Flight Schools
With its home base in Saint-Hubert, Québec, AIR RICHELIEU is one of the leading flight-training centers in Canada. AIR RICHELIEU, throughout the past 20 years has managed to become the school of reference and the only one that offer you at the same time both Canadian and American licenses (FAA). From its new C172S (G1000) to the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 through the King Airs (G1000) without forgetting the famous ALSIM 200 MCC flight simulator on which IFR renewals are now taken, AIR RICHELIEU operates the newest aircraft, flight training devices and flight simulators in the country. At the end of your training, AIR RICHELIEU offers you the opportunity to become a flight instructor and to commercially fly for its charter division and get hands-on experience with UNIVAIR AVIATION. To conclude and for your pleasure, AIR RICHELIEU proposes aerobatic training.
List of Schools:
1. ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
Algonquin College is the leading provider of applied, career oriented learning inEastern Ontario. We offer more than 140 full-time programs to approximately 18,000 full-time and 30,000 part-time learners. Future pilots need to balance education value with program cost and ensure that all is delivered within the timeframe that both the student and Industry demand. We are familiar with the expression that “timing is everything” and right now the timing could not be better for students exploring training in the Aviation Industry. The President of the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association calls Ottawa the “Gem of Canada for Flight Training”.
2. BRAMPTON FLYING CLUB
The Brampton Flight Centre (BFC) has been conducting flight training since 1946. We are very proud to have trained over 60 Indian citizens since 2006. Our flight school is appealing because we are compatible with DGCA standards. BFC is conveniently located just 8 miles north of Brampton and 12 miles northwest of the Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ). BFC operates with over 30 Flight Instructors and 22 aircraft including the Piper Seneca, C152, C172 and in-house Flight Test Examiners. We treat everyone equally therefore the same rates apply to all students (international and local citizens alike), we have also hired international students and currently have several international students working for us.
3. COOKING LAKE AVIATION ACADEMY
Cooking Lake Aviation Academy has been established for over ten years and has many alumni flying with Commercial Air Carriers worldwide. We are a well rounded flight school located on the Eastern Edge of the Metro Edmonton Area, where the weather is favourable throughout the year for flight training and also offers winter flight operations experience. The airport is located just outside controlled airspace within uncontrolled airspace allowing for easy transit times to and from our practice area as well the Edmonton Terminal Control Area. Our proven flight training methods utilizing a structured training program will allow most students to focus on each phase of their training in a systematic manner.
4. GFT AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIESGFT
Is in a unique position to offer you more than just a Commercial Licence. GFT has a plan that will see you begin your aviation career as a student pilot and possibly transition into airline operations as our sister company is a Tier Three Carrier for Air Canada in addition to our Charter and Medevac operations. GFT has been producing Professional Pilots since 1992 and continue to do so.GFT prepares pilots for the real world of aviation. GFT has a state of the art facility, large fleet of Cessna aircraft, many qualified instructors and a proven program to help you achieve your goal, on time and on budget. GFT strategically located inGander Newfoundland, Canada, is well positioned as a flight training facility. GFT students experience four seasons. This proves to be beneficial because students experience real world weather conditions and can avoid the label “sunshine pilots”.
5. GREENWOOD FLIGHT CENTRE
Greetings from the Greenwood Flight Centre. We are situated in the beautifulAnnapolis Valley in the Province of Nova Scotia. We are located on the east coast of Canada in what is called the Maritime Provinces, in a rural community approximately an hour’s drive west of the capital city of Halifax.
We have been training pilots since 1958 and offer courses from the Recreational Permit to Multi-engine /Instrument Flight Rules Rating, including Integrated Programs. We operate Cessna 172’s and Seneca aircraft..

