Training in Canada?
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From: SE UK
That's 2.26 if you're buying Sterling probably. It's 2.02 spot, so maybe 1.8-1.9 if you buy Canadian on the high street.
Anyone know the theory requirement for the Canadian CPL/IR? Presumably closer to FAA than JAA?
edit: Don't answer, it was a rhetorical question. I'm off to do some searching...
Anyone know the theory requirement for the Canadian CPL/IR? Presumably closer to FAA than JAA?
edit: Don't answer, it was a rhetorical question. I'm off to do some searching...
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From: White Waltham, Prestwick & Calgary
It's 2 bucks to the pound at the moment 
Give me a PM if you want to know anything about the theory, but the syllabus is on the Transport Canada website (www.tc.gc.ca).
Phil
Give me a PM if you want to know anything about the theory, but the syllabus is on the Transport Canada website (www.tc.gc.ca).
Phil
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From: West Sussex
Am presently working over here and think it is a great deal.... The flying is great at the moment and the weather has gone from the winter snow to great sunshine. The flying is affordable and without the normal hidden extras.
Went and had a fly at Harv's Air at St Andrews as I was working there over the winter...A great bunch of guys and lots of aircraft to fly.
Winnipeg is great in the summer, and there is plenty of things to do, have been told. Although in the winter it can be bleak and just a bit too cold...-30to -50..
Yes they are affiliated with a UK school. and are working to do more with them.
The staff at Harv's are great guys and always get back to you if you phone them..
As far as hour building goes, there are planty of places to get some great deal..
Am presently in Calgary, and see there is a good light aircraft environment here too, but not had chance to look into it,
I would definitly recommend Canada as a place to fly...
Went and had a fly at Harv's Air at St Andrews as I was working there over the winter...A great bunch of guys and lots of aircraft to fly.
Winnipeg is great in the summer, and there is plenty of things to do, have been told. Although in the winter it can be bleak and just a bit too cold...-30to -50..
Yes they are affiliated with a UK school. and are working to do more with them.
The staff at Harv's are great guys and always get back to you if you phone them..
As far as hour building goes, there are planty of places to get some great deal..
Am presently in Calgary, and see there is a good light aircraft environment here too, but not had chance to look into it,
I would definitly recommend Canada as a place to fly...
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From: UK
Training in Canada
I'm a Brit living in Canada and I'd highly recommend coming to here to gain an ICAO licence or to just hour build. The training's great and the opportunity to fly long and interesting cross country legs are excellent.
If anybody wants to know of a good outfit in Southern Alberta that's offering 172s solo for Cnd$107/hr (£50) wet, then PM me and I'll give you more details.
PS. They also have a Baron B55 for Cnd$250/hr (£125!).
If anybody wants to know of a good outfit in Southern Alberta that's offering 172s solo for Cnd$107/hr (£50) wet, then PM me and I'll give you more details.
PS. They also have a Baron B55 for Cnd$250/hr (£125!).
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From: UK
JAA Training in Canada
All,
As far as I am aware, Moncton Flight College is the only JAA-approved school in Canada.
Other schools may or may not advertise "JAA training" in Canada (see, for instance, http://www.harvsair.com/site/services/jaa-training.html), but this training is not conducted as part of an approved JAA course. Significant portions of the training, as well as the skill test, must therefore take place in the UK.
To my knowledge, only MFC can conduct fully approved training and JAA skill tests in Canada.
KK.
As far as I am aware, Moncton Flight College is the only JAA-approved school in Canada.
Other schools may or may not advertise "JAA training" in Canada (see, for instance, http://www.harvsair.com/site/services/jaa-training.html), but this training is not conducted as part of an approved JAA course. Significant portions of the training, as well as the skill test, must therefore take place in the UK.
To my knowledge, only MFC can conduct fully approved training and JAA skill tests in Canada.
KK.
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From: South Manchester
Canadian price versus JAA+FAA
I have the jaa ppl at £5500 in florida, as the flight exams are sky high with the caa, is that the same case with canada in terms of licence cost, skill test cost etc.
do you think i wouold save £1000 going to canada than to florida.
thanks people
do you think i wouold save £1000 going to canada than to florida.
thanks people
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From: South Manchester
Originally Posted by KrazyKraut
A330, no didn't specify which licence/rating you're interested in, but JAA training in Canada is not cheaper than Florida.
Good luck,
KK
Good luck,
KK
florida comes in a £5500 i mean i know the package in canada is cheaper but will i be adding exactly the same amount on top of the package in terms of skills test licence issue and medicals.
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From: UK
A330, not sure where you get your prices from, but neither a JAA PPL nor a FAA PPL will cost £5500 in Florida - provided you finish closely within syllabus hours (which may or may not be the case).
Have a look for prices here: www.flyoft.com, www.flyeft.com, www.flyoba.com, - that's three Floridian JAA FTOs that charge less than what you've quoted.
However, no matter where you go to get a JAA licence, there's CAA and examiner fees to pay. You also need a medical. These costs don't vary greatly depending on where you train - even in Canada.
KK
Have a look for prices here: www.flyoft.com, www.flyeft.com, www.flyoba.com, - that's three Floridian JAA FTOs that charge less than what you've quoted.
However, no matter where you go to get a JAA licence, there's CAA and examiner fees to pay. You also need a medical. These costs don't vary greatly depending on where you train - even in Canada.
KK
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From: South Manchester
Originally Posted by KrazyKraut
A330, not sure where you get your prices from, but neither a JAA PPL nor a FAA PPL will cost £5500 in Florida - provided you finish closely within syllabus hours (which may or may not be the case).
Have a look for prices here: www.flyoft.com, www.flyeft.com, www.flyoba.com, - that's three Floridian JAA FTOs that charge less than what you've quoted.
However, no matter where you go to get a JAA licence, there's CAA and examiner fees to pay. You also need a medical. These costs don't vary greatly depending on where you train - even in Canada.
KK
Have a look for prices here: www.flyoft.com, www.flyeft.com, www.flyoba.com, - that's three Floridian JAA FTOs that charge less than what you've quoted.
However, no matter where you go to get a JAA licence, there's CAA and examiner fees to pay. You also need a medical. These costs don't vary greatly depending on where you train - even in Canada.
KK
but i was hoping the canadian would be £1000 cheaper.I hope to be an airline pilot/flying instructor but i think canada is easier as i can only fly over for 2 weeks so i would need to go twice and with america and visas, that would be a bit messy like my writing
Yes eft was the place that i had analysed from cali to florida i really like the sound of eft.
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From: Canada
You could save a good amount if you went to a place like south eastern Alberta the place I know of will do the PPL for about GBP 3600 (%CDN$7500). Their 172 rents out wet for CDN$107.00 GST(VAT) included.
Accommodations are fairly cheap as well. I rented a 1100 square foot 2 bedroom apartment for about CDN$550.00. The local college will also let people stay in the student residence if they have space.
The weather is excellent there is as well the city I'am talking about is officially Canada's sunniest City with over 300 VFR days per year.
The really attractive thing about Training in Canada is that if your course is six months or less you do not require a visa. There is no background check either.
Accommodations are fairly cheap as well. I rented a 1100 square foot 2 bedroom apartment for about CDN$550.00. The local college will also let people stay in the student residence if they have space.
The weather is excellent there is as well the city I'am talking about is officially Canada's sunniest City with over 300 VFR days per year.
The really attractive thing about Training in Canada is that if your course is six months or less you do not require a visa. There is no background check either.
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From: UK
Colonial - is that a JAA PPL or a Canadian one ???
As far as I know - though I may be wrong-, Moncton Flight College (www.mfc.nb.ca) is the only school that holds approval to conduct proper JAA training courses in Canada.
KK
As far as I know - though I may be wrong-, Moncton Flight College (www.mfc.nb.ca) is the only school that holds approval to conduct proper JAA training courses in Canada.
KK
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From: Canada
You are right Moncton flight college is the only JAA school in canada right now. I assumed if he was considering coming to Canada he was considering Transport Canada Icao Licence with a Jar conversion once back in the UK
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From: Chennai
Canada flight schools
Hi,
Im planning to get a CPL and multi engine rating from Canada. But, Im having a hard time choosing between these two schools - Harv's Air and ProIFR.
Can anyone tell me which one would be better.
Im planning to get a CPL and multi engine rating from Canada. But, Im having a hard time choosing between these two schools - Harv's Air and ProIFR.
Can anyone tell me which one would be better.
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From: White Waltham, Prestwick & Calgary
Harvsair - you get at least 256 clear days a year in Winnipeg, and the airspace is clearer. ProIFR are good, but the airspace around Vancouver is crowded worse than Biggin Hill. It also rains nearly as bad as Seattle, so you won't get the continuity.
Accommodation would be cheaper, too and Harvsair also has JAA link, with some club in UK.
Phil
Accommodation would be cheaper, too and Harvsair also has JAA link, with some club in UK.
Phil
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From: Ireland
Jesus, they're poppin up everywhere!
Starting there in August too. Had my doubts but talked to a few people, got it looked into, found out about JAA conversion course in Cork (from Charlie no less) and am a lot happier about it now
Starting there in August too. Had my doubts but talked to a few people, got it looked into, found out about JAA conversion course in Cork (from Charlie no less) and am a lot happier about it now
Originally Posted by Ricky1
Hi Charlie,
I am starting my CPL in Algonquin Flight Center in August also! I am doing it under Pilot Recruitment Ireland.
I am starting my CPL in Algonquin Flight Center in August also! I am doing it under Pilot Recruitment Ireland.