The holder of a Recreational Pilot Permit may act as pilot-in-command of a single engine, non-high performance aeroplane under conditions of day visual flight rules (you must be within visual reference of the ground). The holder of a Recreational Pilot Permit can only carry one passenger on board, and the aeroplane can only be designed to carry a maximum of four persons.
Privileges
Requirements
The minimum Transport Canada requirements to hold the Recreational Pilot Permit are as follows:
Age
Minimum of sixteen years of age
Medical Fitness
- Category 4 Medical Certificate valid for a Pilot Permit – Recreational – Aeroplane
Knowledge
- 60% in each of the four mandatory areas, as well as in the overall written examination Pilot Permit – Recreational – Aeroplane (RPPAE) or Private Pilot License – Aeroplane (PPAER):
- Air Law;
- Navigation;
- Meteorology;
- Aeronautics – General Knowledge;
Experience
Minimum of 25 hours recreational pilot flight training consisting of a minimum of:
- 15 hours dual flight instruction time, including a minimum 2 hours cross-country flight time
- 5 hours solo flight time
Skill
Successfully complete a flight test.