Privileges

 

The Commercial Licence will allow the pilot to fly airplanes for hire and reward.

 

Prerequisites

 
  • Private Pilot Licence
  • 18 Birthdays
  • Class 1 medical. Obtained from a Aviation medical examiner.
  • There are no special educational requirements other than a working knowledge of English or French.
 

Course Requirements

 
  • A minimum of 200 hours total flight time and 100 hours Pilot in Command time including 20 hours X-Country.
  • All previous flight time counts toward the Commercial Pilot course.
  • Time Building may be required to reach the required time: See the Time Building page

    The Commercial course consists of 65 hours of flight training and 40 hours of ground school. The break-down includes a Night Endorsement and VFR-over-the-Top.

  • 35 hours of dual instruction:
    • 10 hours of advanced dual instruction including at least 5 hours of X-Country
    • 20 hours of instrument time.
    • 5 hours dual night
  • 30 hours of solo flight time
    • 25 hours of general practice, including airwork, and radio communication
    • 5 hours solo night
    • Straight line cross country of at least 300 nautical miles with landings at 3 airports other than the departure airport
  • A minimum of 40 hours ground school. Including instruction on Air Law, Meteorology, Navigation, and General Knowledge.
  • A Transport Canada Written and Flight test is required
 

Duration

 

Training is at the student’s pace and convenience. The course will take 6 weeks if full time, 4 months if part time (3 lessons a week)