When jet fuel becomes unavailable across an entire country, the first question people ask is: “Why can’t the airline just bring more fuel with them?” In aviation, this strategy is called tankering – uplifting extra fuel at the initial departure airport so that the aircraft can arrive and still have enough fuel to safely depart…
On November 20, 2025, Transport Canada published Advisory Circular (AC) 602-008 – Pilot Readback Requirements. It explains new rules that will soon affect every pilot operating in Canadian Domestic Airspace, from student pilots in the circuit to airline crews on the line. These changes haven’t “gone live” in the regulations yet, but they will become…
A very common question we hear from new student pilots and even existing pilots is what happens at an aviation medical. For existing pilots, questions about the renewal process usually take center stage as the medical examination is the same as their initial medical exam but the paperwork is slightly different. Whether you’re starting flight…
Converting an FAA Pilot Licence to Transport Canada If you’re a pilot who trained in the United States and are now looking north to Canada, you’ve probably wondered how to make your licence valid here. Whether it’s because you’re moving, you’ve married a Canadian, or you just want to expand your flying opportunities, converting an…
My first flight in a small airplane took place when I was 15 years old, just before my 16th birthday. Up to that point, my aviation experiences were no more than travel on large transport category aircraft and an abundance of time on Microsoft Flight Simulator. As a teenager, it took quite a bit of…
Transport Canada’s latest Pilot Training and Licensing Statistics reveal an interesting picture of the aviation training sector. The newest statistics were made available during an ATAC Flight Training Committee meeting held in May of 2025. The newest statistics show a rebound after a pandemic-era decline and shifting demographics in licence holders. This article will offers…
A pre-flight weather briefing should always include a thorough review of the graphic area forecast to understand the weather system you plan of fly in. Although we include all this material in our Private Pilot Ground School and Commercial Pilot Ground School courses, Here is everything you need to know about a GFA. What is…
It’s amazing how many similarities exist between landing small aircraft and landing large aircraft. This is because the fundamentals relating to the transition from an approach to landing are rooted in basic and universal aerodynamic principles. Together, we will look at some basic techniques on how to land a jet airplane which can be used…
The private pilot license is the most common Canadian pilot license for hobby flyers looking to enjoy the skies on weekends solo or while taking friends and family onboard. It is also the first license any pilot must earn before being able to train towards the Commercial Pilot License or the Airline transport Pilot License….
