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Canadian Licence Comparison |
UPP = Ultralight Pilot Permit
PCE = Passenger Carrying Endorsement
UPP |
UPP |
Recreational |
Private |
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Valid for Aeroplane category? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Valid for Ultralight Aeroplane category? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Valid for UL's on wheels, skis & floats? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Restrictions on aircraft flown |
2 Seats, |
2 Seats, |
4 Seats |
Non High |
Passenger-Carrying Privileges [*1] |
Only Other |
Yes, |
Yes, |
Yes, |
Operating Regime |
Day VFR |
Day VFR |
Day VFR |
Day VFR |
Flight Training - Legal Minimum |
10 hours |
25 hours |
25 hours |
45 hours |
Minimum Training Cost [*2] |
$2,130 |
$4,800 |
$5,050 |
$9,905 |
Flight Training - Realistic Scenario |
20 hours |
40 hours |
40 hours |
75 hours |
Realistic Training Cost [*2] |
$4,300 |
$8,175 |
$8,575 |
$17,600 |
Max Credit for Ultralight Time |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
Unlimited |
10 Hours |
Aircraft Rental Fees Saved |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
$4,400 |
$10,125 |
Flight Test By |
UL Instructor |
UL Examiner |
Examiner |
Examiner |
Ground School |
20 Hours |
20 Hours |
20 Hours |
40 Hours |
Written Test |
Reasonable |
Reasonable |
Reasonable |
Hard |
Medical Requirement |
Class 4 |
Class 4 |
Class 4 |
Class 3 |
[*1] See Regulations
In A Nutshell for info on passenger carrying. |
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[*2] See Pilot Training Costs for details on cost calculations. |
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