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Professional Pilot Program (PPP) – Commercial Multi IFR
Requirements information has been taken from CAR’s 421. The requirements listed below are based on current rates and the minimum required hours. The actual number of hours will vary for each student.
Requirements:
- Admission: Application
- Age: Minimum of 18 years of age.
- Education: Grade 12 or equivalent.
- Medical Fitness & Validity: Category 1 Medical Certificate.
- Private Knowledge: Minimum of 40 hours ground school on the following subjects:
- Canadian Air Regulations
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
- Meteorology
- Airframes, Engines and Systems
- Flight Instruments
- Radio and Electronic Theory
- Navigation
- Flight Operations
- licensing Requirements
- Human Factors and Pilot Decision Making
- A student must also pass a TC written exam and obtain a minimum of 60% in each of the areas of (1) Air Law; (2) Navigation; (3) Meteorology; and (4) Aeronautics.
- Commercial Knowledge: Minimum of 40 hours ground school on the following subjects:
- Canadian Air Regulations
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
- Meteorology
- Airframes, Engines and Systems
- Flight Instruments
- Radio and Electronic Theory
- Navigation
- Flight Operations
- licensing Requirements
- Human Factors and Pilot Decision Making
- A student must also pass a TC written exam and obtain a minimum of 60% in each of the areas of (1) Air Law; (2) Navigation; (3) Meteorology; and (4) Aeronautics.
- Multi Engine Knowledge: CAR’s 421.38(3) does not contain any knowledge requirements for the multi-engine class rating. The Greenwood Flight Centre, however, does have an exam that must be written before the flight test may commence.
- Instrument Knowledge: An applicant shall have obtained a minimum of 70% on the written exam Instrument Rating (INRAT) which shall include the following subjects:
- Canadian Air Regulations
- Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures
- Meteorology
- Instruments
- Radio and Radar Systems
- Navigation
- Skill: Within 12 months preceding the date of application, a student must successfully complete a flight test as outlined in the Flight Test Standard – Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Multi Engine Rating, Instrument Rating.
- Private Experience: Minimum of 45 hours of flight training including a minimum of:
- 17 hours of dual instruction including a minimum of:
- 3 hours of dual cross coutry
- 5 hours of dual instrument
- 12 hours of solo including:
- 5 hours of Solo cross country including:
- 150 nautical miles
- 2 full stop landing
- Commercial Experience: Minimum of 200 hours of flight time, of which 100 hours shall be pilot-in-command. An applicant shall have completed 65 hours flight training consisting of a minimum of:
- 35 hours dual, including:
- 5 hours night, including a minimum of 2 hours cross country
- 5 hours cross country, which may include the 2 hours from above
- 20 hours of instrument flight time
- 30 hours Solo, including:
- 25 hours emphasizing the improvement of general flying skills, including: 300 nautical mile cross country flight which shall include a minimum of 3 landings at points other than that of departure.
- 5 hours night with a minimum of 10 takeoffs, circuits and landings.
- Multi Experience: CAR's 421.38 does not contain any specific experience requirement.
- Instrument Experience: An applicant shall have completed a minimum of:
- 50 hours of cross country flight as pilot-in-command (10 hours must be in the appropriate category).
- 40 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time. The 40 hours instrument time shall include a minimum of:
- 5 hours dual from the holder of a flight instructor rating
- 5 hours in aeroplane where the applicant is applying for a group 1, 2 or 3 instrument rating
- 15 hours dual from a qualified person
- 1 dual cross country flight under simulated or actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) of a minimum of 100 nm and conduct an instrument approach to minimums at two different locations.
Estimated Cost:
Tuition is due at the beginning of each phase as per the following course breakdown:
Phase I - Solo
Ground School, PSTAR Exam, Radio Licence, Flight Briefings and 1st Solo Flight
| TRAINING COSTS |
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| 15 hours Dual Flight Instruction |
$3,142.50 |
| 0.5 hours Solo Flight Training |
$89.75 |
| 10 hours Flight Briefing |
$500.00 |
| Ground School Course |
$450.00 |
| Ground School Kit |
$300.00 |
| Radio License |
$25.00 |
| PSTAR Exam |
$25.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$250.00 |
| Subtotal |
$4,782.25 |
| HST |
$621.69 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$5,403.94 |
Phase II - Private Pilot Licence
Solo Cross Country, Instrument Training, Flight Test
| TRAINING COSTS |
|
| 17 hours Dual Flight Instruction |
$3,561.50 |
| 12.5 hours Solo Flight Training |
$2,243.75 |
| 10 hours Flight Briefing |
$500.00 |
| TC Flight Test Fee |
$300.00 |
| TC Written Exam Fee |
$155.00 |
| TC Licensing Fee |
$55.00 |
| TC Language Proficiency |
$100.00 |
| Administration Fee |
$50.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$250.00 |
| Subtotal |
$7,215.25.00 |
| HST |
$937.98 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$8,153.23 |
Phase III - Night Rating
Dual Night Cross Country, Instrument Training
| TRAINING COSTS |
|
| 10 hours Dual Flight Instruction |
$2,095.00 |
| 5 hours Solo Flight Training |
$897.50 |
| 2 hours Flight Briefing |
$100.00 |
| TC Rating Fee |
$35.00 |
| Administration Fee |
$50.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$350.00 |
| Subtotal |
$3,527.50 |
| HST (N/A) |
$0 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$3,527.50 |
Phase IV - Commercial Cross Country
Solo Cross Country
| TRAINING COSTS |
|
| 4 hours Dual Flight Instruction |
$1,676.00 |
| 45 hours Solo Flight Training |
$7,975.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$350.00 |
| Subtotal |
$10,001.00 |
| HST (N/A) |
$0 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$10,001.00 |
Phase V - Multi Engine Rating
Ground School, Flight Briefings, Flight Test
| TRAINING COSTS |
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| 10 hours Dual Twin Flight Instruction |
$4,460.00 |
| 1.3 hours Solo Twin Flight Training |
$579.80 |
| 5 hours Flight Briefing |
$250.00 |
| Ground School Course |
$450.00 |
| Ground School Kit |
$100.00 |
| TC Flight Test Fee |
$300.00 |
| TC Rating Fee |
$35.00 |
| Administration Fee |
$50.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$500.00 |
| Subtotal |
$6,724.80 |
| HST (N/A) |
$0 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$6,724.80 |
Phase VI - Group 1 Instrument Rating
Ground School, Flight Briefings, Flight Test
| TRAINING COSTS |
|
| 15 hours Dual Twin Flight Instruction |
$6,690.00 |
| 5 hours Dual Single Flight Instruction |
$1,047.50 |
| 1.3 hours Solo Twin Flight Training |
$579.80 |
| 20 hours Simulator |
$1,500.00 |
| 10 hours Flight Briefing |
$500.00 |
| Ground School Course |
$450.00 |
| Ground School Kit |
$150.00 |
| TC Flight Test Fee |
$300.00 |
| TC Written Exam Fee |
$35.00 |
| TC Rating Fee |
$35.00 |
| Administration Fee |
$50.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$500.00 |
| Subtotal |
$11,837.30 |
| HST (N/A) |
0 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$11,837.30 |
Phase VII - Commercial Pilot Licence
Ground School, Flight Briefings, Flight Test
| TRAINING COSTS |
|
| 25 hours Dual Flight Instruction |
$5,237.50 |
| 25 hours Solo Flight Training |
$4,487.50 |
| 20 hours Flight Briefing |
$1,000.00 |
| Ground School Course |
$450.00 |
| TC Flight Test Fee |
$300.00 |
| TC Written Exam Fee |
$155.00 |
| TC Licensing Fee |
$55.00 |
| Administration Fee |
$50.00 |
| Professional Pilot Development |
$500.00 |
| Subtotal |
$12,235.00 |
| HST (N/A) |
0 |
| TOTAL (CDN) |
$12,235.00 |
Phase Summary
| Phase I - Solo |
$5,403.94 |
| Phase II - Private Pilot Licence |
$8,153.23 |
| Phase III - Night Rating |
$3,527.50 |
| Phase IV - Commercial Cross Country |
$10,001.00 |
| Phase V - Multi Engine Rating |
$6,724.80 |
| Phase VI - Group 1 IFR Rating |
$11,837.30 |
| Phase VII - Commercial Pilots Licence |
$12,235.00 |
| GRAND TOTAL (CDN) |
$57,882.77 |
Reimbursement Policy:
If a student is unable to finish the program, any unused monies remaining on account will be returned to the individual, except for the following expenses:
- Registration Fee ($100)
- Ground School Fees (after classes have commenced)
- Administration Fees ($50) for each major phase once commenced
- Cost of Ground School Kit
Several additional courses have been built into the program at no additional cost to the student who completes the Professional Pilot Program. However, the students will be made aware that these courses do cost the company money and any student not completing the program will be levied the appropriate charge for the course(s) given.
Please Note:
The hours noted above are based upon the minimum time required by Transport Canada. If a student requires additional training, applicable fees will be applied at applicable rates.
Failure to meet the standard for Transport Canada written exams will require an additional fee paid directly by the student to Transport Canada.
Failure to meet the standard for Transport Canada flight tests will require an additional fee paid directly by the student to Transport Canada.
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