The flags above represent just some of the nationalities of past and current students. Click on the flag for a direct link to the embassy
information of that country.

Some of the most FAQ that we receive from prospective International students are,

How do I become a student with Principal Air?

What needs to be done in order to come to Canada to learn to fly?

How long will it take to for the application to go through?

How much should I budget for training and accommodations?

Question: How much should I budget for training and accommodations and how long will the training take?

Answer: The cost from training depend on a number of factors,

• which type of license or rating you will be seeking?

• how often you plan on flying?

• how dedicated you are towards your studies?

• when in the year will you be starting?

Typically a student who trains with us on a full time basis can finish their Private License in 8-12 weeks. While a commercial license will take 4-6 months at the minimum. The best time to fly in BC is from April to November although it is flyable year round. The majority of International students have some difficulty with English and generally will need some extra time on the ground to overcome this. So depending on the above questions we recommend budgeting around $12,000 Canadian Dollars for a private license and $23,000 for a commercial license. You will also need to budget for accommodations while you are here. We can arrange for accommodations for between $400-800 per month plus the cost of food.  Many international students also wish to take their Multi or multi with IFR. For those students we have an arrangement with an affiliate school to bring their multi engine and simulator to Chilliwack as needed  for our students to train on. A multi engine endorsement cost approximately $4,500. The Cost for the multi IFR endorsement is approximately $11,000 and takes 4-6 weeks.
    The total cost from 0 time to 200hrs Commercial with multi IFR will be approximately $40,000-$45,000.     

                To download a program outline for  our Private License Program using our Cessna 152 click here.

                To download a program outline for our Commercial License Program using our Cessna 152 click here.

Question: How do I become a student with Principal Air?

Answer: As a potential student you should spend some time on this site to research if our programs are a good fit for you. If you have any questions that you cannot find the answer to feel free to send us an e-mail. Once you have decided to enroll with us you should fill out our International Student Enrolment Form.

Question: What needs to be done in order to come to Canada to learn to fly?

Answer: What you will need to do come to Canada to study depends on which country you are a citizen of and how long you are planning to spend here. For many countries you might not need any special paper work for a stay of 6 months or less. If you are going to come here for more than 6 months you will require a student visa.  For other countries you will need a visa just to be allowed to visit Canada. To see the list of countries that require visas click here 

For a detailed list of the steps you should take click here

Question: How long will it take to for the application to go through?

• Immigration Guide

• Application for Student Permit (Form IMM1294)

How do I obtain a Student Visa/Study Permit to come to Canada