Basic requirements for admission include:

1. Photo ID with signature
2. Valid medical certificate
3. A valid permit (if a student) or licence
4. Letter of recommendation within last 30 days
5. Proof of relevant experience (25 hours flight time in airplanes)

CARs 401.22

NOTES: With regard to flight training you will need a minimum of 15 of dual flight training (including 2 hours of XC), and a minimum of 5 hours of solo training. The remaining 5 hours can be either dual or solo training.

You do not have to have completed the Recreational Pilot Permit written exam [RPPAE] to be admitted to the flight test. However, you will need to have passed with 60% overall to be issued your permit.

A recreational pilot may not fly for hire or reward.