If you are planning to only fly within Canada and carry not more than one passenger, Recreational Pilot Permit can be your option to start with.

Some of the RPP benefits

• Start training and get your Student Pilot Permit at just 14 (actual RPP at 16)!

• Category 4 Medical Certificate can be obtained through your family physician

• Ground school is formally not required (though still highly recommended)

• Faster and more affordable way to start flying

Recreational Pilot Permit requirements

• Student Pilot Permit

• Valid Category 4 Medical Certificate or higher

• Successfully complete (60%) Transport Canada Private Pilot Written Exam

• 25 Hrs Total Flight Training

• 15 Hrs Dual Flight Training Minimum

• 5 Hrs Solo Flight Training Minimum

• Successfully complete Recreational Pilot Permit Flight Test

• 2 Hrs Dual Navigation Training

Once you have a Recreational Pilot Pertmit and choose to continue training towards your Private Pilot Licence, you will be able to use the flight hours logged.