Springbank is one of the top 10 busiest airports in Canada. We have a state-of-the-art control tower allowing aircraft to fly IFR approaches. Flying in busy controlled airspace can add to flight times. That said, the experience you will gain flying in busy, complex airspace is invaluable to you as a pilot. If you can fly here, you can fly anywhere!

Aviation was a much different place when TC last updated the minimum hour requirements  in 1998. The past 20+ years of progress have brought with them a significantly higher standard for safety and competency on the PPL flight test. As a result, the training time required to reach this standard is higher than the decades-old minimums. 

Flying frequently = flying efficiently, simple as that.  Flying full-time allows you to spend more time learning and less time remembering what you did on the last flight. This also gives you a buffer for when weather cancellations occur, so you don't go weeks without flying. We recommend 3 bookings per week minimum. 

The more time you spent preparing on the ground, the less time it takes you to reach proficiency in the air! Showing up to lessons well-prepared, well rested and ready to learn ensures you are maximizing your training time and minimizing your costs. As well, everyone learns at different rates, your training path is 100% catered to your pace of learning