Recreational Pilot Permit

Holders of a Pilot Permit – Ultra-light Aeroplane may credit any hours flown in a three axis ultra-light toward their flight time requirements. A Recreational Pilot Permit can be converted to a Private Pilot Permit through the fulfillment of certain additional requirements.

Privileges
The holder of a Recreational Pilot Permit may, during daylight, fly an aircraft designed for a maximum of four seats, but with only one passenger on board. The aircraft may be on wheels, floats or skis. The permit holder may fly in Canada only, on an aircraft or ultra-light registered in Canada.

Minimum age: 16 years old

Medical requirements: Class III or IV
 
Transport Canada’s minimal requirements
(Ground school recommended but not required)
Total of 25 hours of flight time, including:
15 hours of flight time with an instructor
5 hours of solo flight time
 
Examinations:
Written test completed at a Transport Canada facility
Practical flight test with a Transport Canada-approved inspector