Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

 

PRIVILEGES                                                                                                                                                        IMG_2201

  • Fly a single-engine aircraft with passengers
  • Fly during daylight hours
  • Fly in VFR (visual flight rules) weather conditions
  • Receive training towards additional ratings/privileges

ADDITIONAL RATINGS/PRIVILEGES

Additional privileges may be added to your Private Pilot Licence after course completion.

  • Night rating
  • Instrument rating
  • Multi-engine rating
  • VFR over-the-top rating
  • Seaplane/Float rating

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Whether flying for personal pleasure or pursuing a career as a Commercial Pilot your flight training will begin with the Private Pilot Licence.

Flight Training

45 hours total flight time which includes:

  • 17 hours of dual instruction with a certified flight instructor
    • 5 hours of instrument flight time
    • 3 hours of cross-country training
  • 12 hours of solo flight
    • 5 hours of cross-country experience

The flight times listed above are the minimum requirements to obtain a Canadian Private Pilot licence. On average a student pilot will require more flying time to achieve the proficiency necessary to pass the flight test. The Canadian average to obtain a Private Pilot Licence is between 60 and 65 hours.

Ground School

40 hours of ground school covering:

  • Meteorology and aviation weather forecasts
  • Aircraft engines, systems and flight instruments
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations and licensing requirements
  • Navigational theory, navigational aids including GPS and cross-country planning
  • Flight operations
  • Human factors and pilot decision making

Examinations

Age

Flight training and ground school may be started at any age; however the minimum age to obtain a Canadian Private Pilot licence is 17 years old.

Medical Requirements

All pilots are required to complete an aviation medical with a Civil Aviation Medical Examiner. A category 3 or 1 Aviation Medical is required prior to solo flight training.

START YOUR TRAINING TODAY

Contact The Ottawa Flying Club  at 613-523-2142 or email info@ofc.ca