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Training Philosophy

WE ARE AN  "OLD SCHOOL"FLIGHT SCHOOL USING MODERN EQUIPMENT

Customized to your pace from recreational to commercial level, coupled with advanced, glass cockpit, multi-engine and aerobatic aircraft. For example, OAS provides aviation professionals and enthusiasts with aircraft rentals and “back to basics” training from recreational to commercial on modern aircraft. We stress the fundamentals of flying in order to make our customers a proficient pilot. Once our customers have mastered the fundamentals we the introduce modern electronic cockpit environments. OAS tailors its curriculum to the unique needs of each pilot to help them achieve their goal in the most efficient way possible.

There are very few schools left who can cater to your needs to provide you with the knowledge and skills to fly on your own or for an air operator that would employ you in the future.

• We want our students to be able to fly airplanes with skills brought by understanding and knowledge.
• We want them to learn to fly and be able to transition that skill into more advanced and faster aircraft.
• Those who decide to fly with us will find themselves as well or better qualified as anyone for less cost.

                  

TRAINING FLEET

OAS's fleet of modern, state-of-the-art aicraft is unmatched by any flying school in Ontario and equipped with advanced avionics and navigation systems and is available for flight training and rent.

OAS offers a diversified fleet of single and multi-engine aircrafts with the constant objective of best preparing our students. The Katana DA20 A1, OAS's primary trainer, has a constant speed propeller ideal for training and prepares pilots for more advanced aircraft from the start. 

In the same spirit, our twin is a turbocharged aircraft allowing our commercial pilot students to build the foundation to handle high performance and complex aircrafts. Our Diamond Star GlassCockpit (G1000) teaches our students with the new aviation technology for VFR and IFR pilots and for commercial pilots wanting get an introduction to Glass Cockpit. The Grob G115 will round up your training by giving you unusual attitudes and aerobatic experiences.

INSTRUCTORS

• OAS maintains a full staff of experienced instructors, school coordinators, one CFI and one assistant CFIs.
• Each instructor comes with a wealth of knowledge and flying time as well as many hours of previous instruction time.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT?

• Individualized and Customized instruction for the discerning pilot!
• OAS tailors its curriculum to the unique needs of each pilot to help them achieve their goal in the most efficient way possible.
• Unique flight training resources
• Late model, glass panel equipped aircraft
• Experienced, committed, professional instructors
• Training conducted in an actual, real world environment
• Intensive curriculum making flight training affordable
• Although each student is issued the school training manual and training record with individual lessons plan, student's individual learning needs are recognized and optimized to train them in the most efficient way possible.

         

Learning to Fly at OAS

Learning to Fly with OAS

Learning to fly is one of life's most rewarding adventures. Whether you are considering learning to fly for recreation, or to pursue a career in aviation, you are about to embark on one of the most exciting and enjoyable experiences of your life, and one that is an investment that you can enjoy for years to come.

·         Flight Training

• Ground School

Flight Training

There are three basic levels of flight training:

• Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)
• Private Pilot License (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

 

                   

 

 

Recreational Pilot Permit (RPP)

Recreational Pilot Permit is less expensive than a Private License, but also more limiting. The holder of this permit is allowed to fly a four seat aircraft, but restricted to only one passenger. They cannot cross International boundaries nor can they fly at night. It is not possible to obtain further ratings on a PPL (for example a Night Rating), like you can if you were to obtain an actual license.

Private Pilot License (PPL)

The second level of flight training is the Private Pilot License (PPL). Minimum time required by the Ministry of Transport for this license is 45 hours of flying and 40 hours of Ground School. A PPL entitles you to fly in most countries with little or no “conversion training”. It entitles you to fly all single engine, non-high performance, land-based airplanes, in Day VFR (Visual Flight Rules). For the flying we use the Katana DA-20, an exciting plane in the arena of flight training. There is a normal 70/30 split of Dual instruction and Solo practice (whatever total time you spend getting the private license the 70/30 split is average).

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

Some students wish to continue with their training beyond a Private License. This is the Commercial Pilot License. This license will eventually allow them to seek employment as a professional pilot in larger companies.

Ground School

Ground school is also a requirement for all licenses. Our Ground Schools are offered at various times throughout the year, depending on demand. Please contact us for details.

You will need a Canadian Aviation Medical to begin your training either Category 1 (Commercial License), Category 3 (Private license) or Category 4 (Recreational License). Approved aviation medical examiners in the Ottawa area.

                          

At OAS you may pay ‘as you go’, make a lump sum deposit and fly it off, or use a pre-approved credit payment plan. All are viable options; each catered to a different kind of pilot. If you chose to take your time getting your license, you won’t have all your funds tied up in the school. Foreign students must make a deposit of 50% of the total cost per program in order to be considered enrolled in the school. This fee is non-refundable and is credited to the students account.

If you'd like to experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft, we have an Introductory Flight for a special price which will allow you to spend halfan hour at the controls of one of our aircraft with a qualified instructor.

OAS is interested in making your flying experience enjoyable and challenging. We help make pilots with positive attitudes. Thank you for your interest in the flight training program at Ottawa Aviation Services. See you in the skies!

Pilot Assessment Centre

Discover your skills & aptitudes for becoming a pilot!
No previous flying experience required!

Imagine that in just one day, you could discover what skills and aptitudes are required for all types of flying!!!!
Whether you want to fly for recreation or for professional pilot Career reasons,
                                     
                                       Do you want objective information ?
                                       Do you want the reassurance of knowing you are investing your money and time wisely ?
 

                        

GO AHEAD AND GET TESTED!!!! 
It's what smart pilot candidates are doing these days.

Compass Aptitude Test
No previous flying experience?  No problem.  You can complete the basic COMPASS test.  Flying experience already?  You can complete the advanced COMPASS test.
The COMPASS test battery includes:
Control
A compensation task looking at basic hand/foot/eye coordination.
Slalom
A tracking task looking at hand/eye coordination.
Mathematics
A test of basic applied mathematical understanding and speed.
Memory
Accuracy of short-term memory recall and ability to 'chunk' information.
Task Manager
A test of the candidate's ability to scan the screen and manage two concurrent tasks accurately and quickly.
Orientation
Instrument interpretation, comprehension and spatial orientation.
Tech-Test
A technical comprehension test.
 

                                   

Psychometric Test
This questionnaire leads to the construction of a unique, personal profile.
The profile makes clear to what extent the demanded personal competencies are already present or need to be further developed.

Reasoning
Tests the ability of the candidate to understand, analyze and logically interpret written information.

English
Tests English language ability, including recognizing ATC sound messages.
The pilot assessment centre will assess candidates against ICAO level 4 compliancy, if required.

Transport Canada Examination on Site

Ottawa Aviation Services is authorized by Transport Canada to administer the following written examinations at our main location (220 Hunt Club, Ottawa):

• Private Pilot License - Aeroplane
• Recreational Pilot Permit - Aeroplane
• PSTAR

A Transport Canada Authorized Examination invigilator will be on site to administer the exams. This service is available at CAD$110+GST. Please contact us at info@ottawaaviationservices.com for more information or book a time to write your exam.

                              

Approved Medical Examiners

OTTAWA CENTRE			COST:CAT 1/3
Deutsch, L.J.	1929 Russell Road,Suite 324	(613) 526-3745	135/135
Nadon, V.F.	300-100 Marie Curie	(613) 564-3950	100/100
Hilborn, D.J.	2430 Bank St	(613) 736-6946	150/150
Mercer, J.G.	267 O’Connor St,Suite 500	(613) 760-3717	150/150
OTTAWA EAST
Davidson, P.D.	3328 McCarthy Road,Room 101	(613) 738-1564	140/140
Trepanier, C.R.	879 Shefford Road	(613) 746-7172	125/125
Sardana, T.	2-1224 Place D'’Orleans Dr	(613) 841-8500	125/125
Dansereau, R	6993 Notre Dame St	(613) 824-1613	150/150
OTTAWA WEST
Daniel, J.K.	2286 Carling Ave,Suite 102	(613)-829-7813
Gill, J.W.	206-16 Green St	(613)-825-7708	100/80
Leonard, G.J.	Kemptville	(613) 258-4947	140/140
Lacy, R.A.	4048 Carling Ave	(613) 592-4449	130/135
Weber, C	1919 Riverside Drive,Suite 312	(613) 523-3245	100/100
BROCKVILLE
Tolton, Rani	4&5 - 7758 Kent Blvd	(613) 341-8954	100/100
Wagg, B.D.	70 Charles St	(613) 345-1458
Audio-grams
Schramm, D.	303- 267 O’Connor St	(613) 233-6229	100/100
Lantern Tests
NDMC (military personnel only)	Alta Vista Drive	(613) 733-6600	125/125

RPP pilots require a Category 4 or higher medical
PPL pilots require a Category 3 or higher medical
CPL candidates must possess a Category 1 medical, if you cannot meet Cat. 1 standards you cannot hold a Commercial License.

* Some examiners have ECG on site for those interested in Commercial Training 
**This list current March 2008

 

 

 

 

Aviation Language Proficiency Test

In response to international concerns over the role of language as a causal factor in a number of high profile accidents, ICAO has developed a set of English language proficiency Standards and Recommended Practices for pilots and air traffic controllers operating internationally.
ICAO’s 189 contracting States are required to ensure compliance for licensing of their pilots and controller by March 2008.

Transport Canada has developed a testing standard from, and follows closely the ICAO standards and recommendations. They have trained existing Pilot Examiners to conduct the Aviation Language Proficiency Test to all new applicants.

As of March 2008, all new applicants for aeroplane and helicopter licences (Private; existing licence holders are being assessed by a review of their file) will need to demonstrate language proficiency as one of the requirements for licence issue.

ALPT delegate invigilator is on site to administer the exams. This service is available at CAD$35+GST. Please contact us atinfo@ottawaaviationservices.com for more information or book a time to write your exam.

For more information go to the Transport Canada website: www.tc.gc.ca/civilaviation/general/personnel/lang.htm to obtain the names of an Aviation Language Proficiency Tester in Ottawa area

                   

Aircraft Maintenance Services

Ottawa Aviation Services is building a well-deserved reputation as the premier Ontario and Quebec Aircraft Maintenance Service provider. Our facility in Ottawa is certified as a Commercial Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO), while in Cornwall (CYCC) at the Summerstown Airport,  Steve Smith, a 30 year experience AME, is looking after privately registered aircraft.

OAS provides a range of quality maintenance sevices:

• Annual Maintenance
• Annual Inspections
• 100 Hours Inspections
• Pre-Purchase Inspections
• Import & Export Assistance
• Aircraft Detailing (Touch up Painting)
• Top Overhauls
• Upholstery Enhancement
• ... and many more services.

A key element of our success is our ability to support our customer's aircraft with a comprehensive maintenance management program. Our maintenance team has a combined experience of over 70 years. All maintenance is performed to approved Transport Canada Standards.

We offer competitive rates and service for both private and commercial customers. Customer participation is welcomed and encouraged.

If you have any questions or would like to take a tour or schedule maintenance on your aircraft, feel free to contact us.

       

Our Fleet

Fly a Modern Fleet of Aircraft at OAS!

Aircraft	Purpose	Additional Information
Diamond Aircraft (Katana) – DA20	Ab-Initio Training
Diamond Aircraft (Diamond Star) – DA40 Glass Cockpit	Advanced Training IFR Training Cross Country Rental
Beechcraft Sport – BE19	Cross Country Rental
Cessna 172 – C172	Cross Country IFR Training
Grob – G115C	Aerobatic Upset Recovery Training
Piper Seneca II	Multi-Engine Training

Katana DA-20 Basic Training

DA-20

The Austrian-built DV20 Katana was certified in 1993, and the first Canadian-built model was delivered in 1995. It received the Flight Magazine Eagle Award, for best light aircraft in the same year. 1997 marked the delivery of the 500th DV20.

KATANA DA-20 (4)

The basic models of the DA20, The A1 Katana, based on the DV20 Katana, is powered by a Rotax 912 engine rated for 80 or 100 hp (60 or 75 kW) and has a constant-speed propeller.

·         Features

The DA20 is intended for a similar role as the Cessna 150, but there are many differences between the two aircraft. The DA20 has a higher cruise speed and rate of climb, control sticks (as opposed to yokes), composite construction, a canopy, low wings, a single fuel tank, a T-tail, and a castering nosewheel. Performance is significantly increased by the liberal use of composites and tapered wingtips which reduces the effects of induced drag.

·         Certification

The DA20-A1 is certificated under CARs 523 in Canada and under FAR 23 in the USA. In 2004, Diamond received Chinese certification for the DA20. It also holds JAA certification, too. Although the DA20 is available with instrumentation and avionics suitable for flight under instrument flight rules (IFR), its composite airframe lacks lightning protection and thus does not qualify for IFR certification. The DA20 is certified in the utility category, and it is permissible to intentionally spin it with flaps in the full up position.

·         Handling

Because the nose wheel of the DA20 is not linked to the rudder pedals, turns while taxiing must be made with differential braking, with rudder steering becoming more effective as airspeed increases. The DA-20 possesses a higher glide ratio than many of its competitors. The glide ratio of DA20-A1 is 14:1. For comparison, the Cessna 150, another two-seat trainer, has a glide ratio of 7:1. The DA20's high glide ratio can pose a challenge for students if a no-flap landing is necessary. This can be greatly lessened with a moderate forward slip. The higher glide ratio is a significant advantage in the event of an engine failure as it allows the aircraft to reach a greater number of potential landing areas from the same altitude.

·         Crew accommodation

The DA20's bubble canopy provides good visibility. Small windows on either side of the canopy can be opened on the ground and in flight to provide cockpit ventilation. This canopy design, however, lets in an above-average amount of sunlight into the cockpit, increasing the cockpit's initial temperature. The DA20's seats are recumbent and are not adjustable, instead the rudder pedals are adjustable fore and aft to accommodate pilots of different height. The fixed seats provide better occupant crash protection.

 

 

 

 

DA40 Glass Cockpit

The DA-40

The DA40 was initially marketed as the DA40-180, powered by a fuel injected Textron Lycoming IO-360 M1A engine.

In late 2006, the XL and FP models replaced the DA40-180. The FP replaced the fixed-pitch propeller version of the 180 and the XL replaced the constant-speed propeller version. The major difference between the new models and the 180 is the higher maximum cruise speeds. The DA40-XL is approximately four knots faster than the preceding DA40-180/G1000 with the two-blade Hartzell propeller and the "Speed Gear" option. The XL's speed increase is mostly due to the Powerflow exhaust system. OAS operates the original model.

Pilot and passengers enter the DA40 via the leading edge of the wing, an unusual feature among low-wing aircraft. The aircraft's nose wheel is free-castoring and directional control while taxiing is by main wheel differential braking

Beechcraft Musketeer Sport

The Beechcraft Musketeer line is a family of single-engine, low-wing, light aircraft that includes the Model 19 Musketeer Sport, the Model 23 Musketeer, Custom and Sundowner, the Model 23-24 Musketeer Super III the retractable gear Model 24-R Sierra and the military model CT-134 Musketeer.

The Musketeer line was in production from model years 1963 to 1983, during which time a total of 4,366 were produced. Development.

Model 23 Musketeer and Custom

The Beech 19 was introduced as a 1966 model year. The Sport was introduced in 1966 with a standard price of $11,500. When properly equipped, the A19, B19, and M19 Sports are approved for limited aerobatics.

The Model 19 was named the "Musketeer Sport" and a total of 922 were built over the 15 years of production which ended with the 1979 model year. During their production years the Musketeer family of aircraft was popular trainers and was used by many flying schools. Most Musketeers are now privately owned and are prized for their large, roomy cabins, airframe strength and stability, if not their high cruise speeds.

Grob G115C

The Grob G 115 is an advanced general aviation fixed-wing aircraft, primarily used for flight training. It is built in Germany by Grob Aerospace GmbH. The E variant is in Royal Air Force service as an elementary flying trainer where it is known as the Grob Tutor T.1 (Trainer Mark 1).

The aircraft is constructed of advanced composite materials the main fuselage and each wing is a single piece. It has a fixed tricycle undercarriage with spatted wheels, a short nose bearing the 180 hp engine. The cockpit features a broad canopy and all round vision, with side-by-side seating for pilot and student. The wings are tapered with square tips and the empennage consists of a large fin and rudder with an oblong tailplane with square tips mid-set to the fuselage.

The aircraft is fully aerobatic (to +6G and -3G)

 

               

Cessna C172 Skyhawk

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane.

More Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft. It is probably the most popular flight training aircraft in the world.

Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful mass produced light aircraft in history. The first production models were delivered in 1956 and they are still in production as of 2008; more than 43,000 have been built. The Cessna 172 started life as a tricycle landing gear upgrade from the taildragger Cessna 170, with a basic level of standard equipment. The first flight of the prototype was in November 1955. The 172 became an overnight sales success and over 1400 were built in 1956, its first full year of production.

Piper Seneca II

The Piper PA-34 Seneca is a American twin-engined light aircraft, produced by Piper Aircraft since 1971 and still in production in 2008.

The Seneca is primarily used for personal and business flying.

The Seneca was developed as a twin-engine version of the Piper Cherokee Six. The prototype was a Cherokee Six that had wing-mounted engines installed, retaining its nose engine. The prototype was flown as a tri-motor aircraft in the initial stages of the test-flying program.

Model PA-34-200T Seneca II

The new model incorporates changes to the aircraft's control surfaces, including enlarged and balanced ailerons, the addition of a rudder anti-servo tab, and a stabilator bobweight.

The "T" in the new model designation reflects a change to turbocharged, six cylinder Continental TSIO-360E or EB engines for improved performance, particularly at higher altitudes. The Seneca II retained the counter-rotating engine arrangement of the earlier Seneca I.

Price List

Aircraft Rental

Aircraft	Price	Block Price (10 hours)
Katana DV-20	$125.00	$119.00
Diamond Star DA-40	$180.00	$160.00
Grob G-115C	$140.00	$130.00
Cessna C-172	$140.00	$130.00
Beech BE-19	$140.00	$130.00
Piper Seneca II	$270.00	N/A

Block pricing policy

Ottawa Aviation Service discount block time rate program will get you flying more, for less money. We offer this program on selected aircraft in our fleet. If you purchase 10 hours of flight time in selected aircraft you will benefit from a discount off our everyday rate.

Once purchased, the 10 hours will need to be used within 6 months. We also lock the pricing for 6 months from the date of purchase. Block time pricing is non-refundable and is aircraft specific. Details terms and conditions for OAS block prcing are available at OAS.

Extended Rental

Extended rentals shall be approved by the Chief Flight Instructor and the General Manager. The distance of the rental shall not exceed 750nm unless otherwise approved. Renters are responsible for returning aircraft to base.

Instructional Services

Service	Hourly Rate	Application
Safety Pilot	$30.00
Basic Training	$48.00	1.       Recreational Pilot License 2.       Private Pilot License 3.       Night Rating (VFR) 4.       Commercial Pilot License
Advanced Training	$58.00	1.       IFR Rating 2.       Aerobatic Instruction 3.       Instructor Rating

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