The Private Pilot License is a the "full featured" pilot's license. With the PPL, you can (with the appropriate training) fly larger and faster aircraft than you can with the recreational pilot permit. With this license (as with the commercial license) you receive the following priviledges and can add the following ratings:

The plane you fly can have up to nine seats filled.
You can add a multi-engine, night, VFR-OTT and IFR ratings.
You can upgrade to a commercial license.
You can fly into the United States.

Canadian Aviation Minimum Requirements
Minimum Age	17 Years of Age
Medical Requirements	Category 3 Medical Certificate
Knowledge	40 hours of Ground School and 60% pass on written exam (PPAER)
Experience	45 Hours Private Pilot Flight Training
	17	hours Dual with at least
		3 hours Cross-country
		5 hours Instrument
	12	hours Solo with at least
		5 hours Cross-country
Skill	Complete Flight Test to standards

Cost Breakdown
Item	Rate	*Hours	Cost
Cessna 152	$110.00/hr	45	$4,950.00
Instructor	$50.00/hr	17	$850.00
Preparatory Ground Instruction	$50.00/hr	10	$500.00
Ground School			$295.00
Ground School Kit			$250.00
Licence Fees			$410.00
HST	13%		$943.15
Total			$8,198.15

*Actual time necessary to complete the course varies with an individuals skill

Prices last updated Thursday, July 08, 2010 and are in Canadian Dollars and exclude applicable taxes.

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