Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)

PRIVILEGES

• Fly a single-engine airplane that is not high-performance, designed to carry a maximum of 4 persons
• Carry a maximum of 1 passenger
• Fly during daylight hours
• Fly in VFR (visual flight rules) weather conditions

ADDITIONAL RATINGS/PRIVILEGES

One additional privilege may be added to your Recreational Pilot Permit after course completion.

• Seaplane/Float rating

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Flight Training

25 hours total flight time which includes:

• 15 hours of dual instruction with a certified flight instructor
  • 2 hours of cross-country training
• 5 hours of solo flight

The flight times listed above are the minimum requirements to obtain a Canadian Recreational Pilot Permit. On average a student pilot will require more flying time to achieve the proficiency necessary to pass the flight test. 

Ground School

There is no ground school requirement for the Recreational Pilot Permit, however it is recommend for students to attend a ground school course for the Private Pilot Licence.

Examinations

• PSTAR (pre-solo exam)
• Radio Exam
• Transport Canada written exam
• Transport Canada flight test
• Transport Canada Aviation Language Proficiency exam

Age

Flight training and ground school may be started at any age; however the minimum age to obtain a Recreational Pilot Permit is 16 years old.

Medical Requirements

All pilots are required hold a category 4, 3 or 1 Medical Certificate.

• A category 4 medical requires the pilot to complete a medical declaration signed by a Canadian physician.
• A category 3 or 1 medical is to be completed with a  Civil Aviation Medical Examiner.

The medical certificate is required prior to solo flight training.