Training in Canada?
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From: Europe
Another Fto that I was looking at was Moncton their website is www.mfc.nb.ca They've good facilities from what I can see from their website. The whole thing seems a lot more formal than harv's though, Harvs seems like a much more family type of business but then I haven't been to either so I don't know.
It might be worth your while looking at moncton though as well.
It might be worth your while looking at moncton though as well.
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From: Singapore
west coast schools
hmm am also doing research to find a good school to go to in canada or NZ ... so far heard some pretty good stuff abt schools in Boundary Bay Airport, Delta located near to vancouver...
1) Pro IFR www.proifr.com
2) Pacific Flying club www.pacificflyingclub.com
1) Pro IFR www.proifr.com
2) Pacific Flying club www.pacificflyingclub.com
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From: West Sussex
Just wondering,
Is the canadain training as good a quality as that of say JAA or FAA. It's just the training seems to be so cheap for a CPL + IR + ME + Instructors rating plus accomodation you're talking about in and around £15,000. That is a massive saving on the £50,000 - 60,000 it costs in the UK!!
Is the canadain training as good a quality as that of say JAA or FAA. It's just the training seems to be so cheap for a CPL + IR + ME + Instructors rating plus accomodation you're talking about in and around £15,000. That is a massive saving on the £50,000 - 60,000 it costs in the UK!!
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From: USA
Hey there,
I have done all 3 (Canadian, FAA, JAA), and still think that the Canadian one was the best one that I did. Flying is cheap in Canada mainly due to good exchange rate you get.
I would say Canadian ground work is in between the FAA and JAA and that the flying is as good as the FAA and so better than the JAA. (had to put that in to wind up some of the JAA FAA debators)
You may find that like a lot of the FTOs quote you the lowest price humanly possible to get the ratings.
If you add about 30% to the cost of training and living I have usually found that will give you a more accurate view of what it will cost. It will also save you the blushes of running out of money during your training.
I would personally recommend Moncton as I did my intial training there. You should also I believe be able to walk away with both Can & JAA Com/MIR.
Hope that helps or not as the case might be.
-273
I have done all 3 (Canadian, FAA, JAA), and still think that the Canadian one was the best one that I did. Flying is cheap in Canada mainly due to good exchange rate you get.
I would say Canadian ground work is in between the FAA and JAA and that the flying is as good as the FAA and so better than the JAA. (had to put that in to wind up some of the JAA FAA debators)
You may find that like a lot of the FTOs quote you the lowest price humanly possible to get the ratings.
If you add about 30% to the cost of training and living I have usually found that will give you a more accurate view of what it will cost. It will also save you the blushes of running out of money during your training.
I would personally recommend Moncton as I did my intial training there. You should also I believe be able to walk away with both Can & JAA Com/MIR.
Hope that helps or not as the case might be.
-273
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From: Canada
Moncton is great. the cost to live there is much cheaper than big centres like Toronto or Vancouver. The staff whole approach at MFC is very professional. I spent 2 years there as a student and 2 as an instructor. They are also a partner of Boernemouth(?) now as a partner for CAA/JAA training.
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From: Europe
What would be the story for a person coming from Europe doing a Canadian pilot program like Monctons.
Would their by obstacles with staying and working in Canada after these licences were attained?
Would anyone not recommend a route like this, considering I'm not necessarily looking for a right hand seat in a major airline straight off, I wouldn't mind doing some light aircraft hour building i.e. instructor or bush flying?
Would their by obstacles with staying and working in Canada after these licences were attained?
Would anyone not recommend a route like this, considering I'm not necessarily looking for a right hand seat in a major airline straight off, I wouldn't mind doing some light aircraft hour building i.e. instructor or bush flying?
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From: Canada eh?
www.pilotcareercentre.com lists most of the schools here. Most people take a commercial with multi-IFR and instructor rating to start out, but some like myself try to specialize in bush operations. You'll have to study the pros and cons of each and figure out what you like best.
There are a lot of college aviation programs as well, but most do not take international students.
Good Luck!
Dave
p.s. when we'll both be job hunting, it's war, buddy.
There are a lot of college aviation programs as well, but most do not take international students.
Good Luck!
Dave
p.s. when we'll both be job hunting, it's war, buddy.
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From: Blue Skies
goin to canada...any advice?
hello everybody!!!
this is my first message in pprune. would like to start of by saying that this is the best site for any wannabe like me to who wants to make a career in aviation. Thank all for all the info.
anways my story is....I am 22 , a college graduate and now dreaming of making it big in commercial aviation. After months of searching for schools and countries, i have decided to head to canada for professional program. The course will help me with 200 hrs of flying hours with all the basic liscences and ratings.
My plan is to atleast gain about 800-1000 hrs before i get back home. I inderstand in USA you can do a bit of flight instruction on a J-1 visa and gain those valubale flying hours. I would like to know if this can be done in CANADA too. I am lil short on onfo for Candadian visa.
I mean will be able to work as a instructor after i get a instructors rating in canada. Do i need a work permit of a sort?
This is gonna be challenging road ahead, so all our tips will be of great help!!!
Thank you everybody in advance
will look forward for your help
cheers and safe flying
arnold
this is my first message in pprune. would like to start of by saying that this is the best site for any wannabe like me to who wants to make a career in aviation. Thank all for all the info.
anways my story is....I am 22 , a college graduate and now dreaming of making it big in commercial aviation. After months of searching for schools and countries, i have decided to head to canada for professional program. The course will help me with 200 hrs of flying hours with all the basic liscences and ratings.
My plan is to atleast gain about 800-1000 hrs before i get back home. I inderstand in USA you can do a bit of flight instruction on a J-1 visa and gain those valubale flying hours. I would like to know if this can be done in CANADA too. I am lil short on onfo for Candadian visa.
I mean will be able to work as a instructor after i get a instructors rating in canada. Do i need a work permit of a sort?
This is gonna be challenging road ahead, so all our tips will be of great help!!!
Thank you everybody in advance
will look forward for your help
cheers and safe flying
arnold
pleaseeee
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From: Blue Skies
hello Trislander and Sanchez
Thank you Sanchez i will defently remember that
By the way do mosse's bite? Never seen one in this part of the world where i am right now.
Thaks for the tip trislander, i think i will post my question in the Canada forum, i will have better response there.
Well infact i did get a small advice , Its easy and fast to have a immigration lawyer to get yourself a working permit. IT may be expensive though, but if you wanna work in canada for a while then i guess thats the best option.
Anways still looking forward for more tips
Thank you all in advance again
Cheers and Safe flying
arnold
Thank you Sanchez i will defently remember that
By the way do mosse's bite? Never seen one in this part of the world where i am right now.
Thaks for the tip trislander, i think i will post my question in the Canada forum, i will have better response there.
Well infact i did get a small advice , Its easy and fast to have a immigration lawyer to get yourself a working permit. IT may be expensive though, but if you wanna work in canada for a while then i guess thats the best option.
Anways still looking forward for more tips
Thank you all in advance again
Cheers and Safe flying
arnold
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From: UK
FAA CPL in Canada
Hello,
If one has an FAA CPL/IR or even an FAA ATP, what conversion is needed licence wise, to fly in Canada commercially?
(obviously the right to work its required)
Has anyone encountered this before and know the score?
Regards,
Speedbird19
If one has an FAA CPL/IR or even an FAA ATP, what conversion is needed licence wise, to fly in Canada commercially?
(obviously the right to work its required)
Has anyone encountered this before and know the score?
Regards,
Speedbird19
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Flight training in Canada
Hi everyone,
Would you have information or past experiences with flight training in Canada?
I'm looking at doing some commercial training out there but can't find much information on the web,
Any help would be appreciated.
Many Thanks.
Would you have information or past experiences with flight training in Canada?
I'm looking at doing some commercial training out there but can't find much information on the web,
Any help would be appreciated.
Many Thanks.
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Try
www.mfc.nb.ca/
Moncton Flight School near Halifax, it is connected to, i think, Pilot Training College in Bournemouth so have a look at them both.
Shed Rule
www.mfc.nb.ca/
Moncton Flight School near Halifax, it is connected to, i think, Pilot Training College in Bournemouth so have a look at them both.
Shed Rule
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From: UK
A Canadian friend of mine has flown with and recommends: www.flighttraining.org
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From: White Waltham, Prestwick & Calgary
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From: Newbury
Professional Pilot Training in Canada
Im a wannabe pilot and have been researching flight schools all over the world and have found a school I recently visited in Canada as my top choice. Its very professional and well run and its very well priced....
I need advice though into what the future prospects are for a UK pilot being trained to ATPL level in Canada and then applying for the airlines in the UK/Canada to start a career?
The school is called Pro and located at Boundary Bay, close to Vancouver, anyone shed any light on it.....???
Thanks all. Barney
I need advice though into what the future prospects are for a UK pilot being trained to ATPL level in Canada and then applying for the airlines in the UK/Canada to start a career?
The school is called Pro and located at Boundary Bay, close to Vancouver, anyone shed any light on it.....???
Thanks all. Barney