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Anyone split PPL at Island Air and CPL at a different school?

Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2026 3:40 pm
by 7even
Hello everyone,

I am interested in taking PPL program at Island Air and potentially getting CPL at a different school. Just wondering if anyone has experience/suggestions to share.


Pros:

- Living in DT Toronto, closer to school

- Short waitlist

Cons:

- Fees are a bit higher (I am ok with a few grand higher since out-of-town commute $$$)

- Long waitlist for CPL at a different school (Waterloo Wellington, Durham, Burlington)


Hope all your flying enthusiasts can leave your comments here.

Thanks!

Re: Anyone split PPL at Island Air and CPL at a different school?

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2026 7:19 am
by Pratt X 3
Having been out of the training for the PPL stage a long, looooonnggggg time, my comment is worth less than what you paid for it. Keeping that in mind, it doesn't look like Island Air offers a CPL program (probably not a registered private career college), so you would have to go to another school if you decided to continue on that path. And while the CPL school you chose might prefer you do your training for the PPL with them, it shouldn't be a prerequisite. Remember, you are a paying customer and you have a say in how you spend your money.