recreational permits are subject to a number of factors which may influence both the time and the cost of your training. The prices listed below are for reference only and are subject to change with limited notice.
Flight Kit 360.00
Ground school (optional but recommended) 350.00
20 hours Dual 4,960.00
5 hours Solo 895.00
Written exam 35.00
Flight Test 400.00
Administration Fees 60.00
Total: 7,060.00 +gst
$7,413.00
Recreational Permit VS. Private Pilot License
A recreational permit is ideal for students who are only interested in flying for fun. While there are some special advantages, there are also some limitations so its important to know what works best for you. If you have a recreational permit already, the PPL is an easy upgrade when you are ready for more!
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Student Pilot Permit
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Age: 14
Medical: Category 4
Test: PSTAR (90% to pass)
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Allows students to fly solo while under the supervision of a flight instructor. No passengers may be carried at any time.
Recreational Pilot Permit
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Age: 16
Medical: Category 4
Test: RPPAE/ PPEAR (60% to pass)
Recreational Pilot Flight Test
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Allows pilots to fly a single engine aircraft with a maximum of 1 single passenger anywhere in Canada during daylight VFR conditions only.
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Private Pilot License
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Age: 17
Medical: Category 3
Test: PPEAR (60% to pass)
Private Pilot Flight Test
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Allows pilots to fly a Canadian registered single engine, non-high performance aircraft anywhere in the world. A PPL license can be validated with additional ratings for more flexibility.