Algonquin Flight Centre - Private Pilot Licence

With a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) you are entitled to fly any of the planes for which you have endorsements (seaplane, multi-engine, night, etc…) as long as it is for recreational or non-commercial purposes. The PPL is the most popular licence in Canada and is also your first step towards a career in aviation.

One important note about the Private Pilot Licence is that it is the foundation for all other Licences and certain Ratings. In order to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence you must be in possession of a valid PPL.

None required

Valid
Category 3

Approved
Transport Canada Medical Examiner

40 hrs of ground school instruction with a minimum passing grade of 60 % on the TC written exam

45 hrs of combined flight experience

	17 hrs dual with an instructor
	12 hrs solo

Pass a flight test with a

Pilot Examiner

The PPL allows a person to act as the Pilot-In-Command of a single engine, land aeroplane and carry passengers, in Canada or abroad.

Additional ratings such as a Night, Seaplane, Multi-Engine, and/or Instrument rating may be added to this licence.

Private pilots may not fly for hire or reward. Unless the licence is endorsed with a Night rating, pilots may only fly during DAY time only.

Due to the varying amounts of individual training required by different students, it is difficult to provide an accurate cost for our program. Individual learning abilities, course completion times, and even weather all have an effect on the final cost. Our Estimated Cost represents an average student and is a good indicator for budgeting purposes.