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Recreational Pilot Permit Information
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REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE LICENSE: Minimum Age: 16 years Medical Required: Class 4
"To
invent an airplane is nothing. To build one is something. To fly
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Course Description Transport Canada requires: |
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| Minimum Flight Time | 25 hours including the following | |
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Dual Flying (with instructor) | 15 hours including |
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Dual Cross Country | 2 hours (including a flight of two legs minimum of 30 minutes each) |
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Solo Flying | 5 hours |
EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST
Written Examination: Transport Canada's written examination, RPPAE, may be taken in Vancouver or Abbotsford. A minimum of 60% in each of four areas - Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Aeronautics/General Knowledge - is required. No Ground School is required, however, PRINCIPAL AIR recommends a minimum of 10 hours ground school before attempting the exam.
Flight Test: Flight Tests are conducted at Chilliwack by Transport Canada approved examiners.
PRIVILEGES OF PERMIT HOLDER**
The Recreational Pilot Permit is for persons who wish to fly as a hobby. The Recreational Pilot Permit allows a holder to fly day VFR in Canadian airspace. The holder may act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a four-seat, single-engine aircraft or ultra-light aircraft, but is limited to one passenger.