Canada-Age for Pvt??

[pmanton]

I just read a piece in AOPA's e-Brief about a Canadian teen planning to solo and obtain a private ticket at age 14.

Is this factual? I had to wait till I was 16 to solo back in '54. I'm jealous

Paul
N1431A
KSDM

 

[Everskyward]

I just read a piece in AOPA's e-Brief about a Canadian teen planning to solo and obtain a private ticket at age 14.

Is this factual? I had to wait till I was 16 to solo back in '54. I'm jealous

According to the CARs you need to 14 to obtain a student pilot permit.

DIVISION III - STUDENT PILOT PERMITS

421.19 Student Pilot Permit - Requirements​

(1) The Student Pilot Permit is issued in the following categories: gyroplane, ultra-light aeroplane, glider, balloon, aeroplane and helicopter.
(2) Requirements for Issue of a Student Pilot Permit
An applicant for a Student Pilot Permit shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Citizenship
Confirmation of citizenship shall be provided in accordance with subsection 421.06(1).
(b) Age
(i) Confirmation of age shall be provided in accordance with subsection 421.06(2).
(ii) An applicant shall be a minimum of fourteen years of age for all aircraft categories of permits.

You need to be 17 to get a private license in an an aeroplane.

DIVISION VI - PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE

421.26 Aeroplanes - Requirements​

(1) Age
An applicant shall be a minimum of seventeen years of age.