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Your aviation journey starts with training here at Aurora Aviation Academy.
From Recreational Pilot licenses to Professional Commercial Pilot Programs, we can help you get there!
We offer full-time and self-paced programs for all licenses and ratings.
Take a look below for program information!
Flight instruction is conducted in two ways: dual instruction, where the student pilots the aircraft with an instructor on-board, and solo flights, where the student practices in the aircraft on their own. The air exercises included in training cover general aircraft handling skills, instrument flying, and cross-country flights, where the flight is conducted more than 25 nautical miles from the airport with navigation and other flight planning done in advance.
Transport Canada provides all flight schools with the requirements and standards for training the various licenses and ratings. Depending on the type of license or ratings, you will be instructed on all or some of these flight lessons, as provided by Transport Canada:
1. Familiarization
2. Preparation for Flight
3. Ancillary Controls
4. Taxiing
5. Attitudes and Movements
6. Straight and Level Flight
7. Climbing
8. Descending
9. Turns
10. Flight for Range and Endurance
11. Slow Flight
12. Stalls
13. Spiral Dives
14. Slips
15. Take-off
16. The Circuit
17. The Approach and Landing
18. The First Solo
19. Illusions Created by Drift — Low Flying
20. Precautionary Landings
21. Forced Landings
22. Pilot Navigation
23. Instrument Flying
24. Emergency Procedures
25. Radio Communications
Ground School is where we learn the theory to conduct safe and efficient flights as a pilot. It is conducted primarily online with weekly video sessions facilitated by an instructor, however is also available in a self-paced home study course or with the addition of classroom group or one-on-one study. Self-paced, the completion of the ground school prepares you for the Transport Canada written exam that is required for most licenses or ratings.
Transport Canada also provides all flight schools with the requirements and standards for ground school instruction. Topics covered in Ground School include the following:
1. Aerodynamics
2. Theory of Flight
3. Meteorology
4. Airframes, Engines & Systems
5. Flight Instruments
6. Radio & Electronic Theory
7. Navigation
8. Flight Operations
9. Licensing Requiremnts
10. Human Factors
11. Pilot Decision Making
12. Instrument Procedures and more!
Recreational flying on your own or with a friend and family.
Daytime flying in any Canadian Registered four-place airplane with a maximum of one passenger in Canada.
Easy upgrade to a Private Pilot License.
A minimum of 25 hours of flight training including:
Training is self-paced on your own schedule.
The course will take 3 weeks if full time (7 days a week, 10 hours a day) OR 3 months if part-time (2 lessons a week). The pace and schedule are up to you!
The cost will vary by student depending on your schedule. The more compressed the training the quicker you will be able to develop the skills required to successfully complete the course. The range for this course is approximately $7,000 to $9,500 (Transport Canada minimums to a National Average).
Recreational flying on your own or with friends and family.
The required first step to a career in aviation. Fly any Canadian Registered airplane anywhere in the world.
No limit to the number of passengers.
Add ratings – night, in the cloud, multi-engine, advanced airplanes
A minimum of 45 hours of flight training including:
A minimum of 40 hours ground school including:
The cost will vary by student depending on your schedule. The more compressed the training the quicker you will be able to develop the skills required to successfully complete the course. The range for this course is approximately $7,000 to $9,500 (Transport Canada minimums to a National Average).
Training is self-paced on your own schedule, or part of a full-time program, your choice! A Private Pilot course will take 5-6 weeks if full time (7 days a week, 10 hours a day maximum effort) or 5 months if part time (3 lessons a week).
The cost will vary by student depending on your schedule. The more compressed the training the quicker you will be able to develop the skills required to successfully complete the course. The range for this course is approximately $7,000 to $9,500 (Transport Canada minimums to a National Average).
The Commercial License will allow you to begin a career in aviation and fly airplanes for hire and reward.
Fly any Canadian Registered airplane anywhere in the world.
No limit to the number of passengers.
Includes night and VFR OTT ratings.
Add ratings – in cloud, multi engine, advanced airplanes
A minimum of 200 hours total flight time and 100 hours Pilot in Command time including 20 hours X-Country.
All previous flight time counts toward the Commercial Pilot course; however, more time building may be required to reach the required time.
The Commercial course consists of 65 hours of flight training and 80 hours of ground school.
Training is self-paced on your own schedule, or part of a full-time program, your choice! Depending your flight experience, time to complete will vary greatly. Contact our office to discuss schedules and program timelines.
The cost will vary by student depending on your schedule and current flight experience. The range for this course is approximately $15,500 to $25,000.
A Class 4 Instructor Rating allows you to conduct flight training to issue new licenses and ratings while under the supervision of a Class I or Class II instructor.
A minimum of 30 hours of dual flight instruction by a Class I instructor, including 5 hours of instrument training, and successful completion of a Transport Canada flight test.
25 hours of ground school followed by a Transport Canada written examination.
Training is self-paced but can be done daily, alternating between ground school and flight time. Call or email the office to review the schedule.
Cost is consistent with the Instructor rating. The estimated cost for the program is $9,900.
Allows the pilot to fly during official night. Night Flying is a rewarding and special time to fly.
A minimum of 15 hours Flight Training including:
This course can take as little as 1 week.
Approximately $3,900 based on minimum requirements.
Fly over the top of cloud layers during a flight, as long as the departure and arrival airports are experiencing Visual Meteorological Conditions.
A minimum of 15 hours instrument training. Instrument hours from the Private Pilot License and Night Rating may be included. 5 of these hours can be on a simulator.
Ground training consists of an expanded knowledge and understanding of air regulations, airspace, weather, instrument flying techniques, and radio navigation. There is no practical or written test but must meet skill requirements.
This course can take as little as 1 week.
Cost will vary depending on your flight experience at the time of the training. Contact our office to review your experience level and the requirements. See hourly rates, below.
Fly Multi-Engine aircraft (larger aircraft, better performance, retractable landing gear, constant speed propellers). Great flying and an important step in a commercial aviation career.
The candidate must hold a Private License.
Must develop the skill to pass a Transport Canada flight test. There is no minimum time flight time, nor any written examinations.
The average is 7 to 10 hours dual. This can be completed in as little as 1 week.
The cost will vary by the student but is estimated at $3,600 to $4,900
Allows the pilot to fly during Instrument conditions in a single-engine aircraft.
40 hours of instrument time (instrument time previously logged for the Private, night rating or Commercial license may count toward this minimum time). 20 hours can be on a simulator.
A dual cross country of at least 100 nautical miles, under simulated or actual IFR conditions, and completion of both a Transport Canada Written and Flight Test is required.
Self-directed ground school is available with 1-on-1 review sessions in preparation for the written examination.
Training is self-paced on your own schedule, or part of a full-time program, your choice! Depending your flight experience, time to complete will vary greatly. Contact our office to discuss schedules and program timelines.
Cost will vary depending on your flight experience at the time of the training. Contact our office to review your experience level and the requirements. See hourly rates, below.
Fly Multi-Engine aircraft in instrument conditions. This is an important step in a commercial aviation career.
Duration and Cost will vary depending on your flight experience at the time of the training. Contact our office to review your experience level and the requirements. See hourly rates, below.
Flying in the mountains is a very different experience. The Mountain Course is designed to help pilots who have little to no experience flying in the mountains, or for those looking for a refresher.
Duration and Cost will vary depending on your flight experience at the time of the training. The course includes 5 hours of Ground Training and 10 hours of Flight Training, though that may vary depending on your level of experience. Contact our office to review your experience level and the requirements. See hourly rates below.
Duration and Cost will vary depending on your flight experience at the time of the training. Contact our office to review your experience level and the requirements. See hourly rates, below.
The Commercial Aviation Diploma Program is designed to prepare you for a career as a commercial or airline pilot. Right from your Private Pilot License through to Airline Multi-Crew Operations, you will leave the program will all courses, ratings and experience required to start on your commercial pilot career.
The candidate must be 18 years of age by the end of the second semester, have demonstrated an “ICAO Level 4 – Operational” English language proficiency, and qualify for a Transport Canada Category 1 Medical certificate.
Each student will complete all of the courses listed above, excluding the Recreational Pilot Permit, plus two additional advanced pilot courses. Each course has a minimum training and Ground School requirement (also listed above).
The Commercial Aviation Diploma Program encompasses 904 hours and 52 weeks of instruction over 4 semesters and 16 months. Complete Program Outline is available.
The cost of the 4-Semester Commercial Aviation Diploma Program is $90,000 CDN Funds. The program is eligible for Student Loans and various payment options are available.
Duration and Cost will vary depending on your flight experience at the time of the training. Contact our office to review your experience level and the requirements. See hourly rates, below.
Transport Canada requirements are minimum training requirements. It may require additional instruction to meet the competency standards to hold the license or rating, hence the range of costs listed in the Licenses and Rating section, from Transport Canada minimum requirements to a National average. Program and course pricing above is based on the following aircraft and instruction rates:
Make Aurora Aviation Academy the next stop on your aviation journey.
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