Flight training

Discovery FlightThink you want to learn how to fly but aren’t to sure?

The discovery flight is designed to help you understand what flying is about and all that’s in-volved. Allow yourself to get introduced with the operation of the aircraft where a certified instruc-tor will take you up on a twenty minute flight where you sit in the pilot seat. In the airplane you will start, taxi, take off, and help land it. The cost for your discovery flight is only $100. Your discov-ery flight will actually be your very first loggable flight lesson and probably the beginning of a lifelong passion.

grounD schoolPrivate and Recreational pilot ground school runs most Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Our classes exceed the minimum 40 hr requirement by Transport Canada and include all re-quired subject material for recreational and private pilot permits. Can’t make every class? Not a problem. As our ground school course runs continuously, any classes you miss in one semester can easily be picked up in the next. Students are wel-come to participate in ground school class as many times as necessary, and are always welcome back to brush up on knowledge. If you just need to make up a few classes, you can also pay a ground breifing rate of $55/hr

instructorsMcMurray Aviation employs two - three full time flight instructors. Our seven day instructor coverage means that you can train when it suits you best. We are here to help you experience the freedom of flight.

grounD school syllabus

Orientation, Licensing, Rules & GuidelinesAerodynamics and Theory of flightAerodynamics and theory of Flight

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS)Radio Communications, tower Tour

Airframes, EnginesSystems, Flight Instruments

Human Factors/ Pilot decision making Meteorology lMeteorology llMeteorology lll

Flight OperationsNavigation - Theory and Principles

Navigation - Flight ComputersNavigation - Planning Part lNavigation - Planning Part ll

Radio Navigation Review

Why McMurray aviation?McMurray Aviation provides a flight training pro-gram to meet your needs. Over the past years we have developed a reputation for offering quality instruction, a friendly atmosphere and a good value as a flight training academy.Our flight Training is set in a unique environment, where you get the experience of bush flying with the busy atmosphere of a high density airport. We have years of experience teaching pilots, man-aging an aviation company and of course, thousands of hours of flying. This makes the staff at McMurray Aviation specially equipped to teach students.

FaQ’sDo I have to pay for schooling all at

once?No, the only initial payments are ground

school($300), and the cost of your books ($250). payments can be made after each session, or

pre-paid on account.

How do I know if McMurray Aviation is right for me?

Stop by and meet our instructors and staff. Take a discovery flight, which is the first lesson of flight training and your first loggable hours.

How long will it take to get my license?Everyone goes at their own pace, Generally it

takes students any where from 4 - 8 months.

How much is this going to cost me?See the cost and requirement charts

Can I do ground school if I work shift work?

Yes! your ground school is a life time fee, and the ground school is always repeating. So

whatever classes you miss , you can take in the second rotation. You also have the option of do-

ing ground Instruction for $55/hr to make up a few missed classes.

What happens if I temporarily discontinue my flight training?

Students can withdraw and attend the next scheduled ground school session at no additional

charge.

Didn’t answer your question?Our Instructors would be happy

to answer your questions!Contact them by email

Flight-training@mcmurrayaviation.com

or give them a call at the office

1(780) 791-2182

aircraFtAt McMurray Aviation, we have a fleet of 4 Cessna 172 aircraft available for training. These aircraft are professionally maintained by on-site aviation mechanics, following Transport Canada guidelines. If you own your aircraft, we would be pleased to pro-vide training for you as well.

Fuel injecteD vs. carburetorFuel Injected engines, such as the one used by FXVA, provide more uniform distribution of fuel to all cylin-ders. This provides better cooling, fuel savings, and increased power. The fuel injected engine has better cold weather starting capabilities. Carburetor engines, such as GJSE, GYYE, and GRUG, are fairly common in most light trainers. The carbure-tor mixes the correct amount of fuel and air. Due to a decrease in temperature it is subject to icing which restricts the airflow to the cylinders. To melt the ice, carburetor heat is applied which robs the engine of its power to enriching of the mixture resulting in wasted fuel.

c-gjseThis aircraft excels during cross-county and instru-ment training flights due to the added navigation-al equipment such as ILS, VOR, and ADF. It also has long range fuel tanks and a slightly more pow-erful engine (160HP)

c-grug & c-gyyeGreat for learning the basics; this aircraft has every-thing a student pilot requires during the initial stages of training. It has a GPS and a basic instrument panel.

c-FXvaThe fuel injected Cess-na 172SP has 180HP and cruising speed of 110KTAS. This aircraft has a Bendix King GPS with moving map, and other advanced naviga-tional instruments to take your training to the next level.

citizenship anD iDentiFicationTransport Canada re-quires identification in the form of a Current Pass-port or Birth Certificate and Photo ID. You do not need to be a resident of Canada to be licensed.

ageMinimum age requirements are listed belowStudent Pilot Permit ................................................... 14Recreation Pilot License ............................................ 16Private Pilot License .................................................. 17Commercial Pilot License .......................................... 18Instructor Rating ......................................................... 18Maximum age: There is no age at which you are “too old” to do your

flight training. If you want to fly we can help you get in the sky.

eDucationThe pilot must be able to read and write fluently in English. Basic math skills are also required.

recreational pilot perMit age:16 minimum: 25 hours Flight* Prerequisite: NoneRecreational Pilot Permit training is available for students age 14 and older for a student pilot permit with licensing occurring at age 16 and over. Recreational Pilots may car-ry only one passenger and fly a maximum 4-seat, non-high performance aircraft. This is the perfect permit for someone wishing to taste the sky.

private pilot license age:17 minimum: 45 hrs Flight* Prerequisite: NoneThe Private Pilot Permit is the most common license issued. This is the right license for those interested in general avia-tion. It is also required for those wanting to pursue a commercial license or additional ratings.

coMMercial pilot license age:18 minimum: 200 hrs Flight* Prerequisite: Private LicenseInterested in an aviation career? The Commercial Pilot Per-mit is the license required to become a professional pilot. In the course of study toward this permit, students will get their Night and VFR Over the Top ratings. This license is also suit-able for a Private Pilot who wishes to improve the precision of their flight skills.

instructor rating age:18 minimum: 30 hrs Dual Flight* Prerequisite: Commercial with Class 1 Instructor LicenseLooking for a great way to kick-start your career in aviation? The instructor rating is an option available to commercial pilots. Your instructor rating is a great way to enhance your commercial license and will enable you to share your love of flying with others.

night enDorseMent age:17 minimum: 15 hrs Dual Flight* Prerequisite: Private License 5 hrs Solo Flight*See the bright lights of Fort McMurray at night. The night endorsement includes 10 hours at night and 10 hours of instrument time and allows pilots to fly at night.

vFr ott enDorseMent age:18 minimum:15 hrs Dual Flight* Prerequisite: Private License The VFR Over the Top endorsement will allow you to take off and fly over cloud tops or between cloud layers (clouds permitting) where the flight destination has scattered or clear skies forecast.

*Flight times listed are the minimum requirements for licensing with Transport Canada. Individual students may

require additional training or flight time.

reQuireMents

MeDicalAll Canadian Pilots are required to pass an aviation medical exam in order to be licensed. This exam typically consists of an overall physical and mental health assessment. An ECG, Audiogram and Chest X-ray may also be required. Vision must be at least 20/30 with or without the use of corrective lenses. It sounds tough but over 99% of all applicants are as-sessed as “Fit” and pass their medical. Category 1, 3, or 4 medicals can be obtained in Fort McMurray.

hoW to get starteDDrop by the McMurray Aviation office and pay your one time ground school fee and book kit. An Instructor will go through your book kit, to insure ev-erything is inclueded and answer any of your questions.There’s a perception that you need to finish your ground school before doing your flying lessons, this is just a myth. You can do your flying lessons during, before or after ground school. Applying your practical training from the flying lessons, combined with your learning in the classroom will help you better understand the lessons and prepare for your exams

hoW to book Flight tiMesBooking flight times can be as easy as calling the office and booking a slot with our customer service agents, or booking online yourself! When you register for ground school you will be given a username and password. This will allow you to view the schedule and book your flights on your own through the McMurray Aviation website.

rentalsMcMurray Aviation rents out their Cessna 172 fleet for both short and long term use. Rent a plane to take a tour of the city, brush up on your skills, or take it away for a long weekend.

book kitIn your book kit you will find“From the Ground Up”, “Flight Training Manual”, Pilot Training Record (PTR), Pilot Log Book, Aeronau-tical Charts (maps), Douglas protractor, ICAO chart ruler, E6B Flight Computer, Study and Reference Guides, handouts and pamphlets as required and a Flight Bag.

ratesDual ................................................................... $220/hrSolo ................................................................... $155/hrInstructor rate ......................................................$55/hrGround School .......................................................$300Book kit ...................................................................$250

optional eXtras Knee board(Short) ............................................... $39.99

Knee board (Long) .............................................. $49.99

Maps ..................................................................... $16.95

Log book (Large) ................................................. $39.95

David Clark Headset ............................................$319Bose Headset ...................................................... $1095

SUCCESSFULSTUDENTS

recreational pilot perMitCosts and Requirements

Age 14 yrs old to Solo 16 yrs to hold a Recreational Pilot Permit

Prerequisites Must be able to read and write flu-ently in English or French

Education None required

Medical Must pass a Ministry of Transport examination (Category 1, 3, or 4) by a Transport Canada certified Aviation Medical Examiner.

$200.00

Ground School (recomended)

Minimum 40 hours of ground school is not required by Transport Canada, but recomended.McMurray Aviation provides a 50-hour ground school which helps ensure a higher success rate in the written exam.

$300.00

Books

Book Kit sold as a package. In-cludes:“From the Ground Up”, “Flight Train-ing Manual”, Pilot Training Record (PTR), Pilot Log Book, Aeronautical Charts (maps), Douglas protractor, ICAO chart ruler, E6B Flight Com-puter, Study and Reference Guides, handouts and pamphlets as required and a Flight Bag.

$250.00

Written Exam

100 question multiple-choice exam by Transport Canada.(4 sections requiring a score of 60%, or higher, on each section and an overall score of 60% or higher)

$105.00

Flight Hours

Minimum of 25 hours flight training: ( min. 15 dual and 5 solo)

20 hours dual @ $220.00 /hour (estimate) $4400.00

5 hours solo @ $155.00 /hour (estimate) $775.00

Flight Test

Upon completion of your flight train-ing, a flight test shall be conducted with a Transport Canada appointed Flight Test Examiner to assess your flying skill.

$200.00

The Recreational Permit

Upon completion, you will be issued a Recreational Pilot Permit which allows you to fly any single engine land aeroplanes (with a maximum design seating capacity of 4) under day VFR conditions. You will only be able to carry 1 person with you under this permit.

Ministry of Transport Licensing fee $55.00

Administration fee: $25.00

GST $315.50

TOTAL $6625.50

private pilot licenseCosts and Requirements

Age 14 yrs old to Solo 17 yrs to hold a Private Pilot License

EducationNone required. However, you must be able to read and write fluently in English or French

Medical

Must pass a Ministry of Transport examination (Category 3 or higher) by a Transport Canada certified Aviation Medical Examiner.

$200.00

Ground School

Minimum 40 hours of ground school required by Transport Canada.McMurray Aviation provides a 50-hour ground school which helps ensure a higher success rate in the written exam.

$300.00

Books

Book Kit sold as a package. In-cludes:“From the Ground Up”, “Flight Train-ing Manual”, Pilot Training Record (PTR), Pilot Log Book, Aeronautical Charts (maps), Douglas protractor, ICAO chart ruler, E6B Flight Com-puter, Study and Reference Guides, handouts and pamphlets as required and a Flight Bag.

$250.00

Written Exam

100 question multiple-choice exam by Transport Canada.(4 sections requiring a score of 60%, or higher, on each section and an overall score of 60% or higher)

$105.00

Flight Hours

Minimum of 45 hours flight training: ( min. 17 dual and 12 solo)

30 hours dual @ $220.00 /hour (estimate) $6600.00

15 hours solo @ $155.00 /hour (estimate) $2325.00

**Note: the national average to complete the course is 63 hours**

Flight Test

Upon completion of your flight train-ing, a flight test shall be conducted with a Transport Canada appointed Flight Test Examiner to assess your flying skill.

$225.00

The Private License

Upon completion, you will be is-sued a Private Pilot License, which permits you to fly any single-pilot, non-high performance, single engine land aeroplanes under daytime VFR conditions.

Ministry of Transport Licensing fee $55.00

Administration fee: $25.00

GST $504.25

TOTAL $10589.25

coMMercial pilot licenseCosts and Requirements

Age 18 yrs to hold a Commercial Pilot License

PrerequisitesMust have previously obtained a private pilot license from Canada or any contracting state (ex USA)

Education Must be able to read and write fluently in English and/or French

Medical

Must pass a Ministry of Transport examination (Category 1) by a Transport Canada certified Aviation Medical Examiner.

$200.00

Ground School

Minimum 80 hrs of ground school40 hr private pilot ground school80 hr online ground school

(varies)

BooksYou will likely already have these

items if you’ve completed the Private Pilot License

Written Exam

100 question multiple-choice exam by Transport Canada.(4 sections requiring a score of 60% or higher, on each section and an overall

score of 60% or higher)

$105.00

Flight Hours

Minimum of 65 hours flight training: ( min. 35 dual and 30 solo)

35 hours dual @ $220.00 /hour (estimate) $7700.00

30 hours solo @ $155.00 /hour (estimate) $4650.00

Candidate must have a total time of 200 hours with 100 hours Pilot In Command (PIC) time before earning a Commercial License

Flight Test

Upon completion of your flight training, a flight test shall be con-ducted with a Transport Canada appointed Flight Test Examiner to assess your flying skill.

$250.00

The Commercial License

Upon completion, you will be issued a Commercial Pilot License which permits you to fly any single-pilot, non-high performance, single engine land aeroplanes under day and night VFR conditions. Additionally, you can now be hired to fly for pay.

Ministry of Transport Licensing fee $55.00

Administration fee: $25.00

GST $649.25

TOTAL $13634.25

night enDorseMentCosts and Requirements

PrerequisitesMust have previously obtained a private pilot license from Canada or any contracting state (ex USA)

Ground School

Briefings will be given on a individual basis

BooksFlight Training ManualFrom the Group Up!

Written Exam

No written exam is required how-ever, applicant will have to demon-strate to instructor that they have reached the level of knowledge specified in the Flight Instructor

Guide

Flight Hours

Minimum of 20 hours flight training: ( 5 hours previous experience from private pilot train-

ing)

10 hours dual @ $215.00 /hour (estimate) $2200.00

5 hours solo @ $155.00 /hour (estimate) $775.00

Flight Test

No flight test is required. The appli-cant shall have reached the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor

Guide certified by an instructor

NightEndorsement

Upon completion, you will be issued a night endorsement which permits you to fly any single-pilot, non-high

performance, single engine land aeroplanes under night VFR

conditions.

Ministry of Transport Licensing fee $55.00

Administration fee: $25.00

GST $152.75

TOTAL $3207.75

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