Training Programs - INSTRUCTOR RATING

Training Overview

Training will consist of 65 hours ground school and 32 hours dual flight training, including a minimum of 5 hours instrument time. Candidates can expect to spend about 150 hours of their own time developing their lesson plans and refining their instructional techniques. Transport Canada requires a minimum of 25 hours ground school, and 30 hours flight training.

*Prerequisite: Commercial Licence

Age

Must be a minimum of eighteen years (18) of age.

Medical Requirement

Must have a category 1 medical certificate

Knowledge

You must have completed a minimum of 25 hours of Instructor Rating ground school instruction which shall include:

• practical application of the basic principles of learning and techniques of instruction
• preparation and use of lesson plans
• procedures for planning and presenting preparatory ground instruction
• pre-flight briefings, in-flight instruction, and post-flight debriefings
• theory of flight required to teach the air exercises
• aircraft flight manuals and aircraft operating limits
• presentation of pilot decision-making concepts
• the use of the Transport Canada Flight Instructor Guide, Flight Training Manual, Canadian Aviation Regulations, Part IV and the Flight Test Standards, Private and Commercial Pilot Licences - Aeroplane Category.

You shall obtain a minimum of 70% in the written examination Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplane Class 4 (AIRAF).

Experience

A student will complete a minimum of 35 hours of dual flight instruction on overall pilot proficiency and the presentation of all exercises set forth in the Flight Instructor Guide which shall include a minimum of 5 hours of training in the teaching of instrument flight skills.

Skill

An applicant shall complete an instructor flight test to the standard outlined in the Flight Test Standard - Flight Instructor Rating - Aeroplanes, Helicopters, Aerobatic (TP5537).

Cost Estimate

HOURS	DESCRIPTION	RATE	COST
30	Dual Flight Instruction	$218.00	$6540.00
35	Dual Ground Instruction	$61.00	$2135.00
	Books & Materials (approximately)		$221.70
	Flight Test & Written Exam Fees		$230.00
		TOTAL:	$9,126.70

Notes:

1. Rates are based on the C172 rates
2. Mandatory government taxes not included

Materials List

ITEM DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Flight Instructor Guide	$19.95
In Flight Instructor Notes	$27.95
C152/C172 Information Manual (POH)	$29.95
From the Ground Up	$54.95
Flight Training Manual	$28.95
Sharper Edge Instructor Workbook	$59.95
Total	$221.70