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Flight Training and Charter in BC, Canada, Learn to Fly

 Phone (604) 795-7861
Fax: (604) 795-7867
1-866-540-3754
 
Main Terminal
Chilliwack Airport
Unit 2-46244 Airport Road
Chilliwack, B.C.
V2P 1A5

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Recreational Pilot Permit Information

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 is everything."

Otto Lilienthal

Rec Permit


Course Description

Transport Canada requires:

 

 

 
Minimum Flight Time 25 hours including the following

 

 

Dual Flying (with instructor) 15 hours including
Dual Cross Country 2 hours (including a flight of two legs minimum of 30 minutes each)
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.