Learn to Fly

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Discovery Flight
To enable a prospective student to experience the ‘Thrill of Flying’ we offer a one time only ‘Discovery Flight’. During this flight, you will have the opportunity to actually fly a Cessna 152 aircraft yourself under the supervision of a Professional Flight Instructor. This flight includes a pre-flight briefing, a flight of approximately 30 minutes, and a post-flight review. The cost of this is $65.00 plus GST.
Recreational Pilot Permit Training Program
Flight Training:

A minimum of 25 hours of flight time must be acquired. This flight time consists of a minimum of 15 hours Dual and 5 hours Solo flight time. During this training you will gain experience on pre-flight inspection, aircraft ground handling, basic emergency procedures, take-off, landing, radio procedures, and other related exercises. There is no instrument or spin training required. The prerequisite for this program is a Category IV Medical which can be completed with your own physician, and the minimum age to obtain this Permit is 16 years. These lessons will train you for your flight test, which is conducted here, at Spectrum Airways.

Ground School:

There is no ground school requirement for the RPP, however you may choose to take our Private Pilot Ground School. Our program includes the comprehensive Private Pilot Ground School Course, consisting of 16 sessions taking 3 hours per session, and is held in the classroom facilities at the airport. Ground School is not a prerequisite for flight training. This Power Point course will help you to learn everything that is required for your written test.

Examinations:

A Transport Canada Flight Test and Written Examination are required, and must be completed within twenty-four months of one another. The flight test is administered by a Spectrum Airways examiner on staff. The written examination is conducted at a Transport Canada office.

Restrictions:

Pilots who complete this permit will be subject to certain restrictions that licenced pilots are not. Some of these restrictions are as follows:
  • Flights within Canada only
  • Can only add float endorsement to Permit
  • Can only fly an aircraft up to 4 seat capacity
  • Can carry only one passenger at a time
  • 14 day currency requirement
Costs:
Please download our PDF with the information for "Recreational Pilot Permit Training Program".
Private Pilot Licence Training Program
Flight Training:

A minimum of 45 hours of flight time must be acquired. This flight time consists of a minimum of 17 hours DUAL and 12 hours SOLO flight time. The remainder of this time is completed under the supervision of your flight instructor. During this training, you will gain experience on pre-flight inspection, aircraft ground handling, emergency procedures, take-off, landing, radio procedures, cross country navigation, instrument, and other related exercises. The prerequisite for this program is the Category III Medical administered by a Transport Canada authorized Medical Examiner, and the minimum age to obtain this licence is 17 years. These lessons will train you for your flight test, which is conducted here, at Spectrum Airways.

Ground School:
A minimum of 40 hours of ground school sessions is required. Our comprehensive ground school course consists of 16 sessions, taking 3 hours per session, and is held in the classroom facilities at the airport. Ground School is not a prerequisite for flight training. This Power Point course will help you to learn everything that is required for your written test.

Spectrum Airways Ground School Syllabus

Examinations:
A Transport Canada Flight Test and Written Examination are required. The flight test is administered by a Spectrum Airways examiner on staff. The written examination is conducted at a Transport Canada office.

Costs:

Please download our PDF with the information for "Private Pilot Licence Training Program".