What hours are required for a Canadian Private Pilot Licence (PPL)?
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Regions: Transport Canada
CARs 421.26 requires 45 hours of flight time including a minimum of 17 hours dual (with 3 hours cross-country and 5 hours instrument) and 12 hours solo (with 5 hours cross-country including one 150 nm trip with two full-stop landings).
Sources
- CARs 421.26