Aviation Training Price List
Aircraft/simulator/Instructor pricing
| solo | dual | |
| C152 | $240.00hr | $315.00hr |
| C172 | $255.00hr | $330.00hr |
| Elite FTD simulator | $75.00hr | $150.00hr |
| Instructor Hourly Rate | Class 1: $90.00 | Class 2: $90.00 |
| Class 3: $80.00 | Class 4: $75.00 | |
| No-show rate | $350.00/hr |
Additional fees
| Ground school PPL 40 hours | $700.00 in person |
| Ground school CPL 80 hours | $1,000.00 in person |
| Student starter kit (bag, books, maps, supplies) | $404.00 |
| Head set rental fee | $15.00 per flight |
| Headset purchase | Prices range from $150.00 – $2,000.00 |
Non-refundable school fees
| Local student admission fee | $150.00 |
| International student admission fee | $500.00 |
| *International Administration fee | $1000.00 |
| Aircraft renter registration fee | $150.00 |
International Student Assessment Fee $250.00
Private Pilot Licence Price Outline
| Cessna 152 | Cessna 172 | |
| 17 hours of dual training | $5,355.00 | $5,610.00 |
| 12 hours of solo training | $2,880.00 | $3,060.00 |
| 16 hours TC minimum requirements | $5,040.00 | $5,280.00 |
| Ground briefing 22 hours | $1,650.00 | $1,650.00 |
| Ground school in person | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| ICAO language test | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Student start kit (optional) | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Cat 3 medical | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| or Cat 1 Medical | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Radio licence fee | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| PSTAR exam | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| TC written exam fee | $109.46 | $109.46 |
| Flight test examiner fee | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| TC licence application fee | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| TC licencing fee | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Total based on TC minimums | $17,438.46 | $18, 413.46 |
| Tax Not Included |
Canadian students typically complete their PPL in an average of 67 hours of flying. We recommend having funds in reserve to cover this additional time. The times quoted above are based on minimum requirements and best case scenario.
Commercial Pilot Licence Price Outline
| Cessna 152 | Cessna 172 | |
| 35 hours dual training | $11,025.00 | $11,550.00 |
| 88 hours solo | $21,120.00 | $22,440.00 |
| Ground briefing | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Ground school in person | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Cat 1 Medical exam | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| TC written exam | $109.46 | $109.46 |
| Flight test examiner fee | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| TC licencing appliation fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| TC licencing fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Optional night rating fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Total based on TC minimums | $35,909.46 | $37,759.46 |
| Tax Not Included |
Instructor Rating Price Outline
| Administration fee | $1,00.00 | |
| Application fee | $250.00 (Local) | $500.00 (international) |
| Assessment fee (international) | $250.00 | |
| C172 dual training 30 hours | $10,350.00 | |
| Ground School – 25 hours | $2,250.00 | |
|
Pre-Flight Ground Briefings – 18 Hours |
$1,620.00 | |
| Cat 1 medical renewal | $250.00 | |
| TC written exam fee | $35.00 | |
| Flight test examiner fee | $500.00 | |
| TC rating endorsement | $30.00 | |
| Licensing fee | $175.00 | |
| Total based on TC minimums | $15,210.00 | |
| Tax Not Included |
Recreational Pilot Permit Price Outline
| Cessna 152 | Cessna 172 | |
| 15 hours dual training | $4,725.00 | $4,950.00 |
| 5 hours solo training | $1,200.00 | $1, 275.00 |
| Plus 5 hours as per TC minimums | $1, 575.00 | $1, 450.00 |
| 20 hours ground briefing | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Optional student starter kit | $404.00 | $404.00 |
| Ground school in person | $700.00 | $700.00 |
| Cat 4 medical | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Radio licence fee | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| PSTAR written exam fee | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| TC written exam fee | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Flight test examiner fee | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| TC licence application fee | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| TC Licensing fee | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Total based on TC minimums | $11,189.00 | $11,714.00 |
| Tax Not Included |
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