Embarking on a career as a commercial pilot in Canada is an ambitious and exciting journey, with the Instrument Rating Aeroplane Type (IATRA) exam standing as a crucial milestone in this path. Administered by Transport Canada, the IATRA exam is not merely a regulatory hoop to jump through; it’s a critical step toward ensuring a…
Private Pilot License Canada Timeline If you’re interested in pilot training or just started pursuing a private pilot license in Canada, you’ve come to the right spot. Let’s walk through a training timeline to keep you on track during your training. Let’s look at how to train to be a pilot. Ground School A minimum…
Literacy in Aviation – Beyond Words and Media This article was featured in Issue 4 of the Aviation Safety Letter published by Transport Canada. Whether we consciously think about it or not, literacy in aviation plays an important role in a pilot’s life. When you first think of literacy, you likely think about reading sentences…
It’s a pretty common question for newly minted private pilots to ask how they will go about their commercial pilot flight training at their local flight training unit. The reality is that most flight schools in Canada that are authorized to conduct commercial pilot training don’t make their students follow any syllabus, which leaves the…
Aviate Navigate Communicate. This phrase is a key principle, or law to most, that guides pilots in their flight operations during any sort of task management or emergency. This principle is an essential part of workload management during high stress scenarios which require prioritization. Join us as we will explore each of these principles in…
A lot of new students, and even commercial pilots, wonder what pay they can anticipate once they land that first job that begins their careers. The reality is that the salary of a pilot can vary drastically depending on where someone is working, what aircraft they are flying, and what quality of life they desire. Let’s…
This is an Editorial Comment written by Halldale Group Editor Rick Adams. The article references American regulations which are not applicable to Canada; however, the spirit and message is equally important to Canadian Pilots. Airline Pilots and the 1500 Hour Rule Is there objective, validated justification for the FAA’s 1500 flight hours regulation to become…
You know how people tend to think flight training is a complex and daunting process? Well, SharpeAero is redefining Canada’s flight training environment by creating training resources focussed on the practical, in-flight aspects of flight training that are simple, focused and concise. This way, student pilots can save time and money during their flight training…
I’ve often heard from many flight instructors that they’ve learned more in the 30 hours of their flight instructor rating training than they have in their whole commercial pilot training – an exaggeration, I hope. When I ask the flight instructors to expand on that comment, I get a variety of answers ranging from increased…
We get a lot of emails inquiries from students asking when they should start their online ground school for their flight training. Realistically, it is hard to provide a one fit solution for everyone because we come from all different walks of life. In this article, we will discuss what options exist for students, what…
