Ground School FAQ'S

• Q: When does ground school start?

• A: There are intakes every January, May, and September.

• Q: How long is ground school?

• A: The ground school sessions are each 1.5 hours in duration, and are held weekday evenings for two months.

• Q: What materials will I need for ground school?

• A: Please contact our office for a full list of materials you will need.

• Q:Will I get the chance to ask my instructor questions?

• A:Yes. Instructors often end class a few minutes early to allow for student questions.

• Q: Is there an online component to the ground school?

• A: Yes - we use Moodle to share lecture slides, videos, study resources, and practice exams. For more information please press here.​​

• Q: Will there be a final exam?

• A: Yes, there will be a final exam. You will need to pass it with a minimum of 80% in order to get a recommendation letter to write the PPAER exam.

• Q: Do I have to start flight training at the same time as I start ground school?

• A: No. You can start flying at any time - before, after, or during your ground school training.

PPAER Exam FAQ'S

• Q: How many questions are on the PPAER and CPAER?

• A: There are 100 Questions on each exam

• Q: Where Can I write the exam?​

• A: We recommend writing it Skyquest School in Langley. Call now to book your exam.

• Q: What if I do not pass the PPAER or CPAER?

• A: If you get more than 60% overall on your examination, but get less that 60% on one of the four sections, then you will be given a 'partial pass', and will be guided to set up a time and come and re-write the section you did not pass. ​

  • in the case of a first failure, you can re-write the exam in 14 days;

  • in the case of a second failure, you can re-write the exam in 30 days;

  • in the case of a third or subsequent failure, 30 days plus an additional 30 days for each failure in excess of two failures, up to a maximum of 180 days.

  • If you get less than 60% overall, you will need to re-write the full exam (CARs 421.26.)