Private Pilot Licence Outline

Sep 25, 2026

Private Pilot Licence Outline introduces Principal Air’s personalized Private Pilot Licence program and explains how flexible training adapts to individual student needs. It details licensing requirements including minimum age and Class 3 medical, plus examinations for the student pilot permit and radio licence. The outline specifies Transport Canada course requirements, covering minimum flight time, ground school subjects, written examination structure, and flight test arrangements. It also describes licence privileges, add-on ratings, typical dual/solo hours, and a module-based flight training sequence with exercises and approximate flight hours.

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PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE LICENCE

COURSE DESCRIPTION

EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST

PRIVILEGES OF LICENCE HOLDER

Flight Training and Experience For a Private Pilot's Licence

The flight training format is as follows:

Private Pilot Licence Outline Welcome to Principal Air and congratulations on taking the first step towards an exciting lifestyle. Few qualifications can match the challenge, opportunity and satisfaction of achieving a pilot's licence! Learning to become a pilot is an exciting process. Now that you have decided to take the first step into aviation, this package will give you some information on our personalized private pilot licence program. A private pilot’s licence will allow you to fly almost any single engine aircraft under“visual flight rules” and allow you to carry as many passengers as the aircraft is certified to take. You will be able to enjoy everything that aviation has to offer. This information package is intended to give you an idea of how your training will be carried out. Keep in mind that our programs are flexible and will change to meet the needs of each individual student. If you fly regularly and study the required readings between each lesson, you will advance at a satisfying and rewarding pace. We have a variety of instructors with professional teaching backgrounds and we provide a comprehensive, organized approach to your training designed to eliminate wasted time and money. PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE LICENCE Minimum Age: 17 years Medical Required: Class 3 Examinations to obtain STUDENT PILOT PERMIT and RADIO LICENCE (conducted in our school) COURSE DESCRIPTION Transport Canada requires: Minimum Flight Time: 45 hours including the following: Dual Flying (with instructor) 17 hours Solo Flying 12 hours Dual Cross Country 3 hours Solo Cross Country 5 hours Instrument Flying 5 hours Ground School-40 hours including the following subjects: Canadian Aviation Regulations; Aerodynamics and Theory ofFlight; Meteorology; Airframes, Engines, and Systems; Flight Instruments; Radio and Electronic Theory; Navigation; Flight Operations; Licensing Requirements; and Human Factors including pilot decision-making. EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST Written Examination: Transport Canada’s written examination, PPAER, may be taken in house no need to travel to Vancouver. A minimum of 60% in each of four areas – air law, navigation, meteorology, aeronautics/general knowledge – is required as well as in the overall written examination. Flight Test: Flight Tests are conducted at the school by Transport Canada approved examiners. PRIVILEGES OF LICENCE HOLDER The Private Pilot Licence allows a holder to fly day VFR, domestic or foreign, in aircraft up to 12,500 pounds with as many passengers as the aircraft is certified to carry. The following ratings may be added to the Private Pilot licence: night rating; VFR over the top rating; multi-engine rating; instrument rating; and float endorsement. Flight Training and Experience For a Private Pilot's Licence: Typically each student will undertake approximately 35 to 45 hours of Dual flight instruction and 12 to 15 hours of Solo flight. The flight training format is as follows: Training Modules Flight Exercises Approximate Flt Hrs Introductory Ex. 1 – 9 5 to 10 Dual Flights Attitudes & Movements, Straight & Level, Climbs, Descents, Turns During the initial phase offlight training, you will be introduced to the aircraft and the world offlight. Under the supervision of your instructor, you will learn to perform basic manoeuvres and will develop a level of comfort with the machine in a variety of situations. Gaining familiarity with the local area from the air will be an important and enjoyable aspect of this initial phase of your flight training. Upper Airwork Ex. 10 – 15 5 to 10 Dual Range & Endurance, Slow Flight, Stalls, Spins, Spirals, Sideslips During the second stage offlight training, under the direct supervision of your instructor you will learn to perform more complex manoeuvres with the aircraft. You will have an opportunity to explore some of the more interesting aspects of fl

FAQs

What are the minimum requirements to receive a Private Pilot Licence?

The outline lists a minimum age of 17 years and a required Class 3 medical. It also includes examinations conducted in the school for the student pilot permit and radio licence.

What minimum course flight time and ground school hours are required?

Transport Canada requires a minimum of 45 hours total flight time, including dual, solo, cross country, and instrument flying. Ground school totals 40 hours and covers Canadian Aviation Regulations, aerodynamics, meteorology, systems, navigation, radio theory, flight operations, licensing requirements, and human factors.

How is the written examination and flight test conducted and assessed?

The written examination (PPAER) is available in-house with no need to travel to Vancouver and requires at least 60% in each of four areas and overall. Flight tests are conducted at the school by Transport Canada-approved examiners.

Sep 25, 2026

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