Flight Training Program Details
Program Details, Fees, & Tution
The RFC Flight Training Program includes operating policies, procedures and requirements as established in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Our programs ensure safe and effective conduct of flight training. Transport Canada minimum training requirements are listed with estimates, for more accurate financial plans please contact the RFC Office.
Recreational Pilot Permit
Dual Instruction: 20 hrs @$285 = $5700
Solo Flight Time: 5 hrs @$210 = $1050
Ground Briefing: 5 hrs @$75 = $375
Tuition Fees: $400
Books: $250
RFC Membership: $160
Total Minimum Cost: $7935
Private Pilot License
Dual Instruction: 33 hrs @$285 = $9405
Solo Flight Time: 12 hrs @$210 = $2520
Ground Briefing: 10 hrs @$75 = $750
Tuition Fees: $400
Books: $250
RFC Membership: $160
Total Minimum Cost: $13485
Commercial Pilot License
Dual Instruction: 35 hrs @$293 = $10255
Solo Flight Time: 30 hrs @$210 = $6300
Ground Briefing: 5 hrs @$83 = $415
Tuition Fees: $400
Books: $250RFC Membership: $160
Total Minimum Cost: $1778
*minimum of 200 PIC hrs required for CPL issuance
Night Endorsement
Dual Instruction: 11 hrs @$293 = $3223
Solo Flight Time: 5 hrs @$210 = $1050
Ground Briefing: 1 hrs @$83 = $83
Total Minimum Cost: $4356
Multi-Engine Rating
Dual Instruction: 10 hrs @$513 = $5130
Ground Briefting: 3 hrs @$83 = $249
Flight Test: 1 hrs @$400 = $400
Total Minimum Cost: $5779
Instructor Rating
Dual Instruction: 30 hrs @$293 = $8790
Ground Briefing: 25 hrs @$83 = $2075
Flight Test: $400
Total Minimum Cost: $8992
Instrument Rating
Estimated costs may be provided on request as such costs will reflect each individual’s previous experience and currency. In addition, the Instrument Rating may be acquired on either a single or multi-engine airplane. Flight time on our approved flight simulator may reduce total costs of the rating.