RECREATIONAL COURSES
Private Pilot Licence
With a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), you can fly for personal and recreational purposes and carry passengers, but you cannot receive compensation for your flying.
A Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane, allows you to:
- Recreational Flying: You can fly yourself, friends, and family almost anywhere, as long as you adhere to visual flight rules (VFR) and stay within your licensing restrictions.
- Carry Passengers: You’re permitted to carry passengers, but you cannot charge them for the flight. Sharing costs, however, is usually allowed, meaning you can split expenses like fuel and landing fees.
- Fly in Controlled Airspace: With a PPL, you can fly in controlled airspace and communicate with air traffic control, although some restrictions apply based on your endorsements and airspace regulations.
- Earn Additional Ratings and Endorsements: You can work toward additional certifications, like an instrument rating (to fly in adverse weather conditions) or a multi-engine rating, which allow for more flexibility and skill-building.
- Upgrade to Commercial Pilot Licence: The PPL is the foundational step toward advanced training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) if you aim to pursue a professional aviation career.
Resources
Ground School Registration
Upcoming PPL Ground School Classes:
- May 5 – August 4, 2026
- September 8 – December 8, 2026
The cost is $449 + HST. To secure your spot, you must register and pay for the ground school.
**Note: Enrollment in ground school does not automatically admit applicants into flight training at WWFC.
There is an additional cost for supplies. You can find our ground school supplies and kits here.
Already have your PPL? Register for our upcoming CPL Ground School!