Welcome to Canada : (Foreign students) Canada is the second largest country in the world. Its territory spans over 10 millions square kilometres however it is thinly populated. Thirty million people live in Canada, mostly in the southern part of the country. There are ten provinces in Canada: Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Colombia, as well as three territories: Yukon, North West Territories and Nunavut. French and English are the two official languages. Why train in Canada? Because Canadian flight training and licences are widely recognised and flying in Canada is cheaper. Quebec. (Foreign Students) Quebec is the largest province in Canada. Most of the seven million people in Quebec live within the Saint Lawrence River valley. Montreal is the Province s largest city and attracts a lot of major aeronautical businesses such as Bombardier, Rolls Royce, Dowty, Bell, Textron, CAE, Pratt&Whitney. Dorval Aviation : Dorval Aviation is a charter company and a flighttraining center. We are certified by the Canadian Department of Transportation ( Transport Canada ) to issue the required training for ICAO approved licences and ratings. Our team is made of experienced instructors who will give you quality training, in French or in English. At Dorval Aviation, you will live a unique experience on the road to your flying goals! Our fleet includes three Cessna 172s and a Piper Navajo. Our multiengine aircraft is equipped with modern equipment such as Garmin 530 and 430 GPS, autopilot, flight director, weather radar, HSI, RMI All of these tools will provide you with the opportunity to acquire a realistic knowledge of IFR operations.. Dorval Aviation is the reference for students seeking a career in aviation as well as for those who just want to fly for leisure over the beautiful landscape of Quebec. For people looking for adventure, please call us to inquire about familiarization flights and aero tourism. *Definitions: ICAO= International Civil Aviation Organisation
The flight training environment : PAPI=Precision Approach Path Indicator Our school is based at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau International airport (formerly called Dorval International airport). This airport offers a lot of advantages: - It is the only airport on the Island of Montreal, easily accessible via public transportation. - The airport is fitted with three runways opened day and night. - It is an international airport equipped with all the installations required for IFR training. - The school is located right next to the runways so taxi time is very short. - Several other airports are within a few minutes of flight, which allows optimizing training flights. - The Transport Canada examination center is located on the airport five minutes from the school. - All runways are equipped with an instrument approach: ILS, LOC BACK COURSE, NDB, and PAPI*. This environment includes everything required for your training within a controlled airspace. Definitions: VOR=VHF Omni directional Range (Radio navigation aid) NDB=Non-Directional Beacon (Radio navigation aid) ILS=Instrument Landing System
Medical Exam: Before starting your training you should take a medical test with a Transport Canada certified Aviation Medical Examiner. A list of Aviation Medical Examiners is available on the Transport Canada s web site: www.tc.gc.ca. Students seeking a commercial pilot licence should take a Class 1 medical exam whereas students interested in a private pilot licence should take a Class 3 medical exam. Health Insurance: (Foreign students) As a foreign student you are not eligible under Canada s Social Protection Programs. As a consequence you must contract both Health and Personal Insurance. This should be taken care of before your arrival to Canada. Transportation: The school is easily accessible via bus or train. Both lines run all day long. If it is more convenient for you, you may also choose to buy a vehicle for the duration of your training and sell it before leaving. Our personal Welcome! Upon arrival, you will be assigned a Flight Instructor and he will further elaborate on your ground and flight training. Several evaluations at various stages of your training will insure constant progression. Housing (Foreign Students) There are many possibilities of housing in the immediate vicinity of Dorval Airport. It is also possible to take an apartment in downtown, without increasing the travel time. You can rent a 1 bedroom apartment for about $600 a month. All extra costs (electricity, heating, hot water) are usually included. You will have to arrange to pay for your own cable television and telephone
How to prepare your stay in Montreal? (Foreign students) Registration procedure: To register, simply return your completed registration forms by mail, fax, or e-mail. In order to cover administrative expenses related to your registration you will have to pay a registration fee of $275 by credit card or bank transfer. We will then send you the registration letter necessary to obtain your student visa that will state the date, duration, and fees associated with your training in Canada. VISAS According to Canadian Immigration Law, anyone who wants to study in Canada must obtain a Student VISA before entering the country. (Allow 3-6 weeks for processing of your application). Residents of Belgium, France, and Switzerland must make their request at the Canadian Embassy in Paris by mail or by telephone and mention that they wish to take flight training. Residents of other countries must contact the closest Canadian Embassy. Other information as well as a medical examination may be requested depending on your country of origin. It is not necessary for residents of the European Union to obtain a Tourist Visa to visit Canada. A valid passport will be sufficient. For those interested in work permits, they can only be obtained if a Canadian company sponsors you. For those who wish to become permanent residents, you should make your request to the Quebec government. Anticipate about 12 months of delay for you request to be processed. You can find more information about visas on the Immigration Quebec website: www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca Here is what the Canadian Immigration will require: Complete and submit the temporary visa request form. You must indicate the date you anticipate your trip to begin. Proof of admission to the flight school along with your registration form. 2 pieces of photo identification. Valid passport (photocopies of the first 6 pages). Proof of means to finance your training and your stay. Processing fee of $125 CAN.
TRAINING PROGRAMS Each training program is developed based on the candidate s previous experience and desire, whether it is for a private license, a rating or a complete commercial course. Minimum age to start a private pilot training is 14, but the license will be issued at 17 years old. For a commercial pilot license, the age required is 18 years old. Ground Schools Ground schools are taught by multi-ifr certified instructors or airline pilots. A ground school (minimum of 40 ) is required by Transport Canada for the private and commercial pilot licenses. The following subjects are covered: Canadian aviation regulations Aerodynamics and flight theory Meteorology Systems, engines and airframes Flight instruments Theory of radio and electronics Navigation Operations Licensing Human factors and pilot decision making Flight training The flight training includes flight lessons as well as preparatory courses and pre-flight and post-flight briefings. Preparatory lessons, briefings and debriefings are given to better explain the flight maneuvers and the security aspects of every flight. Our practice area is located 7 NM south of the airport and is under complete radar coverage, which enhances the safety of your flights. The bilingual environment offered by the school allows the students to familiarize themselves with the different terms and expressions typical to the aviation world. Passing a flight test with a Transport Canada inspector completes each license or rating. The ground school takes place in the school s classrooms and your training will be closely monitored to insure that you are progressing at an optimal rate. In order to facilitate your learning process, we have a large and quiet classroom for the theoretical part of the course. We also have a number of smaller classrooms for individual ground training. Students are not allowed to write Transport Canada exams until they successfully complete the school s preparatory exams. The Transport Canada exams are given at the Ministry of Transport office by appointment only. The results are computer generated and available immediately.
Private pilot license: (17 years old) Duration: 2 to 3 months. This training does not require any previous flying experience. A medical examination is mandatory. Medical: a category 3 medical exam is mandatory. It is valid for 60 month for those under 40 and 24 months for those over 40. If you are seeking a commercial license, it is recommended that you take a category 1 medical (see commercial license). Ground School: You will follow a theory course of a minimum of 45. This course is necessary to prepare you for the Transport Canada written test. This test consists of 100 multiple choices questions and lasts 3. The candidate must obtain 60 % overall and 60 % in each individual section in order to pass. In addition it is necessary to have logged at least 10 of flight training to write the exam. Flight training: A minimum of 45 is required by regulations. You will fly 33 dual with an instructor, including a minimum 3 of cross country flying (navigation) and 5 of instrumental flight training. You will also complete 12 of solo flight training, including 5 of cross country and one 150 Nm triangular navigation with two stops. To pass the flight test you must obtain a mark of 50 % with no failure in any of the required exercises. Privileges: The private license allows you to operate as pilot in command on board a single engine aircraft (VFR only). You are also allowed to carry passengers, even outside the country, as long as you do not do it for compensation or hire. Commercial pilot license: (18 years old) This training requires a Canadian or an ICAO private license. Your previous flight experience can be recognized if your logbook is certified the aviation authority of your country of origin. During this course you will gain solo flight experience and improve your flying skills. The night rating is included in the commercial pilot course. Duration: 3 to 6 months Medical: a category 1 medical exam is mandatory. It is valid for 12 months if you are under 40 and 6 months for those over 40. Ground school: You will follow a theory course of minimum 80. This course is necessary to prepare you for the Transport Canada written test. This test consists of 100 multiple choices questions and lasts 3 and 30 minutes. The candidate must obtain 60 % overall and 60 % in each individual section in order to pass. Several parts of the subjects have already been covered in the private pilot course. Flight training: You will start your commercial training with the night rating. A minimum of 35 dual flight-training is required. They must include at least 10 of night flying, 20 of instrument flight training and 5 of crosscountry (navigation). You will also have to do 30 of solo flying, out of which 5 of night flying and 25 intended to improve your flying technique. You must complete a 300 Nm navigation with 3 stops (your logbook will have to be stamped at each stop). You can take advantage of these flights to discover the North American countryside. The United States are less than 30 minutes away. The flight test takes place at Dorval with a Transport Canada inspector. The minimum passing mark is 70 %, with no failures in any of the required exercises. To obtain a commercial pilot license, you must have a total of 200 flight, including 100 of solo flight time. By the end of your commercial training you will have completed 160 flight, the remaining 40 will be completed during your multiengine and IFR training. Privileges: The commercial license allows you to fly in VFR conditions, by day or by night for compensation or hire. Multiengine rating: The multiengine rating can be added with to either a private or commercial license. Duration: 2 weeks Flight training: There is no minimum training requirement to obtain a multiengine rating. However a flight test must be passed with a Transport Canada inspector. Nevertheless our training will allow you to become proficient with multiengine operations. You will become familiar will all the systems found on twin-engine aircraft, their flight characteristics as well as emergency procedures. On average, our students complete the training within 10. The flight test pass mark is 70%. Privileges: The multiengine rating allows you to fly a multiengine plane within the privileges of you
private or commercial license (and a qualification on a given type of aircraft). IFR Rating: The IFR rating can be added to a private or a commercial license. A commercial license with a multi engine-ifr rating is the minimum experience required for a job in the airline industry. Duration: 1 to 3 months Ground School: Transport Canada does not require a ground school for the instrument rating. However we do offer you a 15-hour course to prepare for the written test, which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. The course covers regulations, instrument flight procedures, instruments, meteorology, radio and radar systems and navigation. The written exam minimum pass mark is 70 %. Flight training: To obtain this rating you must have a minimum of 50 of cross country flying as pilot in command and 40 of instrument flight training, including a 100 Nm IFR cross country. You will also train on a simulator to become familiar with Instrument flying techniques, departures and arrivals, radio communications, holding procedures, precision approaches (ILS) and non precision approaches (VOR, NDB, localizer front and back-course), approaches in controlled and non-controlled airspace You will have the chance to train in realistic IFR flight conditions. The Montreal area offers the opportunity to Execute many different types of approaches. A Transport Canada inspector will conduct the flight test at Dorval airport. Privileges: The IFR rating allows you to fly in bad weather conditions without the need of visual references. Instructor Rating: Ground School: a 25-hour course will cover the different learning principles and teaching techniques according to the Transport Canada flight instructor guide. To pass the written test you must obtain a mark of at least 70%. Flight training: 30 of flight are necessary to learn the flight instructor flying techniques. The flight test will take place at Dorval. Privileges: The class IV instructor rating allows you to teach the private and commercial courses under the supervision and responsibility of a more experienced (Class 2 or 1) instructor.
HOURLY RATES Type Seats Hourly Rate Single Engine Multiengine Cessna 172 VOR, ADF, ILS, Intercom Piper Navajo PA-31 HSI, FD, Garmin 430, Radar Floatplane Cessna 172 VOR, GPS Garmin 250 4 164.00 $ CAD 186,84 $ With Taxes 7 684.00 $ CAD 779,25 $ With Taxes 4 224.00 $ CAD 255,19 $ With Taxes Simulator Elite 6.0 79.00 $ CAD 89.17 $ With Taxes Instructor Private and Commercial Flight/briefing 51.00 $ CAD 58.66 $ With Taxes Class1 instructor Instructor rating The prices quoted above are based on hourly rates and subject to change without notice. 61.00 $ CAD 68.85 $ With Taxes The hourly rate includes landing fees at Montreal-Trudeau (CYUL) and touch-and-go fees at Montreal-Mirabel (CYMX) if the aircraft arrives at CYMX directly from CYUL. The hourly rate also includes the daily NavCanada fees for major national airports. STUDY MATERIAL PRIVATE/RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL PILOT KIT PILOT KIT Study and reference guide : Private pilot Study and reference guide : Commercial pilot From the ground up Pilot training record Canadian aviation regulations (C.A.R.) extract Canadian aviation regulations (C.A.R.) extract A.I.M Canada Human factors (Advanced) Study and reference guide : WAC F-21 chart Student pilot permit Flashlight Human factors (Basic manual) Calculator CX-2 Navigation plotter PJ-1 Calculator E6-B MULTI ENGINE RATING KIT Study and reference guide : radio certificate PA31 Navajo manual Flight test guide : Flight test guide : Multi engine Private/Commercial pilot Check list PA31 Flight training manual The complete multi-engine pilot Pilot training record Check list IFR KIT
C172 Pilot s handbook Weather manual Montréal VTA chart Montréal VNC chart Fuel tester Logbook Pilot bag Instrument flight manual Study and reference guide Flight test guide CAP Quebec LO 7/8 chart T1/T2 chart CARs extract (IFR)
TRAINING PROGRAMS Flight Theory PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE Cessna 172 45 Ground school (flat fee) 510,00 15 Ground briefings 765,00 Documents and study material 465,00 31,5 Dual flight 6772,50 12 Solo flight 1968,00 1,5 Solo flight for the flight test 246,00 45 57 Total Total before taxes 10726,50 Total all taxes included (GST/QST 13.5%) 12220,17 Flight Theory NIGHT RATING Cessna 172 1 Ground briefings 51,00 12 Dual night flight 2580,00 5 Solo night flight 820,00 17 1 Total Total before taxes 3451,00 Total all taxes included (GST/QST 13.5%) 3931,55 Flight Theory COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE Cessna 172 80 Ground school (flat fee) 900,00 10 Ground briefings 510,00 Documents and study material 158,00 35 Dual flight 7525,00 85,5 Solo flight 14022,00 1,5 Solo flight for flight test 246,00 122 90 Total Total before taxes 23361,00 Total all taxes included (GST/QST 13.5%) 26614,02
Flight Theory MULTI-ENGINE RATING Piper PA31 Navajo 10 Ground school (flat fee) 320,00 Documents and study material 75,00 2 Ground briefings 122,00 8 Dual flight 5960,00 1,5 Solo flight for flight test 1026,00 9,5 12 Total Total before 7503,00 taxes Total all taxes included (GST/QST 13.5%) 8547,79 Flight Theory INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RATING (IFR) Cessna 172 Piper PA31 Navajo 15 Ground school and exam preparation 420,00 420,00 Documents and study material 84,00 84,00 5 Ground briefings 255,00 255,00 8 Approved Flight Simulator (Elite 8) + 1040,00 1040,00 instructor 15 ou 3 Dual flight C172 (3 if IFR on PA31) 3225,00 645,00 12 Dual flight PA31 8940,00 1,5 Solo flight for flight test 246,00 1026,00 16,5 20 Total Total before 5270,00 12410,00 taxes Total all taxes included (GST/QST 13.5%) 6003,85 14138,09 Flight Theory 200 183 SUMMARY: AB INITIO TRAINING COMMERCIAL + MULTI +IFR Cessna 172 and Piper PA31 Navajo Total Total before 57451,50 taxes Total all taxes included (GST/QST 13.5%) 65451,62 Notes: - Hours indicated to obtain licences and ratings are based on the minimum requirements set by Transport Canada - Some candidates might require more - Prices are indicated in Canadian dollars and may be changed without notice. - A 2% discount is applicable on deposits of 2000$ or more.
ANCILLARY FEES Starting fees Price in CDN* Medical check cat. 1 or 3 (variable price) 120,00 Registration fee (foreign students) Registration fee (canadian students) 300,00 150,00 Annual insurance fee 120,00 TRANSPORT CANADA AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FEES TEST/LICENCE/RATING FEE Radio Operator Permit 80.00 Student Pilot Permit 90.00 Authorized Agent (Private Licence) 95.00 Authorized Agent (Night Rating) 70.00 Authorized Agent (Commercial Licence) 125.00 Authorized Agent (Multiengine Rating) 70.00 Authorized Agent (Instrument Rating) 70.00 Written Exam - Private 105.00 Written Exam - Commercial 105.00 Written Exam - IFR 35.00 Flight Test Private 315.00 Flight Test Commercial 345.00 Flight Test Multiengine 315.00 Flight Test IFR 375.00 Licence - Private 55.00 Licence - Commercial 90.00 Rating - Night 30.00 Rating - Multiengine 30.00 Rating- IFR 30.00 TOTAL 2 430.00
REGISTRATION FORM Name: First Name: PHOTO Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Address: Telephone (Home) Telephone (Work) Mobile: Person to contact in case of emergency: Telephone: Training Program PRIVATE COMMERCIAL I.F.R MULTIENGINE INSTRUCTOR NIGHT OTHER How did you hear about us? DEPOSIT DATE SIGNATURE
PRE FLIGHT CHECK AIRCRAFT CHECK Walk around completed Critical surfaces clean Weight and balance completed Weather forecast briefing (wind, visibility, ceiling) METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS Temperature : mini -20 degrees C (cross country) -15 degrees C (training with instructor) -10 degrees C (solo flight) Winter flight : no power below 1500 RPM Visibility/ceiling : 5SM/2000 AGL (solo flight) Crosswind : 10 kts at 90 degrees (solo flight) Fuel : full (cross country) 3h (solo flight) FIGHT PLAN OR FLIGHT ITINERARY Flight plan(each cross country flight above 25 nm or night flying) Flight itinerary(solo flight in the zone) AIRCRAFT OVERFLYING BODIES OF WATER Except for take off and landing, it is forbidden to overfly a body of water at a distance from the shore which is further than the aircraft s gliding distance, taking into account the weather and terrain. The consideration given to these last two aspects will be a deciding factor in the successful completion of a forced landing following an engine failure over water. SIGNALING AIRCRAFT DEFECTS Any defect noted on a Dorval Aviation aircraft must be entered in the aircraft journey logbook by the pilot or student under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, Philippe Gélinas, or the Chief Flight Instructor, Ferdinand Pollak, and before the flight. If unable to reach either one, record the defect in the aircraft journey log and make sure that the defective item is not essential to aircraft airworthiness or observance with the regulations. If there is any doubt, do not undertake the flight.
PLANIFICATION DE VOL/FLIGHT PLANIFICATION DATE..AVION/AIRCRAFT DEPARTURE..ETA. TYPE OF FLIGHT.. NOMS/NAMES-student... -instructor... MASSE ET CENTRAGE/WEIGHT AND BALANCE AIRCRAFT POIDS/WEIGHT BRAS/ARM MOMENT Poids à vide/empty weight Huile/oil Pilote/Pilot&pax Pax arrière/rear Bagages 1/Baggages 1 Bagages 2/Baggages 2 Fuel Total T/off Total 0 fuel Poids standards/standard weight ÉTÉ/SUMMER HIVER/WINTER Hommes/Men 200lbs 206lbs Femmes/Women 165lbs 171lbs Enfants/Children 2-12 years 75lbs Enfants/Infent -2 years 30lbs Avion Poids Bras moment C-FHNO 1411.7 38.8 54774 C-FXCW 1385.6 38.78 54733 METEO/WEATHER ATIS Vents en Altitude (FD) 3000. 6000 T Information.à/at Z Vents/Winds:./ kts rafales/gusts.kts Nuages/Clouds clair/skyclear-quelques/few-épars/scattered-fragmenté/broken-couvert/overcast 0/8 1/8-2/8 3/8-4/8 5/8-7/8 8/8 ft. ft ft.ft..ft Visibilité/Visibility...sm Temperature... Point de rosée/dew point... Calage altimétrique/altimeter setting Piste en service/active runway