Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)
Designed for those looking for the fastest way to fly an aircraft, the Recreational Pilot Permit enables the holder to fly single-engine aircraft during the day on aircraft with no more than 4 seats and a maximum occupancy of 1 passenger.
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
Minimum Program Outline as per Transport Canada
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The duration of this program is approximately 3 – 9 months. Candidates may complete the program in less time with open availability and dedication.
This program outline is based on the minimum requirements set by Transport Canada. Candidates may require additional training to reach the required level of safety and proficiency.
1. Prerequisites
2. Knowledge Requirements
3. Experience Requirements
4. Skill Requirements
1. Prerequisites
- Medical Fitness
- An applicant shall hold a Category 4 Medical Certificate valid for a Pilot Permit — Recreational — Aeroplane: (CAR421.22)
- An applicant who meets the medical conditions specified on the Civil Aviation Medical Declaration and has signed it shall be deemed to have met the Category 4 Medical Standards, providing a physician licensed to practice medicine in Canada has signed Part C of the declaration.
- The licence is maintained by a valid Category 1, 3 or 4 Medical Certificate.
- Minimum Age
- An applicant shall be a minimum of sixteen years of age for the program completion (CAR421.22).
2. Knowledge Requirements
- Ground School Ground School attendance is not required for this program, although it is recommended to receive ground school instructions on the following subjects.i. Canadian Aviation Regulations, ii. Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight, iii. Meteorology, iv. Airframes, Engines and Systems, v. Flight Instruments, vi. Radio and Electronic Theory, vii. Navigation, viii. Flight Operations, ix. Licensing Requirements, and x. Human Factors, including pilot decision-making.
- Written Examination An applicant shall obtain a minimum of 60% in each of the following four mandatory subject areas as well as in the overall written examination Pilot Permit – Recreational – Aeroplane (RPPAE), or Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (PPAER): (CAR421.22) i. Air Law – regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the licence; ii. Navigation – navigation, radio aids and electronic theory; iii. Meteorology; iv. Aeronautics – General Knowledge – airframes, engines
3. Experience Requirements
- An applicant shall have completed a minimum of 25 hours recreational pilot flight training under the direction and supervision of the holder of a flight instructor rating – aeroplane in aeroplanes operating with a Certificate of Airworthiness. (CAR421.22)
- The flight training shall include a minimum of: (CAR421.22)
- 15 hours dual instruction flight time, including a minimum of 2 hours cross-country flight time and 5 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 3 hours may be instrument ground time; and
- 5 hours solo flight time.
4. Skill Requirements
- An applicant shall successfully complete a flight test as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane in accordance with: (CAR421.22)
- Schedule 2 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Recreational Pilot Permit – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 – Conduct of Flight Tests; or
- Schedule 3 “Flight Test for the Issuance of a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane” of Standard 428 – Conduct of Flight Tests.
Program Costs
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Admission
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