Program

Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)

Name: GTA Flight Academy
Address: Stouffville, ON, CA
Telephone: +1-289 716 7255
Price range: $$$

The RPP is the fastest, lowest-cost way to legally fly an aircraft in Canada. You can carry one passenger, fly day VFR, and operate single-engine aircraft up to 4 seats. Many students start here, then upgrade to a full PPL later.

What's required

Minimum 25 hours flight time (Transport Canada minimum)
Category 4 medical (signed by your family doctor — fast)
Ground school covering the RPPAE written exam
Transport Canada flight test

RPP vs PPL

The RPP is half the hours and lets you fly with one passenger, day VFR only. A PPL takes 45+ hours but lets you carry passengers, fly cross-country, and add ratings like instrument or night.