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.


Important Information

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.