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TRAINING

elibird aero is here to support you in your flight training journey! Learn from our experienced and Transport Canada certified Instructors in a clean & welcoming environment, with our meticulously maintained Cessna 172.

Discovery Flight

Requirements: 1.0 hr

Cost: $250 + GST

Prerequisites: None

Take to the skies with your first Discovery Flight!

You'll learn the fundamentals of flying and take the controls during the cruise portion of the flight!

 

Also makes a great one-of-a-kind gift for family & friends!

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Recreational Pilot Permit

Requirements: Minimum 25 hrs Flight Training (15 hrs dual, 5 hrs solo), Written Exam, Flight Test

Cost: Aircraft $230/hr + GST, Instructor $65/hr + GST

Prerequisites: Minimum age 16, English Proficiency Test, Minimum Cat 4 Medical

A Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) allows you to fly in day VFR conditions within Canada, with one passenger.  The RPP does not allow you to add endorsements such as a night or multi-engine rating, however has less requirements than the Private Pilot License (PPL).

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Private Pilot License

Requirements: Minimum 45 hrs Flight Training (17 hrs dual, 12 hrs solo), 40 hrs Ground School, Written Exam, Flight Test

Cost: More Info

Prerequisites: Minimum age 17, English Proficiency Test, Minimum Cat 3 Medical

Your Private Pilot License (PPL) will allow you to fly almost any single engine non-high performance aircraft under “Visual Flight Rules” (VFR) and carry as many passengers as the aircraft is certified for. Your PPL is also the first step in your commercial flight training.

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Night Rating

Requirements: Minimum 10 hrs Flight Training (5 hrs dual, 5 hrs solo0, 10 takeoffs & landings

Cost: Aircraft $230/hr + GST, Instructor $65/hr + GST

Prerequisites: Minimum age 17, PPL, Cat 3 Medical, 10 hrs dual instrument time

A Night Rating allows you to pilot an aircraft in night VFR conditions - some of the calmest and most enjoyable flying there is! The training time required for a Night Rating can be applied towards obtaining your Commercial Pilot License (CPL).

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VFR Over-the-Top Rating

Requirements: Minimum 20 hrs flight time same aircraft type

Cost: Aircraft $230/hr + GST, Instructor $65/hr + GST

Prerequisites: Minimum age 17, PPL, Cat 3 Medical, 15 hrs dual instrument time

Fly above the clouds with a VFR Over-the-Top (VFR OTT) rating!

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Commercial Pilot License

Requirements: Minimum 200 hrs Flight Time (35 hrs dual, 30 hrs solo), 80 hrs Ground School, Written Exam, Flight Test

Cost: More Info

Prerequisites: Minimum age 18, PPL, Cat 1 Medical

Earning your Commercial Pilot License (CPL) is the definitive step towards turning your passion for aviation into a challenging and rewarding career!

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Flight Instructor Rating

Requirements: Minimum 30 hrs dual (5 hrs instrument), 25 hrs Ground School, Written Exam, Flight Test

Cost: Aircraft $230/hr + GST. Instructor $65/hr + GST

Prerequisites: Minimum age 18, CPL, Cat 1 Medical

Embark on a rewarding journey of inspiring and instructing others to learn to fly with a Flight Instructor Rating! With completion of the Class 4 (entry level) Instructor Rating, you will be authorized to conduct flight training for PPL, Night Rating and CPL students.

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Ground School

Requirements: None

Cost: $900 + GST

Prerequisites: None

We offer an intensive in-person Ground School, formatted to run over 6 subsequent weekends to meet the required 40 hrs for PPL students.

 

We cover a variety of required topics including: Meteorology, Air Law, Theory of Flight, Airframes & Engines, Human Factors, Nav and more.

Email fly@elibirdaero.ca to see when the next Ground School is scheduled!

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Flight Simulator

Requirements: None

Cost: $85/hr + GST

Prerequisites: None

Take advantage of down days and poor weather and keep your flying skills sharp with our modern, in-house Flight Simulator.

We can safely simulate a variety of weather, aircraft emergencies and other real-world scenarios to suit your training needs.

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Please read our Payment Policy for information pertaining to paying for flight training at elibird aero

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