Private Pilot Course

Age:

Minimum age for Student Pilot Permit - 14 years
Minimum age for Private Pilot License - 17 years

Medical:

Candidate must pass a medical exam conducted by a Transport Canada Designated Examiner. An electrocardiogram is required if the candidate is 40 years of age or older. (Where to get your medical in Alberta)

License Requirements:
Minimum Transport Canada 17 hours dual instruction 12 hours solo practice 45 hours total flight time 40 hours ground school	Average Program 25 hours dual instruction 20 hours solo practice 40 hours ground school 45 hours total flight time
Knowledge & Experience Candidate must pass a written exam as well as a flight test. There is no minimum educational requirements and all course material is well laid out and easy to understand.	Ground Training Extensive ground training and numerous proficiency exams will ensure that the student is thoroughly prepared for the written exam.
Book Kit "From the Ground Up" "Flight Training Manual" "Pilot Log Book" "Pultz Private Pilot Study" "Pilot Training Record" Map, Plotter, Computer, your first Flying Case, POH ICAO Ruler	Flight Training The popular Cessna 152 & 172 provides a comfortable, stable learning platform.
Time required to complete the Course Students enrolled in our full time course programs will require 6 weeks for completion. Those wishing to train on a part time basis can expect to take 3 or 4 months to complete the course. Training can be conveniently arranged around your personal schedule.

*Approximate cost of training: Training times and individual ground briefing requirements may vary between individuals. For this reason it is not possible to forecast exact cost for the course. Prices are subject to change without notice.

**Transport Canada fees for Flight Testing & Licensing, fees for medicals and medical renewals are not included.
(Where to get your medical in Alberta) For budgeting purposes we estimate that you will need approximately $ 500. to cover these costs. Written exams for the PPL can be done on Examination Computers at the Sky Wings Aviation Academy Red Deer location.

Note: Flying Training and Ground School are tax deductible, provided that the individual is contemplating a career in aviation.