HOW DO I BECOME A PILOT?
Transport Canada sets the standard for all pilot licensing. You must have a minimum number of hours of ground school, 25 hours of flight training for the Recreational Permit (including 5 solo) and 45 hours of flight training (including 12 hours of solo) for the Private License. After you receive an endorsement from your instructor, you may undertake the written exam and flight test.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Everyone works at their own rate, depending on time and money. The Private and Recreational Pilot courses can be completed in anywhere from 8 weeks to 1 or 2 years. Many people attend school or Work full-time while getting their license or permit.
FIVE REASONS WHY THE
BRANDON FLYING CLUB
IS THE RIGHT PLACE TO LEARN
1. A FULL SERVICE INSTITUTION
Brandon’s only full time flight school offers a continuous
Regular ground school. Recreational, Private, and
Commercial courses. Night VFR Over the Top and Instrument
Ratings are also available at the club. Transport Canada Written
Recreational, Private, Ultra Light and Helicopter exams can be
Completed here as well.
2.COST EFFICIENT LEARNING
On average our training costs less than the national average.
Accelerated learning is possible because we run a complete
operation with top quality instructors and fully equipped training
aircraft. The Brandon Flying club gives you the best value for
your training dollar.
3.EXCELLENT WEATHER
Statistics prove that southern Manitoba has excellent weather and terrain for conducting VFR flight training.
4.THE RIGHT AMOUNT AND MIX OF AIRCRAFT
For a varied flight experience Brandon has light aircraft, commuter twins, military trainers, commercial jets and helicopters using the airport daily.
With the practice area close by and no delays on the ground or in the air you receive the most efficient educational environment possible.
5.COMPLETE FACILITIES
There is a lounge in the hangar as well as a flight planning room, briefing rooms, waiting room and the flight office. Maintenance, fuel and storage are available at the club.
BRANDON FLYING CLUB
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PILOT LICENSE OR PERMIT
- The student must be either a Canadian citizen, Landed Immigrant, British Subject or from a country that has an aviation agreement with Canada.
- The student should be at least fourteen (14) years of age to commence training, and must be sixteen (16) to be issued the Recreational Permit and must be seventeen (17) before the Private license will be issued.
- The student must successfully pass a medical examination from a Transport Canada Doctor for the Private License or from your family physician for the Recreational Permit.
TRAINING REQUIRMENTS
Medical
A medical for the Private License must be taken from one of the Transport Canada Doctors listed below. For the Recreational Permit, a medical authorization from your family doctor will do. It is recommended that the medical should be taken before training begins to ascertain you meet the medical standards. Your approved medical must be received before your instructor can let you fly solo.
DR. K.R. LOADERBRANDON CLINIC STATION 2 571-7131
NOTE: Please ensure that the name on your medical is EXACTLY the same as on your birth certificate!
MEMBERSHIP
All persons using Club facilities must hold a valid membership in the club. All memberships cost $50.00 per year.
Clubhouse
Brandon Flying Club Membership entitles each member to use the facilities of our clubhouse. The clubhouse operates seven days per week and offers a classroom, lounge and waiting room. There are also fly outs and other social events held at the clubhouse throughout the year.
DOCUMENTS
Documents required at the time of enrollment or prior to solo flight are:
- If born in Canada, a Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate
- If born outside Canada, one of the following
Canadian Citizenship Certificate
Canadian Immigration Identification Card
Canada Entry Record
Canada Admission Record and Employment Visa
Passport
GROUNDSCHOOL
For the flying courses each student is required to obtain a minimum number of hours of formal lectures on subjects such as Air Regulations, Airmanship, Navigation, Meteorology, Theory of Flight, Pilot Decision Making, Engines, Airframes and use of the radio. These lectures are supplemented by use of overheads and videotape presentations of various subjects.
Ground school lectures are available as well we offer an Online Ground School which you can study at your own pace.
Upon completion of ground school and a minimum of 10 hours of flying, the student may attempt the Transport Canada written examinations. Arrangements may be made with your instructor.
FLYING
The student may commence flight training immediately after enrollment. The club is open for training during daylight hours seven days per week. The flight Instructor will also give the student a briefing prior and after most flights. Upon completion of flight training, a flight test is required, in order to qualify for a Pilot License or Pilot Permit.
Payment for flight instruction may be made by cheque, credit card, cash or interac, following each flight. Prepayment options are also available see the FAQ section in the following pages.
As a licensed pilot or permit holder and a member of the Brandon Flying Club, you are entitled to rent club aircraft for either local flying or extended trips away from Brandon. The aircraft are rented with the club’s standard “aircraft rental policy”, and the flying rates in effect at the time. The present rates are listed on a following page in this booklet.
RECREATIONAL PILOT PERMIT
TRANSPORT CANADA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DUAL INSTRUCTION20 HOURS@ $171.00$3420.00
SOLO FLIGHT TIME 5 HOURS@ $121.00$ 605.00
GROUND BRIEFING 5 HOURS@ $ 50.00$ 250.00
TUITION FEES ($350.00) BOOKS ($300.00)$ 650.00
B.F.C. MEMBERSHIP (MANDATORY)$ 50.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$4975.00
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
TRANSPORT CANADA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DUAL INSTRUCTION33 HOURS@ $171.00$5643.00
SOLO FLIGHT TIME12 HOURS@ $121.00$1452.00 GROUND BRIEFING 10 HOURS@ $ 50.00 $ 500.00
TUITION FEES ($300.00) BOOKS ($300.00)$ 600.00
EXAMINATION FEES (WRITTEN AND FLIGHT)$ 450.00
B.F.C. MEMBERSHIP (MANDATORY)$ 50.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$8695.00
COMMERCIAL LICENSE
TRANSPORT CANADA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PRIVATE LICENCE PREREQUISITE
DUAL INSTRUCTION35 HOURS@ $171.00$5985.00 SOLO FLIGHT TIME 30 HOURS@ $121.00 $3630.00
EXAMINATION FEES (WRITTEN AND FLIGHT)$ 400.00
GROUND SCHOOL SUPPLIES (MINIMUM COST)$ 350.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$10,365.00
NOTE:THE STUDENT MUST HAVE 200 HOURS TOTAL TIME PRIOR TO ISSUE OF THE ABOVE COMMERCIAL LICENSE. ANY HOURS IN ADDITION TO THE MINIMUMS WILL BE CHARGED AT CURRENT RENTAL RATES.
NOTE:THE COSTS INDICATED ARE FOR AIRCRAFT RENTAL AT $121.00 PER HOUR EXCLUDING THE GST.
NOTE:A FUEL SURCHARGE HAS BEEN ADDED TO REFLECT RISING FUEL COST WITHOUT CHANGING THE RENTAL RATE PERMENANTLY.
NOTE: ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
ENDORSEMENTS
NIGHT RATING
DUAL INSTRUCTION10 HOURS@ $171.00$1710.00
SOLO FLIGHT TIME 5 HOURS@ $121.00$ 605.00
GROUND BRIEFING 1 HOUR @ $ 60.00$ 60.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$2375.00
VFR OVER THE TOP
DUAL INSTRUCTION10 HOURS@ $171.00$1710.00
GROUND BRIEFING 5 HOUR @ $ 50.00$ 250.00
LICENCE FEES $ 30.00$ 30.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$1990.00
INSTRUMENT RATING
DUAL AIR INSTRUCTION20 HOURS @ $181.00$3620.00
INSTRUMENT GROUND TIME20 HOURS @ $75.00$1500.00
GROUND BRIEFINGS10 HOURS @ $60.00$ 600.00
BOOKS$ 300.00
FLIGHT TEST AIRCRAFT RENTAL 2 HOURS @ $121.00$ 242.00
FLIGHT TEST EXAMINER FEE$ 250.00
TRANSPORT CANADA LICENCE FEE$ 30.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$6542.00
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR RATING
DUAL INSTRUCTION30 HOURS@ $181.00$5430.00
SOLO FLIGHT TIME (recommended) 5 HOURS@ $121.00$ 605.00
GROUND BRIEFING25 HOUR @ $ 60.00$1500.00
LICENCE FEES AND BOOKS (aprox $150.00) $ 385.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED)$7920.00
MULTI – ENGINE RATING
DUAL AIR INSTRUCTION12 HOURS @ $346.00$4152.00
GROUND BRIEFINGS5 HOURS @ $60.00 $ 272.00
BOOKS$ 100.00
FLIGHT TEST AIRCRAFT RENTAL1.5 HOURS @ $291.00$ 436.50
TRANSPORT CANADA LICENCE FEE $ 30.00
TOTAL MINIMUM COST (GST NOT INCLUDED) $4990.50
MULTI – ENGINE INSTRUMENT RATING
DUAL AIR INSTRUCTION20 HOURS @ $346.00$6920.00
INSTRUMENT GROUND TIME20 HOURS @ $75.00$1500.00
GROUND BRIEFINGS12 HOURS @ $60.00$ 720.00
BOOKS$ 300.00
FLIGHT TEST AIRCRAFT RENTAL2 HOURS @ $291.00$ 582.00
FLIGHT TEST EXAMINER FEE$ 250.00
TRANSPORT CANADA LICENCE FEE$ 30.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $10,302.00
AIRCRAFT RENTAL RATES PER HOUR
CESSNA 172$121.00
ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
PRICES EFFECTIVE November 1, 2009
ALL ABOVE RATES INCLUDE FUEL AND OIL
GST IS NOT INCLUDED
CROSS COUNTRY AND TRANSBORDER FLIGHTS WILL BE CHARGED AT DRY RATE
Due to increasing fuel prices there is now an additional fuel surcharge that will be subject to change without notice
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
The first step is to book an introductory flight. This flight with one of our Instructors is a short flight with to help you decide if flying is for you. If you have already decided that you want to learn to fly, your first step is to visit the club and enroll in your chosen course, and book a first lesson. Remember that now is also the time to arrange for the medical exam. You may take lessons while waiting for medical approval but this must be received before solo flight can be authorized.
How long will it take to completed the license or permit?
Everyone works at their own pace. There is no time limit for flight training. Most students work full-time or attend other educational institutions while learning to fly.
A Recreational Permit can be completed in 3 to 4 weeks if flying on a full time schedule.
A Private Pilot License can be completed in 4-7 weeks if flying on a full time schedule.
Most students complete their license or permit in approximately 3 months.
The more often you fly the shorter the time required to complete the course since there will be less to review each flight.
WHEN CAN I TRAIN
The Brandon Flying Club is open daylight hours seven days a week for training.
All initial training must be completed during daylight hours.
ARE THOSE SMALL PLANES SAFE?
YES! We train in the Cessna C-172, which holds the title of the safest light aircraft in the world. This aircraft is still in production today.
CAN I PAY AS I GO?
Yes you may pay as you go but this may lead to higher costs due to the unfortunate “go as you can pay” situation. This happens when a student learns a skill but forgets part of the lesson because a long time has passed since the last flight.
IS FINANCING AVIALABLE?
Yes. The Brandon Flying Club is a member of the Air Transport Association of Canada and can offer financing through Green Light Financial Services, which is a division of the TD Bank. Application forms are available at the club.
ARE THERE BONUSES FOR PREPAYMENT?
YES! For any prepayments over $1000.00 you will receive an immediate 5% bonus.
Pay $1000.00 have $1050.00 available on your account. This is available in multiples of 1000.00 (2000, 3000, 4000).
If you pay $5000.00 you will receive an ASA HS-1 Aviation Headset PLUS your 5% Bonus.
If you refer a friend you will receive two free hours when that friend solos. The referral must be recorded at enrolment.
IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CLUB AND A COMMERCIAL SCHOOL?
NO! All flight-training units in Canada operate under the same rules set and enforced by Transport Canada.
THE GROUND SCHOOL TIMES ARE INCONVENIENT FOR ME, WHAT OPTIONS DO I HAVE?
We offer more than our regular classroom instruction. We have online ground schools as well as self study courses. Ask your instructor for more information.
ABOUT US
OUR HISTORY
Brandon Flying Club (BFC) was originally founded in 1929 as the Brandon – Virden Flying Club. In the early years the club’s facilities were located on Brandon’s north hill, approximately where today’s Purolator building stands.
The BFC was incorporated on February 12, 1944. After the Second World War, the club purchased Hangar #2 at the Brandon Airport.
BFC is still located in this hangar, which was built for the war effort, at the Brandon Municipal Airport. The current administrative facilities are housed in the north lean to. In 2001 our offices under went renovations to accommodate more modern requirements.
Over our many years of operation the BFC has trained thousands of pilots from all over the country, and even international students have chose to train at Brandon. During the peak of the club’s operations BFC owned 10 aircraft.
Today, BFC operates a fleet of three Cessna 172s.
The Brandon Flying Club is a true not-for-profit corporation, owned by its members. All persons using BFC facilities must hold a valid club membership. This membership, which costs $50.00 per year, entitles members to use the club facilities, rental of aircraft, and members receive the club newsletter.
Brandon Flying Club is proud to be a member of the following organizations.
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