Learn to Fly....
Familiarization Flight
If you are considering enrolling in flight training, for only $59.95 you can take to the skies at the controls of an aircraft, with our familiarization flight.
You will sit in the pilot's seat and have the thrilling experience of taking control of the aircraft under direct supervision of one of our qualified flight instructors.
The familiarization flight is offered at a discounted price to make it an attractive gift idea or to allow the prospective student to experience the once in a lifetime thrill of seeing the world from up high.
This flight can also be purchased as a gift certificate and the flight time will count toward the pilot licence. Call 905.684.9447 to book your flight.
This could be you......
Be prepared for new destinations, new experiences, a bigger world and a more exciting life.
Most pilots start by giving their friends and family a flight with them. Imagine the thrill of being their pilot and showing them all that you have learned at the St.Catharines Flying Club.
After a while you will probably move on to short cross country trips to visit that other airport with the really good restaurant nearby. Many pilots will share the flying expenses with their passengers to make it more affordable and more fun.
Flying offers busy people a great opportunity to travel to that golf course or visit friends in only an hour or two instead of stressing out on the highways for many hours.
Initially you will be flying in "VFR" conditions which means good weather and good visibility, but later on you may continue your training to obtain an instrument rating to fly in a wider range of weather conditions.
Many pilots look forward to the "Big Trip". That once a year adventure to Florida, Mexico, the Caribbean or way up North to a favorite resort.
How about a " Once in a Lifetime Trip" across the USA or across Canada? It's yours to do once you get your license.
You could join thousands of your fellow aviators at fly-in events at other airports, whether for pancake breakfasts, barbeques, air shows, or conventions.
You can also put your license to work as an airline pilot. The St. Catharines Flying Club can provide Commercial Pilot Training to help you achieve that goal.
Recreational Pilot Permit
The recreational pilot permit (RPP) allows you to fly, a single engine, non-high performance aeroplane designed for a maximum of four seats. You may fly in Canada during day visual flight rules only, carrying no more than one passenger. This permit is suitable for a recreational flyer or a young pilot who does not yet meet the age requirement for a private pilot licence.
Requirements
The holder of a recreational pilot permit shall be a minimum of sixteen years of age and hold a category 4 medical certificate. A candidate may begin flight training prior to the age requirement of the permit.
Knowledge
It is highly recommended, though not mandatory, to complete the Private Pilot Groundschool in order to prepare for the written exam at Transport Canada. The exam has 80 multiple choice questions. You must obtain a minimum of 60% on the overall exam, as well as each of the four sections of the exam listed below.
1. Air law- Regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the permit.
2. Navigation- navigation, radio aids and electronic theory;
3. Meteorology
4. Aeronautics- general knowledge- airframes, engines and systems, theory of flight, flight instruments, flight operations and human factors.
Experience
You must complete a minimum of 25 hours of flight training under the direct supervision of a certified flight instructor. The flight training shall include a minimum of:
a) 15 hours dual instruction flight time, including 2 hours cross-country time b) 5 hours solo flight time
You are also required to successfully complete a flight test for the recreational pilot permit. This can conducted by the Designated Flight Test Examiner on staff at the St. Catharines Flying Club.
Estimated Total Costs
15 hours dual flight time @ $165.00/hour $2475.00*
10 hours solo flight time @ $120.00/hour $1200.00*
5 hours instructor brief @ $45.00/hour $225.00*
Recommended study materials $375.00*
Transport Canada fees (medical, exam, application) $140.00*
Designated Flight Test Examiner fee $250.00*
Approx. minimum total costs $4665.00*
*Not including taxes/ estimates only, subject to change without notice. There is also currently a $30.00/hr fuel surcharge in effect.
Private pilot licence
The private pilot licence permits you to act as pilot-in-command of a class and type of aeroplane authorized on the licence. Additional privileges may be exercised provided the licence is endorsed with the appropriate ratings, such as night, VFR OTT, multi and instrument.
Requirements
You must be a minimum of seventeen years of age and hold a category 3 medical certificate.
Knowledge
You must complete a minimum of 40 hours of private pilot groundschool covering the following subjects:
1. Canadian Aviation Regulations
2. Aerodynamics and Theory of flight
3. Meteorology
4. Airframes, engines and systems
5.Flight Instruments
6. Radio and electronic theory
7. Navigation
8. Flight operations
9. Licensing requirements
10. Human factors and decision making
The Transport Canada exam has 100 multiple choice questions. You must obtain a minimum of 60% on the overall exam, as well as each of the four sections listed below within the exam.
1.Airlaw- regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the licence
2. Navigation- navigation, radio aids and electronic theory
3. Meteorology
4. Aeronautics- general knowledge- airframes, engines and systems, theory of flight, flight instruments, flight operations and human factors.
Experience
You must complete a minimum of 45 hours of private pilot flight training with a flight instructor. Flight training shall include a minimum of:
a) 17 hours dual instruction, including 3 hours cross-country flight time and 5 hours instrument time of which 3 hours may be on a certified simulator
b) 12 hours solo flight time, including 5 hours cross-country flight time, including a flight of 150 nautical miles with 2 full stop landings at points other than the airport of departure. You are also required to successfully complete a flight test for the private pilot licence. This can be done with the Designated Flight Test Examiner on staff at the St. Catharines Flying Club.
Estimated total costs
20 hours dual flight time @ $170.00/hour $3400.00*
25 hours solo flight time @ $120.00/hour $3000.00*
8 hours instructor brief @ $50.00/hour $360.00*
3 hours simulator training @ $100.00/hour $285.00*
Private Pilot Ground School $350.00*
Recommended study materials $375.00*
Medical Examiner Fee $100.00
Transport Canada fees (medical, exam, application) $210.00
Designated Flight Test Examiner fee $250.00
Approx. minimum total costs $8315.00
*Not including taxes/ estimates only, subject to change without notice. There is also currently a $30.00/hr. fuel surcharge in effect.
Click on the links at the left for more information...