Ultralight aircraft allow for a pleasurable, less restricted, inexpensive way to fly. Take an introductory flight today and see what fun it can be to cruise the Nova Scotia coastline at 60 mph from an open-air cockpit. You can't beat the view. There is no obligation to continue on with lessons. You will need to sign a self-declared medical to show you are in good health and be a minimum of 14 years of age (You can download the medical at http://www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/apps.htm ). You will also need to fill out a waiver, click on "Liability Waiver" above

To attain an Ultra-light Pilot Permit you will need a minimum of 10 hours of instructional airtime and 20 hours of ground school. Do not assume you can get the 10 hours all in one go, as it takes some time to accommodate for weather windows and scheduling; plus you benefit from some down-time to think about your past flights and prepare for future lessons. Also, assume that 10 hours is only the legal minimum and most students will take 12 to 14 hours to acquire the skills necessary to fly. Ground school is usually organized in the winter months and the cost is shared by the students taking it. At the end of the course, and after a minimum of 5 flight hours, you will write a Transport Canada test. An ultralight permit allows you to fly any aircraft with a gross take-off weight of 1200lbs or less and a stall speed of 45mph or less. (Note: a 'stall' is not an engine failure, it is the point at which the airspeed is too slow for the wings to maintain flight). You can fly during good visibility and in daylight hours. Some classes of airspace around busy airports are closed to UL's, but the rest of Canada below 18,000 feet is available! 

It is recommended that, if you go beyond an introductory flight and take the full course and ground school, you be serious about acquiring an aircraft and becoming a pilot. The course and the test are fairly demanding. As we fly exclusively on floats, it is also recommended that you get some wheel-flying time with another instructor (we can refer you).

If you already have a higher category of aircraft license, you will need 5 hours of airtime including 2 hours solo and a minimum of 20 take-offs and landings (10 as sole occupant).  You will not need to write an exam. 

We can also provide the training towards your Passenger Carrying Rating.

Do you want to give someone the gift of flight?
Gift certificates are available for a 1 hr introductory flight.

The Lunenburg County Flight School is located at Church Lake, in Newburne, Nova Scotia. Church Lake is off Exit 11 on the 103 at Mahone Bay. Go about 12 minutes inland from Exit 11 towards the Lunenburg County Winery. Turn Left at Burnside Drive and go to house number 93. Within a reasonable distance, I can fly to your location as well.

Please contact us for more information. 

For related information on ultralight flying and instruction, visit www.upac.ca .