PROGRAMS AND LICENCES Recreational Permit

This is a flexible and inexpensive way to become the pilot in command of an airplane. You can easily finish it in under a year even if you're working full time. And you can pay as you go.

Imagine taking up a family member or friend to show them the delights of flying! When you complete the Permit you can enjoy the thrill of showing your new pilot skills to a passenger. How about taking someone on a sightseeing flight over cottage country, or for lunch to a nearby airport?

We organize your course so that you can flow smoothly on to the Private Pilot Licence without duplication or hassle. And yes, you can credit all your Rec Permit hours to your Private Pilot Licence.

Privileges

Fly solo or carry a passenger anywhere in Canada during the daytime

Requirements

Minimum age 16 to hold the Permit
Medical Category 4
Written exam with a pass mark of 60%
Total flying time 25 hours (Transport Canada minimums)*
Practical flight test

Recreational Permit Cost $5,724.00

Books and supplies	$308.00
15 hours dual Cessna 150	$2925.00*
10 hours solo Cessna 150	$1250.00*
15 hours Pre-flight briefings	$1050.00
Ground school	$499.00 with a $200.00 credit back to you for flight when you go solo!
Total Cost	$5,724.00

*Minimum hours required by Transport Canada

Notes

*Times and costs are based on Transport Canada minimum times outlined in the Canadian Air Regulations (CARs 421).
Actual costs vary with individual student progress.
Prices subject to change without notice
Prices effective June 1, 2008

Average Cost

The prices above are for the minimum times required by Transport Canada. Realistically, the national average is more like 40 hours of training. Your individual times will vary. For example, people who fly twice a week will make steadier progress with less repetition than people who can only fly once a month.

So a more realistic budget is one that plans for about 40 hours of flying time. You can keep the cost down by spending a lot of solo time in our modestly priced simulator.

Students who are well prepared for their flight lessons will also minimize their training costs. When you start your training ask your Flight Instructor about other ways to minimize your cost.

How to get started on your Recreational Permit

Note: Although you are registering for the Recreational Permit you will still attend the Private Pilot Ground School. This way if you decide to continue on you will not need to go to another ground school.

Sign-Up Checklist

Item	Complete items through our Dispatch (905) 477 8110
Book Aviation Medical Class 3	Book by phone or in person
Book Introductory Flight (Familiarization Flight)	Book by phone or in person
Complete Aviation Medical*	Attend Medical Office. The Medical takes about half an hour or less
Complete Introductory Flight*	Plan to spend about an hour and a half altogether. Come to our Dispatch counter to meet your Flight Instructor
Enroll in Private Pilot Ground School*	Enroll in just a few minutes by phone or in person
Set up your Flying Schedule* We custom-tailor it to your requirements	Complete paperwork at our Dispatch counter, it takes about 15 minutes

*You can wrap up all these tasks on the same day if that is convenient for you. That's it. You're launched on the exciting path towards your Recreational Permit!