Canadian Minimum Pilot Age

[Alfonso]

I heard that Canada would provide some kind of pilot certification for young pilots as early as 13 years old. Does any one in this forum from Canada knows about this? Any information on this will be very much appreciated. Thanks. Alfonso.

[Frank Benvin]

You will find all the info at the link below

You can get a student pilot permit at 14

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/pu...71/LRA/3-1.htm

Frank

[Alfonso]

Thank you Frank. My 11 year old son and me will be looking forward to getting his flying permit there. We live near Washington, DC. Do you know or recommend any place in Canada to handle his application smoothly? Thanks again

Alfonso - Email: fiestair@erols.com - Phone: 301-934-5656

[Guy Paris]

Become a Pilot-Student Pilot's Certificate Requirements
When do I need a student pilot’s certificate?
Before you can fly solo. You don’t need a student pilot’s certificate to take flying lessons.

Am I eligible for a student pilot’s certificate?
You are eligible if:
You are at least 16 years old. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you must be at least 14 years old.
You can read, speak, and understand English
AND

You hold at least a current third-class medical certificate. If you plan to pilot a glider or balloon, you only have to certify that you have no medical defect that would make you unable to pilot a glider or balloon.

[Alfonso]

Thank you Guy for your reply. You are correct, but Canada provides the same benefits for the same aircraft pilot certificate a full two years early than the good ole USA, and that makes a big difference when a young boy is in a hurry to go to Mars...

Alfonso.

[Frank Benvin]

Here is another link to look at regarding licencing regulations in Canada

http://www.tc.gc.ca/CivilAviation/Re...4/Subpart1.htm

Frank