Flight Training Program Outline

Private Pilot Licence

Last updated January 2022

 Table of Contents
Introduction: .................................................................................... 2
Cost Breakdown ................................................................................................ 2
Private Pilot Privileges: .................................................................. 3
Private Pilot Prerequisites: ............................................................. 3
Age .................................................................................................................... 3
Medical Fitness and Validity .............................................................................. 3
Knowledge ........................................................................................................ 3
Experience ........................................................................................................ 4
Skill.................................................................................................................... 4
Credits ............................................................................................................... 4
Knowledge ........................................................................................................ 4
Experience ........................................................................................................ 5
Instrument Flight Time ....................................................................................... 5
Training Syllabus ............................................................................ 6
Weather Minimums ......................................................................... 7
Fuel Reserves .................................................................................. 7
Designated Practice Areas ............................................................. 8
Reporting of Aircraft Defects and Unserviceabilities ................... 9
Securing of Aircraft When Not in Use ............................................ 9
After Unscheduled or Forced Landing .......................................... 9

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 Welcome to the Brantford
Flying Club!!!
Introduction:
Since 1929 the Brantford Flying Club has been providing quality flight training. As
one of the oldest flight training organizations in Canada, we have successfully
trained thousands of private, commercial, and Airline pilots over the past 85
years.

This Private flight training program outline is provided to you as reference

material to guide you through the training process. The outline is a requirement
under the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS). This document describes
some of the background knowledge regarding the training program that you are
undertaking and it contains a selection of our Flight Training Unit policies.

If you have any questions or concerns please ask one of our many Flight
Instructor Staff members who would be happy to expand on this program outline.

Thank you for your interest in The Brantford Flying Club!

Cost Breakdown
Item: Hours: Rate: Total:
Ground School $400.00
Course Material $250.00
Dual Instruction – C152 30 Hours $215.00 /hour $6,450.00
Solo Practice – C152 15 Hours $145.00 /hour $2,175.00
Pre/Post Flight Briefings 20 Hours $60.00 /hour $1400.00
Flight Test/Written Exam Fees $370.00
Transport Canada Licensing Fee $85.00
Membership Fee $150.00
Grand Total: $11,280.00

Above hours are minimum required hours. Additional training may be needed.
All training is tax deductible and HST will be applicable to all flights.

CARS 421.26

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Private Pilot Privileges:
The holder of a valid Private Pilot License may fly:
 Any single engine, piston-powered, non-high performance aero plane
 Carry as many passengers as seats
 Land aircraft
 Day / Good weather flying
 Add additional ratings
o Night
o Floatplane
o Multi-Engine
o Instrument

Private Pilot Prerequisites:

An applicant shall
1. be a minimum of fourteen years old by the time of first solo and seventeen
years old, when the training is completed.
2. hold a Category 1 or 3 medical

Age

An applicant shall be a minimum of seventeen years of age.

Medical Fitness and Validity (amended 2007/12/30; previous version)

1. (a) An applicant shall hold a Category 3 Medical Certificate valid for a

Private Pilot Licence - Aeroplanes:

(i) where an applicant holds a Category 4 Medical Certificate for the

purpose of a Student Pilot Permit, the applicant shall upgrade to a
Category 3 Medical Certificate prior to making application for the Private
Pilot Licence - Aeroplane.

(b) The licence is maintained by a valid Category 1 or 3 Medical

Certificate. (amended 2007/12/30; previous version)

Knowledge

An applicant shall have:

(a) completed a minimum of 40 hours private pilot aeroplane ground school

instruction on the following subjects:

(i) Canadian Aviation Regulations,

(ii) Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight,
(iii) Meteorology,
(iv) Airframes, Engines and Systems,
(v) Flight Instruments,
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 (vi) Radio and Electronic Theory,
(vii) Navigation,
(viii) Flight Operations,
(ix) Licensing Requirements, and
(x) Human Factors, including pilot decision-making; and

(b) obtained a minimum of 60% in each of the following four mandatory subject
areas as well as in the overall written examination Private Pilot License -
Aeroplane (PPAER):

(i) Air Law - regulations, rules and orders, air traffic services, practices
and procedures, and licensing requirements relevant to the license;
(ii) Navigation - navigation, radio aids and electronic theory;
(iii) Meteorology;
(iv) Aeronautics - General Knowledge - airframes, engines and systems,
theory of flight, flight instruments and flight operations.

Experience

(a) An applicant shall have completed a minimum of 45 hours private pilot

flight training in aeroplanes under the direction and supervision of the
holder of a Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane. A maximum 5 of the 45
hours may be conducted on an approved aeroplane simulator or flight
training device.

(b) The flight training shall include a minimum of:

a. 17 hours dual instruction flight time, including a minimum of 3 hours
cross-country flight time and 5 hours of instrument time of which a
maximum of 3 hours may be instrument ground time; and
b. 12 hours solo flight time, including 5 hours cross-country flight time
with a flight of a minimum of 150 nautical miles which shall include
2 full stop landings at points other than the point of departure.

Skill

Within the 12 month preceding the date of application for the license, an
applicant shall successfully complete a flight test to the standard outlined in the
Flight Test Standard Private and Commercial Pilot Licences - Aeroplanes
(TP2655E).

Credits
Knowledge

(i) An applicant who holds a Pilot Permit - Gyroplane or a private or higher type
pilot license for helicopters may, when applying for the issue of Private Pilot
License - Aeroplane have the 40 hour ground instruction requirement reduced to
20 hours.

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(ii) An applicant who holds a Pilot Permit - Gyroplane or a private or higher type
pilot license for helicopters shall in lieu of completing the written examination
PPAER obtain a minimum of 60% in the written examination Private Pilot
Aeroplane Rating - Alternate Category (PARAC).

Experience

(i) The total flight time must include a minimum of 30 hours in aeroplanes.

Instrument Flight Time

An applicant who holds a private or higher type license in another category shall
be credited with instrument flight time acquired in the other category towards
meeting the instrument experience requirements provided that the instrument
flight time acquired in the other category is not credited towards the 17 hours of
dual instruction flight time or the 12 hours solo flight time.

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# EXERCISES DUAL SOLO GB √
1 Familiarization Flight **Book Medial Appointment** 0.5
A/C Familiarization, Prep for Flight, Ancillary Controls, Taxiing, Attitudes and
2 Movements 1.0 0.5
3 Straight and Level Flight, Turns 1.0 1.0
4 Climbs, Descents 1.0 1.0
5 Normal Takeoff and Landing 1.0 1.0
6 Range and Endurance 1.0 1.0
7 Slow Flight 1.0 1.0
8 Stalls 1.0 1.0
9 Advanced Stalls, Spins **Radio Licence should be completed** 1.0 1.0
10 Continuous Takeoffs, Circuits and Landings (repeated approx. 3-5 times) 1.0 0.5
11 Slipping**PSTAR should be completed** 1.0 0.5
12 Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings (repeated approx. 1-2 times) 1.0 0.5
13 Runway Changes, Communications Failures, Bounce Recovery, Overshoots 1.0 0.5
14 Steep Turns, Spiral Dives, Review of Slow Flight, Stalls and Spins 1.0 1.0
15 Engine Failure in the Circuit, Takeoffs and Landings 1.0 0.5
16 Engine Failure in the Circuit, Emergencies, Review Slipping and Crosswinds 1.0
17 Takeoffs, Circuits, Landings and Engine Failures in the Circuit 1.0
18 First Solo 0.3
19 Dual Circuit Check, Solo Practice of Takeoffs, Circuits and Landings (Full Stops) 0.5 1.0
Dual Circuit Check, Solo Practice of Takeoffs, Circuits and Landings (Touch and
20 Go's) 0.5 1.0
21 Solo Practice of Takeoffs, Circuits and Landings (Touch and Go's) 1.0
22 Short Field Takeoff and Landing, Obstacle Clearance 1.0 0.5
23 Short Field Takeoff and Landing, Obstacle Clearance 1.0
24 Soft/Rough Field Takeoff and Landing, Obstacle Clearance 1.0 0.5
25 Soft/Rough Field Takeoff and Landing, Obstacle Clearance 1.0
26 Forced Landings 1.0 0.5
27 Forced Landings 1.0
28 Precautionary Landings and Illusions Created by Drift 1.0 0.5
29 Precautionary Landings 1.0
30 Short Cross Country (Stratford and Tillsonburg) 1.2 1.0
31 Short Cross Country (Stratford and Tillsonburg) 1.0
32 Review of Slow Flight, Stalls, and Forced Approaches 1.2 0.5
33 Solo Practice of Slow Flight, Stalls, and Forced Approaches 1.2
34 Review of Spins, Spiral Dives, Steep Turns and Precautionary Landings 1.2 0.5
35 Solo Practice of Steep Turns and Precautionary Landings 1.0
36 Solo Practice of Slow Flight, Stalls, and Steep Turns 1.0
37 Instrument Flying - Introduction and Human Factors 1.2 0.5
38 Instrument Flying - Basic Maneuvers 1.2 0.5
39 Instrument Flying - Limited Panel 1.2 0.5
40 Instrument Flying - Unusual Attitudes 1.2 0.5
41 Instrument Flying - Radio Navigational Aids 1.2 0.5
42 Diversions 1.2 0.5
43 Long Cross Country (St. Catharines, Port Dover, London) 3.0 1.0
44 Long Cross Country (St. Catharines, Port Dover, London) 3.0
45 Cross Country (St. Thomas) 1.5
46 DUAL REVIEW 1.0 0.5
47 DUAL REVIEW 1.0 0.5
48 SOLO REVIEW 1.0
49 SOLO REVIEW 1.0
50 SIMULATED FLIGHT TEST 1.6 1.0
51 PRIVATE PILOT FLIGHT TEST 1.6 1.0
APPOX. TOTAL 45.0 17.0 22.0

Note: All above times are approximate and will vary from person to person and depend greatly on frequency of flying,
weather and individual student progress.

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Weather Minimums
The following minimum weather standards are required for any Brantford Flying
Club aircraft flight.1

RECREATIONAL REC
SOLO2 DUAL
VFR IFR

Instructor’s
Ceiling 3,000’ AGL 1,500’ AGL
Practice Discretion
Area
Visibility 5SM 3SM 3SM
See
below
Instructor’s
Ceiling 1,500’ AGL 1,500’ AGL
Discretion
Circuits
Visibility 4 SM 3SM 3SM

POH Max POH Max Demonstrated minus

Crosswind Component 6 kts
Demonstrated 5 knots3

Ceiling 5000 ASL4 2,500’ AGL 2,500’ AGL

Cross See
Country below
Visibility +6 SM 5 SM 5 SM

Min. Ground
-15oC -18oC -15oC
Temperature5

Fuel Reserves
The maximum fuel carried is dependant on the weight and balance of the aircraft

For any cross country flights, maximum fuel must be carried. A minimum 1 hour
reserve shall be used. Any local flights must have greater than ½ full tanks.

1 The weather as reported by METAR, averaged from surrounding METARS or observed by the
PIC before takeoff
2 Solo flying is always at the signing instructor’s discretion
3 Recreational flying is always at the BFC staff member’s discretion
4 3000 AGL gives the student the availability to fly at proper cruising altitudes on the trip –

3,500/4,500 – aiming to have a cruising altitude 1000 above MOCA at a minimum

5 The air temperature as measured on the ground before takeoff – not wind chill

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Designated Practice Areas

The Brantford Flying Club has 3 areas outlined for practice, the South, West and
North West Practice area. These areas are outlined on a map in the flight office
and are part of the Flight Training Program Outlines provided to students.
Except for solo cross country flights, students are limited to the above practice
areas for their solo practice.

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Reporting of Aircraft Defects and Unserviceabilities
Upon finding any aircraft defect, report to flight instructor and refer to the
Brantford Flying Club’s Aircraft Defect Procedures.

Securing of Aircraft When Not in Use

When a pilot lands at any aerodrome, the aircraft shall be parked into wind, if
possible. Chocks and control locks shall be used in gusty/windy conditions.

When leaving the aircraft at other aerodromes, for any length of time, the keys
shall be removed from the ignition and all the doors shall be locked. The pilot will
keep the keys on their person.

After Unscheduled or Forced Landing

1. If any injuries to the aircraft occupants have resulted, get medical
and ambulance services immediately. First aid kits are stored in
every aircraft.
2. Ensure that all switches and fuel selectors are in the OFF position.
3. Keep spectators away from the aircraft.
4. Do NOT allow smoking near the aircraft.
5. Contact the Brantford Flight Centre @ 519-753-2521.
6. Close flight plan if applicable.
7. Remain with the aircraft

Further pertinent instructions and assistance can be taken care of during phone
conversion with the Flight Centre.

Under no circumstances shall you attempt a takeoff!

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