RECREATIONAL PILOT PERMIT COURSE

 

The Recreation Pilot Permit allows you to fly a single engine aircraft with a maximum of four seats anywhere in Canada with one passenger only. Age requirement for the Recreational Pilot Permit is 16 years.

Discovery West Aviation offers the Recreation Pilot Permit based on the minimum of 25 hours of flight training required by Transport Canada. Of that a minimum of 15 hours must be dual instruction and 5 hours must be solo. The requirements stipulate that you will complete 2 hours dual cross-country flying.

Medical requirement is a Category 4 (must include doctor's signature) or 3. (Proof of medical shall be produced at the time of the written examination).

Discovery West Aviation provides a Ground School program as preparation for the written examination administered by Transport Canada, 10 hours of flight time is required before writing the exam.

The number of hours to complete the course will depend on your other commitments, number of hours flown per week, weather, etc.

Estimated Training Cost: (based on using a Cessna150 and minimum completion time):

15 Hours dual instruction      @ $160.00 per hour	$2400.00
10 Hours solo instruction      @    110.00 per hour	$1100.00
4 Hours ground briefing        @     50.00 per hour	$200.00
48 Hours Ground School	$399.00
Ground School books & supplies	$299.00
Sub-total	$4398.00

Additional Costs:

Flight Test Examiner Fee	$350.00
Transport Canada Written Exam Fee	$130.00
Licence Processing Fee, radio certificate	$105.00
English proficiency exam fee	$100.00
Sub-total	$685.00
Total Costs: (Exclusive of GST, fuel surcharges may apply)	$5083.00

                                          

For further information or if you would wish to book your training:

Tel : 1-(250) 923-6233
Fax: 1-(250) 923-6234
E-Mail: info@discoverywestaviation.com