Cobalt Aviation

Perfect for those who just want to go flying on a nice day, or for those who want to escape for an hour or two, the RPP allows you to act as the Pilot in Command during day VFR (Visual Flight Rules) of any single-engine, non-high performance aeroplane designed to carry four, or less, people. Although with this permit you can fly aeroplanes designed to carry four passengers, you can only take up one passenger at a time. This permit allows to you fly Ultralight aircraft as well.

The RPP differs from the Private Pilot in that the flight-training for the RPP does not include any Instrument training, and only limited navigation training; because of this, we recommend that if you plan on doing cross-country flying, or adding additional ratings to your licence in the future, you opt for the Private Pilot Licence instead, or use the RPP as a step towards the Private Pilot Licence (the hours spent obtaining your RPP can be used towards your Private Pilot Licence).

PREREQUISITES FOR ENROLLMENT

In order to begin training for the Recreational Pilot Permit, you must be at least 14 years of age; however, you must be at least 16 years of age in order to receive the Permit. You must also hold a valid Category 4 Medical Certificate or higher (talk to your family doctor, visit Transport Canada’s website and search for Canadian Aviation Medical Examiners [CAMEs], or come talk to us).

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE

As a student at Cobalt Aviation, you will complete the 40 hour Private Pilot ground school. The ground school provides instruction on 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, and (10) Human Factors, including pilot decision-making.

As well, you must pass the Transport Canada administered written examination for the Pilot Permit-Recreational-Aeroplane (RPPAE), as outlined in the Study and Reference Guide-Recreational Pilot Permit-Aeroplane (TP 12880E), or Private Pilot licence-Aeroplane (PPAER), as outlined in the Study and Reference Guide-Private Pilot Licence-Aeroplane (TP 12880E).

EXPERIENCE

There is a minimum of 25 hours of pilot flight training in aeroplanes. This shall include a minimum of 15 hours of dual flight instruction, of which a minimum of 2 hours shall be cross-country flight time, and 5 hours of solo.

SKILL

Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for the permit, an applicant shall successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Guide-Recreational Pilot Permit-Aeroplane (TP 12475E).

COSTS

Transport Canada Minimums

Ground School Tuition and kit: $550

15 Hours Dual (@$190/hr) $2850
10 Hours Solo (@$145/hr) $1450
Ground Briefings (8 hrs.@ $45/hr) $360
Flight Test (Examiner fee ) and Medical Exam

Transport Canada Fees

Realistic

35 Hours Dual (@$190/hr) $6650
17 Hours Solo (@$145/hr) $2465
Ground Briefings 18 hr (@$45/hr) $810
Flight Test (Examiner fee +1.5 hrs. @ $130/hr) $395
Medical Exam Fee4 $150
Transport Canada Fees $150

       Quotes are approximate. Taxes not included. All prices are subject to verification and change.

1 The Ground School Kit contains all of the books, maps, and supplies necessary to complete the permit. No other purchases are necessary, unless new maps are issued in the middle of your training.

2 This is an estimate. For every dual flight there is about 30 minutes of briefing time. Each dual flight is approximately one hour. For example, with 15 hours of dual there are approximately 15 dual flights; therefore, there is about 7.5 hours of briefing (one half-hour for each dual flight).

3 Different examiners charge different fees. Transport Canada examiners charge $200, other Private Examiners may charge a different amount. As well, 1.5 hours for the flight test is an estimate.

4 Different Civil Aviation Medical Examiners (CAMEs) charge different fees. This is the fee that one particular CAME charges; you can shop around for lower prices if you choose.

5 This includes the fees payable to Transport Canada for: writing the written exam ($35), issuing the permit ($55), and processing of the Medical Certificate ($55).  Price may change so you need to check with Transport Canada website  on your own to stay with current info from them.

FEE SCHEDULE

The costs listed above constitute a significant investment; however, the good news is that it is not all payable at the same time. The very first fee that you will pay is for you medical exam—talk to you Canadian Aviation Medical Examiner about this. Although we do not require you to have your medical exam before you start your training, we strongly recommend it.

Your initial cost to start your training with us is $550. This covers your ground school kit and ground school. After this, the dual flight training, solo flight training, and ground briefings can be paid for on either a pay-as-you-go basis, or you can put money on your account with us and costs will be deducted from your account as they arise. You will also need to enroll in ground school at some point (we strongly recommend doing it concurrently with your flight training) .We accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit, and Cash.

The Transport Canada fees are payable to the Receiver General of Canada and are due at the obvious times; for example, the fee for writing the written exam is due when you go to the Transport Canada office to write the exam.

STARTING

Once you’ve decided that the RPP is right for you, come o n in to our hangar and talk to us. If you’ve never been in a small aeroplane before, we can set you up with an Introductory Flight for $90 for half hour flight; this is a familiarization flight where you get to sit in the pilot’s seat and handle the controls. We recommend the Introductory Flight for people who have never been in a small aeroplane before so that you can experience the feel of flight and decide whether you like it before you invest your money.

If you decide to start your training, you can purchase your ground school kit, and book your first lesson with us (unless you’ve taken an Introductory Flight, in which case it would be your second lesson). This lesson will be longer than the rest as we explain how everything operates and discuss the training program in more detail.