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….
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the ROC A and the legalities surrounding radio usage in Canada. This article will explore and answer some questions surrounding aeronautical radios, including the ROC-A. Governing Body The body governing the usage of radios and frequency spectrums in Canada is ISED, or Innovation Science and Economic…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a topic of concern when it comes to obtaining a pilot license. It’s crucial to understand these requirements to ensure a smooth process for obtaining a pilot license with ADHD. The pathway to becoming a pilot in Canada, even with an ADHD diagnosis, might be more accessible than one…
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…
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…
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…
We continue our pilot training articles at the commercial pilot level by discussing the turboprop engine. It is common for commercial pilots in Canada to fly an aircraft with a turboprop engine as a final career or as an intermediate step to becoming an airline pilot. Even airline pilots will fly aircraft such as the…
Workload Management Workload Management involves the proper allocation and distribution of tasks to individuals, avoidance of work overloads in self and in others and the use of resources to reduce stress and increase performance. This article expands on our existing series of topics on Threat and Error Management which we believe are key skills for…
Ethics in Aviation This article on Ethics in Aviation was written by Patrick A. Benton. Patrick A. Benton earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology and Management and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Administration, both at Western Michigan University, where he is now an Assistant Professor in the School of Aviation Sciences. The…
As a part of our Threat and Error Management series of articles, we supplement our Commercial Pilot Ground School with this article on leadership in aviation. Pilots can sometimes be good leaders, however they also succumb to pressures like any other human beings. We will examine different leadership styles, see what may be appropriate for…
