Prerequisites
So, you want to learn to fly? All you truly need is...
- A strong desire to learn,
- Good health, and
- A sense of adventure
Costs
All prices exclude applicable taxes.
| Service | Cost |
|---|
| 30 minute discovery flight | $125 |
| One hour orientation flight | $195 |
| Lessons | $195 / hour (includes plane, instructor, and fuel) |
| Lessons - 5 hour package | $975 |
| Lessons - 20 hours (minimum for solo rating) | $3900 |
| Pre-flight and post-flight briefings | $200 (due on signup for lessons) |
| Flight Test for Instructors Rating | $500 |
Solo flight requirements will be completed with the student's aircraft.
Scheduling flights
It is the responsibility of the student to pre-book all flight times.All flights will be confirmed (after checking weather) by the student by phone either the evening before the morning flight OR by 2pm for an evening flight.Flights cannot be booked or changed by text or e-mail. They MUST be changed via phone.To ensure each student gets their reserved flight lesson time, always arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time.
Cancellation
It is the students responsibility to notify Aerotrike Aviation of a cancellation a minimum of 12 hours before the pre-arranged flight time. Failure to do so will result in a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Miscellaneous
We typically do not fly mid-day due to thermal activity. It is much more enjoyable to fly in the early morning and early evening.No passengers are allowed on basic ultralights (trikes) unless the pilot has an instructor rating or the passenger is themselves a licensed pilot.Ground School
A minimum of 20 hours ground school (conducted by Aerotrike Aviation) is required by Transport Canada.
Costs
All prices exclude applicable taxes.
| Service | Cost |
|---|
| Course | $300 |
| Books/course materials | Approx. $300 |
Steps to Licensing
The requirements listed here are meant as a general guide. Information about pilot licensing is available in the CARS Part 4 (Canadian Aviation Regulations). All requirements need to be met within 24 months following date of medical.
- Self-declared medical form submitted by student (no fee)
- Ground School (20 hours) and Radio License - study guide
- Flight time minimum of 5 hours required prior to writing Transport Canada exam
- Pre-solo exam administered by Aerotrike Aviation (60 questions, 90% passing grade required)
- Student Pilot Permit issued by Aerotrike Aviation (no fee)
- Skill experience completed (approximately 20-25 hours of dual flight instruction)
- Solo flight, in students own aircraft, requires radio operator certificate and above conditions
- Write Ultralight Pilot Permit at Transport Canada or designate within 60 days of completing ground school and after completing 5 hours flight time - Practice Exam
- Minimum 10 hours flight time, including 2 hours solo and 30 takeoffs/landings (10 of which must be solo). Flight training times specified are minimums required by Transport Canada. Realistically, 20 to 25 hours will be required by Aerotrike Aviation.