STUDENT RESOURCES

This is what you need before starting your training:

• The Training Policies
• Your Training Overview, based on the licence you want to obtain:
  • Recreational Pilot Permit
  • Private Pilot Licence
  • Commercial Pilot Licence
• Study Books & Supplies:
  • Books and manuals
    • • From the Ground Up (Study Book)
      • Flight Training Manual (Flight Exercises)
      • Pilot Operating Handbook (P.O.H., your Aircraft Manual)
      • Basic Human Factors Manual Handbook

Optional but nice to have, at some point:

• • • • Aeronautical Information Manual
      • Air Command Weather Manual
      • From the Ground Up WorkBook
      • Sharper Edge PPL Exam Prep Guide
      • The Flight Test Notes
  • Pilot Charts
    • • Vancouver VFR Navigation Chart (VNC)
      • Vancouver VFR Terminal Chart (VTA)
  • Pilot Flight Computers
    • • CR-3 Computer, or E6-B Computer, or
      • CX-2 or CX3 Electronic Flight Computer
  • Pilot Logbooks
    • • Basic or Professional Pilot Logbook
  • Other Supplies
    • • Douglas Pro-tractor
      • Navigation ruler
      • Radio Headset
        Optional but good to have:
      • Kneeboard
      • Hood or opaque glasses for instrument flying (but you can use mine)

All these books and supplies can be purchased from vippilot.com or avworld.ca

Common Resources for all training programs

1. Aviation Regulations
   • Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
   • CARs Reference Index (Caution: downloadable Word version not totally functional)
   • Designated Airspace Handbook (DAH)
   • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
2. Weather Tools and Flight Planning
   • Collaborative Flight Planning Services (CFPS)
   • Aviation Weather Web Site (AWWS)
   • Current VFR Chart Listings
   • Public Weather
   • The Aviation Weather Services Guide For Aviation Users
3. Aircraft Manuals & Check Lists
   • Your own aircraft P.O.H. and Check Lists
4. Flight Planning & Navigation Tools
   • Flight Sheet
   • Navigation Prep Check List
   • BC Section of CFS (for training purpose only)
   • Nav Logs:
     • basic
     • detailed
   • Weight & Balance Forms
   • Rules of Thumb
   • Formulae
   • Flight Plan Instructions
   • Canadian Flight Plan & Flight Itinerary
5. Communications
   • NAV CANADA’s VRF Phraseology Manual
   • CYYJ Communication Procedure
   • Other ATC Common phrases you might hear
6. Application Forms
   • Licence Application
   • Rating Application
   • Booklet Application
   • Radio Licence Application
7. Safety Related Material
   • Stall Spin Awareness
   • Power-Off Approaches
   • Critical Surface Contamination – Large & Small Aircraft
   • Critical Surface Contamination – Ground Crew
   • TSB Aviation Accidents & Investigation Reports
   • Civil Aviation Daily Occurrence Reports (CADORS)
   • Transport Canada Safety Letter
8. Transport Canada‘s "TAKE FIVE" letter.
   
   A fatal flight in bad weather: 178 seconds to liveAircraft/Vehicule ConflictBelow 10,000 feetFlying near power linesForest Fire Airspace RestrictionsLow-Flying ExamOverloadingPilots’ RightsPilot reports (PIREPs)Avoiding runway incursionsWinter tipsFuel Drum EtiquetteVFR Communications Procedures at Uncontrolled Aerodromes With MF and ATF AreasLookout – Listenout – SpeakoutMe The Hero?</optionTurn it on for safety: using transponders on aircraftUnderwater EgressRCO and DRCOPassenger safety briefings: why, when and howDistraction = DangerThunderbolts and ThunderstormsTime in Your TanksLiving with VorticesVancouver/Victoria Airspace – Are you in Conflict?Let’s Stop UNSARs!!!Pre-Flight Actions to Avoid Airframe IcingPersonal minimums checklist for maintenanceNOTAMsGPS Database IssuesVFR Weather MinimaFlying VFR in the MountainsAircraft Maintenance Operational and Functional ChecksSlinging with SafetyComplacencyHow to stay current as a pilotCarburetor IcingFormation FlightGear down and locked…Flying safely with floats
9. Glossaries & Acronyms
   • TC Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel
   • Weather Abbreviations and Acronyms
   • NOTAMs 
   • Communications
10. Mnemonics & Memory Aids
    • Pilot’s Mnemonics
    • More to come…
11. Flight Test Prep
    • The Flight Test Notes (Coming Soon);
    • Your Flight Test Check List;
    • The typical Flight Test Question Set (Coming Soon);
    • "How to set your mind for success on your flight test" (Coming Soon).
12. Some Useful Links for your training & pilot culture
    • Aeronautics Act (the legislation that governs civil aviation in Canada.);
    • Nav Canada (Civil air navigation services provider);
    • AvCanada (Aviation Forums & Job Ads);
    • BC General Aviation;
    • COPA (Canadian Owners & Pilot Association);
    • BC Aviation Museum;
    • BC Aviation Council;
    • Vintage Wings of Canada;
    • Over 100 years of Canadian Aviation
    • More to come…
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As a Student Pilot, you will need the following:

• The Civil Aviation Medical Examiners List
  • Victoria Area
  • Nanaimo area
  • Parksville Area
  • Tofino Area
• VFR Phraseology Handbook
• Study Guide for Restricted Operator Certificate – Aeronautical (Radio Licence)
• Pstar Study and Reference Guide
• Pstar Practice Quizzes (coming soon)
• The Online type exam (coming soon)
• The Pstar Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)

As a Recreational Pilot Permit Student, besides items mentioned in the “GENERAL” section, you will need the following:

• Category 4 Medical Declaration Form (if you don’t want to get a Cat. 3 Medical)
• Written Examination Study and Reference Guide
• Recreational Pilot Permit Flight Test Guide 
• Online access study & Prep Quizzes (coming soon)
• The typical RPP flight test questions set (coming soon)
• The Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)
• Recreational & Private Pilot Sample Exam

As a Private Pilot Licence Student, besides the items mentioned in the “GENERAL” section, you will need the following:

• Written Examination Study and Reference Guide
• Flight Test Guide
• The Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)
• Online Access to Study & Prep Quizzes (coming soon)
• The typical PPL flight test questions set (coming soon)
• Private Pilot Sample Exam

As a Commercial Pilot Licence Student, besides items mentioned in the “GENERAL” section,

you will need the following:

• Written Examination Study and Reference Guide
• Flight Test Guide
• The Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)
• Online access study & Prep Quizzes (coming soon)
• The typical CPL flight test questions set (coming soon)
• LO1 & LO2 Navigation Charts

As a pilot who needs a 5-year recurrency check flight, you will need the following:

• Pstar Study and Reference Guide
• Pstar Practice Quizzes (coming soon)
• The Pstar Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)

For a Night Rating, you will need the following:

• Training Standards
• Ground Lesson
• The Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)
• Navigation Planning Tools
• Current VTA and VNC
• Current CFS
• A flashlight or forehead light (red light ideally)
• Adequate and Warmer clothing
• Means of communication
• An aircraft equipment that complies with the CARs :
  • 605.16 – Power-driven Aircraft – Night VFR
  • 605.17 – Use of Position and Anti-collision Lights

For a VFR OTT Rating, you will need the following:

• Training Standards
• Ground Lesson
• The Study Help Flash Cards (coming soon)
• Navigation Planning Tools
• Aircraft equipment that complies with the CARs :
  • 605.15 – Power-driven Aircraft — VFR OTT

For a Mountain check, you will need the following:

• Training Standards
• Ground Lesson
• Online access study & Prep Quizzes (coming soon)
• Current VTA and VNC
• Current CFS
• Means of communication
• Adequate survival gear & clothing (bold items mandatory):
  • Warm Clothing
  • Extra Socks
  • Adequate Winter Type Shoes
  • Multi-Tool
  • Twine
  • Tarp
  • Pen-Knife
  • Compass
  • Non-perishable Food
  • Water
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Flashlight
  • Matches or Lighter

The Mountain Flying Check Ride will include the following items:

1. Preparatory Ground School
   • Approx 1.5 Hrs
   • Will take place at least one day prior to the flight
2. Pre-Flight Briefing / Preparation
   • Approx .5 – 1 Hr
   • Swill take place the day of the flight
3. Mountain Flying Check Flight
   • Approx 2.5 Hrs Flight Time