Welcome to the wonderful world of zero-emissions flying! You are about to embark on some of the most exciting training you may ever experience, all of which is focused towards you flying an electric airplane on your own! You are on your way to becoming one of the first and few individuals to have your first solo flight on the next generation of aircraft. Let’s make history together. See more about our electric airplane.
The training you will receive follows a Transport Canada syllabus to provide you with all the essential knowledge and skills you require to ensure a safe and enjoyable solo flight.
The lesson plans are mandated by Transport Canada. You work with your instructor at your own pace to complete the training requirements.
The cost for this course is an upfront fee for the entirety of the course. Payment must be made prior to beginning training. Please be advised that the following allotted times are based on typical student ability and progression in completing their first solo. If the course is not completed in the allotted time, additional time may be purchased.
- 16 hours Flight Time in Pipistrel Velis Electro
- 22 hours Flight Instruction (including flight time and ground briefing)
We will provide you with:
- Outline of Flight Instruction
- Summary of course costs
- Transport Canada PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E)
- Industry Canada Restricted Operator Certificate-Aeronautical Study Guide (RIC-21)
- Pipistrel Velis Electro Pilot Operator’s Handbook (POH)
- Sealand Flight Aircraft Rental Agreement
If you have any questions regarding any training offered by Sealand Flight, feel free to ask any of our staff or instructors. We are pleased to help you.
Flight Instruction
A Licenced Flight Instructor will provide all of your flight instruction. This instruction follows a Transport Canada approved syllabus. The structure of these lesson plans is designed on a “building block” approach and will provide you with basic flight instruction, moving on to more advanced elements as your skills and abilities develop.
Under the guidance of your Flight Instructor, you will learn the basic skills of controlling the aircraft in a safe manner. All such training will be conducted near the training airport. Starting with basic aircraft handling, you will progress on to more advanced maneuvers, developing the skills and knowledge required to safely complete a local flight without the assistance of your Flight Instructor.
Student Pilot Permit
The Student Pilot Permit is the document that allows persons undertaking flight instruction to conduct flight training under solo conditions (ie: without a flight instructor in the aircraft). A licenced flight instructor must authorize all flights conducted under a Student Pilot Permit.
Transport Canada requirements for the issuance of a Student Pilot Permit are:
| CATEGORY | REQUIREMENT |
|---|---|
| Age | Must be at least 14 years of age |
| Medical | Valid Category 1, 3, or 4 Medical Certificate |
| Knowledge | Pre-Solo Test of Air Regulations (PSTAR) (pass is 90%) |
| Skill | At Flight Instructor’s Discretion |
| Experience | All pre-solo air exercises, per Transport Canada’s Flight Training Manual |
