1 ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL) ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL 2 Pi l o t s w h o w i s h t o o b t a i n t h e i r Recommend in order to write the Transport Canada PPL exam are required to take the quiz which corresponds with each video in this PPL Course. DON T FORGET: You must obtain 100% on each quiz to verify that you watched and were attentive during each video. 3 PRESENTED BY CONRAD HATCHER PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)
ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE 4 Administration Course Introduction Pilot Licensing Intro to the Airplane 5 ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE MODULE #1 ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 6 The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Course LET S GET STARTED
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 7 Course Introduction Everything you ever wanted to know about learning to fly ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 8 Instructor Bio: Conrad Hatcher I hope to get to know all of you. Here is a little about me: learned to fly at the St. Catharines Flying Club starting in 1975 20,000+ hours Instructor since 1980 - started teaching Ground School the same year ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 9 Instructor Bio: Conrad Hatcher have worked as a corporate, regional airline and contract pilot Transport Canada Civil Aviation Inspector (15+ years) Pilot Examiner since 1986
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 10 Instructor Bio: Conrad Hatcher Who cares? Everybody at the Club is here to help you become a pilot Collectively we have the knowledge and experience to help you become a confident, safe and proficient pilot Take advantage of the opportunities we offer to you ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 11 So You want to be a pilot? Here is an outline of the steps ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 12 Learning to fly is a series of small steps: Flight Training is regulated by Transport Canada Every training school must follow the same process
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 13 Licenses and Permits in Canada 1. Student Pilot Permit 2. Recreational Pilot Permit 3. Private Pilot License 4. Commercial Pilot License 5. Airline Transport Pilot License ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 14 Permit vs. Licence (General) Permit - only valid within Canada and is not universally accepted outside our borders. Licence - valid internationally because it meets the international standards of ICAO ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 15 Every Licence and Permit has a requirement with respect to: Age Medical Fitness Knowledge Experience Skill
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 16 Medical Categories Category 4 - validates a Student Pilot Permit or Recreational Pilot Permit Category 3 - validates a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Medicals must be renewed: Under 40? 5 years Over 40? 2 years ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 17 Medical Categories Class 2 - Validates an Air Traffic Controller Licence (not a pilot licence) Class 1 - Validates a Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot Licence We will deal with Category 3 and 4 right now ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 18 Student Pilot Permit This is the Permit everyone needs in order to fly the airplane solo (alone) for the purpose of gaining experience for a higher Permit or Licence. Everybody must first qualify for a Student Pilot Permit before moving to a higher Licence or Permit
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 19 Student Pilot Permit Age: 14 Medical Fitness: Category 4 min. Knowledge: PSTAR exam Experience: Enough to fly solo safely Skill: Enough to fly solo safely ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 20 After the Student Pilot Permit: There are two choices to consider: 1. Recreational Pilot Permit 2. Private Pilot Licence ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 21 The Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP) is OK if you: Intend to fly primarily in local area Only need to carry 1 (one) passenger Don t want to fly at night or seek advanced ratings Only want to fly in Canada
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 22 Recreational Pilot Permit cont d If you are 15 to 17 years old the Recreational Permit is your ONLY choice at this time Otherwise you probably want to obtain a Private Pilot Licence. ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 23 Recreational Pilot Permit Age: 15 Medical Fitness: Category 4 Knowledge: 60% on RPAER Experience: 25 hours Skill Flight Test with Designated Examiner ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 24 Recreational Permit cont d The RPP may be upgraded to a PPL provided that you meet ALL of the additional PPL requirements Tip: Write the Private Pilot Examination when you get your RPP if you think you might want to upgrade; it will save you writing it later
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 25 Flying Club Policy We give everyone a Recreational Pilot Permit EVEN students who continue to a Private Pilot Licence Think of it as Graduated Licensing ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 26 Flying Club Policy - Advantages You get a licence you can use sooner You get valuable feedback to prepare you for your PPL Your instructor can work on your weak areas more effectively We waive the flight test fee for the PPL ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 27 Private Pilot Licence Age: 17 Medical Fitness: Category 3 Knowledge: 60% on PPAER Experience: 45 hours Skill: Flight Test with Designated Examiner
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 28 There are 4 tests you must pass: 1. PSTAR - qualifies you for your Student Pilot Permit 2. Radio Operator - required to use the aircraft radio 3. PPAER - written test to qualify for PPL - written at Transport Canada 4. Flight Test - conducted in an airplane with a designated examiner ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 29 Go to: www.tc.gc.ca You need: 1. Study and Reference Guide - Private Pilot Licence TP 12804 2. Flight Test Guide - Private Pilot Licence TP13723 ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 30 Your PPL allows you to fly: Single engine, single pilot, non-high performance, land aeroplanes; Day, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) High Performance = Stall Speed > 80 knots OR maximum never exceed speed of 250 knots
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 31 Ratings You may add various ratings to your PPL such as: 1. Night Rating - Fly after dark! 2. VFR Over-the-Top - Fly without seeing the ground 3. Instrument Rating - Fly without seeing anything! ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 32 Ratings 4. Multi Engine Rating - Twice the fun! 5. Type Rating - If it s really fast or requires more than one pilot you need one of these (YES you can fly an Airbus 380 with a PPL if you want!) ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 33 Other Licenses Commercial Pilot License - you can get paid to fly! Airline Transport Pilot License - you can get paid to fly big airplanes You need at least a CPL to hold a Flight Instructor Rating
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 34 Other Licenses Want to fly a glider, helicopter, balloon, gyroplane, etc? You need a licence to fly an aircraft in those categories The ratings that may be added are different than for airplanes ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 35 Useful Tips Fly as often as you can - less review equals less cost Prepare for your lessons - the more you put in the more you get out Find an instructor you can work with - it is all about you! If you want a change let the Chief Instructor know ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 36 Useful Tips cont d Training is better when Ground School and flying are done at the same time Have fun!
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 37 Record Keeping document your Ground School classes ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 38 Contact Information www.stcatharinesflyingclub.com Telephone: 905.684.9447 Fax: 905.684.9449 ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 39 Other useful Websites Transport Canada - www.tc.gc.ca Canadian Owners and Pilot s Association (COPA) - www.copanational.org Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association www.aopa.org Nav Canada - www.navcanada.ca V.I.P. Pilot Supplies - www.vippilot.com
ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE 40 Ground School Equipment Order there is equipment required in order to participate in ground school online students may refer to the order form listed within the course resources ONLINE GROUND SCHOOL 41 Pi l o t s w h o w i s h t o o b t a i n t h e i r Recommend in order to write the Transport Canada PPL exam are required to take the quiz which corresponds with each video in this PPL Course. DON T FORGET: You must obtain 100% on each quiz to verify that you watched and were attentive during each video. 42 ADMINISTRATION, COURSE INTRO, PILOT LICENSING, INTRO TO THE AIRPLANE MODULE #1