Canada Flight Training
Pilot training in Canada is regulated by of Transport Canada, a government agency. Flight-training options range from a recreational permit to a professional commercial pilot license. Most programs are offered on a casual or part-time basis and can be completed in less than two years.
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Recreational Permit
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A recreational permit allows pilots to fly during daylight hours with no more than one passenger. The program can be completed casually in less than a year. A student acquires a minimum of 25 hours of flying experience and completes both a written and a practical examination before he receives the permit.
Private Pilot License
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The private pilot license program takes between a year and one and a half years to complete casually. Graduates may fly throughout Canada with one or more passengers during daylight hours. The program comprises a minimum of 40 classroom hours and 45 in-flight hours. Students must pass written and practical flight exams.
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Commercial Pilot License
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Pilots with a commercial pilot license may carry multiple passengers and charge for flight services. Applicants entering the program already must possess a private pilot license. Students acquire a minimum of 200 flying hours and complete a number of courses, including aeronautics, meteorology, pilot navigation and instrument procedures.
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