9. Getting Ready to Solo

Students must

Have:

A category 1 or 3 medical is required for a Private Licence (PPL). A Recreational Permit (RPP) or Student Pilot Permit (SPP) requires a category 1, 3 or 4 medical.

Identification in the form of a Birth Certificate, Citizenship Card or valid Passport.

Study:

The 200 questions in the Transport Canada Guide TP11919E (supplied in your Ground School Kit) must be answered by research of the CARs and Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP.) These materials are available at the Club or via the World Wide Web at Transport Canada's site at www.tc.gc.ca.

Done:

Approximately 10 to 15 hours dual instruction air time.

Pre-solo Written Examination (PSTAR.) This exam consists of 50 questions taken from the Transport Canada Guide TP11919E. A minimum of 90% must be achieved in this examination.

10. Student Pilot Permit

Before your first solo flight a Student Pilot Permit will be issued by a Transport Canada appointed person (Clark Duimel or Patricia Kennedy.) Your account will be billed in the amount of $95.00 to cover the costs of the licensing fee.

In addition to the above permit a Radio Telephone Operator's (Restricted) Certificate will be issued

Thereafter, each time you fly you must carry your Medical Certificate, Student Pilot Permit and Radio Operator's Certificate with you.