Flight-Training-Program-Outline-Private-Pilot-Licence-PPL

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This document outlines eligibility and training requirements for obtaining a Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) (PPL). It specifies minimum age, medical fitness standards using Category 1 or 3 medical certificates, and knowledge expectations including 40 hours of ground school and 60% passes across required subject areas. It also details required flight experience, dual and solo instruction hours with cross-country, instrument time, and landings, plus completion of a flight test within the prior 12 months and language proficiency at Level 4 or higher. It lists recommended attachments and study guides supporting the process.

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Requirements

Age

Medical Fitness

Knowledge

Experience

Skill

Language Proficiency

Radio Operator’s Certificate

Attachments

REQUIREMENTS Age Minimum of seventeen (17) years of age Must be 14 years to hold a Student Pilot Permit (required for solo training) Medical Fitness Must hold a Category 3 Medical Certificate valid for a Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane Licence is maintained by a valid Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate Knowledge Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of private pilot aeroplane ground school Must have obtained a minimum of 60% in each of the four mandatory subject areas, as well as in the overall written examination Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane (PPAER) Experience Must have completed a minimum of 45 hours private pilot flight training in aeroplanes under the direction and supervision of the holder of a Flight Instructor Rating-Aeroplane Must have a minimum of 17 hours DUAL instruction time including a minimum of 􀀴 3 hours cross-country flight time and 􀀴 5 hours instrument time Must have a minimum of 12 hours SOLO flight time including 􀀴 5 hours cross-country flight time with a flight of a minimum of 150 nautical miles which shall include 2 full stops landings at points other than the point of departure Skill Successfully completed a flight test as pilot-in-command ofan aeroplane within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the licence with a designated pilot examiner Language Proficiency Must pass the Aviation Language Proficiency Test at Level 4 (Operational) or above Radio Operator’s Certificate Should obtain the Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A) ATTACHMENTS TP11919 – Study and Reference Guide Student Pilot Permit or Private Pilot Licence for Foreign and Military Applicants, Aviation Regulations TP12880 – Study and Reference Guide for Written Examinations for the Private Pilot Licence Aeroplane TP13723 – Flight Test Guide – Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane RIC-21 (Industry Canada)– Study Guide for the Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A)

FAQs

What are the minimum age and medical certification requirements for the Private Pilot Licence?

The applicant must be at least 17 years old. Medical Fitness requires a Category 3 Medical Certificate, with the aeroplane licence maintained by a valid Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate.

How much ground school and written examination performance is required?

The applicant must complete at least 40 hours of private pilot aeroplane ground school and achieve a minimum of 60% in each of the four mandatory subject areas and in the overall written examination.

What flight experience is required, including dual and solo hours?

The applicant must complete at least 45 hours of flight training in aeroplanes under supervision. This includes at least 17 hours of dual instruction (with at least 3 hours cross-country and 5 hours instrument time) and at least 12 hours solo flight time, including at least 5 hours cross-country on a flight of at least 150 nautical miles with 2 full-stop landings at other locations.

Sep 25, 2026

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