Qualifications for a private pilot license or recreational pilot permit:
- Provide proof of citizenship.
- Must be sixteen (16) to be issued the Recreational Pilot Permit and seventeen (17) for the Private Pilot License.
- Must successfully pass a medical examination from a Transport Canada doctor for the Private Pilot License or from their family physician for the Recreational Pilot Permit.
Medical Requirements
The local Transport Canada designated medical examiners are:
- Dr. P. Suri #415 – 2125 11th Avenue, Regina – 525-8355
- Dr. J. S. McMillan – Landmark Medical Centre – #9-4150 Albert St., Regina – 352-9609
- Dr. Yolanda Marx – #107 – 54 Ominica St. West, Moose Jaw – 692-6200
NOTE: Please make sure that the name on your medical is EXACTLY the same as on your birth certificate! You must have your medical certificate issued before you can fly solo!
Membership
All persons using RFC facilities or receiving flying training must hold a valid membership in the Club. All memberships in the Regina Flying Club expire on December 31.
Documents
Documents required at the time of enrollment or prior to solo flight are:
- If born in Canada: Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate
- If born outside Canada, one of the following:
- citizenship certificate
- certificate of registration of birth abroad issued by Canada Department of Citizenship and Immigration
- Canadian immigration record and visa issued by Canada Department of Citizenship and Immigration
- aviation personnel license showing citizenship of holder and issued by state of which the person is a citizen
- passport
Ground School
For the flying courses each student is required to obtain a minimum number of hours of ground school learning on subjects including Air Regulations, Airmanship, Navigation, Meteorology, Theory of Flight, Human Factors and Pilot Decision Making, Engines, Airframes Licensing Requirements, Flight Operations and Radio Theory and Communication.
RFC ground school sessions are normally held on Monday and Wednesday evenings – from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. – and consist of approximately 45 hours of instruction.
Flying Training
A student may commence flying training immediately after enrollment, there is not a requirement to complete the ground school before you start flying. We are open for training during daylight hours, seven days per week. Your Instructor will give you briefings prior to and after each flight.
Flying instruction may be paid by cheque, credit card, cash or debit card, following each flight. Credit is extended only to those with money on account. For students who deposit money on account, the unused portion is refundable at any time.
Rental
Licensed pilots or permit holders are eligible to rent club aircraft for either local flights or trips away from Regina. Aircraft are rented in accordance with the Club rental policy.
