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Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)
The holder of a recreational pilot permit may, under day VFR, act as pilot-in-command of a single engine aeroplane that is not a high-performance aeroplane and seats a maximum of four persons. No more than one passenger is to be carried on board with a Recreational Pilot Permit.
Requirements:
- Age: Minimum of 16 years of age.
- Medical Fitness & Validity: Category 4 Medical Certificate.
- Knowledge: A stundent must achieve a 60% pass in each of the four categories: Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology and General Knowledge on a multiple-choice written examination.
- Skill: The student must successfully complete a Transport Canada flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard - Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane (TP12475E).
- Experience: The flight training shall include a minimum of:
- 25 hours of flight training including a minimum of:
- 15 hours of dual instruction
- 5 hours of solo practice
Estimated Cost:
| 20 hours Dual Flight Instruction |
$3,740.00 |
| 5 hours Solo Flight Training |
$785.00 |
| 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 |
| Testing Fees |
$50.00 |
| Subtotal |
$5,535.00 |
| HST |
$653.25 |
| TOTAL (CDN) (without Ground School) |
$6,188.25 |
| Ground School Course |
$450.00 |
| Ground School Course Kit |
$300.00 |
| Subtotal |
$750.00 |
| HST |
$97.50 |
| TOTAL (CDN) (with Ground School) |
$7,035.75 |
Transport Canada does not require a Ground School for RRP; however, it is recommended to ensure a pass on the Transport Canada written examination which is 60%.
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